McGrew Rice | Ihu Nui Sportfishing — Local services in Hawaii

Ihu Nui Sportsfishing: I came to Kona for the first time in 1989. Hung out at the Charter Desk almost every day I was on vacation for the the next 4 years trying to figure out which was the best boat and captain to spend my money on. Drove my family crazy, always wanting to be at the fuel dock every day when the boats came in. Finally realized that you couldn't go wrong with 25 plus boats and captains. I quickly found that some days certain boats catch fish and the next day another group would be successful. There was always one boat that was usually one of the first boats out and usually one of the last boats in. That was Freddie Rice and the IHU NUI. I booked 3 days fishing with Gail for July of 1994. Two of my best friends were going to be fishing with me on my first trip. They knew my life long dream of catching a Blue Marlin. Got to Kona and headed to IHU NUI's slip the first day of fishing. Was met by a captain named McGrew Rice and crew John Batterton. Where's Freddie? I felt like it was a bait and switch situation.I learned that Freddie Rice had went back to Cattle Ranching and McGrew had taken over captain duties. The next three days were filled with action Ono, Ahi, Skip Jack, and even a Black Marlin. But still no Blue Marlin. My two friends would not take their turns in the chair until I had caught what I had come for. As the afternoon of the third day began to wane into the evening we caught bait at C- buoy and ran to Red Hill. With little time to spare we rigged up a 12 lb.Shibi with no time to be particular about bait. By now it was after 4:00 P.M. Conditions were incredible bait jumping, birds crashing, the sky was a dark grey. The hair was standing up on everyone's arms. Little did I know one of my friends had went up top with McGrew and peeled out $100.00 bills to ensure we would stay out til dark! Nearing 4:30 it finally happened. 54 minutes, 47 jumps. and a 638LB. Blue and I was hooked for life. For the next 20 years my family and friends have fished with Mcgrew and various crew each year. Crew such as Matt Brown, Brian Toney, Oskie and Kaulike Rice, Keith "OB" Morton and for many of the last years our good friend Carlton Arai. We have had many of my families and friends best memories happen with McGrew and the IHU NUI family. From 1000LB. Tiger Sharks, Skins winning 771.5 Fish from Hell, and Five Ahi days.and too many others to list. All the people on the IHU NUI are family, post and present rather than just someone we fish with each year. You know how I feel about the the IHU NUI crew, If you follow my truck down the highway in California you will see my licence plates read IHUNUI1. See you in June of 2014! Tight Lines!

Your Friends! Rick and Colleen...

Well if you are looking for the best fishing experience in Kona, Hawaii look no further!! The Ihu Nui is far and away the best experience you will have on the calm ocean waters of Kona!! My family has fished with the Rice family for nearly 30 years now, with my Dad first meeting McGrew and Freddy back in the mid 1980's and we have been close family friends ever since. I have had the opportunity to fish with three generations of Rices Freddy, McGrew, and Oskie; and the Rice family has met three generations of Anderson's as well, my Grandfather, my dad and now myself (Which must be some type of record!!). I have had some of the best experiences of my life with McGrew and Carlton on the Ihu Nui!! From 4 marlin days, to nearly winning the Rock N Reel tournament a couple years ago I have been truly blessed with some amazing memories with McGrew and Carlton. I have been on many boats around the world and have fished in many tournaments around the world and these two guys will get you on the fish and if they cant no one in Kona will be able to! They are professional in every way from the boat to the tackle you are fishing with the best that Kona has to offer! I look forward to making many more memories on the Ihu Nui and I am certain the Rice Family and Carlton will be...

Our family has fished with the Rice family since 1990, beginning with Captain Freddy Rice and now with Captain McGrew and first mate Carleton. They are the consummate professionals and work very hard to help you catch the trophy of a lifetime, be it giant marlin, tuna, wahoo, spearfish or mahi. We have experienced the best of Kona big game fishing with the IHU NUI and its fine crew. The vessel is safe, comfortable and immaculate. Word has it that McGrew will soon be upgrading to a larger Bertram as well!

If you want the best that Kona fishing has to offer, you must try the IHU NUI and the adrenaline rush that their fantastic crew can help provide for you. It doesn't get any...