Charter Operator
Skillet Sportfishing

Member since June 2022 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain John's interest in fishing goes back to early childhood. He's been a fisherman for the past 50 years, 35 out of which in Hawaii. He holds a Captain’s License from the US Coast Guard and has made a living in the guided fishing industry for the past 30 years. The four types of pelagic fish in the area that he loves to catch are Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Ono, and Tuna. Captain John treats everyone that steps foot on his boat with dignity and respect, and expects the same from each charter guest. He never assumes people have done this before and tries to show them the best time they can have while they’re here fishing in Kona.
Techniques
Captain John's preferred style is big game fishing either with bait or trolling lures for pelagic game fish.

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Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain John's interest in fishing goes back to early childhood. He's been a fisherman for the past 50 years, 35 out of which in Hawaii. He holds a Captain’s License from the US Coast Guard and has made a living in the guided fishing industry for the past 30 years. The four types of pelagic fish in the area that he loves to catch are Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Ono, and Tuna. Captain John treats everyone that steps foot on his boat with dignity and respect, and expects the same from each charter guest. He never assumes people have done this before and tries to show them the best time they can have while they’re here fishing in Kona.
Techniques
Captain John's preferred style is big game fishing either with bait or trolling lures for pelagic game fish.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(342 reviews)
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Kailua-Kona
 4 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $875

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 342 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (296)
Great day on the water
Caught a 230 lb. Marlin - Thanks Captain John
Caught a 230 lb. Marlin - Thanks Captain John
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
69%
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Pam T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic charter crew

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on October 14, 2024
John and Dave were the perfect crew for my daughter’s first offshore fishing trip. Dave spent the time to walk her through...
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John M.
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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Caught a 230 lb. Marlin - Thanks Captain John

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Trip on August 9, 2025
I’ve fished from Alaska, Cabo San Lucas, California, Mexico, Thailand for the giant Mekong Catfish, Oregon and Kona, Hawaii....
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Ryan M.
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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So fun for the family!

VERIFIED   4 Hour PM Trip on July 15, 2025
We had 2 adults and 4 teens. We saw lots of aku jumping, birds, tons of flying fish. We thought we might catch a huge marlin...
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FREDERICK G. I.
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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Birthday fish

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 3, 2025
Just finishing with a fun 6 hour trip with John and Dave as a 60th birthday present. My son and I have a bit of experience...
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Robert H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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No Marlin but great trip and crew.

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 17, 2025
Out for big fish, found a whale shark and rogue buoy instead, saw an ocean boiling with skipjacks so we threw a line and had...
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