Over the past year, Adam Daniels of Oklahoma has fished with Start Me Up Sport Fishing 18 times! Talk about some serious dedication and passion for Maui fishing! Adam – along with his wife Tracy – first fished with Start Me Up in September of 2010 and has been “hooked” ever since.

On his most recent trip to Maui Adam decided to “mark” his biggest catch and one that he’s most proud of – a 137-pound blue marlin. For many anglers, catching an elusive blue marlin is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

“I had to go out 16 times before I caught her, but it was worth it,” remembers Adam. “You have to be willing to put the time and work in.” While we agree with Adam, a little bit of luck doesn’t hurt either.

After all that fishing, Adam “relaxed” for nearly four hours at Mid-Pacific Tattoo in Lahaina last week for a more permanent memory of his big catch. Shop owner Tommy Tingle helped Adam design the marlin that now adorns his left calf – a definite conversation piece.

In between fishing trips, Start Me Up Captain Tim “Timster” Putnam stopped by Mid-Pacific to check on his friend’s progress. Timster had the pleasure of meeting the Daniels last September and has been their captain every time since – developing a relationship far beyond Maui’s fishing.

“They’re just great people,” said Timster.

Adam and Tracy are already planning their next trip to Maui in a few months and of course, their next fishing trip. We wonder how Adam will mark his next big catch…