Meet Captain Dusty Slagill

I did not grow up fishing Kona waters. I came up through competitive bass tournament fishing in Florida, then spent years learning the Pacific after moving to Hawaii. After eight years of commercial fishing on these waters, I know how this fishery works -- the current breaks, the temperature shifts, the bird activity that tells you where the bait is stacked before you ever drop a line.

Before I ran charters, I worked as a Scuba Assistant Instructor and Divemaster. That changes how I read the ocean. Most captains see the surface. I understand what is happening below it too, and that makes a difference when I am trying to put clients on fish.

What makes a trip on Reel Havoc different is the approach. We specialize in live bait fishing -- not just trolling lures like most boats out of Honokohau. Live bait creates real movement and real action. You watch the bait, you see the strike, and you feel the fight from the first second. It is hands-on from start to finish, and it dramatically increases your chances of landing something worth talking about.

The boat is a 39-foot Topaz Flybridge -- fast, clean, well-rigged with top-end Shimano gear. Air-conditioned cabin, fighting chair, everything you need for a serious offshore day.

Groups are small. Max 6 guests per trip. That is not a marketing line -- it is how I prefer to run. Fewer people means more attention, better coaching, and a better day on the water for everyone.

Whether you are chasing blue marlin, targeting ahi on the troll, or putting your kids on their first fish, I work hard to put you in the right position to succeed.

Captain Dusty's motto: We have got salt in our veins and havoc in our wake.