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Jamie Hinson
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Jamie Hinson

Costa Adeje, Spain
250+ reviews
My father used to run fishing charters back in the UK but in 1983 got fed up with the bad weather so decided to move his family to Tenerife to try his luck in warmer waters. When we arrived here he was the first boat to offer fishing charters in Tenerife and being a young 7 year old fishing enthusiast I spent every day that I could out on the boat, at one time the whole family had to live on board as things never went to plan and I used to have to see my home go fishing every week day whilst I went to school. Finally in 1990 we figured out where the marlin were hiding in Tenerife and had the best year ever. A few years later when I left school I got sent back to the UK to do a 5 year apprenticeship on the River Thames, in 1998 I earned my Freedom of the Company of Watermen & Lightermen of the River Thames and came back to Tenerife full time, by now my father had passed the company on but it wasnt long before I got my own boat.

Charter

Rating

4.8
352 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
4.8
Captain & Crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

93%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
81%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
76%
Caught fish

All reviews (352)

Showing 1 – 5 of 352 reviews
  • Marian Maier
    Marian Maier
    Repeat angler
    de
    Germany
    Member since 2026
    2 trips
    4.7
    Verified
    NEW

    Sehr schöner Angelausflug.

    Half Day Trip – Shared (PM) • 1 adult

    Der Umgang an Bord ist locker und unkompliziert, läuft alles wie selbstverständlich, echte Angelprofis. Gefangen haben wir zunächst Köderfische, danach 2 Skip jacks, ausserdem haben wir bei Sonnenuntergang versucht Blauflossenthunfische anzufüttern, das jedoch ohne Erfolg. 2 Verbesserungsvorschläge hätte ich jedoch: 1. Den gefangenen Fisch würde ich gerne sofort ins Eis legen, um ihn für Sushi etc. frisch zu halten. 2. Das mir angebotenen Messer für das Fikettieren könnte gerne etwas kleiner, sauberer und schärfer sein, aber vielleicht bin ich da auch zu ansoruchsvoll, weil ich im echten Leben Chirurg bin.

  • Pekar Pekar
    Pekar Pekar
    ba
    Bosnia & Herzegovina
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amaizing fishing trip

    Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) • 1 adult

    I had an amazing fishing trip with Happy Hooker and couldn't be more satisfied with the experience. The captain and the entire Happy Hooker crew are a true fishing family who genuinely know their craft—not people simply running a tourist attraction. Their passion, knowledge, and professionalism were evident throughout the trip. They worked hard and did everything possible to help us get the most out of the day and maximize our catch. I really appreciated their dedication, effort, and willingness to go the extra mile for everyone on board. If you're looking for an authentic fishing experience with a knowledgeable and committed crew, I highly recommend Happy Hooker. Thank you for a fantastic day on the water!

    Reported catch:
    Yellowfin Tuna
  • Marjorie Creek
    Marjorie Creek
    Repeat angler
    gb
    United Kingdom
    Member since 2025
    3 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Superb, just superb!

    Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) • 2 adults

    Jay you were fabulous, definitely come into your own since we saw you last year, no more the deck hand... great chat, extremely attentive and totally focused on giving us the best time on the water. Your dad should be very proud of you. We had the best time, caught loads of mackerel and even some bonito, I could have cried reeling that in. What is there to say when you pay for a day out and come home feeling like you have had the absolute best time amongst lovely people. 10/10 Jay - well done mate 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 and Albert, what a lovely man.

  • Emma Bellocq
    Emma Bellocq
    fr
    France
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Une super expérience !

    Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) • 4 adults

    Même si la pêche n’a pas été très fructueuse, avec seulement deux poissons pêchés, nous avons passé un excellent moment ! Nous avons surtout eu la chance d’observer énormément de dauphins, un spectacle vraiment magnifique. Une super expérience avec des personnes passionnées, sympathiques et qui prennent vraiment le temps de partager leur passion et leurs connaissances. Le capitaine était au top et l’ambiance vraiment agréable. Nous repartons avec de très beaux souvenirs et recommandons cette sortie sans hésiter !

  • Hubert Szymaniak
    Hubert Szymaniak
    pl
    Poland
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    yelowfin tuna

    Half Day Trip – Shared (AM) • 1 adult

    I was wuth Jimmy this week two times. On Thusday morning and we did catch no fish. but, i saw that the crew know what they are doing ad I decided to go on Saturday afternoon. .. somehing was in the air... and we played a monster yellowfin tuna... over 40 kg. Thank you guys for amazing adventure.

    Reported catch:
    Yellowfin Tuna

Real catches shared by our community

  • Happy Hooker III
    Happy Hooker IIICosta Adeje, CN
    Adult angler proudly holding a tuna on a fishing boat near a rocky coastal shoreline.
    Fish 1
    Skipjack Tuna
    Marian M.
    Marian M.
    Der Umgang an Bord ist locker und unkompliziert, läuft alles wie selbstverständlich, echte Angelprofis. Gefangen haben wir zunächst Köderfische, danach 2 Skip jacks, ausserdem haben wir bei Sonnenuntergang versucht Blauflossenthunfische anzufüttern, das jedoch ohne Erfolg. 2 Verbesserungsvorschläge hätte ich jedoch: 1. Den gefangenen Fisch würde ich gerne sofort ins Eis legen, um ihn für Sushi etc. frisch zu halten. 2. Das mir angebotenen Messer für das Fikettieren könnte gerne etwas kleiner, sauberer und schärfer sein, aber vielleicht bin ich da auch zu ansoruchsvoll, weil ich im echten Leben Chirurg bin.
  • Happy Hooker III
    Happy Hooker IIICosta Adeje, CN
    Two adult anglers fishing from the stern of a charter boat at sunset, with multiple rods deployed and a mountainous coastline on the horizon.
    Bruno V.
    Bruno V.
    Goede bemanning, en kapitein. Ze hebben zeer goed hun best gedaan om te proberen veel vis te vangen.
  • Happy Hooker III
    Happy Hooker IIICosta Adeje, CN
    Multiple tuna or bonito laid out on the deck of a sportfishing boat offshore.
    Fish 1
    Skipjack Tuna
    Lee S.
    Lee S.
    we had a good time today, the skipper put us on the fish time and again but apart from a few skipjacks to the boat it wasnt to be but that’s fishing, will definitely go again on this boat as they definitely put the effort in and made it enjoyable.
  • Happy Hooker III
    Happy Hooker IIICosta Adeje, CN
    Young angler holding a large wahoo aboard a fishing boat, with an additional fish visible on the deck and open ocean behind.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Blackfin Tuna
    Morten B.
    Morten B.
  • Happy Hooker III
    Happy Hooker IIICosta Adeje, CN
    Group of adult anglers proudly displaying a large wahoo aboard a center-console fishing boat offshore.
    Emile B.
    Emile B.
  • Happy Hooker III
    Happy Hooker IIICosta Adeje, CN
    Trolling rods and reels arranged across the stern of a charter boat, with ocean wake, Hawaiian coastline, and the Happy Hooker Fishing website visible on the transom.
    Rob S.
    Rob S.
    everyone on boat caught at keastbone reasonable size fish and the crew kept looking to keep us hookin!
  • Happy Hooker III
    Happy Hooker IIICosta Adeje, CN
    A close-up view of several large fish, likely Tuna, stored in a cooler, showcasing a successful fishing trip.
    Joanne D.
    Joanne D.
    Amazing trip would really recomned caught lots of tuna. Really good boat and crew.
  • Happy Hooker III
    Happy Hooker IIICosta Adeje, CN
    Angler proudly displaying two large Mahi Mahi at the marina, surrounded by fellow fishing enthusiasts.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Romans S.
    Romans S.
    crew and. ot ig good.they kow what thy doing . great fresh tuna sreaks at home efterwards was amazing :)
  • Happy Hooker III
    Happy Hooker IIICosta Adeje, CN
    Group of adult anglers reeling in a tuna-like fish aboard a center-console boat in open water.
    Fish 1
    Blackfin Tuna
    Roy V.
    Roy V.
    nice crew on the boat, too bad we did not catch any fish ourself. we caught 9 fish with the boat.
  • Happy Hooker III
    Happy Hooker IIICosta Adeje, CN
    An angler proudly displaying a large Bluefin Tuna at the marina, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Yevhenii K.
    Yevhenii K.
    A wonderful first experience of ocean fishing, a huge thank you to the team for the tips and a wonderful catch!

What's biting with Happy Hooker III in Costa Adeje

Top catches for November

Fishing reports

An angler proudly displaying a large Bluefin Tuna aboard a fishing boat in open waters.

We got the tuna bug!!!

Mar 1, 2020 • Costa Adeje
A couple of nice 120 lbs Big eye tuna again today, we also lost another 1 this morning.
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Three anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Yellowfin Tuna aboard a fishing boat in open waters.

Tuna galore

Feb 28, 2020 • Costa Adeje
More big eye tuna today ranging from 45 lbs to 80 lbs. There is a mixture of Big Eyes, Albacore and Bluefin tuna out there plus a few different species on the bottom fishing
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