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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#BBBBBB" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#330099" FACE="Souvenir Lt BT" ><I><B> Fishing in Kona Hawaii - Hooked Up Sport Fishing </B></I><B>  </B></FONT><B>|</B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#330099" FACE="Souvenir Lt BT" ><B>   </B></FONT><B> </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Fishing in Kona Hawaii Hooked Up Sport"><U><B>H</B></U></A><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Fishing in Kona Hawaii Hooked Up Sport"><U><B>ome</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="fishing_in_kona_hawaii___hooked_up_sportfishing.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Boat"><U><B>The Boat</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="hooked_up_sporftishing_in_kona_hawaii.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Captain/Crew"><U><B>The Captain/Crew</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="sport_fishing.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Updates/News Articles"><U><B>Updates/News Articles</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="kona_hawaii_fishing_tournaments.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Accomplishments"><U><B>Accomplishments</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><B>Guest Comments</B><B>   |   </B><A HREF="we_fish_for_marlin__mahi__ono__tuna_and_bottom_fish_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fish Pictures"><U><B>Fish Pictures</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="fshing_in_kona_hawaii___hooked_up_sport_fishing_kona_hawaii.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Kids Fishing"><U><B>Kids Fishing</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="hooked_up_sportfishing__kona_hawaii.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rates/Contact"><U><B>Rates/Contact</B></U></A><B>   |   </B><A HREF="id45.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="South Point Charters"><U><B>South Point Charters</B></U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#C0DCC0" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <A HREF="mailto:wigzellt001@hawaii.rr.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:wigzellt001@hawaii.rr.com"><U><B>wigzelt001@hawaii.rr.com</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>(808)960-5877</B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="770afc80.jpg" border=0 width="175" height="200" ALT="big island fishing " ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Fishing in Kona Hawaii Hooked Up Sport"><U><B>Home</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="fishing_in_kona_hawaii___hooked_up_sportfishing.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Boat"><U><B>The Boat</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="hooked_up_sporftishing_in_kona_hawaii.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Captain/Crew"><U><B>The Captain/Crew</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="sport_fishing.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Updates/News Articles"><U><B>Updates/News Articles</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="kona_hawaii_fishing_tournaments.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Accomplishments"><U><B>Accomplishments</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>Guest Comments</B></div> <div> <A HREF="we_fish_for_marlin__mahi__ono__tuna_and_bottom_fish_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fish Pictures"><U><B>Fish Pictures</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="fshing_in_kona_hawaii___hooked_up_sport_fishing_kona_hawaii.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Kids Fishing"><U><B>Kids Fishing</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="hooked_up_sportfishing__kona_hawaii.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rates/Contact"><U><B>Rates/Contact</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id45.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="South Point Charters"><U><B>South Point Charters</B></U></A></div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFBF0" TEXT="#080000"> <div> <B>Comments:</B></div> <bR> <div> 8/28/10</div> <div> Thanks Chuck and Kerry for a fun afternoon. So glad we caught our<BR>dinner. Your brother treated us royally. Great dinner.<BR>Amy Jackson</div> <bR> <div> 8/01/10</div> <div> Hi Chuck,</div> <div> Well, this word of thanks is way overdue. I really don’t know where to begin; when you book a trip with a captain and crew that’s on the other side of the world, it’s somewhat of a crap shoot as to how things will end up. When you book 4 trips, you’re putting all your eggs in one basket as well. Needless to say, I was damn lucky to have decided up on Hooked Up! Where to start….I guess the boat. It’s nice and big, comfortable, and spotless. Every outfit was tournament ready; no corners cut anywhere. Simply the best of everything, tackle-wise that is. Better yet were you and Bevan. Bevan was, without question, the very best 1<FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >st</FONT> mate, deck hand, second captain, I have ever been lucky enough to fish with. Your web site nailed it; he’s more knowledgeable than many captains I’ve been around, and he is a very cool customer when all hell’s breaking loose in the form of a triple ono strike or a marlin jumping around. Maybe his greatest attribute is the fact he is such a pleasure to be with. He always had everyone’s comfort in the forefront of his mind. His love of sport fishing and his never give up attitude made me feel fortunate to be on a boat with him. Really, that’s how I felt. As for you Chuck, well, you get very high marks as well. I was hoping against hope for my first marlin in 20 years, and not only did you put me on that, but you threw in a mahi, an ahi, and I think 15 ono, all in one day. That trip to South Point is burned into my memory; maybe the best day of fishing I’ve ever had. For someone that loves fishing as much as I do, sincere thanks for everything.</div> <div> Give my best to Bevan, and wish him well as he travels around the Pacific catching dream fish. Best to Jim also; I’ve never seen anyone so happy to just “be there” when he worked the trip to South Point. I’m mailing a few pictures from our big day. There’s a shot of you holding that beast GT that I was so happy YOU caught!</div> <div> Hope we get back one day, but if we don’t, at least I’ll know that I got to see how great Kona can be.</div> <div> Stay well.</div> <div> Jon</div> <bR> <div> <B>07/08/10</B></div> <div> Hi Chuck </div> <div> Thanks again for a good day on the 27th. It was great landing the big yellowfin tuna and thanks to Bevan for his help. </div> <div> It was a pity we didn't hook a marlin. My brother saw in the next day's West Hawaii paper that you had hooked 4 the previous week -such is fishing. </div> <div> Thanks again and if / when we return to the Big Island we will be out with you again. </div> <div> Regards </div> <div> David Reeve</div> <bR> <div> 06/28/10</div> <div> Chuck, </div> <div> Attached are the pictures from our charter. We really enjoyed our trip. Thank you for sharing the billfish experience with us. </div> <div> John </div> <div> <IMG SRC="9cf902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <I>9/29/09</I></div> <div> <I><IMG SRC="95bc1510.jpg" border=0 width="449" height="337" ALT="kona fishing charter" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="2" VSPACE="2">These are the only pictures I have (SO FAR) from our Sept 3rd, 2009 trip with you and Shawn (hope I spelled it right) Julie and I had a great time with you guys....the marlin was a nice way to spend an afternoon, too!! No one believes that she was 625#...until they see the pics!! I will send more as we get them developed if you want a few more for the website. ALSO...you mentioned that you were getting more T-shirts delivered in a couple of weeks. If they are in, I would like one in size XXL. I will send you a check for $20 with tomorrow's mail (Sept 30th). Thank you both again for a wonderful birthday present for Julie. Neither of us will ever forget our day on the ocean. We want to return for MY 55th B-Day (Jan of 2012), so if all goes well, we hope to be fishing with you again!!! Take care and all our best to you and your families!!!</I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <I>Tom & Julie Koenig</I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <I>24 Lakeview Ln</I><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> <I>North Fond du Lac, WI 54937</I></div> <bR> <div> 9/26/09</div> <div> Dear Captain Chuck, I am witting to tell you thank you for making my husband's 60th birthday the best ever. His dream was to catch a Marlin and he did it thanks to you! We booked your South Point overnight charter and had the time of our life's. It was so much fun. The scenery was beautiful, the food was great, we got to see whales, a shark, dolphins..... and the fishing was unbelievable! Barry caught a Sailfish, Russ caught his Marlin and they also caught all the Mahi Mahi, Ono, Tuna and other fish that I do not remember the names of. At times we had fish on two poles and a just caught fish on the deck with the livebox full and the cooler getting full. It was just like you watch on a fishing show. We laughed a lot and will always remember this great trip. This was our second year fishing with you and we will be back next year and every year after. Paula will never forget seeing the 1st large ono Russ caught and I will never forget the flying fish and the dolphin who came up right next to the boat and ate the fish he was chasing while we were night fishing . You worked so hard to make sure we caught fish and to make sure we had a great trip..... we did! THANK YOU! I would recommend Hooked Up and this trip to everyone. We have a lot of great pictures and will email you some. Again, thank you for making my husbands dream come true. Gayle DeVoe</div> <bR> <div> 9/24/09</div> <div> Hi Chuck,</div> <div> Just wanted to thank you for the great trip a couple of weeks back--had a ball. It was nice to be on a boat captained by a pro, which was spotless to boot. We had a great dinner at the restaurant that night---the fresh fish just added to it too.</div> <div> Please pass on our regards to Sean as well, in fact if you have his email and could send I'll do it myself.</div> <div> We have a couple of sets of friends who may be heading for Kona this fall---we'll try to convince them they need to do some fishing and point them your way.</div> <div> Thanks again---it was great to meet you and spend the time on your boat.</div> <div> Dale Gardner<IMG SRC="94b85c80.jpg" border=0 width="133" height="200" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <bR> <div> 9/14/09</div> <div> Hi Chuck,</div> <div> Thanks again for a good day fishing. I've attached a picture. Still looking for the blue…will look you up if we make it back there.</div> <div> Regards,</div> <div> Ken</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> 8/26/09<IMG SRC="94df9bb0.jpg" border=0 width="249" height="187" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <div> Hey Chuck! </div> <div> How’s the fishing been since we left? We are already planning our trip for next year! I have a request in with my timeshare for The Kona Coast Resort so we will be closer to the marina.<IMG SRC="950c7950.jpg" border=0 width="199" height="149" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="5" VSPACE="5"></div> <div> Let Bevan and Olivia know we enjoyed meeting them and look forward to seeing them next year as well. </div> <div> Here are some pictures.</div> <div> Regards, </div> <div> Philip Whetstone</div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>8/19/09</B></div> <div> Hi Chuck</div> <div> I just arrived back home to my “ Paradise” downunder in Hobart ,Tasmania.</div> <div> Thank you for the great day’s fishing last Thursday 6 August 2009.</div> <div> 4 strikes becoming 4 hook ups becoming 4 Blue Marlin to your boat and 4 tag and releases is a perfect score!</div> <div> My fishing mate’s jealous comment when I phone text him on your boat at the time, was “stop bragging, get the lures back in and catch a big one” - but a fish, is a fish, is a fish, is a fish, and we had fun! </div> <div> I’ve been around game fishing long enough to know it’s not just luck.</div> <div> It all reflects on the skippers preparation and attention to detail, from the sharpness of your hooks, maintenance of your boat and fishing gear, decisions on where to go, what speed, what to troll, choice and placement of your lures, to crew work, concentration etc.eEtc. - and you are very focused!</div> <div> I'm really used to stand up fishing with short-stroke outfits, full black magic rod bucket/ harnesses, and 30 and 50 reels and a maximum of Penn 70s with 80lb line, which are much sweeter to handle, but I understand you have to be ready for 1000 pounders and I’m catching 200 and hoping for 400. </div> <div> Which reminds me I forgot to ask you at the time if you speed up to set the hook when marlin strike? – everything happened so quickly and I couldn’t observe what you were doing at the time.</div> <div> I’ve only had 2 strikes trolling for striped marlin off the east coast of Tasmania in all my years of fishing here, and couldn’t hook up.</div> <div> You were right about Joe Yee’s age early 80s – I left a Blue water fishing magazine for you with an article about him.</div> <div> Thank Bevan and his girl friend for me. .</div> <div> Don’t forget my invitation to come fishing for southern bluefin tuna at my special spot in Tasmania - Pedra Branca Rock – 44 degrees S /147.5degrees E nearly the bottom of the world and best time is March April May June.</div> <div> Thanks again for the great day and let me know of any significant catches you make in the future if you have time. </div> <div> Cheers</div> <div> Bob</div> <bR> <div> 7/18/09</div> <div> Chuck, hope your boat is running okay, especially with the tournament this week. Just want you to thank you for referring me and my family to Bret and Shawn on the Night Runner. Our 1/2 day trip was more than I ever expected. My T&R 300 Lb Marlin was, and still is, a thrill of a lifetime. Even the family had an experience they are still talking about. Bret and Shawn did a great job on the hook up and coaching me throughout the fight. Could not have done it without them. Hope when I come back I get a chance to go out with you. Again, thanks for setting me up with the thrill of a lifetime. </div> <div> One very happy fisherman, </div> <div> Ed </div> <div> ps Good luck next week</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="92afbbc0.jpg" border=0 width="251" height="188" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10">May 8, 2009</div> <div> Hi Chuck,</div> <div> Thanks for a great fishing trip. Thank Billy as well. You were both great</div> <div> company, and for a change, I had a bit of luck on a charter.</div> <div> The fish was delicious, and we finished it all off. (just)</div> <bR> <bR> <div> April 15,2009</div> <div> Chuck, </div> <bR> <div> Thanks again to you and Carl for sending us home with a mahi. </div> <bR> <div> When you're able, please send the picture you took from the fly bridge to this address. </div> <bR> <div> Many thanks! </div> <bR> <div> Steve Patterson</div> <bR> <div> March 3, 2009</div> <div> Chuck and Rocky,</div> <div> I had a Blast with you guys last week. I hope you get into a Grander for Lou.</div> <div> I lost my Marlin but at least I had him on and learned a lot from Rocky on fighting</div> <div> A big fish. Next year will be my time. I landed on Sun. and it was snowing. Well</div> <div> Back to work.</div> <div> Thanks Alot</div> <div> Mike</div> <bR> <div> 11/24/08</div> <div> Chuck,<IMG SRC="8e8902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <div> Libby and I had a great time with you last Thursday.</div> <div> While we didn't catch a Marlin, the 46" Amberjack gave me a good fight.</div> <div> I hope next time we come back we can bring our sons.</div> <div> Thanks again.</div> <div> Best wishes,</div> <div> Jeff Aiken</div> <bR> <div> P.S. To Denise at Bite Me--thanks for lining us up with Chuck. He does a </div> <div> great job--a fine Captain and a real gentleman too. You asked for the </div> <div> pictures as we were leaving and Libby had them in her camera, but she was a </div> <div> little "green around the gills" herself and so she wanted to get moving back </div> <div> to the hotel. We do have several other pictures if you or Chuck want them, </div> <div> but we thought this one was the best. </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> 10/24/08</div> <div> Dear Captain Chuck, </div> <div> We just wanted to say thank you for a fun day of fishing on September 19th and a great day out on the boat. We loved it! We will forward some pictures. Also we will call to book a full day with you for our next visit in February. We hope to catch our dinner and have you cook it! Again, thank you and your crew. Russ, Gayle, Barry and Paula</div> <bR> <div> 9/15/08<IMG SRC="6a2902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALT="fishing kona hawaii" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <div> Hi Capt. Chuck, </div> <div> My husband and I went fishing with you in March 2007 while honeymooning. This was our catch. We were reminiscing about what an awesome day we had and I thought I would send you a picture of our catch. The smiles say it all! We also caught 2 amberjacks and a skipjack that day. We have a 4 month old son now... can't wait to bring him to Hawaii and hopefully do a little fishing with him. </div> <div> Cheers, </div> <div> Michelle and Warren Breedon </div> <div> Toronto, Canada</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> 4/9/08</div> <bR> <div> We had a great trip on April 9th. Since I was taking my daughter Megan</div> <div> along and wanted more action and was less concerned about a chance at a</div> <div> marlin, Chuck planned a trip accordingly. We did some trolling early,</div> <div> but had a great time working a hot ahi bite near one of the buoys. We</div> <div> had one triple and multiple doubles. In an hour and a half we lost</div> <div> track of how many ahi and aku we caught after 20 or so, but we totally</div> <div> wore my daughter out and she slept the whole troll back to the marina.</div> <div> Bill the mate was a great help to Megan, helping with her pole and</div> <div> handling fish.</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="6a3f4770.jpg" border=0 width="500" height="375" ALT="kona fishing" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <bR> <div> 7/5/07</div> <div> <IMG SRC="2756ae30.png" border=0 width="362" height="483" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10">I can give you more when I get home because this way is very slow. I can send all of them to you after July 13. </div> <div> Thanks again for a great day!</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> 6/26/07</div> <div> <IMG SRC="26f902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10">Chuck,</div> <bR> <div> We are back in Eugene and resting up after our trip to the Big Island.</div> <div> Here are some pics from our trip on the 26th of June. Thanks again for a good time.</div> <bR> <div> Take care</div> <div> Dennis</div> <div> <IMG SRC="26e2c900.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="400" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> 6/10/07</div> <div> Chuck, </div> <div> Here are the pictures of my Uncle Mark's marlin from Monday's trip. There's one or two good ones in there. Thanks again for the trip, it couldn't have gone any better. </div> <div> Dustin Olson </div> <div> <IMG SRC="26a00550.jpg" border=0 width="512" height="341" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="265fa4d0.jpg" border=0 width="250" height="333" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <div> 6/3/07</div> <div> Aloha Chuck,<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Just wanted to let you know that we had a great time with Rick and Shawn on our full day charter (sorry you couldn't be with us)!!!! Here are the pictures from our trip.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> See you next May!!!!<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Mahalo!!!!<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> The Parton and Cassel Families </div> <div> Bob, Destiny, Randel, Clarissa, Desiree and Malachi<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> North Richland Hills, TX</div> <bR> <div> 5/24<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="25ddc250.jpg" border=0 width="220" height="293" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></FONT></div> <div> Chuck,<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Thanks again for a very enjoyable day deep sea fishing on Tuesday. As you requested, attached is the picture of the Wahoo that we caught.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Regards,<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Mladen<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> 5/22</div> <div> Hi Chuck,<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Just a follow-up to say, again, how much we enjoyed our charter with you last Wednesday, and especially to thank you again for those wahoo fillets!!! I know it's not something that all the captains do, and we really appreciated it. We prepared them as recommended and they were spectacular! Great recipe (panko, etc.)<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> We'll be happy to recommend "Hooked Up" to anyone we know traveling to Kona.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Thanks again, </div> <bR> <div> Janet and Mac Stuart <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><IMG SRC="26158020.png" border=0 width="344" height="258" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></FONT></div> <div> Jan and Ryan Stuart<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <bR> <div> 5/14</div> <div> Thanks for a great fishing trip. You and Ricky made the whole experience one to remember. </div> <div> Jerry Ross </div> <div> Jasper, Alabama</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> 4/30/07</div> <div> Hi Chuck,</div> <div> We had a GREAT time, and the fish story is making the rounds and expanding as we speak. Thanks for everything!</div> <div> Pam<IMG SRC="2352ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"><IMG SRC="2372ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> 4/29/07<IMG SRC="25a2c900.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="400" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <div> Thanks again for the great trip! Let me know if you receive these pics okay... </div> <div> --</div> <div> Steve and Janice Webb </div> <div> 4000 Best Rd Larkspur, CO 80118 </div> <div> 303-660-6681</div> <bR> <div> 4/17/07</div> <div> Aloha Chuck, </div> <div> We had such a great time fishing on Hooked Up!!!!! Here are some of our pictures. Have a great week! -Andrea</div> <div> <IMG SRC="23f2ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="242c80b0.jpg" border=0 width="200" height="267" ALIGN="LEFT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2462ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> 4/13/07</div> <div> Captain, </div> <div> Here are a few pics from the half day of fishing. Had a great time. See you next time! </div> <div> Marty Fassoth<IMG SRC="25b2dc30.jpg" border=0 width="301" height="451" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <div>  <IMG SRC="2482ce10.jpg" border=0 width="300" height="225" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <div> 4/1/07</div> <div> Hey Chuck,</div> <div> Here's Nick's picture from our charter yesterday. Enjoy.</div> <bR> <div> Ian Davis</div> <bR> <div> 4/1/07</div> <div> Chuck, </div> <div> Thanks again for the great fishing. My Dad and I had a great time. Here is that website I was telling you about for listing houses. </div> <bR> <div> 2/27/07</div> <div> Chuck - Thanks for a GREAT day of fishing. Let us know when Dave's photo is posted on your website. Also, please let us know about the article in the paper and how we might be able to see it. Worst case, if we can't see it on line, maybe you could fax a copy to us at 469-272-5050. </div> <div> THANKS! </div> <div> Steve </div> <div> Here's Dave's info: </div> <div> Dave Raven </div> <div> Revelstoke, British Columbia </div> <div> Canada</div> <div> <IMG SRC="24f902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <div> 2/22/07<IMG SRC="2515e070.jpg" border=0 width="350" height="263" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <div> Hey Chuck,<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> This is Tony's girlfriend... I just wanted to tell you we all had a great time last Thursday and I can't wait to do it again in May with my kids! </div> <div> Thought you might also like to see these pictures!<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Take care!<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Michelle</div> <bR> <bR> <div> 2/20/07</div> <bR> <div> Aloha, Chuck!</div> <bR> <div> First of all, Mahalo nui for the great day of fishing yesterday on </div> <div> the "Hooked Up". A special thank you also to mate, Rocky. <IMG SRC="2536ae30.jpg" border=0 width="362" height="483" ALT="kona fishing" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10">We had a </div> <div> lot of fun catching a variety of fish: skip jack, yellow tail, </div> <div> amberjack and, of course, the Alua (Giant Trevaly). I have attached </div> <div> a photo of you and Rocky holding up the 80# trophy. My arms and legs </div> <div> are still remembering the 20-25 minute struggle to land this </div> <div> marvelous fish. Mahalo nui loa!</div> <bR> <div> We hope to be back to fish with you again. I will let my friends </div> <div> know who to call when they are looking for a great day on Kona's </div> <div> fishing grounds!</div> <bR> <div> Aloha,</div> <div> Ray Schulte</div> <div> Little Falls, MN</div> <bR> <div> 2/10/07</div> <div> Chuck,</div> <bR> <div> You outdid yourself again. I would like to thank you for another great fishing </div> <div> experience. Wendy, Marie, Jody, Laurie and I had wonderful day fishing a couple </div> <div> of weeks ago.</div> <div> Catching that shark was an experience I'll never forget. The snapper you </div> <div> cleaned for us was outstanding. Thank Sam for us. He's a very patient person.</div> <div> We're sorry to say we won't be in Hawaii next year (son getting married in </div> <div> Mexico) but a friend is using our condo in Waikoloa and we are giving him your </div> <div> card if he is interested in going out. We will be back the following year and </div> <div> we'll be calling ahead of time.</div> <bR> <div> Thanks again<IMG SRC="2550c900.jpg" border=0 width="268" height="400" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></div> <div> Bob Jevne</div> <bR> <div> 1/14/07</div> <div> Chuck, </div> <div> Testimonial for your charter. </div> <div> Capt. Chuck, </div> <div> Thank you for the best time we've ever had in Kona. </div> <div> I spent several hours on the internet searching for a charter service. I found your charter prices for the size of your boat to be "the best deal in town". </div> <div> Little did I know that we would be eating several meals of fresh Tuna. But the highlight of the full day charter was the 8'7" Blue Stripped Marlin that I caught. What a thrill that was! </div> <div> Once again, I would like thank you and your staff for the great time on the waters of Kona. </div> <div> Sincerely, </div> <bR> <div> Greg Lundquist</div> <bR> <div> Wabash, Indiana</div> <bR> <div> <IMG SRC="2570c900.jpg" border=0 width="268" height="400" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="MS UI Gothic" ><IMG SRC="259902c0.jpg" border=0 width="400" height="300" ALT="kona fishing charter" ALIGN="RIGHT" HSPACE="10" VSPACE="10"></FONT></div> <div> 12/31/07</div> <div> Dear Chuck and Zack:<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> It was nice to fish with you and Zack.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> It was a time of supreme happiness for me. </div> <div> I am already looking forward to the next chance. </div> <div> Meanwhile it was quite surprising that Zack can </div> <div> fight with a big fish without much problem.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> He is goning to be a super fisherman in the future.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> I am sending his photos. </div> <div> See you again.<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" > </FONT></div> <div> Tad Fujikura</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="744" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" BGCOLOR=#C0DCC0 > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 16 ><NOBR><div> <A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Fishing in Kona Hawaii Hooked Up Sport"><U><B>Home</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="fishing_in_kona_hawaii___hooked_up_sportfishing.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Boat"><U><B>The Boat</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="hooked_up_sporftishing_in_kona_hawaii.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="The Captain/Crew"><U><B>The Captain/crew</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="sport_fishing.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Updates/News Articles"><U><B>Updates</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="kona_hawaii_fishing_tournaments.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Accomplishments"><U><B>Accomplishments</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <B>Guest Comments</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="we_fish_for_marlin__mahi__ono__tuna_and_bottom_fish_.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Fish Pictures"><U><B>Fish Pictures</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><div> <A HREF="hooked_up_sportfishing__kona_hawaii.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Rates/Contact"><U><B>Rates/Contact</B></U></A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>