Play N Hooky Sportfishing
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Play N Hooky looks forward to taking you on a Hawaiian Deep Sea Fishing Adventure. The charter is operated by Captain Teoni Black who also has decades of deep sea fishing experience in Hawaii.
You will fish aboard our 41-foot Hatteras Play N Hooky that is powered by two 380 HP Cummins engines. The boat is safe and powerful and contains all electronics and equipment needed for a successful trip. Onboard Play N Hooky has a large cockpit for fighting fish, a comfortable air-conditioned salon with seating, a kitchen, and a private restroom with toilet.
Your charter includes all the necessary fishing gear: Rods, reels, line, lures, tackle, equipment, bait, etc. Fishing will take place in the offshore waters of Oahu where we target Mahi Mahi, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Spearfish, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, and Big Eye Tuna.
You are welcome to bring any food and drinks you would like to have for your trip. There is a cooler, ice, and a refrigerator on board for your convenience. If you would like fish to eat, you are welcome to keep up to 50 pounds of your catch. The crew will fillet and bag this fish for you after returning to the dock. Fish over 100 pounds will not be cut into as these fish will be sold.
Please note gratuity is not included in your charter price, 20% is customary if you enjoy your fishing experience.
Step aboard and enjoy the beautiful water offshore Oahu while our captain and crew work to make your sportfishing dream a reality!
Play N Hooky looks forward to taking you on a Hawaiian Deep Sea Fishing Adventure. The charter is operated by Captain Teoni Black who also has decades of deep sea fishing experience in Hawaii.
You will fish aboard our 41-foot Hatteras Play N Hooky that is powered by two 380 HP Cummins engines. The boat is safe and powerful and contains all electronics and equipment needed for a successful trip. Onboard Play N Hooky has a large cockpit for fighting fish, a comfortable air-conditioned salon with seating, a kitchen, and a private restroom with toilet.
Your charter includes all the necessary fishing gear: Rods, reels, line, lures, tackle, equipment, bait, etc. Fishing will take place in the offshore waters of Oahu where we target Mahi Mahi, Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Spearfish, Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Skipjack Tuna, and Big Eye Tuna.
You are welcome to bring any food and drinks you would like to have for your trip. There is a cooler, ice, and a refrigerator on board for your convenience. If you would like fish to eat, you are welcome to keep up to 50 pounds of your catch. The crew will fillet and bag this fish for you after returning to the dock. Fish over 100 pounds will not be cut into as these fish will be sold.
Please note gratuity is not included in your charter price, 20% is customary if you enjoy your fishing experience.
Step aboard and enjoy the beautiful water offshore Oahu while our captain and crew work to make your sportfishing dream a reality!

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We had an outstanding experience aboard Play N Hooky! Captain Teoni and deckhand Nick were both fantastic from start to finish. They were professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard to make sure everyone had a great time on the water. The fishing was excellent, and thanks to their expertise we landed some beautiful mahi-mahi. Captain Teoni put us on the fish, and Nick was always there to help, making the entire trip enjoyable and stress-free. If you're looking for a top-notch fishing charter, I highly recommend Play N Hooky. Great crew, great boat, and great memories. We'll definitely be booking another trip the next time we're back!

An absolutely incredible fishing trip and easily one of the highlights of our time here. Huge spotlight to Captain Teoni and First Mate Nick, they were truly outstanding. From the moment we got on the boat, they made us feel comfortable, confident, and excited for the day ahead. Their professionalism, experience, and passion for fishing really showed throughout the trip. They were patient, encouraging, and always attentive, making sure we had the best possible chance to succeed while also enjoying every moment on the water. Thanks to their expertise, we caught four mahi mahi, and each catch was an unforgettable experience. The energy on the boat was amazing, and you can tell they genuinely care about giving their guests a meaningful and memorable trip, not just a quick charter. If you’re looking for a top-tier fishing experience with a knowledgeable and dedicated crew, we highly recommend Captain Teoni and Nick. We are truly grateful for such a special day on the ocean and would absolutely book with them again.

captain Teonie and first mate Nick were great. The captain spotted a mahi mahi in open water, put on live bait and the mahi mahi zoomed past the boat and attacked the bait. great catch for the 1st of 4. We would certainly fish with him again. boat holds upto 6 guests. That would be crowded but they said they do it all the time. Irregardless it was perfect with just my wife, the crew of 2 and myself. It’s a fishing boat, not set up for lounging on fhe deck but we still managed to get alot of sun and catch some fish. Captain Teone did a great job in rough seas.

What a trip! Captain Teoni has the gift - he found us Mahi, yellowfin tuna, marlin, and even a Hawaiian Shortbill spearfish! And Mate Nick was incredible helping us get them all in the boat and keeping us entertained the whole way with his great personality! Literally cannot recommend this crew more if you want to get out there for some great sportfishing!
It was so thrilling to reel in our catch!! Captain Teoni and Rick were amazing. Rick was right there with us, coaching us along the way as we reeled in our catch! Exhilarating!!!
Was very impressed with Teoni and the deck hand Nick. The water was super rough while we were on the island but thankfully Teoni still took us out. He put us on fish multiple times and we had 3 bites. We were able to land a 24 lbs skip jack tuna with Nicks help. Would absolutely book with them again.
We set out promptly at 6am, with the captain and crew already aboard when we arrived 30 minutes early. We departed from the docks right at 6 a.m., heading into the ocean, where we witnessed a breathtaking sunrise. The captain was courteous and positioned the boat for ideal photo opportunities. Once we reached his fishing spots, it didn't take long before we started catching fish, including two Marlin over 6 feet long and a 5-foot Mahi-Mahi.
very nice equipment!nice ship! nice people! got a 40pound yellow-fin tuna!
It started as an ordinary fishing trip, but it ended up being an incredible one. Captain Teoni and his first mate, Toby, kept pushing the entire time, constantly changing strategies and never giving up. Thanks to that, we landed a 50-pound tuna and a huge marlin. It turned into one of the best experiences of my life. Huge thanks to Captain Teoni and Toby for an unforgettable day on the water.
Everyone was very friendly. They walked us through what to expect and what to do if we had a fish on. going over the process before it happens helps ensure that you actually land the fish when they bite! our family had a great time while only catching 1 Mahi. you can't control whether or not the fish bite but you can control the attitude of the captain and crew and they were great!
We had an outstanding experience aboard Play N Hooky! Captain Teoni and deckhand Nick were both fantastic from start to finish. They were professional, knowledgeable, friendly, and worked hard to make sure everyone had a great time on the water. The fishing was excellent, and thanks to their expertise we landed some beautiful mahi-mahi. Captain Teoni put us on the fish, and Nick was always there to help, making the entire trip enjoyable and stress-free. If you're looking for a top-notch fishing charter, I highly recommend Play N Hooky. Great crew, great boat, and great memories. We'll definitely be booking another trip the next time we're back!

Thanks Jason. we had a good time with the two of you. We’re glad the fish were hungry that day. Hope to see you guys again!

An absolutely incredible fishing trip and easily one of the highlights of our time here. Huge spotlight to Captain Teoni and First Mate Nick, they were truly outstanding. From the moment we got on the boat, they made us feel comfortable, confident, and excited for the day ahead. Their professionalism, experience, and passion for fishing really showed throughout the trip. They were patient, encouraging, and always attentive, making sure we had the best possible chance to succeed while also enjoying every moment on the water. Thanks to their expertise, we caught four mahi mahi, and each catch was an unforgettable experience. The energy on the boat was amazing, and you can tell they genuinely care about giving their guests a meaningful and memorable trip, not just a quick charter. If you’re looking for a top-tier fishing experience with a knowledgeable and dedicated crew, we highly recommend Captain Teoni and Nick. We are truly grateful for such a special day on the ocean and would absolutely book with them again.

captain Teonie and first mate Nick were great. The captain spotted a mahi mahi in open water, put on live bait and the mahi mahi zoomed past the boat and attacked the bait. great catch for the 1st of 4. We would certainly fish with him again. boat holds upto 6 guests. That would be crowded but they said they do it all the time. Irregardless it was perfect with just my wife, the crew of 2 and myself. It’s a fishing boat, not set up for lounging on fhe deck but we still managed to get alot of sun and catch some fish. Captain Teone did a great job in rough seas.

Thank you for the kind words Craig, we sure enjoyed taking you guys out and the fish were there!

the group had the most amazing experience on this charter and will never forget it. luck enough to catch a Marlin. thank you so very much to the crew for your experience and expertise, very grateful.

What a trip! Captain Teoni has the gift - he found us Mahi, yellowfin tuna, marlin, and even a Hawaiian Shortbill spearfish! And Mate Nick was incredible helping us get them all in the boat and keeping us entertained the whole way with his great personality! Literally cannot recommend this crew more if you want to get out there for some great sportfishing!

Thanks Kim! We had a great time sharing the fish action with you guys! That was a great biting day, wish they could all be like that! Hope to see you guys out here again for another fishing adventure!
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
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Captain Teoni was born on Oahu and the grandson of legenary WWII veteran and Waianae fisherman Captain Bob Black. Captain Teoni often fishes the same grounds where he and his grandfather fought a giant for 12 hours before finally losing it to sharks. That day is long past but the hope of landing a fish like that keeps him waking up every morning with optimism and he enjoys sharing soiries with his guests from all across the big beautiful USA.
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.
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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:
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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
