Charter Operator
Live Bait Sport Fishing

Member since April 2024 Waianae, United States
Background
Captain Shannon has been fishing most of his life. He has experience fishing in Cabo San Lucas, and for over 40 years he has fished in Hawaiian waters, including Oahu and Kona. In early 1997, he started fishing on the Live Bait with Captain Dale Simmons off the Waianae Coast. In August 1998, Shannon purchased the business from Simmons and has been the owner and operator ever since. Shannon enjoys sharing the excitement of big-game fishing with other anglers on their fishing adventure. He also holds the title of catching the biggest fish in the legendary Ahi Fever Tournament in Waianae.
Techniques
Deep sea trolling with light to heavy tackles, lures, and live bait

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Waianae, United States
Background
Captain Shannon has been fishing most of his life. He has experience fishing in Cabo San Lucas, and for over 40 years he has fished in Hawaiian waters, including Oahu and Kona. In early 1997, he started fishing on the Live Bait with Captain Dale Simmons off the Waianae Coast. In August 1998, Shannon purchased the business from Simmons and has been the owner and operator ever since. Shannon enjoys sharing the excitement of big-game fishing with other anglers on their fishing adventure. He also holds the title of catching the biggest fish in the legendary Ahi Fever Tournament in Waianae.
Techniques
Deep sea trolling with light to heavy tackles, lures, and live bait
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(13 reviews)
Waianae
Trips from US $942

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 13 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (18)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
85%
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Michael T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Shannon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 2, 2024
Once in a lifetime experience! The captain and crew were fun, persistent, and knowledgeable! They continued making changes...
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Javier T.
Excellent
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Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Trophy fish ๐ŸŽฃ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽฃ๐Ÿ†๐ŸŽฃ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 27, 2025
A group of 6 of us took a trip on Feb 27th 2025 and we werenโ€™t disappointed. We caught two Blue Marlin that put up a hell...
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Curtis G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Double Up

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 20, 2025
Great Day with Son and 2 Grandkids.ย  The 2 Grandkids manning the poles, doubled up on 2 Marlin within 10 seconds of each...
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Marli G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on May 8, 2025
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BILLY W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 16, 2025
Captain and crew were laid back with positive attitudes. They made sure to stay long enough for us to catch fish, which was...
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