Captain
Teoni Black

Member since February 2017 Honolulu, United States
Background
Captain Teoni was born on Oahu and the grandson of legenary WWII veteran and Waianae fisherman Captain Bob Black. Captain Teoni often fishes the same grounds where he and his grandfather fought a giant for 12 hours before finally losing it to sharks. That day is long past but the hope of landing a fish like that keeps him waking up every morning with optimism and he enjoys sharing soiries with his guests from all across the big beautiful USA.
Techniques
I could tell you but i’d have to kill you.

Hey, I'm Captain Teoni Black

Honolulu, United States
Background
Captain Teoni was born on Oahu and the grandson of legenary WWII veteran and Waianae fisherman Captain Bob Black. Captain Teoni often fishes the same grounds where he and his grandfather fought a giant for 12 hours before finally losing it to sharks. That day is long past but the hope of landing a fish like that keeps him waking up every morning with optimism and he enjoys sharing soiries with his guests from all across the big beautiful USA.
Techniques
I could tell you but i’d have to kill you.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(276 reviews)
Angler's choice
Honolulu
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $1,150

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 276 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (363)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
81%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
63%
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Craig K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a great day

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on February 2, 2026
captain Teonie and first mate Nick were great.ย  The captain spotted a mahi mahi in open water, put on live bait and the mahi...
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Dylan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

BEST BOAT IN HONOLULU

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on December 30, 2025
We set out promptly at 6am, with the captain and crew already aboard when we arrived 30 minutes early. We departed from the...
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Rich S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great people nice boat

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on January 13, 2026
couldnโ€™t ask for a better captain and crew Patrick neck were great we ended up catching seven mahi-mahi four of them were...
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Bruno D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

The Best Fishing Experience of My Life

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 8, 2026
It started as an ordinary fishing trip, but it ended up being an incredible one. Captain Teoni and his first mate,...
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Chad L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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December fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 26, 2025
Everyone was very friendly. They walked us through what to expect and what to do if we had a fish on.ย  going over the process...
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