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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 15 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 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
87%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
87%
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Thomas S.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

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VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 24, 2025
The captain and mate were nice, the fishing could have been better. One fish unless you count the bait that was caught by crew....
Thomas S. does not recommend Live Bait Sport Fishing
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Quan N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Nice crew and a great catch

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 5, 2024
Dustin and Garret were very friendly and helpful. They made sure we each got a fish in our half day trip: two skipjacks, one...
Quan N. recommends Live Bait Sport Fishing
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Matthew 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 Shannon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 22, 2024
Matthew C. recommends Live Bait Sport Fishing
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Shane W.
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 Shannon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2024
Shane W. recommends Live Bait Sport Fishing
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Gideon J.
Very good
3.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
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Fishing with Shannon

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 22, 2024
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