Hooked Up Sportfishing
+34Get “Hooked Up” for an Unforgettable Fishing Experience in Kona!
Step aboard our spacious 40′ Uniflite with Captain Chuck Wigzell and his son Zac for ½, ¾, full-day, or last-minute deep sea charters. With over 30 years of local fishing experience and a strong daily catch record, Hooked Up targets Blue Marlin, Spearfish, Mahi Mahi, Ono, Tuna, and other pelagic species year-round.
Why Choose Hooked Up?
We’re one of the very few boats on Fishbooker equipped with a $100,000+ Omni Sonar system—a cutting-edge, 360° real-time fish finder that scans up to 1,500 away from the boat. Most boats simply don’t have it. This game-changing technology gives you a major advantage when hunting trophy fish like Blue Marlin.
So why did we do it?
Because we're committed to giving you the best possible shot at
success on the water.
Whether you're a seasoned
angler or it's your first time offshore, this technology gives you an
undeniable edge. We made the investment-because we're invested in your experience.
Fish in Comfort
You’ll be fishing from a 40′ Uniflite vessel that is spacious and extremely comfortable. She can accommodate up to 6 guests. Onboard, you’ll find a variety of top-notch rods, reels, and tackle that make fishing these waters easy and fun for anglers of all ages and abilities. She’s also decked out with top-of-the-line navigational and safety gear, as well as large side rails around the cockpit, and a shaded area to relax in. Get ready to travel in comfort and style!
Bonus Perk
After your trip, enjoy a true Kona treat—Captain Chuck’s family restaurant, Pancho and Lefty’s Cantina, will cook up your fresh catch in downtown Kona! It doesn’t get any fresher or better than that.
Charter Operator
Hooked Up Sportfishing
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Rating summary
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+39Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Appropriate for children
91%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
90%
Caught fish
58%
Experience:
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Short nose billfish
Half Day Big Game Trip (PM) on January 21, 2025
Captain Zack and his First Mate Cameron were awesome. Very engaging and thorough in explaining everything, especially what to expect game fishing. Landed a short nose billfish, aka, spearfish. They even made a great recommendation where to have a local restaurant serve some of it up for us. Highly recommend and will book with them again.
Captain Zack and his First Mate Cameron were awesome. Very engaging and thorough in explaining everything, especially what to expect game fishing. Landed a short nose billfish, aka, spearfish. They even made a great recommendation where to have a local restaurant serve some of it up for us. Highly recommend and will book with them again.
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Great AM 1/2 Day Trip
Half Day Big Game Trip (AM) on July 15, 2024
Zac and Blake were great and welcoming. Always a plus to catch a fish on one of these outings and it being my son’s first real catch made it all that much sweeter! We caught an Ono and had it filleted on the boat and are having it prepared at our hotel tonight! Thanks for the good time!
Zac and Blake were great and welcoming. Always a plus to catch a fish on one of these outings and it being my son’s first real catch made it all that much sweeter! We caught an Ono and had it filleted on the boat and are having it prepared at our hotel tonight! Thanks for the good time!
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Half day trip, full of action!
Half Day Big Game Trip (PM) on June 12, 2024
We went out for a half day and hooked our first marlin right away. Got it reeled in, let it off then hooked another within a few minutes. We ended up hooking 4 or 5 but only got one in. Overall experience 10/10! Crew was super helpful and knowledgeable and we will definitely be back!
We went out for a half day and hooked our first marlin right away. Got it reeled in, let it off then hooked another within a few minutes. We ended up hooking 4 or 5 but only got one in. Overall experience 10/10! Crew was super helpful and knowledgeable and we will definitely be back!
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Fish On!
3/4 Day Big Game Trip (Mid-Morning) on July 9, 2024
Had an amazing trip off Kona today with HookedUp’s Zac and Blake. Matt got to battle and bring in a 350+lb blue marlin…AMAZING experience to be a part of. The boat and crew were great, can’t wait to go again! 🤙 Mahalo ❤️
Had an amazing trip off Kona today with HookedUp’s Zac and Blake. Matt got to battle and bring in a 350+lb blue marlin…AMAZING experience to be a part of. The boat and crew were great, can’t wait to go again! 🤙 Mahalo ❤️
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Great 3/4 day trip!
3/4 Day Big Game Trip on August 1, 2024
Brought the whole family (wife, 4 teenage boys and myself). We only caught 2 fish 😐 but the crew did everything they could to ensure we could watch what we could. Great overall trip. Highly recommend them!
Brought the whole family (wife, 4 teenage boys and myself). We only caught 2 fish 😐 but the crew did everything they could to ensure we could watch what we could. Great overall trip. Highly recommend them!
FAQs about Hooked Up Sportfishing
What are the trip rates for Hooked Up Sportfishing?
Hooked Up Sportfishing offers the following trips to customers:
- US $800 per group - Half Day Big Game Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - Half Day Big Game Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - Half Day Big GameTrip (Noon) (4 hours)
- US $950 per group - Light Tackle Fishing Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $950 per group - Light Tackle Fishing Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $1,123 per group - 3/4 Day Big Game Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,123 per group - 3/4 Day Big Game Trip (Mid-Morning) (6 hours)
- US $1,391 per group - Full Day Big Game Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Hooked Up Sportfishing?
When you book a trip with Hooked Up Sportfishing, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet Very clean bathroom
- Fighting Chair
- GPS Furuno
- Fishfinder Omni Sonar
- Flybridge 6 people can fit upstairs with the captain
- Live Bait Well
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Hooked Up Sportfishing?
Trips booked with Hooked Up Sportfishing include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Up to 40 pounds whole fish)
- First Mate (We do use a guest mate every day and the captain and crew splits the tips. They average 20%!)
What types of fishing does Hooked Up Sportfishing offer?
Hooked Up Sportfishing offers the following types of fishing:
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (Up to 10 miles)
What fishing techniques does Hooked Up Sportfishing offer?
Hooked Up Sportfishing offers the following fishing techniques:
- Heavy Tackle (Shimano Tiagra 130's)
- Trolling (Lures at 8 knots)
- Deep Sea Fishing (Trolling for all the pelagic fish)
Which fish species can I catch with Hooked Up Sportfishing?
Top targeted fish species with Hooked Up Sportfishing include:
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Spearfish (Shortbill)
- Tuna (Bigeye)
- Tuna (Skipjack)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your operator
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States
Captain Chuck Wigzell has spent the last 25 years running charters out of Kona, Hawaii, and has been fishing for a living since he graduated college with a Hotel/Restaurant resort management degree in 1995. In 2019 Captain Chuck caught 200 blue marlin in a single year, he is the only captain in Kona to accomplish this huge number. He spent his college summers fishing for his family's restaurant aboard his dad's boat and was inspired to start running charters after he graduated. Two decades on, he still catches fish for his parents' restaurant, Pancho & Lefty’s, and you can have your own catch cooked there for a great after-trip meal. Doing so offers you a 20% discount and a meal you won’t forget.
Zachary W.
Captain
Griffin D.
Captain
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Up to 10 miles
Which fishing techniques you can try
Heavy Tackle
Shimano Tiagra 130's
Trolling
Lures at 8 knots
Deep Sea Fishing
Trolling for all the pelagic fish
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
Very clean bathroom
Fighting Chair
GPS
Furuno
Fishfinder
Omni Sonar
Flybridge
6 people can fit upstairs with the captain
Live Bait Well
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice Box
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Up to 40 pounds whole fish
First Mate
We do use a guest mate every day and the captain and crew splits the tips. They average 20%!
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
We allow all kids on the boat.
You Keep Catch
Up to 40 pounds whole fish
Catch and Release Allowed
Bill Fish
How you can pay
Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Kailua-Kona right now
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (Striped)
Spearfish (Shortbill)Spearfish (Shortbill)
Tuna (Bigeye)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo