Charter Operator
Hooked Up Sportfishing

Member since March 2016 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain Chuck Wigzell has spent the last 25 years running charters out of Kona, Hawaii, and has been fishing for a living since he graduated college with a Hotel/Restaurant resort management degree in 1995. In 2019 Captain Chuck caught 200 blue marlin in a single year, he is the only captain in Kona to accomplish this huge number. He spent his college summers fishing for his family's restaurant aboard his dad's boat and was inspired to start running charters after he graduated. Two decades on, he still catches fish for his parents' restaurant, Pancho & Lefty’s, and you can have your own catch cooked there for a great after-trip meal. Doing so offers you a 20% discount and a meal you won’t forget.
Techniques
Trolling for blue marlin, mahi mahi, ono and tuna.

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Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain Chuck Wigzell has spent the last 25 years running charters out of Kona, Hawaii, and has been fishing for a living since he graduated college with a Hotel/Restaurant resort management degree in 1995. In 2019 Captain Chuck caught 200 blue marlin in a single year, he is the only captain in Kona to accomplish this huge number. He spent his college summers fishing for his family's restaurant aboard his dad's boat and was inspired to start running charters after he graduated. Two decades on, he still catches fish for his parents' restaurant, Pancho & Lefty’s, and you can have your own catch cooked there for a great after-trip meal. Doing so offers you a 20% discount and a meal you won’t forget.
Techniques
Trolling for blue marlin, mahi mahi, ono and tuna.
Our Team
Zachary W.
Captain
Griffin D.
Captain

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(74 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 74 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (45)
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It was ok
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Angler rating
52
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
84%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
89%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
60%
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Tarrasina M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing trip August 2025

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Big Game Trip (PM) on August 26, 2025
Thank you Captain Chuck & Deck Hand Blake ๐Ÿค™๐Ÿผ. My family of five had a great trip and caught a couple skip jack tuna.ย ...
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Christopher H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Short nose billfish

VERIFIED   Half Day Big Game Trip (PM) on January 21, 2025
Captain Zack and his First Mate Cameron were awesome.ย  Very engaging and thorough in explaining everything, especially what...
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Adam S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Both Captain and mate were excellent

VERIFIED   Half Day Big Game Trip (PM) on July 25, 2025
Book hooked up they will give you your moneys worth
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Alexander P.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Okay

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Big Game Trip (AM) on August 14, 2025
If youโ€™re catching fish Iโ€™m sure the charter is a great time. If youโ€™re not catching fish like us the crew is just not...
Alexander P. does not recommend Hooked Up Sportfishing
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Shawn M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Big Game Trip (AM) on December 6, 2024
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