Grander Weight Angler Location Date Black Marlin 1205 Bill and Brad Brontseme and Frank Di Donna Kona, Hawaii 07/19/80 Capt. Jim Hunter of the LEI ALOHA had a long day ahead of him when they hooked their grander on 80-lb test line. The anglers and captain struggled with their marlin for 121/2 hours before the fish finally surrendered.