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.

A Family Affair

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DSCN9796 1A Family Affair.  When Howard and Deb Tieden from Wasilla, AK booked their Charter they stated that they only wanted food fish.  Any food fish.  They see many trophies in their business and cater to guests in the same manner we do.  The couple own and operate Arrowhead Outfitters in both Alaska and Texas.  Howard is a Brush Pilot and Air Taxi, transporting guests to hunting and fishing camps in the two states.  You name it, Moose, Texas Deer Wild Boar,Caribou, Bear, Sheep Fish and more.  This trip was a Family Affair.  Their Daughter Stephanie was getting married.  As a wedding gift they booked the charter.  Deb shared a story with me about carrying Stephanie in a backpack while hunting and fishing….so fishing is in Stephanie’s genes.   With over a dozen family members wanting to fish, we had to have two boats available.  Fire Hatt had the privilege of taking the Bride and Groom, the Tiedens along with the Grooms Father Leo Gunderson and Grandson Jason Gunderson.   Captain Bill Casey aboard Pacific Blue took half of the group including Deb’s parents, Snooks and Kenny Moore .  We had a mini tournament between the two boats to make it interesting.  Game On! We started out in what we refer to as “Ono Lane” hoping to bag a food fish.  After several hours of no bites, birds or life we decided to move offshore to the pens and see if we could catch a few tunas.  As we approached, we could see the Steno Dolphin there and knew our efforts would be wasted.  So we moved off to “F Buoy”.   Bingo,  the first line in the water is bit.  Jason Gunderson is on the rod and pulls in the first fish!  Nice!  We stayed for several more passes and the Stenos found us.  We couldn’t get any more fish to the boat without having them bit off.  We head further offshore and put out the lures and hope for a tuna.  After about an hour of trolling, the group decided they wanted to go back and take their chances with the Stenos and try for a few more small tunas.  This paid off!  The Stenos had moved on and we were able to pull in several more small tunas.  With time running out, we had to leave and head back to the harbor.  With lures back in the water we head in.  About half way there, the long rigger line is bit!  The line comes down and the fish comes off.  We are able to tease the fish and keep it interested.  He takes a few more strikes at the long rigger bait and then switches to the stinger line.  We are hooked up!  Larry Gunderson  (AKA “The Groom”) is in the chair and makes for a short fight bringing in this 40 pound Short Bill Spearfish.  Talk about a perfect finish for a day!  Oh…we won this little competition.  All in good fun!

Featured in the photo above is Howard Tieden. Stephanie Gunderson, Deb Tieden, Jason Gunderson and Larry Gunderson.  www.arrowheadoutfitters.com

Fire Hatt is a member of the AFTCO Pro Fishing Team