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
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $1,199

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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)
What a great day
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Great people nice boat
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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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Scott F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Play N Hooky with a great Captain and deck hand.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 31, 2025
Captain Teoni and the deck hand Nick were great! I highly recommend them for a charter. Captain and Nick were personable, great...
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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   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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Frank T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain and great crew.

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on April 15, 2025
We had a fantastic time.ย  I chartered the Playin Hooky for a 4 hr trip. It was me and my 4 grandkids. The youngest grandson...
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Andrew J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught a Blue Marlin

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 23, 2025
Had a great time fishing with Captain Teoni and First Mate Hobie!ย  They were great to hang out with, and also helped me catch...
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Ken C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

9 foot Marlin

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on November 10, 2025
we caught mahi-mahi in a 9 foot plus black marlin. Crew and captain were amazing. Great trip would love to do it again. These...
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