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Mahi Mahi

Dynamic Duo [ONO + MAHI]

Great day of snorkeling and fishing! Both Snorkel charters were able to come away with a piece of fresh fish. All you need is a little luck and some good optimism. Great bites on the 5 inch lure set!

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April 24, 2025

Mahi Mahi Sunrise Bite!

Less than a minute with lures in the water we took a beautiful 15# cow Mahi. Great fight with a bunch of jumping. Great job Greg for keeping the line tight all the way to gaff. Glad you had a stoked time with Captain Jesse!

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October 24, 2024

A Mahi Kind of Summer!

The Mahi have swarmed the ledge for some fun morning starts. They’re not always here but when they are it’s fun! Three hook ups and the last one was a keeper. Yeah guys!

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October 10, 2024

Light Tackle Mahi Mahi

Fun hookup and fight for this morning’s keiki! Perfect size for Mahi sandwiches.

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October 2, 2024

Waikiki has Fish too! A Double Mahi Day!

About 2 mile’s off-shore Honolulu Harbor, aboard the HILINA’I, Captain Bruski and a lucky guest made a spectacular catch—2 vibrant Mahi Mahi! This exciting event underscores the expertise of our crew across all 3 of our MANA Cruises vessels, and not only the VENTURE Boat. Our seasoned captains and crew members, renowned for their skilled…

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August 22, 2024

Lost the first one, but got the second!

Fun morning charter from Ko Olina. We were a bit bummed after taking a solid bite and having the hook pull. That first bite went for a steady spool run of 15 seconds! SO much fun. Luckily, while setting the trolling lines back up, we got hit and landed this perfect sized Mahi. After some…

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August 1, 2024

Mahi Mahi at the point!

Patience was the name of the first hour before snorkeling! We were holding out to troll pass the final drop at the point and bang – luck was on our side. Epic mahi, great family and awesome snorkeling! Fun fun charter!

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July 27, 2024

Holy Cow – Mahi!

Captain Mark getting lucky with a massive cow Mahi Mahi on the nearshore ledge. Took down one of our malolo lures not far from the exit of Ko Olina Marina. Followed up with a few trigger fish. Great start to the morning.

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July 21, 2024

A Spectacular Day for Mahi Mahi

As we departed from Ko Olina Marina, the sun was just beginning to peek over Diamond Head in the distance. Captain Mark steered The LANAKILA towards the deep blue waters known for their rich marine life, particularly the vibrant and elusive Mahi Mahi. Our guests were equipped with our top-notch fishing gear, ready for the…

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May 29, 2024