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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Jacob G.
Madison, MS
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Joe

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 17, 2023
Jacob G. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing
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Lance S.
Leavenworth, WA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 14, 2023
Lance S. recommends Play N Hooky Sportfishing
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Kristopher B.
Salina, UT
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

These guys are pros

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 24, 2023
We are a adventurous family and really wanted a full day deep sea fishing trip. The crew was amazing, the gear was great, the...
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Justin J.
Longview, TX
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Good guys bad trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 29, 2023
Joe and Jeff were great. We got skunkedโ€ฆ but thatโ€™s why they call it fishing not catching.
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Janus E.
Stockton, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Wonderful full day trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on May 20, 2022
I booked a full day trip with Play nโ€™ hooky and my decision for a whole day trip paid off. I would highly suggest to do the...
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