chartering a boat in hawaii

[konaguy]

You could pick any five of the captains on Tim's list and they would outfish any five captains you could pick worldwide. That's how good I think these guys are. I've deckhanded on some of these boats and am always impressed by how professional and knowledgeable these captains are. The boats I haven't been on, I've read about in the weekly catch reports or I've seen outfishing me when we're on a net loaded with mahimahi. Remember, Kona is a premier fishing destination because it hosts huge fish of all varieties. These captains (and crew) are the best because they deal with these fish on a daily basis. Do you know what you would do in handling a 1,000 pound blue marlin? Many of these captains have had that experience or something close to it. Take a ride on one of these charter boats and learn how they do it. Look at their setups and lures. Look how they arrange the hooks and where they set the drags. Ask about tides and moon phases and sounders, etc. Even if you don't catch any fish that day you will be sure to get your money's worth and come away with something that will make you a better fisherman. You won't go wrong with any of them.

[FishingHawaii]

Tim's got a great list and can be counted on for good advice. More good advice? Check in with index.html every week and read the in-depth reports. You'll get a good sense of who is doing what type of fishing and what they are catching. Jim Rizzuto

[alantani]

i'm headed out to waialua from july 29th to august 4th. got jesse's phone number and i'll see if i can bum a ride. i'll have my wife, two daughters and my younger kids' friend. we'll see if i can actually get away. alan

[JUDE SCHWARZE]

RUSTY SPENCER KUULOA KAI

[JUDE SCHWARZE]

OOOPS! WRONG ISLAND. RUSTY IS IN HALEEWA. I'LL READ THE WHOLE POST FIRST BEFORE I STOKE YOU NEXT TIME.

[Sam Seafood]

Originally Posted by JUDE SCHWARZE

OOOPS! WRONG ISLAND. RUSTY IS IN HALEEWA. I'LL READ THE WHOLE POST FIRST BEFORE I STOKE YOU NEXT TIME.

Tim Robertsons Kona picks are all super qualified captains!From the looks of the Lahaina photos, fishing on Maui could be a good choice also. Do a search hear on BD for Lahaina,Maui,Hawaii for up to date photos of Maui catches!!!!!!!!Aloha

[richmake]

the next charter is live-bait sportfishing. Big Game Fishing -Live Bait Hawaii

I'm only supporting Shannon because he is the only one I've fished with over on Oahu
Shannon was not only trying his best to hunt fish ...he was kind and didn't mind at all that I was all over the gear...
I can guarantee that the others that Jagerhunchback pointed out are probably just as good or better.
Jagerhunchback would be a good

[LUCKY DAVE]

I've fished with Jeff, Kevin, Steve, Marlin, and Mcgrew. Jeff's my regular because we get along so well, (we've become friends over the years) but you can't go wrong with anyone on the list.
When I'm on Maui I fish one of Dave Hudson's boats, on Kauai it's always Harry Shigekane.
The advice to watch and learn is right on the money. These guys have forgotten more than you'll ever know. Virtually everything I know about bill fishing I learned in the islands from fishing with the best.

[captain Jason]

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[tagn'release]

Too bad some people think they know everything about fishing here in Hawaii and want to inform us. Some of those captains mentioned have been on different boats for months. You guys ought to stay more up-to-date.
It's getting SAD.