Silky Sportfishing Customer Reviews

Name: Silky Sportfishing
Brand: Silky Sportfishing
Rating: 5 (14 reviews)

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Captain John Bagwell and his Silky Sportfishing crew consistently deliver exceptional fishing results in Kona waters. Customers report landing impressive blue marlin up to 250 pounds, spearfish, sailfish, wahoo, and skipjack tuna, often hooking up within just 10-20 minutes from harbor. The team's expertise shines through their ability to put clients on fish even during challenging conditions, with proper tagging and release techniques for conservation-minded anglers. John creates memorable experiences that keep families returning year after year, with many noting this as their best fishing experience in 14 years of Kona visits. His professional approach combines perfectly with genuine care for young anglers, working extra hard to ensure kids land their dream fish. The comfortable 47-foot boat provides ample space for non-fishing family members to enjoy the experience, and John's combination fishing-snorkeling charters offer excellent value for families seeking diverse ocean adventures.

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Blue Marlin

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Family Friendly

Professional Crew

Comfortable Boat

Tagging Release

Snorkeling Combo

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Samuel C

June 5, 2025

Trip - on June 5, 2025

Our family keeps coming back to Silky Sportfishing for a reason. Captain Dave is fantastic—well-connected and consistently puts us on the fish. Clayton did an excellent job guiding our less experienced anglers and brought a great energy to the trip. We landed a huge Ono and a stunning Blue Marlin. Already looking forward to the next time!

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Cody O

May 20, 2025

Trip - on May 20, 2025

We landed 2 skipjack tuna on a slow day, but it was still a solid trip. Captain Dave and Clay were excellent throughout. The two fish provided more than enough tuna to keep our group of four well-fed for the rest of our vacation.

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Tyler C

May 9, 2025

Trip - on May 9, 2025

No fish this time, but we still had a great experience. It was a treat to be out on the water, and Captain Dave and Clayton gave it their all to get us on the bite. They really went the extra mile—hopefully we’ll have better luck next time!

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Kyle B

April 21, 2025

Trip - on April 21, 2025

Had an awesome day on the water with family and friends. The highlight was reeling in a beautiful sailfish!

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Michael W

April 14, 2025

Trip - on April 14, 2025

Caught two spearfish—released one and made ceviche with the other. Definitely a fun and memorable day!

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Mike Tamman

March 5, 2025

Trip - Private Offshore Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona – Blue Marlin & Mahi Mahi on March 5, 2025

7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

We have been coming to Kona for 14 years.Many different boats, but the silky is the best. Captain Dave and William. Put us on 2 blues and a striped marlin the best day on the water by far. The boat is setup so everyone has a comfortable space. The bridge has ample room for all unlike most boats

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Timothy Oh

December 15, 2024

Trip - Private Beginner Half-Day Offshore Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona – Mahi Mahi & Yellowfin Tuna on December 15, 2024

7:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Great 4 hr fishing trip today with Captain David and Clayton. Caught a skipjack we used as live bait but a shark got to it. The girls then reeled in a hefty mahi-mahi that’s on the grill as we speak! caught and released a 100lb marline, then hooked another 250lber but lost it! Looking forward to another day out with Silky

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Gordon MacKenzie

June 10, 2024

Trip - Private Offshore Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona – Blue Marlin & Mahi Mahi on June 10, 2024

7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Great time today with Captain Dave and Kris, we only came back with 1 flag flying a 20+pound Wahoo and two lost hits, but 1/2 the boats came back empty, so we were happy.

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Jason Ummel

April 12, 2024

Trip - Private Offshore Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona – Blue Marlin & Mahi Mahi on April 11, 2024

7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Had an amazing time on the water with Dave and Cam. They had us hooked up on a huge Blue Marlin not even 10 minutes out of the harbor! Very professional duo and the boat was very comfortable. We’ll definitely look to fish with them again the next time we visit Kona

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Filip Verley

April 11, 2024

Trip - Private Beginner Offshore Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona – Blue Marlin & Mahi Mahi on April 11, 2024

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Great experience on our trip. Caught two large spearfish and had fun all day. Highly recommend

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David Vladica

March 6, 2024

Trip - Private Beginner Offshore Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona – Blue Marlin & Mahi Mahi on March 6, 2024

7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Awesome trip we had! Caught a big spearfish, the fight was amazing, thanks captain Dave!

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Jason Boles

October 3, 2020

Trip - Private Offshore Fishing Charter in Kailua-Kona – Blue Marlin & Mahi Mahi on October 3, 2020

7:00 AM - 1:00 PM

We did a six hour snorkel/fishing charter out of Kona during Spring Break. We looked for a family friendly boat since we were fishing with a 11 and 14 year old. Captain John and his mate Billy couldn't have been more professional and nicer to my children. We ended up hooking three tuna and a juvenile marlin (which was tagged and released). The snorkeling area we visited was beautiful and they supplied all the gear. I highly recommend fishing off the Silky with John and Billy whether you're a seasoned vet or out with your kids for a great day.

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