About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

About Your Trip

Captain Bobby specializes in deep-sea fishing, live baits, and trolling handmade lures. With Captain Bobby, you'll experience the thrill of reeling in a Marlin, Ahi, Ono, Mahi-Mahi, and more. It should be noted, half-day (4 hour) trips do not provide enough time to do both deepsea and trolling. These half-day trips are more for groups looking to wet their feet in the deepsea fishing sphere. Full-day trips allow for more fish catching and more fun!

For deepsea live bait trips you will start your day by catching live bait in the morning, catching anywhere from 6 - 30 mackerel. Once we've loaded the baitwell, we head offshore looking for ahi schools and flotsam (floating grass lines) where we will find Mahi Mahi. There's nothing better than finding a school loaded with fish when your baitwell is full.

For trolling adventures, you will motor off a short distance off the dock to the deep water and start trolling lures at 7 to 8 knots, you will get to see most of the action on the ocean’s surface. You can expect pops, slashes, and bubbles through the water that entice predator fish to attack. One of the two basic fishing styles in Kona, trolling handmade lures will surely bring more excitement to your trip

Captain Bobby's 32' Force sportfisher was custom-built for Hawaiian waters, and is roomy, comfortable, and safe. There’s a cabin in the back where you can see all the action while being protected from the sun. You can also climb the flybridge for a spectacular view of our giant Marlin catches. Whether you’re a serious fisherman or a first-time angler, this boat has the latest electronics and superior tackle for catching any size of fish!

Captain Bobby provides all the gear for your trip, including:
-5 Penn 130 International Reels
-1 Penn 70 International Reel
-2 Penn 500 for Catching Our Live Bait
-Green Stick for Catching Giant Tuna in Porpoise Schools
-An Assortment of Handmade Trolling Lures
-Fishing Expertise and Advice

We encourage you to apply sunscreen throughout the trip, bring lotion sunscreen, no spray. Additionally, you can bring food and beverages on the boat. We will provide ice and coolers.

**FISH POLICY**
Captain Bobby does his best to get the fish his clients want during the trip and share the catches with them. He usually makes fillets out of mahi-mahi, ono, and small tuna. Please be advised that while you have a share of the catch, the bigger tuna and fish worth more money will stay with our captain, which is part of how we are able to offer such competitive rates.

Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Guide

Bobby C.

Independent Guide 24 years of exp.

Charter aims to provide you with an unforgettable fishing experience. Based in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, we take pride in catching many fish species with our clients. Our founder, Captain Bobby , is one of few boat owners that single-handedly operates a vessel, and with a lifetime of experience Captain Bobby knows the waters off the Kona coast as good as anyone.

About Your Guide

Bobby C.

Independent Guide 24 years of exp.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Kalaoa, Hawaii

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Kalaoa Offshore Excursion

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Force Marine
Boat Length: 36'
Additional Amenities: Indoor Cabin, Flybridge, Latest Electronics, Superior Tackle, Tuna Tubes, Handmade Lures, Fighting Chair

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Sportfisher
Boat Manufacturer: Force Marine
Boat Length: 36'
Additional Amenities: Indoor Cabin, Flybridge, Latest Electronics, Superior Tackle, Tuna Tubes, Handmade Lures, Fighting Chair

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 7 days before the trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

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Techniques

Heavy Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Hat, Suncreen, Sunglasses, Camera, Snacks and Drinks. Handmade Lures, Ice and Coolers included.

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We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).

Cancel for free up to 7 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account. Cancelling within 7 of the trip will forfeit your deposit to the guide. Day-of cancellations and no-shows will be charged the full balance of the trip to their card.

In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

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In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.

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