Winding Down

The charter season comes to a close

After a busy summer and fall season of charter fishing out of Honokohau Small Boat Harbor in Kona, Hawaii, Capt. Chris Donato’s year comes to an end with one last flurry of charters, including a blue marlin for a first-time lady angler. After a quick trip to Mexico for some amazing surf, he’s back at the helm of his classic Merritt, Benchmark

He also offers up some tips on how to get your marlin lures fishing outside the wake as well, and even captures a bite on video while explaining his lure spread setup. 

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