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
(336 reviews)
Angler's choice
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 336 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Blue Marlin
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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Jennifer K.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Not even a bite but crew was awesome

VERIFIED   4 Hour PM Trip on January 29, 2025
Captain John and Dave were great guys but we didn’t even get a nibble which was disappointing of course. Two of us...
Jennifer K. recommends Skillet Sportfishing
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John W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on October 3, 2024
We had a great trip with Skillet on 10/3/24.  We were able to get a smaller wahoo and had a couple hits from Marlin.  Unfortunately...
John W. recommends Skillet Sportfishing
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Scooter S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

It was a blast

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour PM Trip on July 20, 2025
Caught me a Marlin!!
Scooter S. recommends Skillet Sportfishing
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BURTON F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Only one hit … haha

VERIFIED   4 Hour PM Trip on June 5, 2025
An estimated 700-800 lb class blue freakin marlin!!! Please see my Google review RE Skillet Sportfishing for additional comment....
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Lowell B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
Truly enjoyed John and crew , had a great time , very professional, explained what needed from us when fish on prior to bite...
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