Charter Operator
Reel Escapes Hawaii

Member since October 2023 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
I've been fortunate to spend the better part of my life fishing but even more fortunate to turn that passion into a career. Growing up on the Great Lakes in Canada I fished for the typical freshwater fish but also in the big money Salmon Tournaments. Once I moved to Hawaii I was able to spend more time on big water and really developed a passion for chasing these bigger fish. I don't just operate a business, I love what I do and even on my days off, you'll find me out on the water dragging lines or dropping bait.
Techniques
While I love the troll for the big game fish, I also love dropping bait to bring in the big ahi's or mahi mahi's.If one style of fishing is producing better results than another, we will switch it up.

Hey, we're Reel Escapes Hawaii

Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
I've been fortunate to spend the better part of my life fishing but even more fortunate to turn that passion into a career. Growing up on the Great Lakes in Canada I fished for the typical freshwater fish but also in the big money Salmon Tournaments. Once I moved to Hawaii I was able to spend more time on big water and really developed a passion for chasing these bigger fish. I don't just operate a business, I love what I do and even on my days off, you'll find me out on the water dragging lines or dropping bait.
Techniques
While I love the troll for the big game fish, I also love dropping bait to bring in the big ahi's or mahi mahi's.If one style of fishing is producing better results than another, we will switch it up.

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(244 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $750
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(44 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $975

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 288 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (313)
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Best Fishing Charter Ever
Great First Time
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
73%
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Ryan B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Highlight of our trip to Kona!

VERIFIED   NEW  5 Hour Fishing Escape (AM) on July 4, 2025
Booking with Brent and TJ was a home run for our family, and was the best part of our visit to Kona.  We had a 5-hour fishing...
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Chris T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Crew!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip – Fishing Escape (PM) on June 28, 2025
The owner, Brent, was great.  He reached out before we left to be sure we were ready. We had an outstanding day with Rooster...
Chris T. recommends Reel Escapes Hawaii – A'u Nui
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Melinda L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Fishing Charter Ever

VERIFIED   NEW  Fishing Charter on July 13, 2025
You could not ask for a better fishing charter. The captain and crew are extremely knowledgable and capable. If there are fish...
Melinda L. recommends Reel Escapes Hawaii – A'u Nui
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Justin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

No Screaming Reels

VERIFIED   5 Hour Fishing Escape (AM) on June 1, 2025
We didn’t get to hear the scream of the reels during out trip, as we did not get any bites, which was disheattening,  Yet,...
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Chris W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Captain Brent knows his stuff!

VERIFIED   Sunset Bite Escape - 4 Hours on May 29, 2025
Brent called me the night before the trip and asked if it’s ok if we can leave an hour or more earlier because the fish had...
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