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.
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Medusa Sportfishing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(110 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
Trips from US $850

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 110 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Ahi yellowfin tuna of a lifetime!
Ahi yellowfin tuna of a lifetime!
Ahi yellowfin tuna of a lifetime!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
91%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
90%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
74%
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David S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Ahi yellowfin tuna of a lifetime!

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 30, 2024
My kids ages 15 and 12 had a great time with Lanceโ€™s associates Jackson and James. We caught a TON of fish - both kids literally...
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Ray 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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Great trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 28, 2025
Had a great trip Lance and Jack were great calm seas and a 45 lbs mahi personal best witch will hard to beat but remember itโ€™s...
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Hodson M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The Absolute Best

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 28, 2024
Absolutely awesome.ย  Itโ€™s always been a bucket list item to mark a Blue Marlin off my list.ย  Medusa Fishing ensured it...
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Suzanne T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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No fish, not even a biteโ€ฆ

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 30, 2024
You canโ€™t blame the captain for the slow day. Very little was caught by the free boats that went out. I would try again with...
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Aaron B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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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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