Mahalo and Aloha! Join Captain Lance Gelman, Captain Steve Sahines and a friendly crew on the custom-built 50 foot Hatteras, the Long Ranger. Experience Sport fishing in Ultimate Luxury on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawaii.

Start your morning off right with a hot cup of Kona coffee and sample some local fruit for energy. Then, a quick walk through the spacious Long Ranger, and finally, a discussion of our strategy for the day's fishing ahead.

Whether you are a beginner, advanced, or expert angler, Captain Lance Gelman, Captain Steve Sahines and Crew invite you out on the calm seas along the Kona coast for an enjoyable experience. Parents with young children and women are encouraged to take part in the experience of a lifetime. Capt. Gelman, Capt. Sahines and the crew are highly professional, helpful, and knowledgeable in the ways of catching various "Big Island" fish species: Ahi, Billfish, Mahi Mahi, Marlin (Black/Blue/Striped), Yellow-Fin Tuna, and more....

Testimonials

"You guys came highly recommended... and rightly so! You can see from the photos that Sophie was very happy :-). Thanks again for taking care of everything! We hope to see you again!

   

-- Dave & Sophie Rickert, San Carlos, CA


"We had an amazing time on the Long Ranger...plenty of good food and conversation...and the entertainment was priceless!"

-- Jennifer, Melanie & Ron, Phoenix, AZ



"My husband Bill and I, along with our three kids (Chloe, Will and Cameron) went on a private fishing charter with you on the Long Ranger (well, some of us went more than once). It was, by far, the best fishing experience of our lives and a highlight of our 12 days in Hawaii."

-- The Rishell Family Read more about the Rishell's experience aboard Long Ranger here....

Here is some recent artwork provided by our young anglers illustrating their experience aboard Long Ranger....

Brooke Thompson

Carly Thompson

Read more comments and testimonials from our patrons!

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About the Long Ranger

The Long Ranger is a pristine 50 foot Hatteras yacht with numerous amenities aboard to cater to your needs: Fully-equipped Galley, Outdoor propane grill, TV/DVD/CD-Stereo entertainment system
, Master Stateroom (Queen bed) w/bathroom/showroom, Salon, Galley Maid toilet/shower, spacious deck and bridge. See images of the amenities aboard the Long Ranger here.
  • Model: Hatteras 50 Sportfish Yacht
  • LOA (Length Overall): 50.00 feet
  • Engine Model: 871 Detroit
  • Fuel Capacity: 1,000
  • Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Gyro stabilizers provide a smooth and comfortable ride.
  • Air conditioning throughout the entire boat.
  • Top-quality equipment: International, Shimano, Penn.
  • Fully equipped Galley, Salon, entertainment system.
  • All of the ice, tackle, bait & sunscreen is included.
  • Bring appropriate clothing, beverages, camera, food, CD's.
  • No license is required!

"Grander" on DockRead about Captain Lance Gelman, Captain Steve Sahines and Crew's encounter with a fighting 1075 lb. Blue Marlin here. The big game fish was caught by Eric Schaible from Cincinnati, Ohio, on June 1st, 2006, while vacationing on the Big Island. Click here for the full story originally published in Hawaii Fishing News, August 2006 issue.

Captain Lance Gelman has been fishing for over 31 years. Lance enjoys going out on overnighters and long range trips, and Long Ranger is a comfortable boat, which makes for a good choice for such trips. The captains and crew love to go after yellow fin tuna (Ahi).

View 2009 Kona Billfish and Maui Jim Series tourney information here...

See our new blog site here for occasional updates regarding recent tournament accolades and videos of trophy-winning catches! Share our blog with your friends!

Captain Lance Gelman, Captain Steve Sahines and Crew would like to congratulate Jeff Bennett on hooking the winning Ahi at 163.5 LBS recently on June 28, 2009 during the 13th Annual Kona Classic Tournament.

Click here and read about the past successes of other anglers and tournament accolades while aboard the Long Ranger.

We love to participate in fishing tournaments and the summer months are filled with a busy tournament schedule, so book early in the year. We have full day rates, 3/4 day, 1/2 day rates and will help plan over night trips.

Please note: U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations only allow us to carry a maximum of 6 passengers at one time. No exceptions. Please contact us if you would like to arrange a second boat for any additional passengers.

Contact us for more information about booking your sport fishing charter using our convenient online form here, send us an e-mail, or call us directly at (808)937-1870.

Please remember to mention you visited our web site for service and reservation information.


2009 Tournament Calendar

Attention Anglers!!!

The
sport fishing tournament season for Spring/Summer 2009 has been posted on our Tournaments web page.

Please contact us below to schedule your charter today!

E-mail us at
info@longrangersportfishing.com, or call us directly at
(808) 937-1870 for more info. Please mention our web site when calling for information or charter reservations.

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