Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing
Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing
Make the most of your time in Kailua-Kona and go fishing with Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Kaiwi Joe is prepared to put you on fish.
Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and more can be found in these waters if conditions are right. On these trips, it's common to troll using light or heavy tackle.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Don't forget to bring snacks to keep up those energy levels!
Capt. Kaiwi Joe operates a 40' Miller sportfishing vessel with room for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. The boat will supply rods and reels for you, as well as lures.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
You won't need a fishing license and while we promote conservation and release most all our Marlin, we will gladly filet any Mahi Mahi, Ono (Wahoo) or Ahi we catch for you to take enough for a few good meals while you're here in Hawaii.
Don't forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray). We have plenty bottled water and assorted gatorades, alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks (pastries in the a.m., chips, mixed nuts etc) provided on board.
If you have any questions about fishing with Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing, you can send Capt. Kaiwi Joe a message down below.
Make the most of your time in Kailua-Kona and go fishing with Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing. Having logged many hours on these tides, Captain Kaiwi Joe is prepared to put you on fish.
Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and more can be found in these waters if conditions are right. On these trips, it's common to troll using light or heavy tackle.
Families making a day of it will be glad to know that kids are welcome aboard! If you don't have a child-sized life vest of your own, be sure to ask if there's one on board. Don't forget to bring snacks to keep up those energy levels!
Capt. Kaiwi Joe operates a 40' Miller sportfishing vessel with room for 6 passengers. It comes with outriggers, a fighting chair, and all the essentials. There's a toilet on board for your convenience. The boat will supply rods and reels for you, as well as lures.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. A 20% tip is customary to show your appreciation for their hard work.
You won't need a fishing license and while we promote conservation and release most all our Marlin, we will gladly filet any Mahi Mahi, Ono (Wahoo) or Ahi we catch for you to take enough for a few good meals while you're here in Hawaii.
Don't forget to bring sunglasses, sunscreen (non-spray). We have plenty bottled water and assorted gatorades, alcohol is allowed in moderation, just be sure to avoid hard liquor as well as glass bottles. There will be some light snacks (pastries in the a.m., chips, mixed nuts etc) provided on board.
If you have any questions about fishing with Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing, you can send Capt. Kaiwi Joe a message down below.
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Customer reviews
Rating
Anglers' gallery (16)
All reviews (10)
Very good with families going out on an adventure together. Although we did not catch any fish, they worked very hard to obtain objective. Knowledgeable Capt. at first mate, good equipment, very nice boat, presented a great spread for trolling. Just because we did not catch, do not let that stop you from booking with them. They are very experienced, they will treat your family well, and keep them safe, they teach, work very hard, and they keep a clean and tidy boat/equipment at all times. They are very passionate about what they do for a living!
Thank you Curt, Wes and I had a great time with you and the family!! We'll keep an eye on the moon phase and book our next trip accordingly!!
wonderful day at sea on an incredibly comfortable boat, with sophisticated and expert operation under leadership of Captain Joe and Wes. Cant wait to go again. aloha
Looking forward to seeing y'all again soon!!! Thank you for a great day we appreciate your aloha!! #HelloKitty for the win!!
Captain Joe and First Mate Wes were great. We hit a big Marlin, but weren't able to hook it, but it was a great day anyway. Highly Recommended.
Fabulous birthday / graduation day on the water!! Thank you, Sherri and Hogan for everything - Wes and I had a great time - looking forward to seeing y'all again!! Go Dodgers!!
The crew of the Mauna Loa were fantastic and knowledgeable and made every effort to get the fish to the boar. Sometimes the fish just don't want to cooperate. Highly recomend fishing with Capt. Joe and his hard working deckhand Wes!
Thank you very much Roy!! Wes and I had a wonderful time with y'all, thhere was the makings for a big day but as you said sometimes the fish dont cooperste. Thank you for your patience and positivity through the day - we'll get em next time!! Happy Holidays my friend, aloha Capt Joe..
FAQs about Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing
What are the trip rates for Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing?
- US $1,200 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- US $1,400 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (7 hours)
- US $1,600 per group - Full Day Trip (9 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing?
- Toilet
- Air conditioning
- Fighting chair
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed Two single bunks and large v-berth
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Refrigerator Two large refrigerators as well as ice maker
- Outriggers
- Tuna tubes
- Ice box
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing?
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Snacks (a.m. pastries, chips and mixed nuts)
- Drinks (Bottled water and gatorades)
- First mate (20% gratuity customary not included in trip price)
What types of fishing does Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing offer?
- Offshore fishing (One to eight miles from shore)
What fishing techniques does Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing offer?
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Trolling
Which fish species can I catch with Mauna Loa/Bad Co Sportfishing?
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (Striped)
- Tuna (Skipjack)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your captain
Starting out on the half/full day open party boats in So. Cal. in my early teens it didn't take long to realize fishing was going to be a career choice! Working my way up to the long range fleet fishing farther south of the border catching giant yellowfin, wahoo and marlin the blue water, big game fishing addiction was set in stone. Late in 1989 the decision was made to move to Kona Hi. the blue marlin capital of the world where I've lived for 35 years - commercial fishing the offshore seamounts many years before starting a family and wanting to spend time closer to home charter fishing. The reward of charter fishing over the years has been great, seeing newcomers to the sport as well as seasoned anglers catch the fish of their dreams but its the next generation of junior anglers catching their first gamefish that's most enjoyable!!
Starting out on the half/full day open party boats in So. Cal. in my early teens it didn't take long to realize fishing was going to be a career choice! Working my way up to the long range fleet fishing farther south of the border catching giant yellowfin, wahoo and marlin the blue water, big game fishing addiction was set in stone. Late in 1989 the decision was made to move to Kona Hi. the blue marlin capital of the world where I've lived for 35 years - commercial fishing the offshore seamounts many years before starting a family and wanting to spend time closer to home charter fishing. The reward of charter fishing over the years has been great, seeing newcomers to the sport as well as seasoned anglers catch the fish of their dreams but its the next generation of junior anglers catching their first gamefish that's most enjoyable!!
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How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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.
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Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
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What’s biting in Kailua-Kona right now
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
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Marlin (Striped)
Tuna (Skipjack)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
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