Captain
Lance Gelman

Member since March 2021 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain Lance has worked in the charter fishing industry since he was 14, and his love of fishing, the ocean, and his clients has always rewarded him. Captain Lance believes it is his responsibility to show his clients a great day whether the fish are biting or not. With that said, he is a very accomplished captain, catching two grander Blue Marlin (1058 lb and 1075 lb), 57 Mahi Mahi in a single day, and has many tournament victories to his credit. A superb Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna) fisherman, Captain Lance won first place in the Maui Jim Tournament Ahi Division three years in a row: 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Techniques
The captain's preferred style of fishing is trolling lures in order to cover as much water as possible looking for your catch of a lifetime.

Hey, I'm Captain Lance Gelman

Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain Lance has worked in the charter fishing industry since he was 14, and his love of fishing, the ocean, and his clients has always rewarded him. Captain Lance believes it is his responsibility to show his clients a great day whether the fish are biting or not. With that said, he is a very accomplished captain, catching two grander Blue Marlin (1058 lb and 1075 lb), 57 Mahi Mahi in a single day, and has many tournament victories to his credit. A superb Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna) fisherman, Captain Lance won first place in the Maui Jim Tournament Ahi Division three years in a row: 2009, 2010, and 2011.
Techniques
The captain's preferred style of fishing is trolling lures in order to cover as much water as possible looking for your catch of a lifetime.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(103 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
trips from US $750

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 103 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (91)
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Take Dramamine, catch big fish
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
75%
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Paul M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great boat and crew

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on March 20, 2024
From the moment we arrived on the boat we knew the experience and warmth of Lance and Jack would result in some fish.ย  Their...
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Michael C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Take Dramamine, catch big fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on December 28, 2023
First time out with the family.ย  Hooked a blue Marlin within an hour.ย  Oldest kid was in the chair reeling it in, the other...
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Aaron B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What an Awesome trip.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 5, 2024
The day was perfect!ย  Beautiful scenery great water and a fantastic Captain and deck hand. Both were extremely knowledgeable...
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Rusty P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Experienced, conscientious captain, crew

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 12, 2023
While we did not catch any fish (did have one strike but fish spit out hook), it was a relaxing 6-hr boat ride along the Kona...
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Paula H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on February 29, 2024
As I mentioned on your FB post - our trip was top notch and we will recommend to all! Aloha.
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