This trip was hands down the best. The ocean was so calm and such a deep, unreal blue, it already felt like a perfect day. We caught skipjack early on, then hooked into a 250+ lb marlin that gave us an absolute show before it got away. Total adrenaline rush!

Captains Shawn and Joe were incredible. Super knowledgeable, easygoing, and just all-around great to spend the day with. You can tell they love what they do, and it made the whole experience even better.

If you’re even thinking about booking a trip, do it. Playtime Sportfishing made it a day we’ll never forget.

We had a tough day of fishing. Nobody was seeing any action. They did a wonderful job and being out on the water was just fun. just as we were on our way in, we hooked a Mahi-Mahi.  literally, we were reeling in the lines outside the harbor when it occurred! 
i highly recommend the guys. smaller family run boat but super stable and the team made it fun.
finally, my complements to the Harbor Master. The facilities were clean, functioning and professional. i don’t always see that and i fish in North Carolina, Maine, California and Florida.
i would heartily recommend Playtime Sportfishing. 👌

i have been on over 20 guided trips with most being in the ocean in Hawaii, CA, and Oregon.  Capt Joe was one of the most responsive and hardest working Captains i have ever met.  the name of the game is fishing, not catching.  Capt joe and Shawn busted their asses to put us on fish.  We were included in every step.  They worked hard to keep us engaged and laughing.

The real tell for me was that the communication was incredible from the beginning.  i told him what we hoped for.  He told me what to expect, conditions, and tactics.  Capt. Joe seemed truly excited to talk about the upcoming trip every time and did not seem bothered or preoccupied.  Many Captains i have messaged would either not reply or would give one or 2 word answers.

Shawn was great.  He engaged my wife and I start to finish.  He was friendly, fast, and always looki g for ways to make the trip better.  I truly appreciated his candid conversations and humor.

We busted our asses and were on fish most of the day.  Missed several, but I did land a great eater mahi.

If you are not about hype or fish stories, want to really ecperience a day of real honest fishing, and have a crew that outworks everyone on the Island, go out with Capt Joe.

Shawn and Joe from playtime fishing got us out on some fish early. We got some action right away and were able to land a couple of rainbow runners for dad and son. It was definitely a fun experience and Joe caught all the action for us on video for us to watch over and over and show family back home. The girls didn’t get a shot but we all had a great time and a bunch of laughs on our trip. Shawn and Joe were also great guides of the overall history of fishing off the big island among many other cool facts and features of the island that made our trip enjoyable. We hope we can come back and give it another try in the future.

Had a grear day out on the water with Shawn and Joe! Both were super helpful and friendly. They provide top tier service and really go out of their way to ensure your trip is memorable! Looking forward to coming out again with them next time im in Kona!