Captain
Jerry Gillgren

Member since August 2023 Hilo, United States
Background
Capt. Jerry runs trips out of Hilo aboard a 32’ Radovich. These waters are known for Tuna and Marlin and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Bottomfished for over 40 years, Trolling and jig fishing.

Hey, I'm Captain Jerry Gillgren

Hilo, United States
Background
Capt. Jerry runs trips out of Hilo aboard a 32’ Radovich. These waters are known for Tuna and Marlin and he will show you how to catch them, whether you're trolling or jigging. With years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Techniques
Bottomfished for over 40 years, Trolling and jig fishing.
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Our Team
Jerry G.
Captain
Anthony B.
Captain
Tyler K.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(9 reviews)
Hilo
 2 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $867

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 9 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (10)
Family fishing trip on New Year's Eve
Family fishing trip on New Year's Eve
Family fishing trip on New Year's Eve
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
86%
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Jacob W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family fishing trip on New Year's Eve

VERIFIED   Full Day Charter Fishing on December 31, 2024
The family came to Hawaii for Christmas and New Yearโ€™s from Wyoming. We decided to set up a fishing trip for a day. It started...
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Chris F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic Trip

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Charter Fishing on December 29, 2024
Jerry and crew were amazing.ย  They had great attitudes, got to know us and gave us some info about them we went with 6 and...
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Roland M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Guys morning out

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Charter Fishing on March 17, 2025
Captain Jerry and Tyler were great.ย  Lots of facts and stories mixed in with the fishing!ย  Electric reels for bottom fishing...
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Drew S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome Family Trip; Great Crew

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Charter Fishing on July 27, 2024
Our family of four had a great trip. Captain Jerry and his co-captain were amazing. Their communication before the trip was...
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Micheal N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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February fishing trip

VERIFIED   1/2 Day Charter Fishing on February 16, 2025
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