Captain
Joe O'Neill

Member since February 2017 Honolulu, United States
Background
Captain Joe arrived in Hawaii back in 1968 after graduating from high school, spending the next couple of years surfing before eventually going back to fishing. In 1999 he started the business Pacific Sportfishing LLC and has not looked back. He has participated in fishing tournaments for years and brings this unique experience to every charter. His goal is for all his guests to enjoy their time aboard Play n Hooky, and he will go above and beyond to make it happen.

Hey, I'm Captain Joe O'Neill

Honolulu, United States
Background
Captain Joe arrived in Hawaii back in 1968 after graduating from high school, spending the next couple of years surfing before eventually going back to fishing. In 1999 he started the business Pacific Sportfishing LLC and has not looked back. He has participated in fishing tournaments for years and brings this unique experience to every charter. His goal is for all his guests to enjoy their time aboard Play n Hooky, and he will go above and beyond to make it happen.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(238 reviews)
Honolulu
trips from US $1,439

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 238 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (300)
Fishing with Joe
Fishing with Joe
Great trip
+297
Angler rating
191
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
81%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
59%
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Peter A.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun Fishing in Honolulu

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 17, 2024
We had a great fishing trip and loved the beautiful landscape and views of the mountains while trolling for fish.ย  Captain...
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Curtis A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best of the best

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 13, 2024
Best time ever on the boat they put us on fish and they are very friendly. They know what they doing
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Krininger G.
English, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Joe

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 1, 2023
Went almost all day without anything. Capt. and crew stepped up their game gave us an extra hour and we hit the fish. These...
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Michael L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Catch of a lifetime

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 4, 2024
They put me on a 570 pound Blue Marlin.
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Alecia T.
San Jose, California
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3/4 day trip with captain Teoni and Thomsd

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on August 3, 2023
Had a great time!My family of 6 enjoyed Play N Hooky charter. Only caught 1 fish but it was a 25lb tuna. The crew was very...
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