46th Annual Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament

Kona, Hawaii

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The Old South Marlin Club, we split the team into 3 teams for the tournament

The Old South Marlin Club, we split the team into 3 teams for the tournament

A couple Aussie mates from the Lizard Island Team.

A couple Aussie mates from the Lizard Island Team.

Lizard Island Black Marlin Tournament

 
One of the boats we fished on during the week, a great captain and crew.

One of the boats we fished on during the week, a great captain and crew.

One of the Marlin caught that kept us in the points. These Marlin do not want to be caught and will give you a real workout, it is in your best interest to workout your back, abs and arms prior to fishing for them.

One of the Marlin caught that kept us in the points. These Marlin do not want to be caught and will give you a real workout, it is in your best interest to workout your back, abs and arms prior to fishing for them.

 
A very big Blue Marlin as it tries to throw the hook, fortunately it did not succeed and we gained 300 points for a tag and release

A very big Blue Marlin as it tries to throw the hook, fortunately it did not succeed and we gained 300 points for a tag and release

 The tag you see on the fish is placed in the Marlin for scientific purposes. They are used to track migration etc.

The tag you see on the fish is placed in the Marlin for scientific purposes. They are used to track migration etc.

 
Close and personal, Marlin at boat

Close and personal

 

Successful tag on a blue marlin

Successful tag

Three tag and release Marlin. This gave us 2nd place for the first 2 days of the tournament

Three tag and release Marlin. This gave us 2nd place for the first 2 days of the tournament

Recognition for our three fish on day one of the tournament. Doug Warren, John and Josh

Recognition for our three fish on day one of the tournament
Just prior to takeoff to begin fishing for the day

Just prior to takeoff to begin fishing for the day

 Teammates Josh Schubring and John McDaniel with Old South mascot "Bubba"

Teammates Josh Schubring and John McDaniel with Old South mascot "Bubba"

 
 

 

 

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