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I mean, we didn't catch anything, but this is known to be a good place to fish and the boat/captain/first mate were fantastic
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I mean, we didn't catch anything, but this is known to be a good place to fish and the boat/captain/first mate were fantastic
Silky Sportfishing
Silky Sportfishing
It was my first time out on a deep sea fishing trip and although I was worried I didnโ€™t know what to do while boarding the boat, the crew did a great job explaining everything to us and I left that boat knowing that Iโ€™d be back and Iโ€™d be ready to go again
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It was my first time out on a deep sea fishing trip and although I was worried I didnโ€™t know what to do while boarding the boat, the crew did a great job explaining everything to us and I left that boat knowing that Iโ€™d be back and Iโ€™d be ready to go again
Reel Escapes Hawaii
Reel Escapes Hawaii
Itโ€™s fishing not catching be prepared for a long day with the chance of landing that long sought after fish. The legendary Blue Marlin.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Itโ€™s fishing not catching be prepared for a long day with the chance of landing that long sought after fish. The legendary Blue Marlin.
Tantrum Sportfishing โ€“ Full-Service Charter
Tantrum Sportfishing โ€“ Full-Service Charter
We only caught one fish almost 3 and a half hours in, but I don't actually know the bite rate during different times of year. So don't exactly take my word for it
Excellent
5.0 / 5
We only caught one fish almost 3 and a half hours in, but I don't actually know the bite rate during different times of year. So don't exactly take my word for it
Reel Escapes Hawaii โ€“ A'u Nui
Reel Escapes Hawaii โ€“ A'u Nui
Itโ€™s fishing so donโ€™t expect to just go out and catch something. Itโ€™s a lot of luck involved and keep in mind the guys are doing what they can to catch fish but if the fish arenโ€™t biting then the fish arenโ€™t biting. Donโ€™t go out and expect to catch fish go out to have a good time and if you catch something itโ€™s a bonus!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Itโ€™s fishing so donโ€™t expect to just go out and catch something. Itโ€™s a lot of luck involved and keep in mind the guys are doing what they can to catch fish but if the fish arenโ€™t biting then the fish arenโ€™t biting. Donโ€™t go out and expect to catch fish go out to have a good time and if you catch something itโ€™s a bonus!
Ms Conduct Sportfishing
Ms Conduct Sportfishing
Definitely a waiting game on this one but caught two blue marlin and had a few bites from more that we missed
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Definitely a waiting game on this one but caught two blue marlin and had a few bites from more that we missed
Beast Mode Omni Sonar
Beast Mode Omni Sonar
It's off season for marlin, July is best time but they'll always be some blue marlin out here and on my son's 10th birthday he caught a 300lb beauty. We booked a 4hr trip, had a huge bite 30 minutes in and than right about quitting time we had a massive strike, it took all of us to get him up to the boat for pictures, captain and crew were the best!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
It's off season for marlin, July is best time but they'll always be some blue marlin out here and on my son's 10th birthday he caught a 300lb beauty. We booked a 4hr trip, had a huge bite 30 minutes in and than right about quitting time we had a massive strike, it took all of us to get him up to the boat for pictures, captain and crew were the best!
Silky Sportfishing
Silky Sportfishing
Invest in UPF gear, remember sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, hydration (we brought lots of water and liquid IV), decent shoes for the boat and water on deck, and snacks.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Invest in UPF gear, remember sunglasses, sunscreen, hat, hydration (we brought lots of water and liquid IV), decent shoes for the boat and water on deck, and snacks.
Skillet Sportfishing
Skillet Sportfishing
Do a little research before booking so can find the right charter for your adventure. Skillet Sport Fishing was a great charter for the cost and species targeted.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Do a little research before booking so can find the right charter for your adventure. Skillet Sport Fishing was a great charter for the cost and species targeted.
Skillet Sportfishing
Skillet Sportfishing
Be ready, the moment you think nothing is happening, Boom a fish hits and your in for the fight of lifetime!!!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Be ready, the moment you think nothing is happening, Boom a fish hits and your in for the fight of lifetime!!!!
Ms Conduct Sportfishing
Ms Conduct Sportfishing
Yes, as long as they understand there are no guarantees. This applies to all fishing. You just need to embrace the adventure & enjoy the ride!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Yes, as long as they understand there are no guarantees. This applies to all fishing. You just need to embrace the adventure & enjoy the ride!
Reel Escapes Hawaii
Reel Escapes Hawaii
Kona is one of the best locations to fish for Blue Marlin but many other game fish as well.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Kona is one of the best locations to fish for Blue Marlin but many other game fish as well.
Skillet Sportfishing
Skillet Sportfishing
I'm not sure about the rest of the month, but this morning after landing my striper, Sawyer was on the phone and 10 other boats hadn't gotten anything.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
I'm not sure about the rest of the month, but this morning after landing my striper, Sawyer was on the phone and 10 other boats hadn't gotten anything.
High Noon Sport Fishing
High Noon Sport Fishing
The bite this time of year may not be predictable. We went out about 36 hours after a storm, and there wasn't a lot of debris attracting bait in the water. Be prepared for the sun! Most sunblock needs to be applied every two hours, and 30 SPF may not be enough. Broad brimmed hats will work better than baseball caps. Boats with fishing towers have an advantage in terms of spotting breaking fish, flocks of birds, or floating debris that may attract bait and predator fish underneath them.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
The bite this time of year may not be predictable. We went out about 36 hours after a storm, and there wasn't a lot of debris attracting bait in the water. Be prepared for the sun! Most sunblock needs to be applied every two hours, and 30 SPF may not be enough. Broad brimmed hats will work better than baseball caps. Boats with fishing towers have an advantage in terms of spotting breaking fish, flocks of birds, or floating debris that may attract bait and predator fish underneath them.
Ms Conduct Sportfishing
Ms Conduct Sportfishing
Hire Reel Escapes - a professional charter company. If anyone can help you land that fish, it's them
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Hire Reel Escapes - a professional charter company. If anyone can help you land that fish, it's them
Reel Escapes Hawaii โ€“ A'u Nui
Reel Escapes Hawaii โ€“ A'u Nui
Absolutely!! 1 person in our party has high anxiety but felt very comfortable the entire time, even in rough wagers!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Absolutely!! 1 person in our party has high anxiety but felt very comfortable the entire time, even in rough wagers!
High Noon Sport Fishing
High Noon Sport Fishing
Bring an optimistic attitude and be ready to have the experience of a lifetime!! You will love every minute!!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Bring an optimistic attitude and be ready to have the experience of a lifetime!! You will love every minute!!
High Noon Sport Fishing
High Noon Sport Fishing
This is my second time fishing off Kona and both times have been great. A beautiful Skip Jack tuna the first time and a 403 pound blue marlin the second time. Great area to fish and both very successful.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
This is my second time fishing off Kona and both times have been great. A beautiful Skip Jack tuna the first time and a 403 pound blue marlin the second time. Great area to fish and both very successful.
A'u Struck Sportfishing
A'u Struck Sportfishing
Off-season but we managed to catch a kick-ass 110 pound ahi yellowfin tuna!
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Off-season but we managed to catch a kick-ass 110 pound ahi yellowfin tuna!
Medusa Sportfishing
Medusa Sportfishing
Apparently they said we got lucky today by catching 2 fish n 3 hrs, alot of boats weren't flying flag(s) like us when they returned to the harbor
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Apparently they said we got lucky today by catching 2 fish n 3 hrs, alot of boats weren't flying flag(s) like us when they returned to the harbor
High Noon Sport Fishing
High Noon Sport Fishing