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
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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
81%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
59%
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J C.
Buena Park, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on March 28, 2022
A day that I will never forget. I booked a half day bcuz we didnโ€™t have the luxury of a full day given we were on a vacation...
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Robert H.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent full day fishing trip with captain Joe and Teona!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 18, 2022
Fishing started out a little bit slow,ย  but captain Joe and Teoni persevered. After 5 hours we finally got a bite, it came...
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Sami B. R.
Los Altos, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day Trip with Captain Teoni and Sam

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on August 9, 2022
A trip of lifetime. My first and personal best for YellowFin Tuna. 3 of them 40# 80# and #95# (approximate and not accurate...
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Walter J.
South Bend, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day With Captain Joe

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 24, 2021
Had a blast with captain joe on the fishing trip. We didnโ€™t catch anything but had three encounters but the fish were just...
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Roger S.
Toledo, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip with Captain Teoni

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on June 3, 2022
The bad news - we didnโ€™t catch anything. The good news - Captain Teoni and Sam made it a very enjoyable experience...
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