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Skillet Sportfishing and Captain John Burke wish you a warm welcome to Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Captain John is a seasoned angler with over 5 decades of fishing, the majority of which he has spent fishing in Hawaii. He invites you to join him aboard on a trip to the areas’ beautiful offshore waters and discover the richness this fishery has to offer. Captain John will do everything he can to provide an enjoyable and productive trip for each of his guests, regardless of their skills and fishing experience. Bring your family or friends and have a memorable time sportfishing in Hawaii.

Captain John owns and runs a 32’ Topaz saltwater fishing boat that can safely take up to 6 guests. It is powered by twin 370HP Cummins engines and equipped with extensive navigation technology, making your ride to the fish smooth and quick. There’s a very nice bathroom on board as well as a table and seating downstairs. The rest of the onboard amenities include a fighting chair, a livewell, an ice box, and various fishing gear.

Kona is the billfish capital of the world. There are more thousand pound marlin caught here than anywhere else. You and the crew may catch many other pelagic species but large blue marlin are what most anglers come to Kona to catch. To reel them in, you use heavy tackle/ trolling. 

The crew will have all the fishing tackle and bait(provided they are biting). You should only bring food and drinks to stay energized while on the boat.

Upon request we will cut up a designated portion of the catch per charter to provide each charter guest onboard. Just enough fish to enjoy for a few meals while on island. Ahi over 100 pounds stays with the boat. Blue marlin over 100 pounds is strictly catch and release.

Fishing License (Nonresidents Only) – Visitors to Hawaii must have a Nonresident Recreational Marine Fishing License (NRMFL) to fish. Licenses are available online. PASSENGERS MUST BE 10 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER.

Skillet Sportfishing

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PASSENGERS MUST BE 10 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. The 8-hour fishing trip allows the serious angler as well as the novice the full amount of time it takes to find that special once-in-a-lifetime fish. The captain will assess the situation and decide where to go as well as what type of fishing will be done. For example, trolling lures for a while, then trying some live bait providing there's bait to catch. This trip targets all the pelagic species in the right situation.

8 Hour Trip

8 Hour Trip with Skillet Sportfishing

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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, United States

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PASSENGERS MUST BE 10 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. The nice thing about fishing in Kona is that the water is very deep and very close to shore. On a 4-hour day of fishing, you have a legitimate chance of catching the fish of a lifetime. Anything from Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Ono, or trophy Marlin. Species of fish vary throughout the year.

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PASSENGERS MUST BE 10 YEARS OF AGE AND OLDER. The nice thing about fishing in Kona is that the water is very deep and very close to shore. On a 4-hour day of fishing, you have a legitimate chance of catching the fish of a lifetime. Anything from Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Ono, or trophy Marlin. Species of fish vary throughout the year. 

4 Hour PM Trip

PASSENGERS MUST BE 10 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. The 6-hour fishing trip is ideal for those avid or first-time anglers that want to have a shot at a fish of a lifetime. It allows just a little more time when you're out in a good area where the fish is biting. The four types of pelagic game fish that you will target are Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Ono, and Tuna. Species of fish vary throughout the year.

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