We booked a full day fishing charter with Kona Cowboy to celebrate my birthday and hopefully target my dream Blue Marlin. From the very beginning of the booking process, Captain Shawn was responsive via phone & very honest/realistic about our chances for catching a trophy Blue Marlin. Shawn cannot guarantee such a feat (no one really can) but they do promise to give it their very best effort if the bite is on. Well Captain Shawn kept his word and I ended up landing my prized bucket list 400+ lb Blue Marlin very early in the trip!
My wife also landed a beautiful Striped Marlin. We also got to see many groups of Pilot Whales (up close), hundreds of porpoise and also a Pacific Short-nosed Spearfish (striking our lure at the same time as the Striped Marlin but we did not hook the Spearfish). So cool & very rare to see 2 different billfish strike at the same time! Captain Shawn, Ryan & Gage were an incredible team and because of them, I was able to have what I consider the ultimate birthday wish come true. Definitely a phenomenal experience that my wife & I will never forget!! Thank you to the team @ Kona Cowboy!!!
Mike & Jodie U.