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Private Fishing Charter in Honolulu, Oahu

FULL DAY +

10-12 HR Charter, 2 extra hours on fishing grounds

$ 1,975

FULL DAY

8 HR Charter

$ 1,775

KEEP YOUR CATCH CHARTER

8-10 HR Charter, keep up to 100 lbs of whole fish

$ 2,550

Cruise the Waves in Comfort Aboard the Meticulously Maintained Magic

Magic is a 50′ Pacifica Sport-fisher Yacht, powered by Twin Diesel engines, offering a smooth and superior ride. She’s a meticulously maintained vessel and provides all the comforts of a home indoors with the following amenities;

Spacious air-conditioned cabin
TV/DVD and Stereo System
Microwave in common area, a place to eat, and comfortable seating
Private Cabins and beds, for those in need of a peaceful rest
Two heads (toilets)

Coast Guard Regulations for safety allows a maximum capacity of six passengers on Magic.

Captains/Guides

Captain, Russell Tanaka, spent 15 years commercially fishing Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna) before crossing over to the Charter industry in 1995. He is one of the hardest working anglers you’ll ever meet. His 35+ years of experience and methodical attention to every detail, is reflected by a quiet disposition, Magic’s beauty and performance, our diligent crew, right down to the gear we use. Since running the Magic, he’s held a 90-95% catch rate.

An accomplished fisherman in sport as well, he’s one of the only men in the history of Hawaiian fishing to catch 3 “Granders” (Blue Marlin, over 1,000 lbs) And in 2010 he caught 100+ Ahi, all weighing 100+ lbs! The entire fleet in Kewalo Harbor collectively, did not catch even 100 that same year!
Every year since, he continues to bring in the most Ahi and notable catches.

Some state records include:

Most Yellow-fin caught in 1 day (17)
Most Shibi caught in one day (47)
Most Blue Marlin caught in 1 day (5)
Most Striped Marlin caught in 1 day (11)
Most Mahi Mahi caught in 1 day (81!!)

Captain “Toots”, runs our weekend/holiday charters as well as days Russell isn’t available. With his own records and over 45 years of experience, he has been Capt. Russell’s mentor and taught him all that he knows about fishing.

No matter which of our Captains you get, remember that you are getting all those years of Hawaii fishing experience!

Gear Type:

On Magic we use Shimano 130’s and Penn 50’s with custom rods.


Charters:

TYPE/TRIP DURATION/RATE(per charter)

• Full Day Exclusive Charter +2 hours: 10-12 hours
RECOMMENDED; You get two extra hours on fishing grounds. More time out, means a greater chance of catching fish!

• Full Day Exclusive Charter: 8-10 hours

• “Keep Your Catch” Exclusive Charter: 8-10 hours

• 1/2 – 3/4 Day Exclusive Charters: 4-6 hours

Options listed below cannot be booked online. Please call Magic Sport Fishing directly at (808) 596-2998, or email [email protected]to check availability and reserve your spaces.

• Full Day Shared Trip: 8-10 hours $220.00 (per person/rod)

• 1/2 – 3/4 Day Shared Trip: 4-6 hours $190.00 – $200.00 (per person/rod)


Fish Policy: Magic’s crew will clean and fillet fish for our customers upon returning to the dock.

Full Day Exclusive Charters: Our crew will clean and fillet up to 40 lbs. of whole fish caught during your trip, from fish weighing under 50 lbs.

Shared Charters: Our crew will clean and fillet a 2–3 lb. serving per person, from fish weighing under 50 lbs.

The captain will determine which fish will be cleaned by starting with the smallest fish caught. Fish weighing over 50 lbs. will not be filleted and will instead be taken to our local fish auction, which helps support local businesses and the Hawaii fishing industry.