Grander Weight Angler Location Date Blue Marlin 1111 Darien and Clifford Jr. Kona, Hawaii 03/30/85 Darien (age 14) and Clifford (10) are Capt. Ron Denis’ nephews. The marlin was attracted by a 100-lb tuna that they'd hooked on a bait and brought to their boat, the MOMI. The marlin circled the boat and they threw a rigged 4-lb tuna to it. The fish took the bait and the fight was on. Fight time was 11/2 hours.