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
(110 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
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Trips from US $850

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 110 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (100)
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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Aaron B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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David J.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Lance

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 28, 2023
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Rusty P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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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Michael S.
Newberry, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 4, 2022
Capt Lance and his mate, Jack, were a couple of olโ€™ salty fellas. Nice boat with top notch gear and a lifetime of experience...
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Brad S.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Trophy Trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 6, 2022
As an avid mainland fisherman. I totally understand that nothing is guaranteed when fishing. Except for two thingsโ€ฆ effort...
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