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Humdinger – Kona Fishing Charter Reviews

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Great day sportfishing!

An amazing day out on the ocean – caught a big Ono (that we ate for dinner that night) and a 500lb Marlin that was a once-in-a-lifetime catch!

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Giddyyupp

Visited june 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Fun on the Ocean

I would highly recommend Humdinger. The guys were absolutely fantastic. My friends fourteen year old son is getting into fishing and the guys were more than helpful to give him pointers.Just make sure to wear clothes you are okay getting some blood on. Thank you for an awesome time!!!

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Getaway56265737469

Visited june 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Happy We Went!

My wife and I had a great time with these guys. We did a four hour charter and were lucky enough to catch 7 fish! Fun, easy, and low stress experience. Got to keep all the fish we caught as well!

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Nathan H

Visited june 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Kona fishing

Went out today and had a great time. My son and I caught more than enough for dinner the first hour. I love that they involve you in the trip. We could have kept fishing for tuna and ono but I was looking for a fight so we went out a bit. Almost had a marlin on but it shook us off.. JJ and Brett were great. Look forward to next time.

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taylornt

Visited june 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Hawaii dream fishing trip

What an amazing day! Brett and crew are first class. My wife and I had the trip of a lifetime. The boat was clean and comfortable. And the calm waters off Kona made things perfect for my wife to go along. The guys worked their butts off to put me on my very first Blue Marlin. I can’t thank them enough. What a great group of guys, I can’t wait to get back and fish with them again.

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Scotty W

Visited june 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Alvord Family Fishing Trio

Capt Brett and JJ worked their tails off to give us a great fishing experience. Only a 4 hr tour but my wife Olga caught an 80lb tuna (Ahi) and my son’s girlfriend caught a nice Wahoo (Ono). We’re still eating high off the hog. The crew changed baits and tactics to make this happen. Much appreciated and we’ve booked again in mid June to take grand kids out. Thanks

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Lovejoy22 

Visited May 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Awesome guys, awesome trip

So much fun going out with Brett and JJ, and we didn’t even get a bite (no guarantees in fishing). These guys know their stuff, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend.

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Sightsee246608

Visited May 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

We caught wahoo & mahi mahi!!!

Brett & JJ were awesome! We caught 6 wahoos and a mahi mahi!! They cleaned & filleted it and put on ice too! Even told us some history of Hawaii & the fishing there. Highly recommend !!

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Morgan B

Visited May 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Excellent fishing experience.

Brent and Jay were very friendly. They worked hard to get us on fish. When they did we caught Ono and a yellow fin tuna. We had a great experience. If ever in Kona again we would fish with the Humdinger again.

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jennifergorney24

Visited May 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

always catching fish

Brett and JJ were great again, Easy, fun, and professional. We have been out a few times with Brett and he is always working hard to find the fish and does!!!

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cdsport1

Visited May 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Fishing Charter

Did a 3/4 day fishing charter with Humdinger. Just me and my son who unfortunately got seasick. Capt Brett was kind enough to drop him off back at port and we went back out to catch 2 nice striped Marlins. Super exciting to fish in these waters. Great crew, knowledgeable, experienced and great equipment. Would definitely go again!

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Destination637213

Visited May 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Awesome

These guys know their stuff! We will be back soon to fish with them again! I highly recommend them!!

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pournellep

Visited April 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

A great time with some good people

Brett and JJ were fun and very accommodating. They provided clear direction so even this Midwesterner could successfully land fish. They provided strong encouragement and truly love to be on the water. If you want to fish with people who truly enjoy fishing, book this charter. I’ve fished a few times with this charter and they can put you on the fish!

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dannyboy082021

Visited April 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Awesome experience

This was our first charter on the Big Island. The boat was very clean, The crew was organized and friendly. Great guys! We caught five Wahoo and a rare short nosed spearfish. And they let us keep much of the fish for home!!! Great outfitters

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Michael M

Visited April 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Awesome Fishing!!!

Humdinger did a great job, and we caught some big, tasty fish. Everything was taken care of from start to finish. Thank you, Captain Brett Fay!

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sam

Visited April 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Only one bite but crew was awesome

The crew made sure we had a great time even though the fish were not biting that great. We did catch one large Mahi Mahi, but a ongoing marlin tournament had the fish uncooperative.

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randallcarlton

Visited April 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Half day trio

Great afternoon. Only one fish caught but it was a blue marlin. My grandson will never forget this day. Brett and jj were great. Exceed my expectations by miles

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thecoes 

Visited April 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Book Now!!!

Brett and JJ were awesome!!! The conditions were great!! Caught a beautiful Blue Marlin!!! Thanks to both of you!!!!!

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TRACEY D

Visited April 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

A Great Day of Fishing!!!

Captain Brett and Dan were incredibly hospitable the entire trip. They went to work from the very start fishing 5-6 rods for big game sport fish. We booked a half day trip with our three kids and landed 10 Yellow Tailed Tuna. The fish were cleaned and cut for us once we returned (though we only took what we knew we could eat). My family is normally not fond of fish, but their suggestion on how to store and cook the fish was spot on, it was the most amazing fish we had ever had. The experience was well worth the investment and we are sure to book with them on our next visit!!!

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JOMASKACOLORADO

Visited March 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Full day for two

We are two experienced fishermen who had not fished tuna previously. Brett did a great job of coaching us with tact. His lifetime spent on his boat was evident in everything he did. Thanks for a great day

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garycollision

Visited March 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Good times!

Chartered for a birthday party. The crew and Captain were very professional and did a great job. Will definitely go again.

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chris b

Visited March 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Best Fishing trip in Hawaii!!!

We went out with Brett and Kaniela and had the greatest time!! We caught a lot of fish, but only kept two mahi-mahi and one tuna. The rest was thrown back. Both men were great, full of knowledge and had eyes for anything that moved in the water. We saw two whales, 2-3 pods of dolphins, a shark, lots of different kinds of fish jumping out of the water and some giant sea turtles. Best fishing trip in Hawaii we have ever been on. Be sure to ask for Brett and Kaniela when you go!! They know where to go and exactly what to do. Thanks guys for a great time!!

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Trish

Visited March 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Expect a good time.

I’ve been on many charters. I’m a local in Kona. My visiting nephew invited me out with Brett and Chris and I didn’t know what to expect. We had fish on all day including a triple header tuna and 2 striped marlin. The skipper was good, the boat was clean, Chris took excellent care of the catch including washing up, icing down and filleting. The boys prefer live bait fishing and I agree that it works best. Chris was quick to bait up and knew his way around the gear. Brett knew where the bait was so little time was spent searching around for it, He let us help jig, (fun to do) and the boat is equipped with a quality live bait well to keep the bait fresh. The flybridge and tower were accessible to those willing to climb. Great place to watch the action. There was ample comfortable seating inside the open cabin and outside in the sun. he price was very reasonable. I’m sure most of it goes into the fuel and maintenance. so be a good tipper! These guys deserve it.

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Gordy P

Visited February 2021
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Highly recomended!

Brett and Chris were excellent hosts. We told them what our target species was and they made sure that we caught exactly what we were hoping for. They have a wealth of knowledge and are excellent and patient teachers. The boat was very comfortable and well equipped with top of the line Shimano Tiagra 130 reels. We felt very comfortable with them from the moment we walked onboard. They are genuinely down to earth nice people. They even filleted and bagged our catch so that it would be ready to cook (or eat raw) when we got home. The kids and adults had a great time. I highly recommend this charter company. We were extremely satisfied and will definitely come back when we get another chance.

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davidynakamura

Visited June 2020
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Had a great time!

Great people and they worked hard to get us a fish, even though the waters were super choppy. Got a good looking blue marlin.

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kingsalmon25

Visited February 2020
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Humdinger

We had a great time fishing. The boat and gear was in top notch shape. The captain and Crew are excellent and worked hard to get un on fish. I would go again!!

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Mat-Su-Fisherman

Palmer, Alaska Visited February 2020
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Best trip ever!

Captain Brett is the man! Put us on the tuna and continued to try new tactics to keep us on the fish throughout the day. They fillet all the tuna we had caught at the end of the day and we brought home a cooler full of beautiful yellow fin tuna.

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Ryan W

Homer, Alaska Visited January 2020
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Awesome

1 Blue marlin 250lbs 2 striped marlins 100lbs Captain Brent awesome 1st mate Chris awesome These guys work so hard to get you the fish Best charter by far that I’ve ever been on Can’t go wrong with these guys Cheers fellas Thanks for the great day

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gregwpr

Shawnigan Lake, Canada Visited January 2020
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Amazing Experience

We had the pleasure of fishing with Chris and Captain Brett. It’s obvious these two grew up fishing the beautiful waters off the Kona coast. They explained exactly what we needed to watch for, and set our expectations accordingly. Out of more than 20 fishing boats on the water the day we went, we were one of only two to catch a blue marlin. Once the fish was hooked, Captain Brett maneuvered the boat in such a way to take as much stress off the fish as possible, and Chris was right there with my husband giving him pointers on how to bring the fish in without hurting himself or the creature. Chris even noticed another hook in the fish’s mouth from a previous boat that appeared to have broken the line during the fight. Before releasing, both hooks were removed. Overall, we were super impressed. Not only by their wealth of knowledge, but by their desire to keep the wildlife as healthy and stress free as possible.

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Jessica S

Visited January 2020
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Great time as always!

Thank you Brett and Chris for a great trip. The bottom fishing was awesome… You guys are always working hard to avoid the “boat ride” experience, and get fish in the boat, or at least tagged! All the best to Jeff as I missed him this time, hope to catch up with him some other time. Mahalo.

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Doug S

Visited January 2020
TripAdvisor 5 star review

600-pound Marlin!

Brett and Chris made it a great trip! The Marlin was exciting to bring in and to watch. Also got a yellow fin tuna that fed five of us for five different meals and was really delicious, especially as ceviche!

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Becky P

Fischer Visited January 2020
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Kona fishing on Humdinger

Again, a great fishing trip. 10 months ago , 2 Marlins and a tuna, our expections were high: and then 6 hours of……nothing (no bites). Captain Bret, extended the trip for us and. …..a mercy strike. We landed a striped Marlin about 100 lbs. These guys work there asses off to please the customer. I highly recommend them to EVERYONE!

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Compass66760522259

Visited December 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Fishing the Hawaiian sea

We had a great experience with Humdinger’s. The 5 of us were greeted by Captain Brett and Chris right on time. We booked a 4 hour trip, and they explained that adventure was the expectation, not the fish. They both explained the history of the birds and dolphins relationship to fishing, and local folklore and landscape. The first 3 hours we watched dolphins dance around our boat and had two hits. The day was so much better than laying on the beach. That last 10 seconds of the trip(right in front of the harbor) saw 3 hits with two fish reeled in. Our captains were just as excited as us. Chris tended to both fishermen, barking orders and racing between the two, as Brett guided the boat expertly, delivering two fish at the same time. It was amazing. Our group could not ask for a better experience. We weren’t babysat. We were included in the hunt for meat. We will be back in the future.

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Andyman1216

Kailua-Kona, Hawaii Visited November 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Fun fun fun

I went deep sea fishing in Maui ( twice) ,Oahu (twice) but this time was the best.We tagged 2 Marlins (150+,215+lbs).We lost one 300+ lbs Marlin and for dessert 50lbs Mahi Mahi

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Darek69us

Chicago, Illinois Visited October 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Great trip

If you are thinking of going out fishing you have to go with Humdinger Brett and Chris are the best. They let you what is going on with the hole trip and keep you informed with the fishing. They do what it takes for you to get the fish. You won’t find a better company to go with. When everyone one else isn’t catching this captain and crew goes above and beyond to give you the trip of a life time .

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Tom P

Edmonton, Canada Visited November 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Father and Son fishing trip

Humdinger Sport fishing
The guys were great!! Very friendly and knowledgeable on what they do. They let us fish for the fish we wanted to catch and we caught some nice ones!!

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srgonefishing

Visited September 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Awesome trip!!!!

Brett and his crew were fabulous. Made our trip to Hawaii. Will definitely do it again when we come back!!

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Cruiser63655065990

Visited September 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Great crew

It was a pleasure spending the day with Brett and Chris, who were great with our kids and kept spirits up while we weren’t running into any fish that day. They obviously take pride in their work, as this was the most well-kept boat we’ve been on (we have been visiting a different island each year and fishing from each one)! We all really enjoyed just being out on that boat, with that crew. If we return to the big island, we’ll definitely be back on the Humdinger!

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douglaswatkins

Parker, Colorado Visited September 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

1.5 days of Great Fishing!

Family had a wonderful time fishing. Kids got to catch small bait fish and Ted Goat Fish. Adults tagged and released a short-nosed billfish and a blue marlin.

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Tommyjcat

Visited September 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Wont fish with anyone else

The crew for the Humdinger is amazing beyond words. So kind, knowledgable, and have a true passion for the sport of fishing. There is not enough kind words to say about them, we won’t go fishing ever again without them. Good clean & steady boat, as well as the crew. Amazing and wonderful experience.

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baylehh

Eugene, Oregon Visited September 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Amazing Family Fun!

This was our second trip with Humdinger Sport-fishing this year. We caught an 8’ Blue Marlin what an experience. We are going to have it mounted for our cabin! Thanks Again for a great time Brett!

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H9792GVtonyb

Draper, Utah Visited September 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Fishing Trip

Brett and Stu were great! They know the water very well. My sons had a blast. We had a few bites and ended up catching a Shortbill Spearfish.

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Kathy H

Roanoke, Virginia Visited September 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Awesome Fishing Trip

Both captain Brett and deck hand Chris were awesome. They were very friendly and helped us have a great time. We caught a YellowfinTuna ( around 100 lbs ) and a spearfish. Both fish were cut into pieces and bagged for us. Thanks for making this experience one we will remember!

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Dean M

Tonganoxie Kansas, United States Visited July 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Awesome

Brett and his crew were awesome. Even though we did not catch anything this time (even though Brett worked his butt off to make it happen) we will use Humdinger Sportfishing again. We loved how they handled everything and made our first time experience memorable.

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896melindar

Charleston, West Virginia Visited July 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Excellent trip

We had an excellent trip with Capt. Jeff & Tiny. My brother caught his first Blue Marlin. We have traveled the world fishing and found the Humdinger to be up there with the best of the best. New 130’s, excellent lures and you can best fishing g on a classic Rybovich!

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jsc1927

Orlando, Florida Visited July 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Amazing trip!

Very easy to set up the details online, and once on the boat it was an experience of a lifetime. My teen loved reeling in big fish and it certainly was the highlight of his HI trip. We love the Humdinger T shirt too!

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SCDC

Visited July 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Awesome Trip!

Brett and Tiny are an amazing crew. They took us on a 6 hour trip and were very professional while making us feel at home. It may not have been the best day for fishing but Brett didn’t give up until we got one to bite. It was HUGH. The way Brett maneuvered the boat while Tiny gave instruction showed their years of experience and expertise. We were able to land a 650 lb Blue Marlin! Definitely a trip of a lifetime.

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CGriffith6

Visited July 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Kona-licious

3 Very important things about fishing in Kona…… 1. The water off the Kona-Kailua area is deep blue (almost purple) and in 5 days of fishing last week I can’t recall seeing a whitecap. And…..the views looking back at the volcano island are spectacular. 2. The Humdinger experience is so enjoyable. Captain Jeff Fay is a seasoned professional and his son Brett is a great guy to have on board….great skills and serves a killer lunch. The other crew member, Tiny, has fished all over this globe. He is so very helpful and a very kind soul. 3. We tagged several marlin which is always a thrill. The bonus is there are always plenty of delicious type fish to be caught. We boated Ono, Mahi-mahi and Spearfish. All of which became incredible sashimi and main course dinners.

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gilligan57

Dana Point, California Visited July 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Never Gave Up

Capt Brett and first Mate “Tiny” were knowledgeable, enthusiastic, hard-working, persistent and always positive. When the rest of the Kona fleet completed their tournament day, we stayed with the plan to coax a blue marlin strike. Having already boated a nice shirt-nose spearfish and aku, this crew’s great patience paid off. 15 minutes after Tiny confidently stated, “ we’re going to get a marlin bite now, a nice blue hit the stinger plug and the fight was on. Last-minute marlin, week worth the wait! Brett and Tiny worked very hard to put us on fish and showed incredible persistence and patience. They did an exemplary job and and I do highly recommend them!

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Discover23201634599

Long Grove, Illinois Visited July 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Hawaii fishing trip

A little rough with young children but all worth it when you catch the big one!! Captain and crew were great !!

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Stay17406771746

Gardnerville, Nevada Visited June 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Great time!

Had a great time fishing with Humdinger! Although we didn’t catch anything, the conversation and atmosphere was awesome! Whenever we come back to Kona we will be fishing with Humdinger again! Thanks

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jbsadler01

Visited June 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

High class

Very fun experience- tried very hard to get me a fish- even contacting other boats- very personable captains

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OnAir58776352063

Visited June 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Excellent trip and great people!

Brett and Tiny were awesome to fish with. Not only great knowledge of the sport and species we were fishing for bIt overall good people to have a conversation with. Wish I could have booked a second day with them!

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MtnGoat22

Cheyenne, Wyoming Visited June 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Great catch!

Thank you, Humdinger, for helping me cross off another bucket list item! The experience of reeling in a 5ft blue marlin was over the top and I’ll never forget it! Bret & Tiny were very professional & knowledgeable.

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Departure28652655956

Newark, Ohio Visited June 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Great business

Captain Brett and his first mate Branden were awesome! Definitely look into them if you’ll be in Kona. Husband and I ended up catching a Wahoo and Pacific Blue Marlin. We mentioned getting them mounted and Branden walked us through the whole process of using Gray’s taxidermy in Florida. Wasn’t pushy about it though and even gave free merchandise for doing the mount! So happy with our day with them!

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Sherpa42963393404

Visited June 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Wonderful time!

Thank you for a great time on the water. We caught our 1st ever Marlin! Jeff and Darin were great and we highly recommend this crew for your fishing adventures!

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Jocelyn Dunham

Carlsbad, California Visited June 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Great day on the water

3 of us went out the first week of June and had an awesome day on the water. We managed to catch 3 fish, two of them decent size blue marlins. These guys really know what they are doing and some of the best guys we have fished with out in the Kona area.

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kkonieczka

Wauseon, Ohio Visited June 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Solid knowledgeable crew and capt. Great trip for me and my son

Great captain and deck hand, Jeff and Ryan. No fish that day but that is fishing. Me and my son had a great day. The worked to find fish, changes lures, etc stayed on it hi

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Culture40993996059

Baton Rouge, Louisiana Visited May 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Great Service and Staff

Captain Brett and Darren were the best in making a great fishing experience for my two Grandsons (10 and 7). They worked extremely hard to locate the Wahoo Ono and Mahi Mahi that they hooked and had the boys reel them in and I mean the boys never waivered as they were so excited in bringing in the catches. We’re coming back next year for sure. Again a big thanks to Brett and Darren and their wonderful service and team work.

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Napanee2013

Napa, California Visited May 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review

Great Time!

We caught and tagged a Blue Marlin and a spearfish. The boys had a blast and us girls enjoyed the comfortable the ride. The cushions were very clean and comfortable plenty if space all around the boat. We had High hopes of catching fish all day but it just didn’t happen but the crew did everything they could to try and make it happen. I would Definitely Recommend Humdinger Sport fishing.

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Amanda K

Visited May 2019
TripAdvisor 5 star review