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190 pound marlin caught off Oahu |
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Mahi mahi is a Hawaiian word that means "strong-strong". This beautiful iridescent gold and
turquoise dolphinfish (Dorado) ranges from 10 to 50 pounds. Mahi mahi often gather in
schools and are found throughout the Pacific. They like to consume everything
from flying fish to crabs, shrimp, squid, mackerel, and other small fish.
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Hebi, or the Shortbill Spearfish, has a dorsal fin that is shorter than other billfish and
its bill is almost nonexistent.
Spearfish caught in Hawaiian waters are usually between 20 and 40 pounds. They are generally
caught in the summer and fall months (June thru October).
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The Pacific Blue Marlin is the largest billfish, and is possibly the most popular and
sought-after by anglers. They usually
range between 150 and 400 pounds. The giants are all females,
as male blue marlin rarely exceed 300 pounds. Blue marlin are believed to live for more than 15 years,
although fish over 10 years of age are uncommon.
The fish averages about 15 feet and can weigh up to 1800 pounds.
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male Mahi Mahi about 40 pounds |
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Ono, or Wahoo, (shown on left side of the picture), is a relative of the king mackerel.
Ono is a Hawaiian word meaning
"good to eat". The usual size of the fish caught in Hawaii is 8 to 30 pounds, but they may
grow to more than 100 pounds. Ono are found in Hawaii generally from May thru October.
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Ilima V Sportfishing Charters
Captain Tom Hattemer
Kewalo Basin, Honolulu, HI
Phone: 808.396.4401 • FAX: 808.395.7288
email: gofish@hawaii.rr.com
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