Charter Operator
Tantrum Sportfishing

Member since March 2024 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Nick Durham is originally from Sydney, Australia. He cut his chops by crewing on many of the top boats on the Great Barrier Reef and then spent years being a full-time crew for many of the elite boats in Kona. After moving to Kona permanently. Worked full-time for three years on deck with Captain Jason Holtz before transitioning to full-time captain of Tantrum Fishing Experience Has Landed 30+ 800lb+ Blue/Black Marlin World and Australian records among them Experienced in light and heavy tackle Has parlayed his years of experience on deck into immediate success as a captain. Owner of Tantrum Lures Top captains and anglers use his lures globally Fishing with Nick is like attending a mini-Marlin fishing university Very engaging with you and your family while waiting for the next bite The Aussie accent never gets old.
Techniques
Trolling with Heavy Tackle chasing giant blue marlin is by far our favorite. However we love chasing records using light tackle and we have the perfect nible boat for that.

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Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Nick Durham is originally from Sydney, Australia. He cut his chops by crewing on many of the top boats on the Great Barrier Reef and then spent years being a full-time crew for many of the elite boats in Kona. After moving to Kona permanently. Worked full-time for three years on deck with Captain Jason Holtz before transitioning to full-time captain of Tantrum Fishing Experience Has Landed 30+ 800lb+ Blue/Black Marlin World and Australian records among them Experienced in light and heavy tackle Has parlayed his years of experience on deck into immediate success as a captain. Owner of Tantrum Lures Top captains and anglers use his lures globally Fishing with Nick is like attending a mini-Marlin fishing university Very engaging with you and your family while waiting for the next bite The Aussie accent never gets old.
Techniques
Trolling with Heavy Tackle chasing giant blue marlin is by far our favorite. However we love chasing records using light tackle and we have the perfect nible boat for that.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(17 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
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Trips from US $1,510

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 17 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing!
Great crew, great boat, great gear.
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Angler rating
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Appropriate for children
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Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Wayne W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew, great boat, great gear.

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 20, 2024
Very professional crew. Did everything in there power to make our day special.ย  Thanks to Nick and Anthony.
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Jim C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mike

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 21, 2024
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Josh B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 19, 2024
Great trip, caught 5 Marlin and a tuna.ย  Oat and crew very nice
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Mark C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Tantrum Sportfishing is the real deal!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 4, 2024
My wife and I chartered Tantrum Sportfishing for a full day and it was an amazing experience.ย  Capt. Nick was great and the...
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Jeff S.
Waikoloa, Hawaii
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Good Times on Tantrum!

Full Day Trip on January 1, 2024
Hands down, Tantrum is THE BOAT to fish on in Kona! Captain Nick puts you on fish! From Blue Marlin to Ahi to Mahi Mahi, if...
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