I would highly recommend Captain Seth with Blue Zone Fishing Team for the best deep sea fishing experience ever!!! Captain Seth had an amazing boat with custom sonar technology and different sizes of lures all around the boat for different fish and depths. He was very knowledgeable about which lures to use to catch the right fish and just about deep sea fishing in general! He educated us the entire time we were on the boat and told us what to look out for. We caught a very large Ono fish, a 35lb Tuna, and several smaller fish in the more shallow areas. We felt taken care of the entire day. Can’t recommend Captain Seth enough! We will definitely be back!!!

This was a great fishing trip. Captain Seth was very friendly and knowledgeable about deep sea fishing.  We also
learned alot about the island. Unfortunately we never hooked up, but as an avid hunter and angler I am aware that this is always a possibility. Captain Seth did everything right the fish just weren’t cooperating.  He did take us to do some bottom fishing towards the end of our trip and we were able to catch four small ta’ape.  I would go fishing with Captain Seth again.

Seth made our time amazing on our 5-hour fishing trip out of Kona.  My boys (16 and 14) gave me our fishing trip as my Fathers Day/Birthday gift.  As soon as we got to the parking lot, Seth was welcoming us and began telling us about our day ahead of us.  Seth had constant stories about his 30+ years of fishing and had amazing knowledge of the fish we would encounter, underwater geography, you name it….he is the “Bill Nye that Science Guy” of fishing.  My boys and I had as much fun learning all about his fishing stories, his knowledge on all the fish, and some cool info about the Big Island as fishing.  His boat looks brand new with all the cool gadgets with big couch like seating.  Seth brought us to a few spots where we saw Tuna thrashing at the surface, saw a ton of Pilot whales, flying fish…and then got the spot that was amazing.  Within 5 minutes my youngest and I both had a fish…my youngest caught a Mu fish, which is a rare one to catch by pole and I caught a trigger fish.  My youngest was getting pictures with his fish, I latched onto a monster that we fought for an hour and pulled up a 7ft Gray Reef shark that was about 120-130 lbs.  It was awesome….my oldest and I took turns pulling it up.  We had 30lb line on the pole and it was only through Seth’s coaching we were able to get the shark to the boat without the line snapping.  Turns out they are on the endangered list, so that bad boy swam away to do more shark things.  He was very strong.  The guesses for what was on the line kept going, until we could get an eye on it. We had an awesome day.  If you get a chance to go out with Seth…you won’t regret it.

During my trip to Kona, I went out on three different fishing charters — and hands down, the best experience was with Captain Seth. While many charters in the area focus solely on marlin fishing, Captain Seth takes a different and much more rewarding approach. He targets a wide variety of species using multiple fishing techniques, which means you’re not just sitting around waiting for that one elusive bite. With him, the odds of catching fish are incredibly high — we actually caught fish, unlike many other boats in the harbor!
This style of fishing is perfect for vacationers who want to ensure they catch something and have fun doing it. It’s especially great for families or kids, since it’s far more engaging than just high-speed trolling all day (which can get old fast, especially for younger passengers).
What really sets Captain Seth apart is that he’s both the owner and the operator. This means he’s genuinely invested in making sure you have an amazing experience. He’s not just clocking in — he truly cares, and it shows in every part of the trip. His level of hospitality and attention to detail is unmatched. It’s the kind of personalized, passionate service you just don’t get with corporate-run boats.
I can’t recommend Captain Seth enough. If you’re in Kona and want to make some unforgettable memories while actually catching fish and having a blast, this is the guy to go with. He’s awesome — plain and simple.
10/10 — would book again in a heartbeat!

Had an amazing morning on the water with the Blue Zone, I hope that I will be back again fishing with the Captain someday in the near future. An extremely knowledgeable Captain and just an overall amazing man to be around. Even though the weather wasn’t perfect he had us on fish and we all had a blast. The boat was beautiful and all the gear was top notch. You always have high expectations before an outing like this and when we left we all felt that those were met and exceeded! Thanks Captain for making our time on the island even better than we hopped for, came for fishing left with great memories and a new friend!