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
(26 reviews)
Princeville
Trips from US $250

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 26 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Deceptive and unprofessional
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
85%
Appropriate for children
65%
Satisfied with the boat
85%
Caught fish
76%
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Ron G.
Denver, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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We shore fished with Jason and had a wonderful morning.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Shoreline (AM) on August 4, 2021
My bother, son and I had a nice morning with Jason and on our next trip, will do it again. Fishing from the shore is fun and...
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Tony W.
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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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Shoreline (AM) on July 22, 2022
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Yawen X.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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June fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Shoreline (AM) on June 13, 2022
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Ruth C.
Arvada, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Jason- hooked on Kauai

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Shoreline (PM) on May 21, 2021
Jason was awesome and taught us a lot about fishing and respecting the island as a visitor
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Diana S.
Waianae, HI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day rock/cliff/shore fishing with Jason

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Shoreline (AM) on October 10, 2019
Man! What an amazing day! Wed love to be able to walk the walk. But the truth is, salt water fishing is a whole other world...
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