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Karin Stanton/Hawaii247.org Contributing Editor
It's usually all about the fishing at the Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament. Monday was no exception, with 16 Pacific blue marlin tagged and five short nose spearfish and three ahi tallied.
But there were some non-fishermen at the weigh-in on Kailua Pier, too.
One is tournament founder Peter Fifthian.
"You know, I've never actually fished in this one," he said. "It's my job to see that everything is working smoothly, like a watch. I get the benefit of seeing everyone come to my hometown so it's like a reunion of sorts."
Fifthian also enjoys showing off his hometown.
"Kona is generally regarded as a good place to visit whatever your reasons," he said. "These gentlemen know the fishing is good, they know the water is good and they know it's well organized."
This year is special for Fifthian because so many of his old friends returned for the 50th anniversary celebration.
"The British Isles team is back. It's nice to have them," Fifthian said. "Shoalhaven is, too. They've been such great supporters of this tournament over the years. And Sydney Game Fishing Club. And Fremantle Sailing Club. They sent two teams."
This year's anglers come from Australia, Bermuda, British Isles, Japan, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Tahiti and representing teams from around the U.S. including California, Florida, Hawaii and North Carolina.
"Fifty years ago New Zealand and Australia participated in the tournament allowing us to call ourselves an international tournament," Fifthian said. "We are so pleased to see many of our long-time tournament friends return to celebrate our golden anniversary."
Day One
OK, back to the fishing.
The tournament kicked off under clear, early morning skies as anglers acquainted themselves with Kona's legendary fishing fleet, skilled captains, ocean conditions and rules of the tournament.
By day's end, 16 Pacific blue marlin were tagged, adding valuable team points to the scoreboard.
Team Malaka was the first team to put points on the scoreboard.
Angler Steve Gunther took little more than 17 minutes to tag his estimated 200-pound Pacific blue marlin on 50-pound test line. By noon, Team Malaka's angler Tal Nizani tagged yet another Pacific blue marlin.
"We tagged the final fish of last year's 2008 HIBT and we're very excited to tag the first fish this year," Gunther said. "Our team is ready to be here in Kona to fish this great tournament."
Every HIBT team is required at 10 a.m., noon and 3 p.m. to call in its action, whether it be a strike, hook-up or caught, and the location of where they are fishing.
At the end of the 41-team round-up, tournament radio control broadcasts the report, giving teams valuable information that helps with strategy.
The five-day Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament continues through Friday, July 24.
For the full article - follow the link below
http://www.hawaii247.org/2009/07/20/hibt-sixteen-pacific-blue-marlin-tagged-during-first-day/
Aloha, and have a great day
Lance Owens (RS)
(808) 936-8383
Aloha Kona Realty Inc.
78-6740 Alii Drive
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