A G&S that fished New Zealand before Capt. Bryan Toney brought her to Kona, where on June 21, 2024 she released 14 blue marlin in a day, believed a Hawaii record. She opened the 2025 Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series by winning the Lazy Marlin Hunt on points and took the 2026 Skins Marlin Derby on time.
Her story, name by name
- Until 2021
Hookin' Bull
Confirmed · U.S. Coast Guard
- 2021
Melee
Confirmed · U.S. Coast Guard
Renamed from Hookin' Bull between the April 2021 and July 2021 Coast Guard files. Hailing port moved from Niceville, FL to Kona, HI. Certificate moved from Case Pending to Valid. HIN unchanged.
- 2021 – present
SnafuCurrent
Reported · marlinmag.com
Renamed from Melee between the July 2021 and November 2021 Coast Guard files. Hailing port Kona, HI. HIN unchanged.
- 21 June 2024
Tournament
Released 14 blue marlin in one day off Kona, double the previous Hawaii single-day mark of 7, with Capt. Bryan Toney.
Reported · marlinmag.com
- March 2025
Tournament
Lazy Marlin Hunt, Honokohau Harbor, Kona, opening the 2025 Hawaii Marlin Tournament Series on March 28: first on points with seven blue marlin tagged and released for 1,155 points, and the top cash prizes. Captain Bryan Toney.
Reported · marlinmag.com
- June 2025
Tournament
2025 Kona Kick Off, June 27-29: won the tuna category with a 143 lb ahi on the first day, $4,650. Captain Bryan Toney.
Reported · marlinmag.com
- July 2026
Tournament
2026 Skins Marlin Derby, Kona, July 11-13: overall winner on time after tying Huntress at 495 points with two blue marlin releases; $66,741. Captain Bryan Toney.
Reported · marlinmag.com
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