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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Play N Hooky Sportfishing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(264 reviews)
Honolulu
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Trips from US $1,360

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 264 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (333)
Excellent
Rough seas, need iron stomach
Rough seas, need iron stomach
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
62%
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Tyler P.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Teoni and Brendan rocked it!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 17, 2025
Crew was very friendly and awesome to hang out with. Felt like we were fishing with old friends.
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Zach E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 2, 2024
Zach E. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing
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Cameron C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Worth the money

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 8, 2024
Captain Teoni and deckhand were very professional and got us on the fish very quickly. They were focused on catching fish and...
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William M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on September 26, 2024
William M. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing
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Kathryn D.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Rough seas, need iron stomach

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on July 2, 2025
If you are sensitive to sea sickness do no take this , the waters are never calm around the island. Fishing is great but you...
Kathryn D. does not recommend Play N Hooky Sportfishing
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