Every fisherman knows the adrenaline rush of a strike - the high-pitched whine of the line uncoiling from a smoking reel, the scramble to strap into the fighting chair, the first glimpse of a silver adversary far behind the boat. Few experiences compare to the drama and exhilaration of finding yourself at the business end of a fishing line attached to a Pacific Blue Marlin.

Lahaina and Maalaea harbors are well-known throughout the island chain as the places to find the finest sport fishing boats. The waters around Maui are home to the Pacific Blue, Striped and Short Billed Marlin, the Skipjack and Yellowfin Tuna, Mahimahi, Wahoo (Ono), Trevally, Shark, Barracuda, and Hawaiian Salmon. These are the same fish you'll find on the dinner menu at your favorite seafood restaurant most nights.