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
(339 reviews)
Angler's choice
Kailua-Kona
 8 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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Darl D.
Mount Pleasant, SC
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

December fishing trip

VERIFIED   February Special 4 Hour Trip (PM) on December 21, 2022
Darl D. recommends Skillet Sportfishing
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Jack L.
Ewa Beach, HI
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   February Special 6 Hour Trip on December 21, 2022
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Randy S.
Brookside Village, TX
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   February Special 6 Hour Trip on November 28, 2022
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Mark M.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Seasonal (AM) on July 25, 2022
Mark M. recommends Skillet Sportfishing
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Brenda Y.
Brush Prairie, WA
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

February fishing trip

VERIFIED   February Special 8 Hour on February 9, 2023
Would definitely book with them again
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