Strong Persuader, a 43-foot Merritt, is a first class, tournament-winning fishing vessel, extensively appointed for comfort and luxury. We offer the ultimate in Kona sport fishing and a first class experience for our fishing guests.
Strong Persuader is the perfect vessel for offshore, inshore, and bottom fishing; light tackle and fly fishing (tackle not provided); whale watching; night-time tuna, swordfish and shark fishing; and is available for half-day and full-day charters.
Amenities
Air conditioned salon
Satellite TV, VCR, DVD and stereo
Refrigeration and microwave
Shaded bridge
Restroom and shower
New engines in 2010
Brand new tackle
Fighting chair
Outriggers
*Charter includes water, ice, fuel, bait and tackle
Safety Gear
10 life vests + childrens vests
Air horn
4 hand-held fire extinguishers (Fire Boy Halon)
2 Fire Boy automatic/manual engine room fire extinguishers E.P.I.R.B
Flare kit
Full set of required running lights
First aid kit
Fishing Equipment
Rupp double spreader outriggers
Four flush-mount rod holders
Covering boards and rocket launcher
Seven aluminum rod holders fly bridge railing and tower legs
Murray Brothers Fighting Chair & Rocket Launcher with bait prep.
| 6 | Rods | Ian Miller Hi Leverage Trolling Series Rods |
| 5 | Rods | Ian Miller Hi Leverage Trolling Series Rods |
| 6 | Butts | Aftco Storabutts |
| 5 | Butts | Aftco Storabutts |
| 6 | Reels | Accurate Platinum Twindrag Trolling Reels |
| 5 | Reels | Accurate Platinum Twindrag Trolling Reels |
| 1 | Reels | Shimano Tyrnos 2-speed Game Reels |
| 4 | Reels | Accurate Magnum Boss Reels |
| 4 | Gaffs | Back Bart Flying Gaff Poles |
| 2 | Gaffs | Back Bart 8″ Gaff Heads |
| 2 | Gaffs | Back Bart 10″ Gaff Heads |
| 1 | Gaffs | Custom B.C. Stick Gaff |
| 1 | Gaffs | 4 Inch Topshot Stick Gaff |
| 1 | Tag Stick | 6 foot Billfish Found Tag Stick |
| 1 | Binoculars | Frasier-Volpe Stedi Eye Binoculars |
| 1 | Downrigger | UniTroll 10 TS Manual Downrigger w/12# Ball |
| 2 | Harnesses | Grander Series Chair Harness |
Contact Captain Shane: (808) 896‑3111
For more information about sport fishing aboard Strong Persuader, call or email Captain Shane O’Brien