My wife and I went out on whipsaw with Captain Will and Ed. e had great action through the day, 3 hits by blue Marlin (one was a monster fish that ultimately got off the hook) and we reeled in a beauty. Fish here are oceanic, so it's always a gamble but these guys delivered. Whipsaw is an awesome boat with a great cabin and well designed fishing deck. Captain Will and Ed were awesome to fish with, very knowledgeable, encouraging and all around good times to be around. I highly recommend them for a private charter. read more

Whipsaw Sportfishing - Blue Marlin - Fishing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Best day fishing caught a 50 lb Tuna and a 130 lb Marlin The crew and Captain Teoni were the best Highly reccomend read more

Captain Will and Tom are amazing people. They truly care about your experience on the boat. The detail in which they take care of you and the boat is second to none. They are incredibly positive the entire trip whether the reels are spooling or it's a quiet day on the beautiful Pacific. They each will take the time to talk and chat it up. If you are truly looking for a one of a kind experience on the water and not just someone that is there for the almighty dollar. Book the Whipsaw with Captain Will and Tom. You will not regret it. We truly appreciate the amazing day on the water and look forward to our next trip to the island for another great day with Captain Will and Tom on the Whipsaw. read more

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One 8 hour fishing day later...we caught 3 big Mahi Mahi. These were so fun to reel in. Captain Will is super knowledgeable and capable. He steered us through some choppy water, and found the best spots for fish! Tom gave great insight into how to reel and get the fish on board. He went above and beyond keeping the boat clean, packing the fish we caught in ice, monitoring the rods, etc. They make a great, friendly team. I've been on a handful of charters, and this was definitely the best. We had a blast. I'm sure we'll be talking about this for years to come! read more

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Captain Will and James both did a fantastic job. We had a great day on the water. Would definitely do it again.

Awesome day out! Completely checked the bucket list item of catching some HUGE fish. Profesional and knowledgeable staff! read more

Whipsaw Sportfishing - Fishing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We are familiar with the concept that it is "fishing" and not called "catching" for a reason so we set our expectations appropriately. However, my husband ended up catching the exact fish he was hoping for, an Ono. We don't get too many of those in Southern California! We also caught a Mahi-mahi in the first hour of being out on the water. Captain Will and Tom are accommodating, kind and very knowledgeable. You get what you pay for and I have a feeling this won't be the last time we go out on the Whipsaw. (TIP: We had scopolamine patches and didn't feel even slightly sick, even though it got a little rough out there.) read more

Whipsaw Sportfishing - Ono - Fishing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Booked this on a last minute deal and got on a shared charter . I was hoping for a nice fish to mount. We had a few hits through the day then about half way through a reel started buzzing. We had hooked into a monster blue marlin it took every man on board to bring him in and weighed 471 lbs we all had a blast Id definitely recommend hitting them up if you are in the area read more

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These guys are the Best !! We booked this trip for our kids and grandkids..full day trip ..Our son (who is an avid fisherman said "it was the trip of a lifetime !! one I will never forget !!" They owner was amazing..kept in contact with us, due to possible inclimate weather and direction to the slip...Thanks Jim !! The crew Will and Tom ...I wish I could give them 10 stars !! Such great guys !! so personable, knowledgable and fun... they caught 3 blue marlin.. the biggest was about 350#.. brought lots of meat home for BBQ that night... Such an amazing time..it was truly the highlight of their visit !!We'll book again for sure !! read more

Whipsaw Sportfishing - amazing trip !! ...and this was the smallest one !!! - Fishing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Will and Isaac were amazing. Would 100% recommend Whipsaw. Friendly, professional, great attitude. read more

Whipsaw Sportfishing - Fishing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Had a great day on the water with Mike and Nate! My daughter's first ever ocean water fish catch was nearly a 250 pound Marlin! Couldn't have been more thrilled with the outcome. They were very informative on safety and what to do when you have a big fish on the line. Nate walked her through reeling in the big catch every step of the way and Mike's boat driving skills were helpful and necessary. A real team effort to get this one in the boat, only wish we could have brought home some to eat! Thank you Whipsaw!! read more

Whipsaw Sportfishing - Great catch and worth the fight! - Fishing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We didn't hook or pull in a single fish all day with six reels active, drove around in circles not catching anything. The crew was nice enough, but that doesn't mean I didn't waste my money and my entire day. 4 people and 2 crew we just drove and talked to each other. Paid $263 to go on a boat trip for 8 hours to see nothing but ocean. read more

Just went on a full day trip with my gf and two other random passengers. If you're okay with spending 300-400pp to watch other people catch fish then this if for you. We watched the other two passengers land one fish and lose one while we didn't even get to touch a rod due to their numbering system and lack of determination for fish. Trolling lures for hours with no production just to put out a ballyhoo bait and have it get hit within under an hour and then not put another one out and replace it for another lure is kind of just embarrassing for a business employing a captain on a boat like that. Not to mention all lures shooting out of the water because of how they had the lines clipped into position and the bigger swell not to be fixed until the final hour or so of the trip. But it was pathetic to get short bit on the fresh bait and swap it out for lure again instead of put another bait rig out. I can't hate too much because they extended the trip about 1-2 hours trying to get me and my gf on a fish but it just didn't work out. You either spend big bucks for the private charter and catch a couple of fish or watch strangers catch a bunch on a boat. Even offered a tip afterwards solemnly expecting captain to tell me to keep it due to lack of catches, but no, he was ready to get his hands on his tip from his clearly satisfied customers! Thanks captain Teoni and whipsaw sport fishing! read more

The captain in the first mate did a great job trying to find us fish and making the road as smooth as they could for my pregnant wife. We had a great time although we didn't catch anything but we did get to see some awesome sites beautiful sunrise a school dolphin swim in By us. And a 500 pound marlin hammer down on the bait although he got away it was still an awesome trip. Would highly recommend thank you again read more

amazing crew!! Went for a half day and captain Will was amazing. Will DEFINITELY be back. Got a nice Mahi. Apparently under new management. read more

Whipsaw Sportfishing - Beautiful boat! With air conditioning inside! - Fishing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Skilled captain and crew, have been out several times and would recommend to any family and friends looking for a day on the water.

Was very excited too go out on the boat being as I have been fishing on boats since I was about 12yrs old and getting the chance to fish in Hawaii on vacation was gonna be fun . 2 boat guys very nice , and I know you always takes chance when fishing and especially 1/2 day boats . But MAN ! 200$ for a 4 hour boat ride ! I mean not being a local how do people know that they aren't just riding around , and then the capt says they don't get paid if they don't catch anything 3 people on the charter at 200$ a piece how the heck did they not get paid ? !!!! I think if you don't find the fish the at least cut the customer a slack on the price ! Crap my family and I could of taken a boat tour for 65& each and I sat for 4 hrs for 200$ just not right in my eyes , I know there are boat cost but 600$ for gas for 4 hrs a little $$ too me not pleased at all . read more

Nice boat. Workers were friendly, but quickly went to the bridge and rarely talked. No bites during the day but it happens.

I was just called around 5 pm, the night before I was supposed to go fishing, that they did not have a boat for me to go on for tomorrow. They apparently needed a certain number of people. I would have greatly appreciated a call at least yesterday to accommodate my plans for certain days. I'm only here for a few more days and scrambled to find another charter. read more

My wife and I heard fishing was hot and called EVERYWHERE to try and get out. The first 5-6 places were either booked or treated us like idiots calling the day before asking for availability. A friend recommended we call Whipsaw so we gave it one last try... Captain Don was GREAT!!! He went out of his way to accommodate us and we had a blast. We both caught bigger fish than we ever had in our whole lives- 2 150 pound+ yellowfin tuna! Great captain and amazing deckhand-Mike. Overall it was an amazing experience and somewhere I'd definitely recommend to you if you want the nicest boat on the island and a crew that is willing to do what it takes to catch some big fish... Thanks for a great time! read more

Booked a charter with whipsaw we paid alot of money and could not of had a worse fishing trip experience in Hawaii.. Complete rip off ended up being a boat ride no lure changes would of rather fished off beach only went back and forth 3 miles off coast on 5 hour charter not what we all expected :( read more

Whipsaw Sportfishing - Nice boat bad fishing experience - Fishing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Best day of fishing on the island..captain Mike and first mate Sean are an amazing crew! The ship was pristine, and we caught Mahi Mahi, Yellow Fin Tuna, Hawaiian Salmon (Rainbow Runner) and Ono (wahoo)...highly recommend! They greeted us in the morning bright and early, the boat was clean and the crew were friendly. Despite the ocean being choppy, they made sure that we got out to the Penguin Banks west of Molikai to catch some great fish. The crew were friendly, fun and knew where to find the catch, although my parents were here visiting me and I may not have gone deep sea fishing otherwise, I had so much fun I am going to plan on going again and with this crew! They were able to schedule us with only a days notice for a full day trip. I really can't say enough good things about them. First Mate Sean filleted all the fish after the trip perfectly and we brought home tons of fish and the boat kept half as well. Really amazing day! amazing crew! If you are looking for the best service, clean ship and fun experience then Whipsaw is definitely for you! read more

Whipsaw Sportfishing - 30lb Mahi! With first mate Sean helping me hold it - Fishing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My first and only choice for sportfishing in Honolulu is the Whipsaw. I've been on the Whipsaw twice and thoroughly enjoyed both trips. The Whipsaw is roomy and we'll equipped for a full fun day on the water. Captain Mike and 1st Mate Will are true professionals and great people. They do everything possible to provide you a great experience. Will is extremely attentive and jumps right in to help you land that dream fish. Also, Patti runs the backend business and is just awesome in her desire to ensure Whipsaw patrons are well taken care of. If you are looking for a great fishing experience, try the Whipsaw. No doubt I'll be back on the Whipsaw on my next vacation read more

Great crew. Great boat. Great time. Caught a 150lb marlin. Wish we caught more fish but still an awesome trip. read more

Whipsaw Sportfishing - Fishing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing time fishing! Ron and Duffy were great as a crew and captain. Hooked four blue marlin and caught one 250+ pounds. Definitely will be coming back to fish again. Great guys great time read more

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2 Stars for the owner, 4 stars for the crew/boat. Told I would get the military discount for $901 including taxes (private boat, half day) (4 hour trip/2adults/two kids), if I paid cash. Unfortunately, the price ballooned to $1009 when I put it on my credit card. I understand fishing is no guarantee, but it did suck a little to ride around for four hours without even getting a hit. The 1st Mate did change the lure toward the end, and the Captain tried frozen fish and the fish finder in a last ditch effort for something. Points for trying! Plus the boat was super clean and comfortable. If you prepared for variable pricing and the uncertain nature of fishing, I would recommend the boat and crew. read more

The crew was great, The fishing was lousy! The one fish caught was kept by the crew and sold at the fish market to "Help pay for the Boat"????? Don't waste your money. read more

Captain Mike and Mate Opy were the best. Very friendly and informative. Laid back, but extremely professional. My son and I went on a full day trip and each were lucky enough to catch a good sized Striped Marlin. As to other posts, you never know what you're going to get when you go out on a charter, but Mike and Opy seemed very knowledgeable about the area and their craft. They got everyone involved whenever someone had a fish on. I would highly recommend this charter. read more

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Most expensive boat ride I've ever paid for...1 super small tuna was all we pulled in and we were so bored the entire time! 3/4 day trip @ $1000.00 totally NOT worth it! Very sad to have spent our day like this... read more

We chartered the boat for all day. First impression of the boat was clean and well equipped. Mike and Shane were both personable and super knowledgeable about local fish and technique. Caught yellow fin tuna and kava kava tuna. Shane made fillets out of our catch and Mike told us where to go to have it cooked locally. We walked away with big smiles. I would definitely book them again. read more

You must experience this! Don Hackman and his crew were extremely professional and great to hang out with. Most importantly Don knew exactly where to go and I caught a 200lb Ahi which I ate on for days!! I felt very safe and had a great time, I highly recommend a full day charter! read more

Everyone that has taken an offshore charter before knows that the entire trip is made by the crew. Well we are in Hawaii for the bucket list check mark and on that list was for her to catch a big fish. After careful research I decided to go with Whipsaw and that was a great decision. Although we did not bring in any huge fish she was able to reel in a nice yellowfin tuna. Capt. Mike and his mate Shane made the day phenomenal. Both of the guys had great personalities and truly did everything humanly possible to put us on fish. I will say there are some people who are never happy but if you read this review and truly want a great all around experience then book a trip with Whipsaw. I recommend the full day as that gives you 10 hrs of fish chasing fun. On a side note Being parents of a disabled child my true heartfelt gratitude goes out to everyone at whipsaw for working so hard with Make A Wish to grant special days to kids and their families. After learning this it was the icing on the cake for us. We will definitely book every charter from here on out with whipsaw. Great Job Guys read more

Nice clean boat with a friendly two man crew who took us out. We opted for the 3/4 day trip at $895 before tax and harbor fees. The waters were pretty rough out that day, probably not the best fishing conditions. Never the less, we were all still pretty excited to try sport fishing for the first time. No solid bites that day, no lure changes, and most of our group were pretty sea sick so we cut the fishing trip short. Got back early around 10:30 am and only did half day fishing but still paid the 3/4 day price. We got skunked that day, but fishing is a hit or miss. Oh well, hoping that we would at least catch one fish but nothing. So just remember, with sport fishing you may not catch anything and it's not cheap either to charter the entire boat. I'll just stick with lake and bottom fishing. read more

Awesome fishing experience. They get you out there where the big fish are. Great staff. Ron and Duffey made this one to remember. Caught 3 huge tuna and had a 400 pound plus marlin on. Shark ate 2 tuna before getting to boat. Big boat with all the works fridge, microwave, bathroom, and indoor/ outdoor seating read more

Great day of fishing! Caught a couple of fish and saw a marlin! Crew was very good! Boat is awesome! read more

Whipsaw Sportfishing - Fishing Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

These people booked us for a Sunday afternoon fishing trip on a Friday. We get all geared up and are and hour early to the harbor and we got a call from whipsaw wanting to confirm our fishing trip for "Monday" not Sunday the day we were scheduled. It was in black and white on our voucher. So Don the captain and owner basically said there was no way we could get out to fish on Sunday. He seemed very rude and this was our last day available for an expedition. I would NOT recommend this company for any type of fishing or boating. Whipsaw sport fishing gets two thumbs down for their poor customer and managerial skills. read more

Great time. Play n Hooky was an awesome boat Mike Rush and Bob were excellent Everyone in the party caught fish and the experience is one we will remember forever. read more

An absolutely fantastic and enjoyable experience. I've done extensive freshwater fishing my whole life and never seen anything as exciting as this. We had a lucky day with 4 fish in total, led by a friendly crew that really took care into answering questions and teaching us more about ocean fishing in Hawai'i. We encountered humpback whales, bottlenose dolphins, and even a distant brush with some bait-hungry sharks all as an added bonus! In the end, we took home our catch and had some of the best fresh fish I've ever tasted. Unfortunately some customers don't understand the concept of fishing as a business and what it takes to get a boat out there for the whole day. It's called "fishing", not "catching"! It's about enjoying the experience out on the open ocean, appreciating the wildlife and scenery, and of course trying to hook some mahi mahi. Highly recommend to anyone interested in learning more, having a great time with great people, and taking in the beauty of the islands. 10/5 read more

My wife and I fished on the Whipsaw last week, April 18, 2012 with Captain Don and his crew member Ron. We had an awesome experience. Captain Don is very professional and wants to make sure you have an enjoyable time on his boat. The day we went out it was a little windy and a little rough. Captain Don made sure we were always comfortable and safe. The fishing was slow, but I was happy as my wife caught a 30 lb Mahi Mahi. This was her first fishing experience of this type. Since our trip she has asked me several times when can we do that again. I highly recommend the Whipsaw and Captain Don. read more

On February 11,2016 we had another successful day on the Whipsaw. Captain Mike Duffey not only drove the boat but was very involved in assisting crewman Shane Sinclair with landing the fish. Shane is a exceptionally skilled fisherman with a well known reputation as one of the best there is. This is the second year in a row that we've been lucky to be on his boat. My wife, Paula, had the largest catch with a 130 lb. Striped Marlin. We also caught 3 tuna, a wahoo and Mahi: all a nice size. We've enjoyed tuna sashimi and BBQ steaks all week at our condo and on the beach. We will definitely be chartering the Whipsaw again next year. read more

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