Author Archives: nittas2010

After the great day we had yesterday up on the Grounds we decided to leave early and do exactly the same thing – live bait.  Mark and Mike met me at the harbor at 6:15am and we blasted out before … Continue reading →

Mark and Mike of Petaluma, CA were back to fish with me again this year.  Last year, Mike’s goal was to catch a fish heavier than his own weight…we’ll leave it at over 200lbs, per Mark.  On that trip, we … Continue reading →

After a great day yesterday, we had high hopes for today.  Victor did not join us today since he had an afternoon flight home so it was just Rob.  The current had slowed so instead of heading south we went … Continue reading →

Last year I had the privilege of fishing with Rob and Dave from Fin-Nor tackle company.  I tested one of their 130lb class reels for them last season and was very impressed by it’s quality and durability on big fish.  Since … Continue reading →

I had to cancel the last three charters due to weather.  In Kona, we are lucky enough to have four massive volcanoes that block the tradewinds.  It can be blowing 20-25mph on the Hilo side of the island and our waters … Continue reading →