Tantrum Sportfishing – Full-Service Charter
Tantrum Sportfishing – Full-Service Charter
2024 #1 Blue Marlin Tag & Release boat in the Pacific Ocean!
Embark on an unparalleled ocean adventure with Tantrum Sportfishing in Kailua-Kona, where the fish can grow large and love to battle. We are a full-service fishing operation. On our full-day & 3/4-day charters, we provide breakfast, lunch, cold water, and ice. 1/2 day charters, we serve either breakfast or lunch.
Imagine the thrill of battling Blue Marlin, Shortbill Spearfish, Striped Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. Seize the right moment and witness the spectacular dance of nature's finest marine athletes. Tantrum utilizes top-of-the-line equipment and technology to help put you on the fish. This includes Furuno Omni-Directional Sonar.
We primarily troll using heavy tackle, but can accommodate light tackle fishing if requested. Our Fly fishing enthusiasts should prepare their gear for an unmatched experience with Captain Nick by their side.
Families are welcome on Tantrum. Pack your favorite snacks/drinks, come aboard, and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.
Step onto our fully remodeled and repowered G&S 41' sportfishing vessel, designed for the ultimate fishing experience with a capacity of six passengers and equipped with a clean bathroom, two comfortable couches, cabin AC, beds, TV, refrigerators, microwave, flybridge seating, and cockpit seating to take in the scenery.
We leave nothing to chance, providing top-notch rods, reels, and lures. The support of an experienced First Mate will make your experience even better. Remember, a customary tip of 20-25% is a gracious way to thank your captain/crew for their dedication. They share the tip.
Hawaii requires a recreational fishing license, which costs $20 for a one-day license, $40 for a seven-day license, and $70 for an annual license. Hawaii residents, active military personnel, and children 15 and under are exempt.
2024 #1 Blue Marlin Tag & Release boat in the Pacific Ocean!
Embark on an unparalleled ocean adventure with Tantrum Sportfishing in Kailua-Kona, where the fish can grow large and love to battle. We are a full-service fishing operation. On our full-day & 3/4-day charters, we provide breakfast, lunch, cold water, and ice. 1/2 day charters, we serve either breakfast or lunch.
Imagine the thrill of battling Blue Marlin, Shortbill Spearfish, Striped Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. Seize the right moment and witness the spectacular dance of nature's finest marine athletes. Tantrum utilizes top-of-the-line equipment and technology to help put you on the fish. This includes Furuno Omni-Directional Sonar.
We primarily troll using heavy tackle, but can accommodate light tackle fishing if requested. Our Fly fishing enthusiasts should prepare their gear for an unmatched experience with Captain Nick by their side.
Families are welcome on Tantrum. Pack your favorite snacks/drinks, come aboard, and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.
Step onto our fully remodeled and repowered G&S 41' sportfishing vessel, designed for the ultimate fishing experience with a capacity of six passengers and equipped with a clean bathroom, two comfortable couches, cabin AC, beds, TV, refrigerators, microwave, flybridge seating, and cockpit seating to take in the scenery.
We leave nothing to chance, providing top-notch rods, reels, and lures. The support of an experienced First Mate will make your experience even better. Remember, a customary tip of 20-25% is a gracious way to thank your captain/crew for their dedication. They share the tip.
Hawaii requires a recreational fishing license, which costs $20 for a one-day license, $40 for a seven-day license, and $70 for an annual license. Hawaii residents, active military personnel, and children 15 and under are exempt.
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If you have fished and chartered boats as long as we have over the years, you realize in awe when you watch the actions of a Capt and Mate in unison alll day long. This IS a Professional Marlin FishingTeam in action! Even though we didn't charter during a tournament, someone forgot to tell Capt Nick and First Mate Joe, as they just worked hard all day long to grab us two nice Stripe Marlins in a relativily slow bite period. Joe m the Mate, is one of the hardest working first mates I have been assoiciated with as he continually scanned the spread and successfully dropped back and caught us 2 out of 3 Marlin bites. Something a lazy Mate could not have accomplished. He was talkative and filled the whole day of his fishing experiances from the Outer Banks, Azores, St Thomas and Tahiti, This Mate is the real deal and his knowledge and actions backed it up! Capt Nick is a gem of a nice guy. Both make you feel beyond comfortable. Boat is is nice and clean, and the Air Conditioned Salon is awesome to duck out of the hot sun for a few minutes. Without a doubt, our next trip to KONA would include a couple trips on the Tantrum - these guys are the real deal! GWL
Went for a full-day charter with Tantrum Sportfishing. As can happen with any fishing, we thought we were going to come up with empty hands. Even then, we were in great spirits and having fun on a beautiful boat, trolling along the beautiful Kona Coast. Had a great crew who were being just as attentive to the fish as they were to my family. In the last hour of the charter, they got another hit on the screen. Captain Joe quickly locked in, stopped talking, took two passes over top, but lost them on the screen, he took one last swipe in front of where he thought they were. After 8 hours of nothing, FISH ON! My 16yo hopped in the seat, having never been before, fought hard for 30 minutes, and was able to finally land this beast of an animal: a 150lb ahi tuna. Core memory created! Funny story, when your son is on his forst big fish ever, dont hit take photo instead of record video on thr GoPro you set up earlier. Thank you, Hawaii, for your bounty, as well as Captain Joe and 1st mate Dan of Tantrum Sportfishing for the memories.
Bucket list check ✅. it was an amazing trip, from A to Z the crew was so nice, the boat is awesome Easy peasy make your journey as you wish. It was my first time in Hawaii , I always dream to catch a big Fish. With Tantrum my dream come true! Couple hours pass without a bite , you never know what the sea will offer you , We saw Pilot Whales, Dolphin, birds and suddenly ZaaaaaPPP!!!!! 1 Mahi Mahi 2 Mahi mahi! Great fight, my heart was pumping fast , the thrill, the adrenaline while I was reeling the line and saw the fish jumping out everywhere I do recommend to take the 9 hours trip they are pro but sometimes it take time before the fish bite!
Wow, what an awesome review — thank you so much for sharing this! We’re thrilled your first Deep Sea Fishing in Kona adventure checked off a bucket list dream. You nailed it — sometimes the wait makes that first bite even sweeter! We’re so glad you got to experience the excitement of those mahi mahi, plus the whales and dolphins along the way. It was our pleasure having you aboard Tantrum, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime for another unforgettable day on the water!
Thanks for bringing out the family, Sarah. Please look us up again the next time you are in Kona!
My wife and I chartered Tantrum Sportfishing for a full day and it was an amazing experience. Capt. Nick was great and the deck crew, Mitch and Ryan were a pleasure to fish with. They were all super knowledgeable and eager at explain what they were doing to catch big game fish off Kona. It was a tremendous experience, can’t wait to get back to Kona and charter them again!
Mark, thanks for the awesome review. We can't wait to have you out with us again!
FAQs about Tantrum Sportfishing – Full-Service Charter
- US $1,560 per group - 1/2 Day Trip - Mid-Day (4 hours)
- US $1,560 per group - 1/2 Day Trip - Morning (4 hours)
- US $1,769 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,977 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
- Toilet Traditional home type toilet.
- Air conditioning
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder Furuno Omni Directional Sonar
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Tuna tubes
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning and Filleting are included in the charter)
- Snacks (We provide breakfast and lunch )
- Drinks (We provide Ice and water)
- First mate (20-25% tip is customary)
- Lunch (We provide a breakfast and lunch)
- Offshore fishing (In Kona, we don't have to travel far.)
- Light tackle (We love chasing records)
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
- Deep sea fishing
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Spearfish (Shortbill)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your operator
Nick Durham is originally from Sydney, Australia. He cut his chops by crewing on many of the top boats on the Great Barrier Reef and then spent years being a full-time crew for many of the elite boats in Kona. After moving to Kona permanently. Worked full-time for three years on deck with Captain Jason Holtz before transitioning to full-time captain of Tantrum Fishing Experience Has Landed 30+ 800lb+ Blue/Black Marlin World and Australian records among them Experienced in light and heavy tackle Has parlayed his years of experience on deck into immediate success as a captain. Owner of Tantrum Lures Top captains and anglers use his lures globally Fishing with Nick is like attending a mini-Marlin fishing university Very engaging with you and your family while waiting for the next bite The Aussie accent never gets old.
Nick D.
Captain
Keri W.
Business partner
Nick Durham is originally from Sydney, Australia. He cut his chops by crewing on many of the top boats on the Great Barrier Reef and then spent years being a full-time crew for many of the elite boats in Kona. After moving to Kona permanently. Worked full-time for three years on deck with Captain Jason Holtz before transitioning to full-time captain of Tantrum Fishing Experience Has Landed 30+ 800lb+ Blue/Black Marlin World and Australian records among them Experienced in light and heavy tackle Has parlayed his years of experience on deck into immediate success as a captain. Owner of Tantrum Lures Top captains and anglers use his lures globally Fishing with Nick is like attending a mini-Marlin fishing university Very engaging with you and your family while waiting for the next bite The Aussie accent never gets old.
Nick D.
Captain
Keri W.
Business partner
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How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
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Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
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What’s biting in Kailua-Kona right now
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)
Spearfish (Shortbill)Spearfish (Shortbill)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
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