Fire Hatt Renewed! Our beautiful Hatteras, FIRE HATT is hauled undergoing massive maintenance and refreshing. Linda and I hauled on Monday and will splash again on Friday. The Shimano Rods and Reels are at Grander Tackle being serviced and having all new 130lb Amilon line replaced fresh for the season. All the “battle scars” from […]
Wahoo! Fishing in Kona Hawaii. One word sums up today. Textbook. Rick and his family from Massachusetts boarded the Fire Hatt for a fun filled day of fishing down to Captain Cook Bay, getting in the water for a little snorkeling adventure and then fishing back to the harbor. On the way down the coast, one […]
Father and Son Tag Team Releases 500+ lb Blue Marlin. As the Froehlich Family boarded the Boat it was evident that the avid fisherman of the group was Mike’s son, Cole. Dad and the family was along for the ride. Cole’s largest fish to date is a 20 lb freshwater species. The family had never […]
The Ono Are Here In Numbers. This family from Wincote, PA chose the perfect time to come fishing in Kona Hawaii! We will start with Ben. All Ben wanted was to catch a fish. Our intention was to put in the Ono Lures and head to Captain Cook Bay so the family could snorkel. We got […]
Local Lady Angler Lands Shortbill Spearfish. Kay Kolt, a passionate angler that resides on the Big Island brought along several friends for a day of fishing. Kay managed to land a nice 30 lb Shortbill Spearfish while being jolted awake from a short snooze. It was late in the afternoon, sandwiches had been eaten and there had […]
Big Eye Tuna Family Style. Cliff, Elise, Connor and Dalton are visiting the Big Island from Arizona. A typical family with a not so typical fishing adventure! Just after Adam gives 13 year old Conner the “chair talk”, we are just begining to enjoy the beautiful fruit and muffin platter that Linda prepares for each charter, […]
First Striped Marlin for Illinois Friends. Johnny G, along with Mike and his dad Bill from Huntly, IL have a story to tell when they arrive back home! While visiting the Big Island during a convention they were attending, the group decided to take time off for a Kona fishing adventure. And an adventure it was! We […]
New Family Record Mahi Mahi for Tucson Couple. Steven and Catherine from Tucson, AZ returned to the Big Island for another day of fishing in Kona Hawaii. Last year, Steven caught a Mahi Mahi and Catherine did not get a chance on the rod….well, things changed! After an early morning triple strike of Striped Marlin […]
Captain’s Bomboy Llanes and Lloyd Potter Don’t Disappoint Linda and I as we were off Island for three weeks in February. Along with our Crewman Adam Ludwig the Captain’s stepped in and graciously took many of our guests out. We had constant contact several times a day from the crew filling us in on what we […]
“FireHatt goes ABOVE all the other charters because they are “OBSESSED”with giving the best service and value!!” The owners/operators and the deck manager are working their tails off to make every detail sheer perfection! Their service is world class and unparalleled. After greetings and introductions are made your departure is on time with no waiting. […]