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Coming to Kona big game fishing, Hawaii fishing or deep sea fishing in Hawaii? Experience the ease of deepsea sport fishing in Kona where Marlins and big game fish are abundant when you know where to go. Linda Sue Charter is one of the most popular fishing charter boats in Kona with low reasonable rates. In May 2005, Captain Jeff Heintz has purchased his latest Sport Fishing Vessel, Linda Sue III. He is owner-operator of his 35 Ft. Bertram Sportfishing complete with Tuna Tower & all new Penn International Tackle - He would love to have you join him on his Linda Sue III for an exciting day of big game fishing! Call us now toll-free 1-888-347-4566! Experience your own exciting big game fishing story, Kona fishing is always good with Linda Sue III, book it with us today! We can book days, weekends and nights or just anytime!!

Captain Jeff Heintz, owner of the Linda Sue III, which he proudly named after his two daughters Linda & Susan, has been a licensed Charter Boat Captain since 1969, and has lived in Kona since 1990.

Captain Jeff Heintz runs one of the most successful and busy charters boats here on the Big Island of Hawaii. Because Jeff fishes 50 weeks out of each year, and almost everyday of the week, you can always count on a good captain and working crew that knows where to go.

Since this is Captain's Jeff's only source of income, you can count on him giving you the extra effort necessary for you to have a successful Kona fishing trip, so you will want to come back again and big game fish on the Linda Sue III. We hope you will refer us to your friends coming to Kona Hawaii, big game fishing, marlin fishing on our charter fishing boat.

Be sure to check out our Honeymoon fishing boat special rate. What, deep sea fishing in Kona, Hawaii on your honeymoon? Of course! Lots of people do it on the Linda Sue Kona charter fishing boat!

After being a CHARTER BOAT OWNER and LICENSED CAPTAIN, I have developed a huge cliental including BOAT OWNERS, CHARTER CAPTAINS and DECKHANDS from LAKE MICHIGAN in CHICAGO Salmon fishing in 1969 on my first LINDA SUE to my first HAWAII CHARTER BOAT on OAHU The LINDA SUE II in 1975.
During the past 37 years I have continued to build my referral base with many of these same good friends and associates from ALL of the HAWAIIAN ISLANDS and many of the MAINLAND STATES WITH LARGE FISHING PORTS.
Because of this, I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REFER many of my CHARTER CLIENTS to specific BOAT OWNERS, CAPTAINS and DECKHANDS that either live in these states or plan on FISHING THERE while on VACATION. 
 
THESE STATES INCLUDE :  ALASKA,  CALIFORNIA, CHICAGO- LAKE MICHIGAN, FLORIDA,  NORTH CAROLINA, SOUTH CAROLINA, and TEXAS.
 

Hawaii Sport Fishing

Because I OWNED & OPERATED my previous boat THE LINDA SUE II on OAHU for 15 years I was able to fish off KAUAI, LANAI, MAUI, & MOLOKAI and made many friends with other CHARTER CAPTAINS, BOAT OWNERS, & DECKHANDS, I am still in contact with them and REFER MANY OF MY CLIENTS TO THEM in case they want to go fishing on another island before coming to KONA or after leaving KONA.

Sincerely Capt. Jeff Heintz

In most cases you can have your own boat exclusively for a longer period of time then if you paid individually to be with a larger group. This is especially true with families and couples traveling together.

Captain Jeff owns the Linda Sue III himself and does all of his own maintenance, he is able to keep the operating costs down and pass the savings on to you. Click Here to view our charter rates.

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NOTABLE CATCHES and real FISH STORIES
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690.5 lb Blue Marlin
Tim & Eric Erbstoesser
San Luis Obispo, CA
08/14/2010

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Tim & son Eric Erbstoesser from San Luis Obispo, CA had to do a tag team for 2 hours to get this "Bad Girl" to the boat. It was a real struggle and deck hand, Mike Donsant (far right) ended up hand lining the monster up for the last hour. Tim's other two sons, 9 year old twins, provided the water service and cheerleading.

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453.5 lb Blue Marlin
Jeffrey Cooke, CA
08/09/2010

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Jeff Cook from California tried to make it a "Hat Trick". Jeff has already landed 2 Marlins on the Linda Sue over 500 lbs and when we saw this one come through the "Transom Door", we thought he had the third one over 500 lbs!
Sorry Jeff, only 47 lbs short but still a beautiful fish!

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267 lb Blue Marlin
Matthew Kowalyk
Greensburg, PA
08/11/2010

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8/11/10: Matthew Kowalyk at only age 14 just wanted to catch anything so we took him up to the "Grounds" and caught several Skip Jack Tunas on lite tackle and he was stoked. On the way  back - slam, jumped in the chair and then Matthew lands a 267 lbs Blue Marlin! Remember still at age 14.
Nice going Matthew along with his Dad Steven from Greensburg, PA.

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165 lb Ahi
Dr. Robert Pinnel
Ft Meyers, FL
7/9/2010

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7/9/10: Dr. Robert Pinnel along with his wife Sandra from Ft Meyers, FL had a great day on the Linda Sue. Bob's reward, a 2 hr epic battle with this 165 lb Ahi.

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42 Mahi Mahi, 2 Big Ono
Tony Mavrides & Kyle Mavrides
Anthony "Pablo" Sammut
Reno, NV
06/16/2010

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6/16/10: WOW, WHAT A DAY!! Tony Mavrides  from Reno, NV took his 17 yr old son Kyle and his friend 13 yr old, Anthony Sammut, aka "Pablo" fishing on the Linda Sue III.

By the end of the day, the 2 boys caught 2 big Onos 35 & 45 lbs and
42 Mahi Mahis, all on Stand-Up Lite Tackle.

Left to Right: Capt-Owner Jeff Heintz, Tony Mavrides, Kyle Mavrides, Anthony Sammut. Sorry Capt Lael  missing from picture, he was getting more ice...

Tony Mavrides is partners with George Sammut & George O'Looney in
Black Bear Diners located in
Reno, Sparks and Fernley, NV and also
Monterey, Gilroy & Salinas, CA
 

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20 Mahi Mahi
Chuck Brittin & Kari Murata
Cypress, CA
06/7/2010

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6/7/10: Chuck Brittin & Kari Murata from Cypress, CA had some great lite tackle action. Chuck cranked all 20 into the boat while Kari did all the photo action!

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102 lb Ahi (Yellow Fin Tuna)
Mark Judis
Palisade, CO
05/13/2010

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5/13/10: Mark Judis along with brothers and son from Palisade, CO had a great fight with this 102 lb Ahi "Yellow Fin Tuna".
Mark's brother, Scotty, loved the fish so much he had to kiss it!

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233 lb Blue Marlin
Ed Carr
Glen Gardner N.J.
05/07/2010

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5/07/10: Ed & Sue Carr are from Glen Gardner N.J. After 4 unsuccessful attempts in Kona, "not on the Linda Sue lll " to catch a Blue Marlin Ed & Sue Carr from Glen Gardner N.J. gave it one more shot. This time with owner -operator Jeff Heintz along with Capt. Lael Wilson Ed got the fish he's been looking for along with all the spectacular jumps & tail walking.

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93 lb Ahi
Red Shaner
Cheswick, PA
05/02/2010

5/02/10:  Red Shaner from Cheswick, PA had to give it another try and he did it up good with this 93 lb Ahi "Yelllow Fin Tuna". His wife Jude by his side is pictured below with the 121 lb Mako Shark she caught om 4/22/10.

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122 lb Mako Shark
Jude Shaner
Cheswick, PA
04/22/2010

4/22/10:   Jude & Red Shaner from Chesnick PA came to Kona HI to celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Jude made history in Kona by catching the 1st Mako Shark of the year, while trolling lures. This Mako made some spectacular jumps, just like a Marlin!

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(7) 20 lb-40 lb; (2) Mahi Mahi,
(75) Shibi,Yellow Fin Tuna
Bobbie Driver
Waimanalo, Hawaii
04/19/2010

4/19/10:  Bobbie Driver from Waimanalo, HI had one very busy time
on our 3 AM start to South Point. 7 big one 20lb-40lb, 2 big Mahi Mahi
and 75 Shibi, Yellow Fin Tuna, on lite tackle (not pictured).

Left to right:  Captain & Owner Jeff Heintz, Bobbie Driver & Co-Captain Lael Wilson

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230 LB Blue Marlin
Mike Hickman
Elk Grove, CA
03/31/2010

3/31/10: Mike & Gigi Hickman from Elk Grove CA and Gerry Montague had a
great 3/4 day of fishing on the Linda Sue III. 

From Left to Right   Terry Montague, Gigi Hickman, Mike Hickman

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110 lb & 107.5 lb Ahi
Dickrand Borainian, Sr
Dr. Dickrand Borainian, Jr
Kona, Hawaii
01/10/2010

1/10/10 Happy New Year! Dr. Dickrand Borainian from Kona took his 84 yr old father out fishing on the Linda Sue III. After a couple hours of looking for fish, we came upon a school of porpoises. On our 3rd pass thru, wham, two outriggers came crashing down. After a 30 min battle, Dick's Dad Dickrand boated a beautiful 110 lb. Ahi "Yellow Fin Tuna". 10 mins later, it was Dick Jr's turn and up came another Ahi at 107.5 lbs.

What a great time for a Father and son to spend together!

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240 LB Blue Marlin
Gabe Prespytein
30 LB Mahi Mahi, 20 LB Ahi
Steve Prespytein
Pickering, Ontario Canada
12/27/09

12/27/09 Gabe Prespytein from Pickering Ontario & his son Steve had a great catch. Gabe landed a 240 lb Blue Marlin, while Steve caught a 30 lb Mahi Mahi and 20 lb Ahi. What a wonderful Christmas present!
 

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Tunas & Mahi Mahi (3)
Tyler Westwood, Shawn Cornwall,
Pefferlaw, Ontario, Canada
11/27/09

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11/27/09 Tyler Westwood and Shawn Cornwall from Pefferlaw Ontario, Canada had a great day of fishing. With several Tunas on Lite tackle and then landing 3- 30 lb Mahi Mahi,  they even got to eat one of them!

 
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233 LB Blue Marlin
Shawn Driggers, Wichita, KS
11/22/09

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11/22/09 This over curious Marlin was following the Linda Sue 10 feet behind and 10 ft under the water as we were trolling 2 live Tunas as bait 50 ft behind. With the quick action of Lael by hand lining the Tuna up next to the Marlin, Angler Shawn Driggers landed the biggest fish of his lifetime. Read all about the fine details of our local newspaper dated 11/30/09 story titled "Boats Fascinate Anglers, Fish" by author Jim Rizzuto. Scroll back UP to click on "Important Links to More  Hawaii Information and Other Fishing Destination" (above Notable Catches) then click onto Jim Rizzuto's Fishing Hawaii Offshore (the first link).

Left to Right: Capt Jeff Heintz, Peter Fornaris, Rhonda Cherry (both from Baton Rouge LA), Kathie Driggers, Shawn Driggers (both from Wichita KS), Capt Lael Wilson.

 
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271 LB Blue Marlin
Steve Hopkins, Whitby, Ontario, Canada
10/26/09

10/26/09 Tracey & Steve Hopkins from Ontario Canada had a great 3/4 Charter.
One hour of the 6 hour was spent chasing this 271 LB Blue Marlin.
We almost had one for Tracey but her's came off.
Pictured from Left to Right: Captain & Owner Jeff Heintz, Capt Lael Wilson, and Angler Steve Hopkins.

 
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147 LB Blue Marlin
Terry Stambaugh, Clarksville, MD
123 LB Blue Marlin, 15 LB Ahi, 17 LB Mahi
Kelly Stambaugh, Clarksville, MD
15 LB Aku
Jana Stambaugh, Clarksville, MD
8/9/09

8/9/09 Terry Stambaugh from Clarksville, MD took his two daughters Kelly & Jana sportfishing on the Linda Sue III and they really picked the right day. After loosing several more Marlins and Mahis they all ended up with a great catch!
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172 LB Blue Marlin
Russ Meoham
138 LB Blue Marlin
Andy Peterson
8/7/09

8/7/09 Ross Meoham & Andy Peterson got a hold of a couple really wild ones - even inside the boat one of them tried to kill Lael and James...
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160 & 126 LB Blue Marlin
Dave Beebe, Peoria AZ
139 LB Blue Marlin
Justin Golden, CO
8/5/09

8/5/09 Dave Beebe, President of Beebe Bros Plumbing in Peoria AZ. has fished in several parts of the world in search of a Blue Marlin. Well, in Kona on the Linda Sue III he caught his 1st Marlin ever & then he caught his 2nd. one, all on the same 8 hr. trip. Dave invited Justin Golden from CO. to handle the 3rd Marlin. WOW, what a trip. Nice going Dave & Justin
 

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207 LB Blue Marlin
Joe Gamba, Vacaville, CA
182 LB Ahi, 168 LB & 161 LB Blue Marlin
Ben Gamba, Vacaville, CA
7/29/09

7/29/09 Joe Gamba from Vacaville CA took his 14 yr old son Ben out for a day of sportfishing on the Linda Sue III and what a day it was! Ben, a great example of a 14 yr old, who stays in shape working out at the gym singlehandedly boated a 161 lb & 168 lb Blue Marlin and ended the day in a grueling 1 hr battle with the 182 lb yellow fin Tuna "Ahi". His dad did a great job landing the 207 lb Blue Marlin & successfully released another 150 lb Blue Marlin!
 

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