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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Captain
Logan F.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(339 reviews)
Angler's choice
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 339 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (291)
Best Captain and Crew!!
Great stbsay ever!
Blue Marlin
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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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Nathan L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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The best crew in Kona

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 16, 2025
This vessel is first rate. Great skipper, and great deck hand. We caught a once in a lifetime fish but that was the icing on...
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Sam S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Got me a Marlin!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on February 16, 2025
Best trip!ย  My family and I went out fishing while on vacation.ย  John and Dave were great!ย  They were talkative and walked...
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Chris B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Captain and Crew.

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip AM Trip on July 24, 2025
Never stopped working to get more fish. I already booked another trip for 3 days later!!! Will always book with...
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ERNEST M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Skillet Sportfishing

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on June 12, 2025
Great Captain and first mate. Equipment and boat was clean and well maintained. They did not waste any time, was very knowledgeable...
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Robert 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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Skillets Sports Fishing; Two blues and the beautiful big island

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip AM Trip on May 27, 2025
We had a fantastic day fishing with Captain John and Logan. We caught two blue Marlin and enjoyed the backdrop of the big island....
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