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
(328 reviews)
Angler's choice
Kailua-Kona
 6 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 328 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (286)
Wonderful time
Wonderful time
The best crew in Kona
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Angler rating
308
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
69%
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Yan F.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   February Special 4 Hour Trip (AM) on December 11, 2023
Yan F. recommends Skillet Sportfishing
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Angellica A.
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Trolling

VERIFIED   4 Hour PM Trip on June 12, 2024
Nice guys, super expensive boat ride. See review comments before booking this trip.
Angellica A. does not recommend Skillet Sportfishing
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Rafael A.
Aurora, CO
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Seasonal (AM) on August 4, 2022
Rafael A. recommends Skillet Sportfishing
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Peter B.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
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Skunked

VERIFIED   February Special 4 Hour Trip (PM) on November 5, 2023
Nice crew, but zero action
Peter B. does not recommend Skillet Sportfishing
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Suvane B.
Ormond Beach, FL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Seasonal (PM) on October 23, 2022
It was disappointing that we didnโ€™t even get a nibble but Capt John and his son Mike were fun to talk to and the day on the...
Suvane B. does not recommend Skillet Sportfishing
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