Kona Fishing Charters

Fire Hatt Sportfishing Charters is a Kona fishing charter on the big island of Hawaii. We specialize in world class Kona fishing charters for big game fish like marlin as well as many other species such as ahi tuna and ono. We also offer snorkeling, whale watching tours and sunset cruises aboard the fully outfitted 43 foot Hatteras Convertible. Captain Chuck Wilson has been fishing for over 40 years in the waters of California, Mexico, Cabo San Lucas, Texas, and Hawaii. Chuck has a passion for fishing, being on the ocean, and sharing his experience with his fishing guests that are looking for a Kona deep sea fishing adventure. We cater to anglers of all fishing backgrounds and experience levels. This is a family friendly Kona fishing charter, but we also cater to serious anglers looking to chase big game offshore. Please contact Fire Hatt Sportfishing Charters if you’re looking to book your next Kona offshore fishing charter.

Come join Fire Hatt Sportfishing for action packed fishing charters off the coast of Kona. Hawaii has a vast underwater ecosystem that provides nutrients to native fish species and draws in pelagic fish that feed in our waters. All of our fishing charters are serviced from our 43’ Hatteras Convertible. It has a hull designed to smoothly slice through any water and provides the ultimate stable fishing platform to ensure a successful day on the water catching fish. It combines well thought out engineering, power, “fish ability”, and stability with an interior that is elegant and comfortable. We provide all the fishing gear you’ll need for a fun day on the water and safety is always our top priority. Please give us a call today to book with a World-Class Kona charter fishing captain.

If you are looking for an epic Kona fishing adventure with a focus on high-end service, you came to the right place! Our Kona deep sea fishing charter company explores the Kona coast and wherever the fish are biting. We aim to provide an experience that is unparalleled on the market, which is backed up by 200+ 5 star TripAdvisor reviews. We offer half, quarter, and full day Kona fishing charter options and service many of the resorts and hotels in the Kona, Hawaii area. We would love to hear from you, so if you are interested in the adventure of a lifetime, please request more information.

The Shortbill Spearfish

September 23, 2018/in Captains Blog /by afmtech

The Shortbill Spearfish, Tetrapturus angustirostris, is a species of marlin native to the Indian and Pacific Oceans, with occasional records from the Atlantic Ocean. This species occurs in open waters not far from the surface. This species can reach a length of 230 cm (91 in), though most do not exceed 190 cm (75 in). The maximum recorded weight for this species is 52 kg (115 lb). It is of minor importance to commercial fisheries and is also a game fish.

Although spearfish live in many oceans, they are not abundant anywhere, and rarely caught anywhere except Hawaii and the Mediterranean. Shortbill spearfish live in the Pacific and Indian oceans. Mediterranean spearfish live only in the Mediterranean. Roundscale spearfish live in the eastern Atlantic and the western Mediterranean, around Portugal and Spain, and closely resemble white marlin. Longbill spearfish live in the northwest, central and south Atlantic.

Spearfish are surface feeders, eating other small or medium fish and squid. They mature at two years old, and rarely live past three years old. The maximum age may be up to five years. Spearfish are not caught as gamefish in most parts of the world as their numbers are too low and being reduced by accidental bycatch. Most spearfish kill is incidental. They are caught by “sport” fisherman targeting other billfish, by commercial longliners fishing for tuna, and by troll fishers.

Featured in the top photo is Elaine and Johnny Vaughn from Huntington Beach, CA with Elaine’s Shortbill Spearfish caught here in Kona Hawaii

Featured in Lower photo is a prime species Shortbill Spearfish sucessfully released here in Kona Hawaii by First Mate Brett Lazenby aboard Fire Hatt.