Amazing Catches on The Cherry Pit

Capt. Bobby Cherry specializes in deep sea fishing, live baits, and trolling hand made lures. On the Cherry Pit in Kona you'll experience the thrill of reeling in a marlin, ahi, ono, mahi mahi, and more.

Amazing Catches on The Cherry Pit

Cherry Pit

Built for Hawaiian waters, our boat is roomy, comfortable, and safe. There’s a cabin in the back where you can see all the action while being protected from the sun. You can also climb the flybridge for a spectacular view of our giant marlin catches. Whether you’re a serious fisherman or a first-time angler, our boat has the latest electronics and superior tackle for catching any size of fish. No diesel fumes.

Tackle Included

5 Penn 130 International Reels
1 Penn 70 International Reel
2 Penn 500 for Catching Our Live Bait
Green Stick for Catching Giant Tuna in Porpoise Schools

Fighting Chair
An Assortment of Handmade Trolling Lures
Tuna Tubes
Fishing Techniques

About Trolling Handmade Lures

By trolling lures at 7 to 8 knots, you will get to see most of the action on the ocean’s surface. You can expect pops, slashes, and bubbles through the water that entice predator fish to attack. One of the two basic fishing styles in Kona, trolling handmade lures will surely bring more excitement to your trip.

What Makes Live Bait Fishing Fun

We start our day by catching live bait in the morning, catching anywhere form 6 - 30 mackerel. Once we've loaded the baitwell, we head offshore looking for ahi schools and flotsome where we will find mahi mahi. There's nothing better than finding a school loaded with fish when your bailwell is full.

A Few Reminders

We encourage you to apply sunscreen throughout the trip, bring lotion sunscreen, no spray. Additionally, you can bring food and beverages on the boat. We will provide ice and coolers.