Play N Hooky Sportfishing
Play N Hooky looks forward to taking you on a Hawaiian Deep Sea Fishing Adventure. The charter is operated by Captain Joe O’Neill, who’s been fishing the waters of Hawaii since the early 1970s, as well as Captain Teoni Black who also has decades of deep sea fishing experience in Hawaii. Both men are excellent captains with the number one priority that you have fun!
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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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Appropriate for children
82%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Caught fish
62%
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A fishing trip I'll never forget
Half Day Trip (PM) on March 15, 2025
The day started out slow, but to fill the time while trolling Captain Joe and his deckhand Jeff shared great stories and knowledge. Great guys to conversate with and I could tell they really wanted to get us on fish. All of a sudden mid conversation one of the rods went off and carnage ensued! We got into a striped marlin and it put on a great show. We got it up to the boat, tagged it and let it go so another group can catch it. We even got to name the fish (Rex). I wish I could do this fishing trip 1000 times. Great job guys!
The day started out slow, but to fill the time while trolling Captain Joe and his deckhand Jeff shared great stories and knowledge. Great guys to conversate with and I could tell they really wanted to get us on fish. All of a sudden mid conversation one of the rods went off and carnage ensued! We got into a striped marlin and it put on a great show. We got it up to the boat, tagged it and let it go so another group can catch it. We even got to name the fish (Rex). I wish I could do this fishing...
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Great captain and great crew.
Half Day Trip (AM) on April 15, 2025
We had a fantastic time. I chartered the Playin Hooky for a 4 hr trip. It was me and my 4 grandkids. The youngest grandson (15 yr old) caught a 20 lb Mahi Mahi. What a hoot! The capt and his 2 man crew couldn't have been more cordial and helpful. I certainly would recommend chartering this boat without reservation. Thanks so much guys!
We had a fantastic time. I chartered the Playin Hooky for a 4 hr trip. It was me and my 4 grandkids. The youngest grandson (15 yr old) caught a 20 lb Mahi Mahi. What a hoot! The capt and his 2 man crew couldn't have been more cordial and helpful. I certainly would recommend chartering this boat without reservation. Thanks so much guys!
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Way to spend a Friday while on VaCa!
Full Day Trip on August 23, 2024
This was our 1st fishing expedition! Wow what a start, we caught our 1st fish just after leaving the barn! Tami landed a very nice Ono- 58 inches. A great team with Captain Mike & 1st mate Brendan who were the best! They put us onto fish right away. Their excitement added to the fun! We would highly recommend this charter company & crew! Amazing. We hired the entire board for the full day and it was worth every penny!
This was our 1st fishing expedition! Wow what a start, we caught our 1st fish just after leaving the barn! Tami landed a very nice Ono- 58 inches. A great team with Captain Mike & 1st mate Brendan who were the best! They put us onto fish right away. Their excitement added to the fun! We would highly recommend this charter company & crew! Amazing. We hired the entire board for the full day and it was worth every penny!
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Captain Jake and Colby did a great job.
3/4 Day Trip on June 9, 2025
Covered alot of water looking for fish and did succeed. Great time.
Covered alot of water looking for fish and did succeed. Great time.
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A little choppy but fun!
3/4 Day Trip on May 10, 2025
We had a really fun day. It was windy which made the water pretty choppy but we ended up catching a flip Jack and a Mahi Mahi. Captain and crew were nice and worked hard. Enjoyable time
We had a really fun day. It was windy which made the water pretty choppy but we ended up catching a flip Jack and a Mahi Mahi. Captain and crew were nice and worked hard. Enjoyable time
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