History | Captains | Boats | Fish

Captains Biographies:

Name: Michael De Rego

Born location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Experience in years and locations fishing: Over 40 years throughout the state of Hawaii, 36 of which have been as captain.

Favorite fishing story with company: We were live baiting one day with 2 small skipjack tuna. After an hour or so, we get bit and the fish pulls a lot of line and very inconsistently. As we fight the fish, I realize something is wrong, probably a dead billfish. However to my surprise we had captured two striped marlin on the same line. The first fish ate the tuna; the second got the leader wrapped around his bill. They both pulled against each other, eventually drowning each other.

Favorite fish dish and recipe: seared ahi (Yellow Fin Tuna) using any Cajun spices especially Chef Paul’s.

Favorite fish to catch and why: Mahi-mahi. Because they are so social. They are aggressive, great schoolers, acrobatic and probably the most beautiful fish. They are great fighters and multiple hits are common. Probably the most fun for our clients.

Any special awards or achievements:

• Winner of the Lahaina Jackpot Twice. Also the first all female team to win the Lahaina Jackpot.
• Placed second in the prestigious World Billfish Challenge in Kona Hawaii
• Numerous top three placing in the Ahi Tournament, which normally features over 200, boats annually.
• Winner Aloha Jackpot
• Placed in the top five of all charter boats in the last four Billfish Tournaments

Most mahi-mahi caught in one day: 169

Best day: 3 blue marlin, 12 Wahoo, 169 mahi-mahi, 1 yellow fin tuna

Name: Jason Hayes

Born location: Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Experience in years: 19 years total, 18 years up and down the Eastern Sea Board, 1 year in Hawaiian waters

Favorite fishing story with the company: Falling overboard in shark infested waters trying to untangle 4 lines with fish on them

Favorite fish to catch and why: Blue Marlin, for the rush

Favorite fish dish and recipe: Fried Mahi Bites - Mahi Mahi (small pieces), lemon, butter, bread crumbs, and garlic. Coat mahi in bread crumbs and fry in melted butter and garlic, squirt sliced lemon over to taste.

Special Achievements: 41 mahi-mahi in three hours

Name: Darryl Chow

Born Location: Honolulu, HI

Experience in years and fishing locations: 20 years fishing experience throughout the Hawaiian Islands, 19 of which have been on the Seahawk off of Oahu. I am also a fishing guide during the summer months fishing the waters of Southeast Alaska for Salmon and Halibut.

Favorite Fishing Story with Company: Being on-board with the Boss (Mike) and the gang returning home from a fishing tournament in Kona. We caught a total of 3 Blue Marlin, 167 Mahi-Mahi, 12 Wahoo, Aku and Shibi too. That was a “once in a lifetime” catch and what a fun day it was.

Favorite Fish to Catch and Why: Mahi-Mahi because it is one of the best tasting fish we catch.

Favorite Fish Dish and Recipe: Take a few pieces of Mahi-Mahi, season to taste and roll in flour; on medium heat only sauté fish with white wine, capers and a little butter for 1-1 ½ minutes per side. When done, cut and squeeze a lemon over pieces of fish.

Any special awards or achievements: Largest fish caught so far is a 934 lb. Pacific Blue Marlin, still waiting for the “Grander”.