There are a number of unique conditions that make the Kona Coast ideal for big game fishing tournaments in Hawaii. When you think of big game fishing, you’ll often think of nasty ocean conditions, big waves, and tumultuous weather. This can make the job of actually catching and hauling in big game fish much more… Continue reading Ideal Conditions for Big Game Fishing in Hawaii
Ernest Hemingway’s Visit to Kona
Before the United States had been engaged in World War 2, famous writer Ernest Hemingway made a journey to Kona. He was on honeymoon with Martha Gellhorn (his third of eventually four wives). The International Game Fish Association (IGFA) was just starting out. Hemingway was asked to verify a catch for the IGFA that had… Continue reading Ernest Hemingway’s Visit to Kona