Kay L C 5 captures Hilo Trollers event

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Captain Aric Okuda and angler Kevin Eblaca, aboard Kay L C 5, reeled in the largest catch, a 204.6-pound ahi and earned grand champion honors during a Hilo Trollers tournament July 13.

Captain Aric Okuda and angler Kevin Eblaca, aboard Kay L C 5, reeled in the largest catch, a 204.6-pound ahi and earned grand champion honors during a Hilo Trollers tournament July 13.

They also caught a 27.7-pound ono.

The second-largest fish caught was a 191.2-pound marlin lured by captain Eric Baptiste and angler Nate Judalena on Easy Money.

Largest mahimahi: 10.2, Sherrisa 5, captain Jared Miyake and angler Randal Yoneda.

Largest ono: 33.0, Makana, captain and angler Les Isemoto.

The next trollers tournament is Aug. 3, and it will run concurrently with the Hawaii Island Contractor’s Association tournament, which follows Trollers rules but requires a separate entry form and fee.

For information on the contractors tournament, call 935-1316 or Les Isemoto (960-1990). Entries are due Aug. 1.

For more information op the Trollers, call president Jared Miyake (936-3385) or weighmaster Craig Severance (severancecc@gmail.com, 640-1670).