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
(323 reviews)
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Kailua-Kona
 9 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 323 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Skillets Sports Fishing; Two blues and the beautiful big island
Skillets Sports Fishing; Two blues and the beautiful big island
Skillets Sports Fishing; Two blues and the beautiful big island
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
69%
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James H.
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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Wahoo!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on May 12, 2025
Persevered and went the extra mile and brought in two wahoo (Ono) the crew and the boat are the best!
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Jeff J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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It's called fishing for a reason!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip AM Trip on April 22, 2025
We landed 1 blue marlin, and what a fight!! Never caught a 150 lb fish before.ย  Wishing the Tuna or Mahi were biting, but...
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Joachim K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip AM Trip on April 19, 2025
Our son (10 years old) and I had an amazing time with Captain John on the Skillet boat. The team was super knowledgeable, helpful,...
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Pat N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Great Crew

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on February 15, 2025
Captain John and Deckhand Dave made the trip, plus I was able to land a beautiful Blue Marlin on a slow bite day. Not only...
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Andrew C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on January 16, 2025
John and Dave were great! They are both friendly and easy to talk with. The boat is very nice, with plenty of space and very...
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