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Afternoon bites

May 12, 2026 Kailua-Kona 1 photo
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Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Blue)
Spearfish (Shortbill)
Spearfish (Shortbill)

Trip Summary

A fun day on the water culminated in Captain Nate and Ryan going 1 for 2 on blue marlin and 1 for 1 on spearfish on the way back to the harbor.
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Kailua-Kona has a fish with your name on it, so let LEI'N LOW help you catch it! These waters are known for Blue Marlin, Black Marlin, Striped Marlin, Shortbill Spearfish, Dolphin (Mahi Mahi), Wahoo, Albacore Tuna, Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, and more ...

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