Grander Weight Angler Location Date Blue Marlin 1053 Jimmy Akiona Sr. Kona, Hawaii 03/12/89 Jimmy Akiona Sr. was a 30-year fishing veteran in Kona when he hooked this 1053-lb blue behind his 19-foot Glasply the LEINANI II. His guest, Pete Martinez, was inexperienced at blue water fishing so Jimmy had to do most of the work himself.