Reel Escapes Hawaii

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Anglers' gallery (418)

What anglers say

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  Katie Van

  

  Utah, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  NEW

  great captain; great crew; great boat;

  8 Hour Trip — Fishing Escape on August 18, 2026 • 6 adults • 2 children

  Captain Dan and Logan were awesome! communication was great. They were very transparent ahead of time about current fishing conditions and catch rates which we really appreciated. especially right after LaLa. We decided it was worth trying. They hustled all day! Switching out gear, circling areas and trying different techniques. They put in the effort! The boat is awesome. comfortable air conditioned cabin. great table to play games at and plenty of space for naps. No fish, but the ocean isn’t a vending machine. It was a great day, we would definitely book with them again!

  

  Response from Charter operator

  August 20, 2026

  Thank you so much for the fantastic review and, especially, for understanding what fishing is all about! “The ocean isn’t a vending machine” says it perfectly. Captain Dan and Logan truly hustle from start to finish, and we’re glad you could see how much effort they put into trying to make it happen, especially with the conditions following Hurricane LaLa. We really appreciate you recognizing our transparency about the fishing conditions as well. We always want our guests to know what’s happening before they make the decision to head out. It sounds like you made the most of the day and enjoyed the boat along the way! We’d absolutely love to have you back, and hopefully next time the ocean decides to cooperate! Aloha!

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  Ashley Smotherman

  

  Montana, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  Great Day on the Water!

  6 Hour Trip — Fishing Escape on August 9, 2026 • 4 adults • 1 child

  We had a great experience from start to finish. From booking the trip to getting back to the dock, everything was easy and well organized. They were upfront from the beginning about it being a slower fishing season, which we really appreciated because it helped us set our expectations. They were also super communicative and accommodating, especially when we decided to add two family members to the trip at the last minute. We had a pretty slow start, but about four hours in we hooked a 100-pound yellowfin. They also found a school of aku so our boys could reel in some fish too, which was such a fun bonus and made the trip even more special for our family. Captain Dan and Logan were awesome! They were extremely knowledgeable, patient, and accommodating, and you could genuinely tell they wanted us to catch fish just as much as we did. They worked hard to give us the best experience possible, and we really appreciated it. We had an absolute blast and would 100% recommend this charter! We’ll definitely be booking with them again next time we’re in Hawaii!

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  Response from Charter operator

  August 15, 2026

  Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We really appreciate your understanding about the slower fishing and are thrilled it paid off with a 100-pound ahi! Getting the boys into the aku made it even better. Captain Dan and Logan will appreciate the kind words. Thanks for choosing Reel Escapes Hawaii and making us part of your family’s memories!

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  Eric Pedersen

  Repeat angler

  

  Middlebury, CT, US

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  Member since 2019

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  3 trips

  5.0

  Verified

  A truly fantastic experience - Captain Brent and his crew delivers

  5 Hour Fishing Escape on August 8, 2026 • 4 adults

  Brought my wife, son and daughter out on the Reel Escapes Innovator 33" for a 5 hour trip off the coast of Kona on the Big Island. We were fortunate with the weather but really fortunate to have selected this charter company. Captain Brent is a truly seasoned charter captain who knows the water, knows the fish and knows where to find them. We hooked up within an hour and then hooked up again within 3 hours of our trip - this time 3 rods at once - my daughter, son and I brought in 3 Otaru tuna simultaneously and had a most memorable time reeling them in together, wife operating the camera the whole time. The boat is immaculate and fitted out with the highest quality equipment. We rode in the tuna tower with the Captain the whole time (when we weren't busy reeling in fish), talking fishing, Hawaiian traditions, recipes etc. It would have been a very enjoyable trip without the fish, but the Captain is very skilled and determined. We came away with nearly 30 lbs of delicious fillets and family memories we will never forget...

  

  Response from Charter operator

  August 15, 2026

  Thank you so much for the incredible review! It was an absolute pleasure having your family out with us. That triple hookup with you, your son, and your daughter all fighting otaru at the same time was definitely a great moment, and having Mom on camera duty made it even better! I really enjoyed having you all up on the bridge, talking fishing, Hawaii, food, and everything in between. Those are the days that remind us why we love what we do. We’re glad you enjoyed the boat, the fishing, and especially those fresh tuna fillets! Thanks again for choosing Reel Escapes Hawaii and trusting us with part of your family vacation. We hope to get you all back out with us again someday! Aloha, Captain Brent

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  Karen Lowery

  Repeat angler

  

  St. Charles, MO, US

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  Member since 2024

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  4 trips

  5.0

  Verified

  5 Star Day On The Water!

  6 Hour Fishing Escape on July 29, 2026 • 4 adults

  We had an incredible day with Captain Brent and TJ and caught a big tuna within the first hour of being on the water! Brent welcomed us first thing in the morning and walked us though all the safety guidelines and expectations for a safe and fun day on the boat. When we snagged a big tuna they coached my son Max through reeling in the big catch! Brent and TJ were super friendly and fun to hang out with all day! They went out of their way to make sure we were comfortable and havig a good time! We had such a great time getting to know them and leaneing all about fishing on the big island. they also gave us great recommendations for the rest of our trip. we would love to come back and make more memories on the water with Reel Escape Hawaii!!! Thank you guys so much for an amazing day!!

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  Response from Charter operator

  July 31, 2026

  Mahalo so much for the incredible review! It was an absolute pleasure spending the day with your family. Congratulations to Max on landing that beautiful tuna! Watching him battle such an incredible fish within the first hour made for an unforgettable start to the day, and we're so glad we could be there to coach him through the experience. Thank you for the kind words about TJ and me. We love sharing our passion for Kona's unique big game fishery and helping our guests create memories that will last a lifetime. It means so much to hear you enjoyed not only the fishing but also getting to know us and learning more about the Big Island. We truly appreciate you choosing Reel Escapes Hawaii and are honored to have been part of your vacation. We can't wait to welcome your family back for another adventure on the water! With aloha, Captain Brent, TJ & The Reel Escapes Crew

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  Dennis Schmidt

  

  Minnesota, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  Never give up

  6 Hour Fishing Escape on May 20, 2026 • 2 adults

  Captain Dean and First mate Logan put us on Ahi within the first half hour. Unfortunately, we didn’t get hooks in either one. It was a slow bite for the rest of our trip, fishing deep, then shallower, we covered a lot of water. It was less than two minutes before Logan was going to pull lines for the day when “pop” and the fish was on. My wife, Darlene, nervously took the chair. Logan got her buckled in and the fight was on. Less than five minutes later she had a very rare, Short billed spearfish boat side. A few pictures and the fish lives to fight another day. Both Captain Dean and First mate Logan are professionals in their field. They did everything exactly as they should have to make sure we got the fish boat sided without losing it. They were always communicating with each other along with giving words of encouragement to my wife and letting her know what the next moves were. Fantastic job by the crew, an amazing and memorable experience, and we most certainly recommend Reel Escapes Hawaii for your fishing experience. Top notch!!

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  Response from Charter operator

  May 21, 2026

  Mahalo for such an incredible review and for sharing your experience with us! That’s exactly why we never quit early, you just never know when that last-minute bite is going to happen. Getting a shot at ahi right away definitely had everyone excited, and while they didn’t stick, it sounds like the ocean had one more surprise waiting for Darlene at the very end! A short billed spearfish is an incredibly special catch and not something many anglers get to experience. We’re so glad Logan and Dean were able to guide her through the fight and help make it such a memorable moment. Communication and teamwork are a huge part of successfully landing these fish, and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to both of them. Thank you again for trusting us with your Kona fishing adventure and for recognizing the effort the crew puts in every day. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you both back out on the water again someday! With aloha, Brent & The Reel Escapes Crew