Kona deep sea fishing in August is for Blue Marlin, Ahi, Spearfish and Wahoo. July through September is our prime time for big game fishing in Kona for Blue Marlin.  It is also our tournament season, so if you are looking to fish during this time,  I recommend reserving a boat early.  As an owner/operator, I can customize your Kona fishing charter for the type and size of fish you would like to catch. My rates are published on my front page and they are the best rates for a quality boat in Kona.  For some clients, I begin my day going for Wahoo....and once we catch a one or so, we can switch over for bigger fish like a Blue Marlin and Ahi. The wonderful fishing conditions define Kona fishing.  We fish flat water, close to shore for giant Blue Marlin and Ahi.  Fishing in Kona is family friendly and comfortable.  It is also the Blue Marlin capital of the world during the summer months.  

August was excellent for Blue Marlin fishing in Kona and we expect the same or even better for September.  On our last charter, Ryan and Megan McQuoid from Washington State had a nice introduction to the fishing in Kona.  First they landed a great tasting Wahoo...and then hooked up about a 300 lb. Blue.  It came off..but just a bit later, Ryan landed a very nice 180 Blue.  The day before, Jason and JoAnn Pond (and their three lovely teenage girls, Alex, Shelby and McKenzie) were on HighNoon for a second day of fishing. From Lake Oswego, Oregon,  Jason's goal was a Blue Marlin and for most of today, we didn't get a bite.  Then (while Jason was sitting right at the long corner rod), it went off.  Jason jumped a foot off the deck as the rod scream out a bit of line....but the fish didn't stick.  As I went back to tease the fish back up, it moved to the short rigger lure, slammed it down and the fight was on!  It took about 400 yards on it's initial run jumping most of the time.  After about 15 minutes, Jason got the fish about 20 yards from the boat, when it again erupted into the air and charging the boat.  I powered away and JoAnn got some awesome video which she will be sending me.  Great day that ended very well as we released a 250 Blue Marlin.  Two days before, we tagged and released a nice 150 lb. Blue Marlin for John Knie and his son from Washington State.  On August 18, Will Young and friend, Scott McClintic chartered HighNoon for a full day.  Scott has fished Kona many times before and wanted his friend, Will to experience the thrill of a Kona Blue Marlin.   However, he wanted to try live baiting as many of the charter boats he had been on before did not want to live bait.  I took them along the Keauhou ledge where we caught two nice skipjack tuna and put them in my tuna tubes.  After we rigged them with circle hooks, I put them back in the water and slow trolled them to an area where I had been struck twice yesterday on lures.  After about 30 minutes, the rubber band snapped out of the clip and the fight was on!  After 2 1/2 hours, we were finally able to get the fish to the boat.  It was too weak to survive, so we took the fish.  Here is the photo taken today at the weigh in:

Just a few days ago, Peat and Susan Sutherland from Walnut Creek, California had an unforgettable day aboard HighNoon.  Peat and Susan (along with their three daughters) chartered HighNoon for a 3/4 day charter.  Beautiful day, calm water and Peat caught the fish of his life.  About 4 hours into the charter, the short rigger went off and a 300 lb. Blue Marlin took off on a 500 yard run jumping every 5 seconds or so.  After a 30 minute fight, Peat got the fish to the boat where I grabbed the bill and took out the hook.  The fish was released to fight another day.  Here are two photos of the release sequence.

 

Another interesting photo this month was this shark we were fighting and planning to release.  Mark and Sharon De Monaco from Sayreville, New Jersey had the unusual experience of having the shark there were fighting bitten in half. by a huge Tiger shark.  A huge Tiger Shark estimated at over a 1000 lbs had grabbed the shark we were fighting and with one incredible bite, cut that shark in half!!!  Check out this photo:

Why choose High Noon as your Kona charter boat?  First, HighNoon is owner operated!  Having fished Kona for 17 years professionally, I enjoy talking with each of my clients and then customizing their very own Kona fishing charter just for them.  While some just want to go Blue Marlin fishing, some others are looking for smaller fish to eat....or a maybe just a bit of both.  Some even want a combo trip including a snorkel stop at Captain Cooks which might take about 30 minutes out of their fishing day.  One of the greatest things about Kona deep sea fishing is that every day of the year, Blue Marlin are found in the waters off Kona, Hawaii.  Also, the calm sea conditions, great scenery, humpback whales and other aquatic mammals enhance your Kona fishing experience.  Fishing every day helps me know where "the bite" has been and the best places to find that once in a lifetime fish for you.  I also enjoy breaking things up during the day.  By that I mean, I might troll lures for a while, change over to live bait along a ledge and then do a little bit more of trolling.  Sometimes when the trolling bite is slower, I enjoy dropping down a live bait for a shark or two.  There is something for every one on a Kona fishing charter. Plus, Kona Marlin fishing is not just for the experienced angler. Many of my clients have never been big game fishing before and have caught Marlin, tuna and other big game fish. I enjoy showing first time anglers how to catch giant Marlin and other big game fish.  Because of the calm waters and magnificent scenery including the dolphins and whales, the Kona marlin fishing experience can be enjoyed by everyone.  I enjoy teaching people how to fight and land big fish.  Most of the billfish like Blue Marlin and Spearfish are released unharmed.  I also enjoy having people catch good eating fish like Mahi and Wahoo which we can then filet up following the charter for a great fresh fish dinner in Kona. I have even stopped a few times lately at Captain Cooks (the best snorkeling in Hawaii) for a refreshing snorkeling stop.

Note 1:  If you are looking for a nice condo to stay while in Kona, check out our Kona Rental Condo highlighted on the left side of this page.   It is located at the Country Club Villas right on the 18th fairway of the Kona Country club and about 15 minutes to the sport fishing harbor in Kona.