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Silky Sportfishing

Member since August 2016 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain John Bagwell has been fishing for big game since 1970. Having started his career in Daytona Beach, Florida, in the early 1970s, he has since then traveled extensively around the famous fisheries of the East Coast, the Bahamas, Mexico’s Yucatan Penninsula, and now Hawaii. With a career that began with fishing in North Carolina with sportifshing legends such as Buddy Cannady, Sam Stokes, Omu Tillett, Buddy Davis, and Sonny Briggs, he continues to provide top of the range sportfishing adventures forty years on. John has been living in Kona since 1998 and enjoys the unparalleled year round Blue Marlin and Tuna fishery that the area provides. For the past 10 years, he has been working with Captain Dave Bensko, so one of these two amazing Captains will be taking you out.

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Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain John Bagwell has been fishing for big game since 1970. Having started his career in Daytona Beach, Florida, in the early 1970s, he has since then traveled extensively around the famous fisheries of the East Coast, the Bahamas, Mexico’s Yucatan Penninsula, and now Hawaii. With a career that began with fishing in North Carolina with sportifshing legends such as Buddy Cannady, Sam Stokes, Omu Tillett, Buddy Davis, and Sonny Briggs, he continues to provide top of the range sportfishing adventures forty years on. John has been living in Kona since 1998 and enjoys the unparalleled year round Blue Marlin and Tuna fishery that the area provides. For the past 10 years, he has been working with Captain Dave Bensko, so one of these two amazing Captains will be taking you out.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(218 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
trips from US $790

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 218 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (231)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
84%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
57%
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Joshua M.
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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Highly recommend

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 2, 2024
Captain David & first mate Cam were great to fish with, both knowledgeable & experienced. You canโ€™t go wrong with Silky Sportfishing.
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Nick S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great experience

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on October 20, 2023
Dave and Dan were great. It was an excellent day out on the water. They worked every possible area and rigging to catch a fish....
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Zach S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome time! Caught a Spearfish!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 24, 2024
Had a great time fishing with these guys. Drank beer. Caught fish. What more could you ask for? Highly recommended!
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Egor B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fantastic team

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 6, 2024
We had a glorious trip and, thanks to the crew, caught a trophy spearfish. The boat and hospitality are 5 stars!
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Joseph B.
San Diego, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day on the Silky

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 29, 2023
Great captain and mate if you want to chase marlin. Dave and William have to chops and skills to find the big ones. Priced...
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