Captain Mike was great. We had a wonderful day and had good luck we caught a striped marlin
Captains Mike and Shayne were awesome. they were highly instructive, enthusiastic and terrific guys we caught six Mahis and had a great trip.
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!
Awesome fishing trip. Experience & helpful crew.
Great trip. Capt & mate were fantastic. Took us where the fish were! Very accomodating – comfy cabin –
Nate and Mike made sure we had an enjoyable day. They ensured we were safe in the sea and continued to rotate equipment even though we didn’t catch a fish we had a great day!
A great day out, & a very professional & experienced crew !
I just spent a week in Oahu and the highlight of my trip was most definitely on Whipsaw Sportfishing. I’ve been on many fishing trips in the past but this one is by far the best and my favorite. I reeled in a beautiful Mahi-Mahi. Captain James and Tom worked very hard to make our trip fun, exciting, and enjoyable! I would so love to do this again!!
Will and his crew (Thomas & Nate) did a fantastic job showing us a great time while making sure everyone stayed safe. They were very professional but just as enthusiastic as we were when we hooked into fish. It was a great day catching a bunch of fish! Couldn’t believe I got to land a spearfish!
Mike and Sean did a great job of keeping us into the day of fishing. It was a fun time in Hawaii
Mike and Sean did a good job of keeping us into the day of fishing. It was a fun time fishing in Hawaii
Far Far Far exceeded our expectations. Captain/Crew/Boat included.
Had a really good time the boat and crew were awesome and helpful with information about the island this made our experience in Honolulu so much better and i will recommend you to others.
What a great evening we had with whipsaw sport fishing! Don, Mike and Dylan made our families experience memorable. From landing a wahoo my sons first big catch on Hawaiian water we had a fantastic time! Highly recommended
The service was excellent. the boat was very comfortable, and the fish were very cooperative. The guys were very professional and entertaining.
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!
Excellent day, and thanks from both of us. Highly recommend
Most fun catching a bull Mahi mahi ever! Very informative and knowledgeable about the ocean and fish!
We had a fantastic time, the weather was picture perfect. Sean and Micheal were great and the striped marly was a blast landing.
The staff was wonderful and very accommodating. I would definitely recommend them to anyone wanting this experience.
First time on an offshore charter and what a great day.
Much thanks to Skipper Mike and Crew, Bob.
9 Ono & 2 Wahi Wahi and everybody caught fish.
Certainly good value and we will do this again on our next trip.
2 Aussies.
By far one of the most humble and well experience charters i have ever been on. trust me i have been on many and never been so comfortable with any other crew.
Everything went great could not ask for more. I will try to make it back next year and book with Whipsaw
Captain Mike was great. We had a wonderful day and had good luck we caught a striped marlin
Captains Mike and Shayne were awesome. they were highly instructive, enthusiastic and terrific guys we caught six Mahis and had a great trip.
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!
The boat was great! The crew was better! We will be a repeat customer. Thank you captain Mike and Shane
Mike and Shane are a fantastic team. Both are knowledgeable, efficient, and clean. They both have a good sense of humor. My father and I had a great Hawaiian deep sea fishing adventure
Awesome time, great captain and crew. My son and I won’t forget it for a long time to come
This boat was so clean that surgical procedures could have been done on the deck. As a germaphobic, i can tell you that I never fail to carry and used hand sanitizer at every opportunity, but not on this boat. he two member team, captain, and crew worked together like a well oiled machine. They were personable, and worked hard the entire trip
The captain and deckhand on the Whipsaw gave me my best deep sea fishing trip yet. the crew is highly knowledgeable and knew how to bring the fish in the boat. They also were very sociable and made me feel comfortable. A productive day catching 6 mahi mahi, and 1 small tuna. A definite 5 star rating, thanks
My wife and I went on a full day private charter with Jerry and Captain Duffey yesterday. WOW! Where to begin, it was the best fishing experience of my life! Right off the bat my wife caught a gorgeous Mahi Mahi, then about 45 minutes later I brought in a Sailfish!!! Then out of nowhere we hook a blue marlin, got him in the boat, and caught a couple more mahi mahi. We had a phenomenal fishing trip and it was one for the books. Don’t hesitate to book with these guys! Just do it!
Crazy awesome day of fishing with Mr. Duffey. Caught more fish than expected and had fun along the way. Staff worked hard, changing lures and putting us on fish. Resulted in multiple big tuna, not like the smaller charters produce, big ones.
Exceptional. We enrolled fun Marlin and bait fished for Mahi Mahi. We hooked four (4) Marlin and landed one (1) close to 300 lbs. Highly, highly recommend Captain Duffy and Ron with Whipsaw to anyone – the highlight of our family spring break.
These guys are kind of the “Seal Team 6” of Oahu sport fishing . They want the fish more than you do. They keep their gear in tip top shape and play their cards close to their chest. They’re fisherman in blood and bone.
Awesome fishing trip. Experience & helpful crew.
Great trip. Capt & mate were fantastic. Took us where the fish were! Very accomodating – comfy cabin –
Nate and Mike made sure we had an enjoyable day. They ensured we were safe in the sea and continued to rotate equipment even though we didn’t catch a fish we had a great day!
Highly recommended. Nice boat and gear. Friendly crew. Captain Eric and Ron are good at what they do and are kind and fun.
Wonderful crew ! great day of fishing will use them on our next trip also
Captain Rick and Conner were awesome. The day we went out the fish weren’t really biting so we did quite a bit of trolling before they decided to switch it up and use live bait. Really appreciated all of the effort and knowledge they brought. With the live bait we caught a couple of Mahi Mahi right away!
A great day out, & a very professional & experienced crew !
Chip @ Mike were awesome !! Great Day. They made it fun!!
Didn’t catch many fish but the crew was very hospitable and nice, they kept the boat very clean, very chill. Great charter. We did better than the other boats on the water, just not a good day for fishing.
I have been on a few charters before, but this one was exceptional. Very clean cabin and very nice crew. We came back with my first marlin with my father loosing another which was roughly 120lb, despite this the rest of the boats couldn’t get a bite. One of the best days of my life.
Great time! Crew were cool guys and knowledgeable. Didn’t catch much, but we all had fun.
Fished with Whipsaw Sat July 6, 2019. To Start off I want to say this was my first time deep sea fishing. And I fish a lot back home 4-5 days a week (freshwater). I also want to say that the people below me who gave bad reviews for not catching anything are ridiculous. It’s fishing folks not catching!!!! the captains and deck hands live off tips and fish. So trust me when I say they will do everything in their power to get you a fish. Unfortunately some days the fish don’t bite for some reason unknown to man. Now with that being said today was amazing. Started off with a 500+ Marlin on the line 30 min into the trip. He shook the hook. Little while longer we had 2 more on but they just hit the bait and didn’t allow us to set the hook. Finally a few hours later a marlin bit and allowed me to get the fish of a lifetime in the boat. Now to thank everyone. Denise is who answered the phone when I called to book the trip. Very nice and was accommodating and understanding that I only had one day to fish and she got me in. Next I want to thank James and Brenden. These guys are top notch and are by far the best guides I’ve ever had on any trip I’ve ever been on. And now to thank Don. He is the owner. When we got back to the dock he was just as excited as me and his hands about my fish. and He also was very helpful on places to have a replica made. This place is the best… I already asked what days they had available in the next few weeks because I’m coming back.
very great day. Excellent crew. I would recommend these awesome guys again… They work their tales off. Awesome!
They Captain and Deck hands are absolutely great! If we get back to Oahu definitely looking to go fishing with them again.
I have been on many game charters around the world, Cabo San Lucas, Vanuatu, Fiji, Rarotonga, Carins, NZ and I have to say Whipsaw would be the best hands down! Right from stepping on the boat, Captain Will gave the best boat safety briefing I have seen, then Brenden, the 1st mate gave a straight up session of the do’s and dont’s when hooking up in the chair. We landed a 459lb Blue, huge thanks to Capt Will, Brenden and Tom for great day on the deep blue.
Booked a full day shared trip for my 15yo son’s birthday. The captain and mate were very kind and knowledgeable. Everyone had a good time and we caught several fish. It was definitely a memory of a lifetime for my son! Thank you!
Amazing time out fishing with Captain Will and Tom. They had us hooking fish immediately, and it stayed hot. Great experience, highly recommend!
Amazing trip! Booked last minute and was lucky to get Will and Tom. Comfy boat and great fishing!
Great Charter! Captain Will and Tom were very professional. Great safety demo and procedural brief before we left port. They worked hard to keep us in the fish, which they did!
Captain Will and Tom were nothing short of amazing. We booked an extremely last minute fishing charter. We met up at 0530 and left immediately. Will already had a lead on where to get to a good fishing spot, and as soon as we got there we snagged four Mahi Mahi and three tuna. The experience was a bucket list item for me and the crew didn’t fail to impress me. There’s literally nothing like catching a big fish right out of the ocean. I’m already planning my next trip here and want to do this again. I’m hooked and want to catch more!!! No he
Fished on Whipsaw on Oct 28, 2020. Captain Will and Tom were great. I fish on a lot of charters all over the world—This boat is extremely well set up with the best tackle and safety gear available. We cruised about 15 miles offshore and found floating FAD debris (looked like a telephone pole floating vertically). Wife and I landed double Mahi Mahi on the first pass. We pulled a dozen or so small YellowFin Tuna and another Mahi. Also bridled a couple of the Tuna (love baited with them) and had huge hits—lost both of them though. We released several tuna for another day, then headed home. Very comfy cabin with cold AC, coffee, microwave, etc.
I just spent a week in Oahu and the highlight of my trip was most definitely on Whipsaw Sportfishing. I’ve been on many fishing trips in the past but this one is by far the best and my favorite. I reeled in a beautiful Mahi-Mahi. Captain James and Tom worked very hard to make our trip fun, exciting, and enjoyable! I would so love to do this again!!
Capt Will and deckhand Tommy are very professional. I love the way the run there boat and anyone should check there service out. Well recommend.
For my first time had a blast didn’t catch tuna but it was worth it crew was awesome, helpful, respectful and super nicer definitely recommend!
What a trip! We saw humpback whales, dolphins, sea turtles at the dock, and caught a mackerel and a 20 lb skipjack tuna.
Captain Will was in command and he had a clean 35’ Cabo flybridge. The deck hand was Thomas, and they worked well together.
You will not see western Hawai’i like you will from the sea, you’ll be amazed at its beauty. See pics.
The seas can be rough, so if you get seasick easily I wouldn’t go. It was 3-hours of rocking heading back. We loved it though — a true adventure vs laying on a beach reading damn book.
At the end Captain Will sliced up the tuna and offered us to take w us. Make sure you feed the sea turtles and dog “Sushi” hanging out waiting for scraps!
PS: bring your own drinks, including alcohol. None are supplied by the boat. We would have given anything to crack open a cold beer on the trek back!
Great outdoor!
Whether you are a sportfishing enthusiast or it’s your first time, Whipsaw is the best charter boat on Oahu, HANDS DOWN. We went out with Tom and Captain Will and they were fantastic. You can tell within the first few minutes of meeting the crew that they know their stuff. Will had a game plan before we even left the dock and he was spot on. We caught two BIG Marlin and got to take home as much Marlin as we could possibly eat. We ended up giving some fish friends too. The whole evolution is so much fun, even if it’s not your turn to be in the chair. You will not be disappointed.
Will and Tom, Hands down, 110% best charter I’ve ever been on. 3 for 3 on blue marlin (release the one that we could safely release). If you don’t understand what 3for3 on blue marlin means, then You need to Fish more. Can’t pay for an experience like Will and Tom produce. I run a small fishing boat out of San Diego, and been on 20+ Sportfishing charters and these dudes are by far the best out there. Only boat I’ll recommending Oahu.
Awesome experience, great atmosphere, and we hooked two marlin and caught them both! Beautiful views and clean professional crew! Highly recommend! Edit! We caught a 3rd marlin and released it! Such a blast!
Awesome trip! Well worth the money. He definitely knows where to go and what to do. Deck hand tony also very knowledgeable.
Captain Will and Tom were absolutely amazing! Not only was the boat clean, had AC and a bathroom but the crew was so hardworking. My husband and I were down for his 30th birthday and had no luck on a previous charter so these guys saved the day and took it upon themselves to make sure he caught a fish. We caught 3 huge fish! My husband caught a 68 in 34 lb short billed spearfish. I caught a 48 in 18lb mahi mahi. The other gentleman with us caught a 62in 31lb mahi mahi. They cleaned and brine the fish for us and even gave us a recipe for poke. We also saw other sea life including humpback whales and huge sea turtle that hang out at the dock. We will definitely come back and fish with these guys again! Say hi to sushi the dog if you see him at the dock! Mahalo !
Captain Mike and first mate Tom took good care of our party of 6. The boat was super clean and the crewed worked hard at making sure we were in the fish and having a good time! We caught two dorado and 5 tuna !! Very friendly outfit! We left happy. Thank you Whipsaw Fishing!!!
Whipsaw did not disappoint! Tom was an amazing first mate and hustled to keep our lines in the fish! Captain Mike knew the spots and we slayed all day! 100% will be back! Best day fishing in Hawaii money can buy!
Fun trip!! Would definitely go again! Super knowledgeable, friendly, optimistic and good vibes all around!!
We had an awesome day with the Whipsaw crew! Neither of us had done a fishing charter before and the crew was very knowledgeable and helpful. Both my boyfriend and I caught a tuna and got to enjoy a day on the beautiful blue waters of Hawaii. 10/10 recommend!
Captain Will is great at the helm! Very safe and skilled. Will also knows how to catch fish! His crew are very fish savvy and skilled on deck handling the rods like pro’s. This crew is young, enthusiastic, and super respectful and friendly.
Oh! Yes! This boat finds fish. 4 clients caught 8 tuna, 1 Marlin and one spearfish.
We had an awesome time. I would definitely recommend using these guys! We got a huge fish!
Will and his crew (Thomas & Nate) did a fantastic job showing us a great time while making sure everyone stayed safe. They were very professional but just as enthusiastic as we were when we hooked into fish. It was a great day catching a bunch of fish! Couldn’t believe I got to land a spearfish!
Didn’t know what to expect since it was my first time on a fishing charter. Captain James was amazing and helped to explain everything before we got under way. The crew were so helpful and explained how everything would work once we hooked up to a fish. Shortly after the tutorial we hooked up to a striped marlin on the way out. After a good battle, we already had one fish on board and it was even 7:30am!! Pretty great start to the day. Captain James also did a great job of pointing out dolphins, pilot whales and other animals during the charter for phot opportunities. He also frequently found huge “piles” of birds which apparently are the tell-tale signs of fish at the surface.
During the charter, we caught a striped marlin and a skipjack tuna. Totally fun times and I’ll definitely be booking with Captain James again. What a great time for my first experience!
Great morning with Will and Tom! They worked hard for us and hooked 2 fish. Saw dolphins and whales as an extra treat. They fileted the fish for us and made a great dinner. So glad we chose Whipsaw for our fishing trip
Such a fun day!! Everything was perfect. We had the best crew and caught a Mahi Mahi and Marlin. It was relaxing and thrilling all at once.
Fishing on the Whipsaw was such a blast! The crew were super nice and helped me catch my first 60 pounder. Definitely will be fishing with these guys next time I come to hawaii.
Went out on a 4 hour afternoon private charter with Whipsaw Sportfishing and was very happy with the crew and the accomodations. Captain Will and Tom were very well prepared for our journey. Within the first hour we had a Yellow Fin Tuna in the boat. By the second hour we landed a Mahi Mahi. Captain Will and Tom were very accomodating to all our needs and put us on some fish. He even cleaned our catch for us. We didnt know this wasnt the norm since everywhere we have fished in the past, this was a given. We found out later that most Captains in Hawaii keep the catch for themselves. We did have a bit of a challenge finding a restuarant to cook them for us, so be sure to plan for a cookout on the beach if you do keep your catch. These guys were awesome. Definitely recommend and will use again next time in Oahu. Thank you Captain Will and Tom for a fun afternoon on the water. It was the highlight of our trip.
We didn’t get the chance to catch a Marlins but it was a awesome experience to be out on the ocean still caught 4 tuna so no complaints crew was awesome nice and very respectful and helpful, definitely recommend to come here promise you’ll have fun!
Capt Will and deckhand Tommy are the most professional crew around. I’m from NC and fish offshore a lot and we really enjoyed there boat as well as the atmosphere. Highly recommend anyone to enjoy the trip.
We had so much fun! Great captain and first mate. Awesome boat. We will be back in April!
Capt Will and Tom were excellent hosts and made sure our boat had a great time fishing – highly recommended.
Captain Will and Tom are great guys and very professional. Had a beautiful day fishing. Thank you Guys.
I want to convey what a great crew we had today and yesterday. They did a great job of explaining to the newbies how to haul in a fish and were great all day. I have been on some charters where the crew get a little up tight and not too friendly—just the opposite with these guys. It was a great time, even though we got skunked—will recommend it to my friends when they come to Oahu.
This boat was so clean that surgical procedures could have been performed on the deck. As a germaphobic I can tell you that I never fail to carry and use hand sanitizer at every opportunity, but on this boat it was unnecessary. The 2 member team, Captain & Crew worked together like a well-oiled machine! At no time were they idle. They were personable, professional and worked hard the entire trip. And we caught fish!
I have been on a few charters before, but this one was exceptional. Very clean cabin and very nice crew. We came back with my first marlin with my father losing another which was roughly 120lb, despite this, the rest of the boats couldn’t get a bite. One of the best days of my life.
I have been on many game charters around the world, Cabo San Lucas, Vanuatu, Fiji, Rarotonga, Carins, NZ and I have to say Whipsaw would be the best hands down! Right from stepping on the boat, Captain Will gave the best boat safety briefing I have seen, then Brenden, the 1st mate gave a straight-up session of the do’s and dont’s when hooking up in the chair. We landed a 459lb Blue, huge thanks to Capt Will, Brenden and Tom for a great day on the deep blue.
Had one of the most amazing days of my life what a fishing trip couldn’t have gone with a better crew or better boat. Mike was a great captain it was a little rough out there but he made it as comfortable as it could be also a really nice guy. Will was the deckhand never seen anyone work that hard to get things done on a boat unbelievable also a really nice guy these guys told stories, very knowledgeable about the area and what we were fishing for answered all our questions and were in great spirits all day they made an 8-hour trip feel like 2 but these guys also help me catch the biggest fish of my life they were the reason I caught this fish I couldn’t be more grateful I would recommend whipsaw fishing to any and everyone my 21-year-old daughter was with me and she also had an amazing day I went out knowing that when your fishing sometimes you get one and sometimes you don’t but either way I would have had an amazing day just being out there enjoying the water and having an amazing crew thanks Will and Mike when I come back you will be seeing me.
Booked a full day shared trip for my 15yo son’s birthday. The captain and mate were very kind and knowledgeable. Everyone had a good time and we caught several fish. It was definitely a memory of a lifetime for my son! Thank you!
Great Charter! Captain Will and Tom were very professional. Great safety demo and procedural brief before we left port. They worked hard to keep us in the fish, which they did!
Captain Will and Tom were nothing short of amazing. We booked an extremely last minute fishing charter. We met up at 0530 and left immediately. Will already had a lead on where to get to a good fishing spot, and as soon as we got there we snagged four Mahi Mahi and three tuna. The experience was a bucket list item for me and the crew didn’t fail to impress me. There’s literally nothing like catching a big fish right out of the ocean. I’m already planning my next trip here and want to do this again. I’m hooked and want to catch more!!!
Amazing time out fishing with Captain Will and Tom. They had us hooking fish immediately, and it stayed hot. Great experience, highly recommend!
I had a great experience with Whipsaw Fishing during my trip to Hawaii, I fished with Whipsaw on 20/7/17 and I had a great time, the crew was hard-working and they often adjusted the fishing rods to make sure fish would bite, Captain Rick and Nate were also very friendly, the boat was extremely comfortable. We caught 1 Mahi Mahi and 1 Ono on the way back to the harbour. Overall I had a great experience with Whipsaw and I highly recommend it if you want to go fishing while visiting Hawaii
Booked a full day and had a great time. Caught a blue marlin then it was a slow day after that but its called fishing and not catching. Capt. James and new Capt. Will were both great hosts. Thank you for an experience that we wont forget!