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
(72 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
Trips from US $800

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 72 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (43)
It was ok
Short nose billfish
Short nose billfish
+40
Angler rating
51
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
85%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
60%
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Aric D.
Woburn, Massachusetts
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Hooking Up w Capt Chuck

VERIFIED   Full Day Big Game Trip on May 16, 2019
Overall, Great experience . Captain Chuck and Shawn work diligently to put fish in the boat. Their knowledge and experience...
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Gerry N.
Battle Lake, MN
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Big Game Trip (AM) on December 30, 2021
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Daniel F.
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Mixed Feelings

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Big Game Trip (Mid-Morning) on June 2, 2022
Had a 3/4 day trip and didnโ€™t get a single bite. I know itโ€™s called fishing for a reason and not catching. However, we...
Daniel F. does not recommend Hooked Up Sportfishing
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Tracy V. O.
Saint Paul, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day trip of a lifetime

VERIFIED   Half Day Big Game Trip (AM) on May 7, 2018
Amazing morning half day trip with Captain Steve and Jason.ย  Hit the 118lb ahi within 40 minutes.ย  Finished the trip with...
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Peter B.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Skunked

VERIFIED   Half Day Big GameTrip (Noon) on November 9, 2023
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