Captain
Dee Bradford

Member since October 2014 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain Dee Bradford started fishing in Kona in the early 80s, and hasn't stopped since! He's owned and operated High Noon Sport Fishing charters for the past 25 years. Capt. Dee, who has been profiled in media such as Marlin Magazine and Deep Sea Fishing Network, loves nothing more than showing his anglers the nuances of Kona fishing. Describing the underwater terrain, discovering ledges and bouys where smaller fish congregate, demonstrating the fish finders and chart plotters which help immensely in finding fish...you name it, and he'll fill you in on all the 'need to know' information! When it comes to fishing, Capt. Dee loves trialing new techniques and sharing tricks and tips with fellow anglers. How about his favourite catches? Well, he has three 900 lb plus Blue Marlin under his belt, to name a few. On High Noon, you are not just a spectator but an integral part of the fishing experience, so come aboard and get ready to reel 'em in!
Techniques
The fishing in Kona is for Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Spearfish, Mahi, Ahi and Wahoo along with some of the smaller tuna species. We specialize in live bait fishing on light tackle as well as trolling for bigger fish like Blue Marlin and Ahi.

Hey, I'm Captain Dee Bradford

Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Captain Dee Bradford started fishing in Kona in the early 80s, and hasn't stopped since! He's owned and operated High Noon Sport Fishing charters for the past 25 years. Capt. Dee, who has been profiled in media such as Marlin Magazine and Deep Sea Fishing Network, loves nothing more than showing his anglers the nuances of Kona fishing. Describing the underwater terrain, discovering ledges and bouys where smaller fish congregate, demonstrating the fish finders and chart plotters which help immensely in finding fish...you name it, and he'll fill you in on all the 'need to know' information! When it comes to fishing, Capt. Dee loves trialing new techniques and sharing tricks and tips with fellow anglers. How about his favourite catches? Well, he has three 900 lb plus Blue Marlin under his belt, to name a few. On High Noon, you are not just a spectator but an integral part of the fishing experience, so come aboard and get ready to reel 'em in!
Techniques
The fishing in Kona is for Blue Marlin, Striped Marlin, Spearfish, Mahi, Ahi and Wahoo along with some of the smaller tuna species. We specialize in live bait fishing on light tackle as well as trolling for bigger fish like Blue Marlin and Ahi.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(120 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
Trips from US $695

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 120 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (94)
Awesome time!
So much fun!!
So much fun!!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
89%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
75%
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Dan H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Broke the Curse

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on February 18, 2025
Our trip was fantastic.ย  We had been out three other times with other charters with limited enjoyment even if we caught fish.ย ...
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Shawn S.
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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Best out of Three

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 19, 2025
This is the third charter Iโ€™ve booked here in Kona and the only one I would send a friend or relative too. Not only...
Shawn S. recommends High Noon Sport Fishing
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Sheila P.
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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Fun day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on December 4, 2024
I was hoping for a few more fish, but I was pleased with getting to drop lines in the water the first few minutes. This was...
Sheila P. recommends High Noon Sport Fishing
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Nick R.
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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So much fun!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 21, 2025
The captain and crew is top notch!!ย  I knew it from the beginning and it stuck with me to the end of the trip, always trying...
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Dayna G.
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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Great crew!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 31, 2025
High Noonโ€™s Capt Dee and First Mate Sawyer are a great team and made our half day trip worthwhile even though we didnโ€™t...
Dayna G. recommends High Noon Sport Fishing
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