Cover Stories: Ulua Fever in Hawaii
More than a Dream
It was always a dream of mine to catch an ulua. Once, I caught my first two uluas that were 14 and 19 pounds. I was focused on catching a 50-plus pounder. That dream came true in July, after I tested out a new Kaku lure. After 4 throws I got a bite and the fight was on.
After a 30 minute fight and coaching from Dwayne Higashi, we managed to land this 54-lb ulua.
I guess dreams do come true! . . . Kaizen Castillo Kekaha, Kaua‘i
100+ at South Point
This was my first time on a one-night South Point trip with the HONEY crew–Capt. Cyrus, Gabe Hoover and Cory Fults. My dad, Dean Lemman, has made the trip a couple of times, and every time he comes back with great stories. He also comes back with a lot of fish!
My buddy Adam from Portland, Oregon, joined us. The last time he, my dad and I fished together, my dad caught a 1,226-lb grander, I caught a 700-lb blue marlin and Adam caught a 150-lb blue. We seemed to have good luck fishing together.
I live in Honolulu,
