Granders University Kona Fishing Charters 

Aloha !
Welcome to fishing with the résumé-based guide:

CAPTAIN DANA BOARDMAN, DC
Holistic Healthcare Doctor – Marlin Conservation Leader – Big Game Fishing Technologist

Capt. Dana has been guiding both new and seasoned anglers to accomplish lifelong goals, many tournament wins, record setting fish, tons of big tuna, and numerous 1,000+ lb. black and blue marlin in some of the world’s most productive waters with his professional Kona Fishing Charters since 1986.

Although this résumé-based Captain has weighed many Granders, he was one of the first individuals in the industry to consciously advocate for the catch and release of Granders and developed specific techniques and custom equipment to increase the survival of these majestic fish.

Giant Black or Blue Marlin represent the most ambitious and highly respected angling experience.
“GRANDERS”, a fish weighing 1,000+ pounds, are the mark of excellence for a truly striking catch! Capt. Dana has weighed 7 Granders, and caught & released another 21 Granders.

His conservation role began in 1992 as a lead Big Game Fishing ecologist and frontline fishing guide executing the original Billfish Foundation tag and release campaign globally, which influenced many captains, crews and anglers throughout all marlin fisheries, especially in Kona Hawaii.

In 1995, Capt. Dana invented the “SNOOTER” device for the healthy release of giant Atlantic Blue Marlin in Madeira Portugal, featured in Marlin Magazine twice, first in 1998, and again in 2006.

Capt. Dana continues to guide anglers to tight lines and big fish. As president of Granders University he manages one of the most fun, well-appointed sportfishing vacation and mentorship packages on the planet from his base of operations in Kona, Hawaii.

Fisheries from the Captain’s résumé:

AVALON, CALIFORNIA
KONA, HAWAII
GBR, AUSTRALIA
PORT STEPHENS, AUSTRALIA
MADEIRA, PORTUGAL
GLOUCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
HATTERAS, NORTH CAROLINA
AZORES, PORTUGAL
MOZAMBIQUE, AFRICA
CAPE VERDE, AFRICA