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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Excellent
4.7 / 5
(278 reviews)
Angler's choice
Honolulu
 2 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 278 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (366)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
63%
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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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Geneva W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

What a blast

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 28, 2025
Kids are having a wonderful time fishing, and we even caught Mahi Mahi! The crew is incredibly friendly and welcoming.
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Chad K.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   December 27, 2025
The charter operator canceled 2 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Brady A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A little choppy but fun!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 10, 2025
We had a really fun day. It was windy which made the water pretty choppy but we ended up catching a flip Jack and a Mahi Mahi....
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