The Humdinger Crew Tags and Releases a Small Blue Marlin

Kona Fishing Report
Published on May 17, 2011

With Henry “Butch” Chee Jr. on the wire, and Captain Jeff Fay at the Wheel, the crew of the Humdinger tags a small blue marlin during a recent fishing charter in Kona Hawaii.  Even a small blue marlin can put up a good fight and a great show!  This little blue stayed down during the fight, but put on a good show on the wire before being tagged and released.

 

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