Charter Operator
Hooked On Kauai

Member since March 2019 Princeville, United States
Techniques
Hooked on Kauai specializes in two different fishing techniques: "whipping" and "dunking". These two styles of fishing were developed to handle the different kinds of habitat here on the islands. Whipping is the practice of casting top-water and mid-water lures over coral reefs and deep-water locations using a 8-9 foot fishing pole with a spinning reel. Dunking consists of casting out a 5-8 ounce lead weight with a leader and baited hook coming off of a swivel about 24' up from the lead or 2 feet from the sandy ocean bottom. Dunking poles use heavier tackle and can range from 10 - 13 feet in length. Each approach is targeting different fish in the water column therefore increasing the chance of getting a strike. Both techniques are simple in concept but do require a good amount of strength and stamina.

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Princeville, United States
Techniques
Hooked on Kauai specializes in two different fishing techniques: "whipping" and "dunking". These two styles of fishing were developed to handle the different kinds of habitat here on the islands. Whipping is the practice of casting top-water and mid-water lures over coral reefs and deep-water locations using a 8-9 foot fishing pole with a spinning reel. Dunking consists of casting out a 5-8 ounce lead weight with a leader and baited hook coming off of a swivel about 24' up from the lead or 2 feet from the sandy ocean bottom. Dunking poles use heavier tackle and can range from 10 - 13 feet in length. Each approach is targeting different fish in the water column therefore increasing the chance of getting a strike. Both techniques are simple in concept but do require a good amount of strength and stamina.

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Excellent
4.6 / 5
(24 reviews)
Princeville
Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 24 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
83%
Appropriate for children
63%
Satisfied with the boat
83%
Caught fish
74%
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Rob B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Shoreline & Reef Fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Shoreline (AM) on February 11, 2025
I met Jason Schaper( guide) at Anini Beach Park for an early morning fish. Jason is very knowledgeable, with years of experIence...
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Akshay A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Very friendly and knowledge guide

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Shoreline (PM) on April 1, 2025
Jason was great! He knows the area well and we caught Blue fin Trevally, Rudderfish & Surge Wrasse. We had couple of kids with...
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Tim J.
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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Shoreline fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Shoreline (AM) on June 20, 2025
Had a great time hanging out with Jason.ย  Super knowledgeable and helpful.
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Katy H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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October fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Shoreline (AM) on October 28, 2024
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Marcquessa J.
Providence, UT
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great in-land fishing!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Freshwater on February 4, 2022
We had a great time fishing! I booked this for my husband and decided to tag along. Our guide was knowledgeable of the land...
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