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Title: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: mburrows on August 10, 2019, 08:16:34 PM
Going in Februay and looking to do some fishing. Any recommendations?
Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: KFhunter on August 10, 2019, 08:38:32 PM
I looked into it myself, didn't want to buy back the fish I caught.

best way to look at it is this:

They're all commercial fishing boats who'll let you pay them to work for them for the day; but if you want the product you helped to produce, you gotta pay for it - market price.


Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: mburrows on August 10, 2019, 08:49:16 PM
I looked into it myself, didn't want to buy back the fish I caught.

best way to look at it is this:

They're all commercial fishing boats who'll let you pay them to work for them for the day; but if you want the product you helped to produce, you gotta pay for it - market price.

Dang thats a bummer. Did you end up booking a trip?
Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: KFhunter on August 10, 2019, 09:03:58 PM
No I did not.

Never got to go fishing either, I wanted to spear fish.   I've been three times to HI and only got to spear fish once.


I've heard the waters around Hawaii are fished pretty hard and isn't the best place to fish. 
Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: mburrows on August 10, 2019, 09:21:42 PM
Appreciate the input. I'll let you know how things turn out for us.
Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: WAcoueshunter on August 10, 2019, 10:03:31 PM
I’ve fished twice out of Kauai the last couple years, the boat generally takes fish over 25 lbs because that’s what they can sell, and you can take anything smaller. Remember, they are also working for tips, so my experience is we wind up with as much fish as we want.
Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: KFhunter on August 10, 2019, 11:10:26 PM
Appreciate the input. I'll let you know how things turn out for us.


Please do, my kids and family are already planning another HI trip, maybe this time I'll get the chance to fish  :chuckle:


Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: jamesfromseattle on August 11, 2019, 02:39:20 AM
I think there was a topic on this a few months back. Good communication with the charter is key. There are a lot of people that are pretty bummed about not being able to keep fish. Some charters let you keep what you catch, though. So if that is something that matters to you, you should make sure you’re clear on the boat rules.

I’ve gone a couple times in HI, and quite frankly, have been disappointed. I spend a lot of time there because that’s where my family is from, but I’d rather spend my Hawaii time either fishing from the beach or sitting on the beach, and save my money for a tuna trip out of Westport.

That being said, reasonable minds could disagree. Kona is considered a world class fishing destination. Just not my cup of tea.
Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: mburrows on August 11, 2019, 01:24:24 PM
I appreciate the input. Im interested in shore fishing as well, i need to start researching that
Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: Jolten on August 11, 2019, 02:21:25 PM
There's one called bite me something I talked to at a bar there in Kona. Seemed to be pretty cool people sadly I didn't have time to go
Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: jeffro on August 11, 2019, 05:11:53 PM
As with an charter...
Be very clear of your expectations when you book the trip and before you board the boat and pay any money.
I’ve run into this situation in both Hawaii and Mexico, where the “boat” owns the fish.
Complete BS!
I wanted to catch and release, but everything caught was killed and towed back to the marina, so they could hang it up in hopes of booking the next customer.

Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: elkchaser54 on October 30, 2019, 02:54:06 PM
Reviving this topic here.....

So I'm going in February for my birthday and the wife says she will get me a fishing trip for my present.  So what would you guys recommend for an experience ?
Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: Dhoey07 on October 31, 2019, 11:08:51 AM
http://fishinkona.com/

I fished on this boat 10 years ago and the father in law fished with him again 5 years ago.  Captain is kind of well, grumpy maybe  :dunno:

He put us on fish and we had a good time.
Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: hookr88 on November 06, 2019, 06:53:18 PM
I’m here in Maui right now. Fished with Die Hard charters. Midnight run for 4 hours but we got the fish. Having a tuna, mahi mahi fish fry shortly. They let us keep 20 servings. So yes, they may let you keep some, just check first. It is a no nonsense charter but it was a good time. Going back out Friday, I will ask them for a recommendation. If they recommend someone I would feel good about booking with them.
Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: elkchaser54 on November 07, 2019, 02:59:10 PM
Let me know what they say ! I will check it out.
Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: SeatoSummit88 on November 08, 2019, 02:47:00 PM
Burrows, if you have not booked yet!  Please consider Capt Stretch on the Hula Girl, with crewman Cole!  Absolutely best two guys to fish with! Greg just acquired the operation, but has been fishing for a while! They have the best rates for booking a whole boat.  On Kona you won't be able to find shared charter boats.  Look him up and give him a call.  You can mention Matt F from Seattle recommended you to give him a call.  He got me my first Shortbill Spearfish!  Had a couple more shortbill hook ups and a striped marlin hook up!  Great day on the water!  P.S A lot of boats in HI do sell their catch to restaurants/wholesalers and other businesses for extra cash.  I will say, Greg was kind enough to spit the fish with me, as we only wanted one nights worth of fish for a big fish taco night!  If you get into non large bill fish, and you ask ahead of time, you should be able to take home/cook up some fresh fish while you are there.  Die hard is another great operation on Maui where he will share the catch with you! 
Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: elkchaser54 on November 09, 2019, 05:18:23 AM
That sounds exactly like what I'm looking for . Decent prices too.  Will they think it's strange if we rent the whole boat and only two of us go ???
Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: SeatoSummit88 on November 09, 2019, 08:30:09 AM
No not at all. I booked the whole boat and went by myself. Bo one else in my family likes to fishing on vacation I guess. Couldn't talk my wife or father in law or brother in law to go.. It was great. Captain Stretch even picked me up at our hotel and we stopped and grabbed some really good breakfast sandwiches near the docks before heading out. Great outfit and pro gear. He is all about go pros and getting you on video to keep for the site and yourself to have. It can be challenging to spend a whole day trolling, but set the expectations on the lower side and just enjoy the weather, sights and good company. They will more than likely drop some big raps right outside the break wall for Ono, and then pull gear until they have reached big drops for marlin. Blues are what you'll be focusing on. But you never know in the salt what will hook up next.
Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: SeatoSummit88 on November 09, 2019, 08:43:55 AM
Let's see if I can get this picture attached... This is my short bill spear. I have a video of a huge blue that ate the lure right at the back of the boat. Was over 500lbs.. but site is saying my files are too large to post.
Title: Re: Kona Hawaii Fishing Charter Recommendations
Post by: hookr88 on November 10, 2019, 01:32:46 PM
They recommended two charters. The first one is Northern Lights. The other one was a Hawaiian named charter, and ... well I can't remember the name other than it had twelve vowels, two consonants and some apostrophies. :dunno: I do however remember that he said the Captains name was Bryce. Have fun.
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