Charter Operator
Playtime sportfishing

Member since March 2024 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Sport fishing on big game charter boats since 2008. I’ve also been a commercial fisherman over in Alaska for several years.
Techniques
Big game trolling, live baiting, jigging, bottom, Fishing, lightTackle, flyfishing.

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Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Sport fishing on big game charter boats since 2008. I’ve also been a commercial fisherman over in Alaska for several years.
Techniques
Big game trolling, live baiting, jigging, bottom, Fishing, lightTackle, flyfishing.
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Our Team
Shawn B.
First mate
Joe T.
Captain

My Charter Listing

PLAYTIME Sportfishing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(97 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $575

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 97 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (105)
we caught two nice tuna
Shawn and Joe did great
Shawn and Joe did great
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
70%
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Alissa S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Ono was amazing

VERIFIED   Half day, mid morning multi-species on August 27, 2025
The Ono fish was awesome and I donโ€™t even like fish.
Alissa S. recommends PLAYTIME Sportfishing
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Kenneth N.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best VALUE and great experience.

VERIFIED   Half day, mid morning multi-species on March 25, 2025
Captain Joe was very knowledgeable and informative about this history of the Big Island. His firstmate Shawn was very experience...
Kenneth N. recommends PLAYTIME Sportfishing
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Pam G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a great time!

VERIFIED   Late morning 1/2 day multi-species on June 14, 2025
Shawn and the Captain definitely know all about fishing in Hawaii. They focused on making sure we not only caught fish but...
Pam G. recommends PLAYTIME Sportfishing
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Craig J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Hawaiian fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) multi- species on June 14, 2025
Shawn and Joe were knowledgeable and fun to talk to. Know their stuff and are hardworking and dedicated to getting into the...
Craig J. recommends PLAYTIME Sportfishing
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Ronnie S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

October fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half day, mid morning multi-species on October 6, 2025
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