Magic Sport Fishing

Oahu Sport Fishing

Travelers worldwide come to visit the islands for the natural scenery, tropical climate, beautiful beaches and surrounding majestic blue waters. When it comes to big game fishing, these elements make for a legendary experience. Hawaiian waters are famous for producing world record sized Blue Marlin and Ahi (Yellowfin Tuna), caught year-round including; Striped Marlin, Black Marlin, Mahimahi (Dolphin Tuna, Dorado), Ono (Wahoo), and Spearfish. You just don’t know what’s waiting to bite your line until you go!

We welcome you to explore the wonder of deep-sea fishing in Hawaii aboard The Magic. Located minutes from Waikiki, she’s the most well-appointed, comfortable, and luxurious vessel on Oahu. Whether you’re a seasoned angler, looking to take your family on their first fishing trip, or have just always dreamed of fishing in Hawaii, Magic’s crew will offer you first class treatment and guide you through the details and process of reeling in your catch. They’ve developed the most proven successful methods for finding and catching big game fish and aim to leave you with memories you'll share for a lifetime.

Captain/Guide:

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.

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!

Magic’s Records

The Magic holds many Hawaii Sport-fishing records, listed below are several caught;

Most Blue Marlin; 5 in one day
Most Striped Marlin; 11 in one day
Most Mahimahi; 85 in one day on a charter
Most Mahimahi; 147 in one day on a non-charter
Most Yellowfin Tuna 100+ lbs; 16 in one day
Most Yellowfin Tuna 100+ lbs; 16 in one day on a non-charter, TWICE!