Lahaina Maui fishing charters, Marlin, Mahi Mahi, Tuna

Breathtaking Maui scenery ... optimal sport fishing conditions ... impeccably maintained and outfitted 42' (loa) Betram sportfisher ... an experienced and courteous crew.

Put it all together and you've begun to picture your Maui fishing charter experience aboard Lahaina Maui's #1 highliner, 'Start Me Up'.

Whether you're a novice or experienced fishing enthusiast, you'll discover that deep sea fishing off Lahaina is unlike any other fishing charter experience you've ever had.

VITAL INFO:
Boat: 42' (L.O.A.) Bertram Sportfisher
Home port: Lahaina, Maui. Slip #12
Engines: Yanmar 350hp diesels
Cruising Speed: 22 knots
Top Speed: 26 knots
Skipper: Doug Armfield

Amenities:
Penn International rods and reels
20# through 130# class
New 1999 release unlimited class fighting chair
fish finder, GPS, auto pilot
twin control stations
Ice, tackle

Top Woman Angler & 2nd Place Yellow Fin Tuna Division: Hawaiian International Billfish Tournament (HIBT), Kona, Hawaii. 27 boats entered.

All optional entries: Fourth of July World Cup Tournament, Kona, Hawaii. 49 boats entered. $11,000 purse.

All optional entries: Skins Marlin Tournament, Kona, Hawaii. 440lb. Pacific Blue Marlin. $36,000 purse.

1st Place: Huggo's Wahine Tournament (Na Pua O' Ke Kai). 530lb. Pacific Blue Marlin. 76 boats entered. $9,000 purse.

3rd Place Overall: Maui Jim Tournament Series.Year 2000 Tournament Placings

A Maui fishing charter adventure from Lahaina may take you around the islands of Lanai, Molokai, Kahoolawe or Molokini: offering a fishing guest a rare experience afforded only a few of Hawaii's visitors!

Other spectacular added benefits are the fabulous tropical sunrises or whale watching., maybe a spinner dolphin playing in the wake. As a 21 year resident of Maui, you can ask our opinions about the other activities, restaurants, hotels and places to see that you might otherwise miss during your stay on Maui. Nothing exemplifies the Hawaiian lifestyle like a day on the water.

But make no mistake, our #1 goal is doing everything we can to help you catch the fish of a lifetime! We are experienced tournament winners, so contact us and let's talk fishing today!

Maui Fishing Charter Rate Schedule

	Share Boat (4-6 pers)	Private Charter (6 pers max)
FULL DAY (8 hrs.)	$199.00 ea.	$999.00
3/4 DAY (6 hrs)	$169.00 ea.	$799.00
1/2 DAY (4hrs)	$139.00 ea.	$599.00
1/4 DAY (2hrs)	$99.00 ea.	$299.00

Kona Fishing Charter Rate Schedule

	Share Boat (4-6 pers)	Private Charter (6 pers max)
FULL DAY (8 hrs.)	N/A	$899.00
3/4 DAY (6 hrs)	N/A	$699.00
1/2 DAY (4hrs)	$139.00 ea.	$499.00

Harbor tax (3%) and Hawaii GE tax (4.166%) not included

What species do you fish for?
We target big gamefish, particularly blue marlin, striped marlin, and black marlin, ahi, kawakawa, skipjack (tuna), mahi mahi (dolphin fish -- NOT Flipper!), ono (wahoo), and spear fish.

Do you have a special 'plan' for the day? A particular 'route' that you fish?
NOPE. Each day is different (this is what keeps us going!). Where we end up depends on a number of factors such as weather patterns, recent bite locations and...most of all...sheer gut instinct. With 31 years experience fishing in Hawaiian waters our "instincts" are getting pretty well honed.

We prefer to leave early in the morning (5:30am) from Lahaina Harbor, though if you prefer a shorter, afternoon trip we can arrange that too.

Lahaina is typically the calmest of the Maui harbors and is relatively close to the more active fishing destinations. We are roughly 45 minutes from the neighbor islands of Lanai and Kaholawe, and about 1 hour from the island of Molokai.

We are one of the fastest boats in Lahaina Harbor which gives you more time where the bite is!

We might pick up some smaller fish for live baiting (depending on the bite), and/or troll with artificial lures.

Would you recommend the trip for non- fishermen?
Start Me Up is a high-end vessel, with an air-conditioned cabin, bathroom, TV, VCR, and well-equipped galley. Non-fishing passengers will find it very comfortable. The scenery is spectacular and a camera is recommended.

What should we bring?
You will need to arrange for food and beverages for the day. It is best to do this the night before as there's not much open early in the morning. We'd be happy to put you in touch with a caterer who can prepare a nice deli luch for you and your party for the trip. We will supply all the ice and fishing gear.

Contrary to popular belief, you DO NOT need a fishing license to go sportfishing.

Oh, and don't forget your sunscreen, and and/or sunglasses, camera and other personal items!

And, of course, any lucky charms you may choose to bring with you will not be discouraged.

In Hawaii, it is customary to leave the majority of the fish with the boat, though our captain and crew will frequently cut up enough fish for you and your party to enjoy a sumptuous seafood dinner! There are no canning/processing/shipping facilities on Maui which makes it difficult to take a fish back home. If you are interested in getting your catch mounted, we can arrange that for you.

If you book a Lahaina fishing charter with us, we will take a credit card number to hold your spot. 72 hours in advance of the charter your card will be charged the full amount. If you'd prefer to pay by Traveller's Check or another form of payment, make sure to let us know, so we do not charge your account.

Should you need to cancel your charter, you will need to contact us by phone (1-808-667-2774) no later than 48 hours in advance of your departure.

On occasion, we are forced to cancel charters due to poor weather conditions. In such cases, the captain always makes the call. We will inform you of such an occurrence as soon as possible. You WILL NOT be charged for cancellations made by the captain. If foul weather is suspected and you are concerned, be sure to call us. We'll keep you informed of the status of your Lahaina Maui fishing charter trip.

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