Betti’s First Billfish

Betti’s first billfish.  Betti DeRoy long time resident of Kona Hawaii,  and an activist in the community working on projects such as the trails at the Old Airport allowing hikers to explore the ocean areas where they did not have access before.  Everyone knows Betti.  Betti was not feeling wwll and went down below into the salon area when the lines went off.  We are Hooked Up!  One fish escaped while the other one gave Betti an exciting fight.  She was quickly in the chair and captured her first ever billfish, a Shortbilled Spearfish weighing an estimated 35 pounds.  Everyone was beaming when she landed it. Lots of meals for her and the other guests of hers that accompanied her .  You will see the fish listed in local resturants as “Hebe”.  It is a delicious white meat fish.

Featured in the photo is First Mate Brett Lazenby along with angler Betti DeRoy and her 35 pound Shortbilled Spearfish.

 

 

 

Fire Hatt is a member of the AFTCO Pro Fishing Team.  You can go to AFTCO.com and read their amazing story.