What a WONDERFUL experience. Captain Will and Tom made our morning trip exactly what we were hoping for.Calm atmosphere while being personable, educational and enjoying some laughs. We had a few bites but ended our day catching a good sized Ono which made our day!!I will say Will and Tom went above and beyond- we discussed fishing traditions, life stories, points of interest for our vacation as well as different ways to cook/eat our catch!I believe they went above and beyond to make sure we enjoyed our charter experience as well as leaving with a fond, memorable experience.10/10 would recommend to friends/family/ strangers they were just that great.Will & Tom are an awesome team- if you’re lucky enough to book them, then you’re very lucky indeed.Mahalo!

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

Awesome guys who love to fish. Landed a super rare Hawaiian sailfish.

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 didnt fail to impress me. Theres literally nothing like catching a big fish right out of the ocean. Im already planning my next trip here and want to do this again. Im hooked and want to catch more!!! No he

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!

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!!

Captain and deckhand were great guys. Boat was in good condition. Only reason I’m giving them 3 stars is due to us not catching anything on a 10 hour trip (had one bite only). This was my son’s birthday present so of course it’s disappointing. Again, great crew and boat, just no fish.

Captain James came through! I had friends visiting from the mainland and booked the Whipsaw because they have one of the best catch rates for Honolulu charter boats. Captain James gave a safety orientation and then we were underway. 1st mate Nate gave an awesome fishing orientation that included info for the novice & experienced fisherman. The trend for the week we went was that most boats werent catching so I prepared my mainland friends for possibly a long boat ride. However Captain James brought us into one of the largest aku piles I had ever seen. Along with four other boats, we worked the pile but unfortunately they werent biting but what an amazing site to get to witness. Even if we didnt hook up, I was already satisfied. Over the course of the day we had two knockdowns, one of which was marlin and 1st mate Nate aggressively reeled and free spooled to see if the marlin would give us a second chance to hook up but it just didnt happen. Towards the end of the day we decided to run the 40 fathom ledge heading back to dock to see if we could catch an ono. Much to our surprise we ended up hooking up and landing a 20 pound yellowfin tuna. A very happy ending for a full day of fishing. The crew cleaned the fish so there was sashimi for everyone. I have been on many charter boats but in all my years, the Whipsaw is one of the nicest boats with a very hospitable crew. I booked their boat two other times and fished with Captain Will & 1st mate Tom and they as well are true professionals. On top of it all, the air conditioned cabin is a nice treat to beat the heat. I will definitely book the Whipsaw in the future.

We had an awesome time. I would definitely recommend using these guys! We got a huge fish!

What a day with Captain James and Nate! This was an experience of a lifetime. The crew was amazing. James and Nate were professional, personable and experts in their trade. We caught a beautiful yellowfin and would go back out again in a heartbeat. Whipsaw Sportfishing is the real deal!

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.

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.

Amazing trip! Booked last minute and was lucky to get Will and Tom. Comfy boat and great fishing!

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 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!

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!

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!!!

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.

Whether you are a sportfishing enthusiast or its 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 its not your turn to be in the chair. You will not be disappointed.

Had a shared trip schedule with them for a month before I come. And got a call that they couldnt accommodate me due to someone scheduled a private trip. Was so disappointed. They tryed to schedule me with other boats with no luck🙁🙁. Wish they could have communicated better then the day before. Its amazing what the mighty old dollar an greed can do. Lesson learned!!!

Awesome trip! Well worth the money. He definitely knows where to go and what to do. Deck hand tony also very knowledgeable.

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.

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.

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!

Highly recommended. Nice boat and gear. Friendly crew. Captain Eric and Ron are good at what they do and are kind and fun.

Fun trip!! Would definitely go again! Super knowledgeable, friendly, optimistic and good vibes all around!!

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!

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 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!

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!

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!

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!

Very great day. Excellent crew. I would recommend these awesome guys again... They work their tales off. Awesome!

I have been deep sea fishing several times and am realistic about expectations. I will post this simply as a warning to those nervous about paying so much to people that you do not know. We trolled for over 8 hours and did not get a single bite. I did not even know that was possible. Like I mentioned before, I go deep sea fishing a lot. I have gone a couple hours at times before catching a fish but not an entire trip. The only way that you can troll for over 8 hours and not get a single bite is the set up must be bad. The two guys on the boat did not try anything different throughout the whole time. They were totally content with this trip being a total loss for the 5 other people on the boat. It was a total wast of about $500. The owner was not on the boat so perhaps I would have a different story to tell you if he were their. I chose this boat over the others based on the number of reviews and I regret it. There are lots of things to do in Hawaii that are a guaranteed to be a great memory, fishing on this boat is not one of them.

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.

They Captain and Deck hands are absolutely great! If we get back to Oahu definitely looking to go fishing with them again.

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. Its 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 dont 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 didnt 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 Ive ever had on any trip Ive 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 Im coming back.

Didnt 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.

Have game fished all over the world so kinda know what I am talking about. We landed one Wahoo, but we fished the same water for the entire trip. Deckie and Capt were experienced but I had the feeling that they did not want to leave the comfort of a close shore charter. Need to try different tactics, skirts and ground, when things go quiet guys. You know that...right? We have all had these days - thats fishing and I get that, but a little more effort for the $1800US, would have been appreciated.

Great time! Crew were cool guys and knowledgeable. Didn’t catch much, but we all had fun.

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 dos and donts 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.

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

Booked a 3 quarter day private charter . Upon arrival we were informed boat was not working.Should have been informed of this prior .these things happen but to not bother notifying the customer is most unprofessional .I note this matter occurred to another customer in the same week .Day got better didnt even get a bite 👎Left a bad taste overall for fishing in HawaiiI must note the fellers that took us out were very friendly and did try hard thanks fellers

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

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.

Great outdoor!

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 didnt catch a fish we had a great day!

The entire trip we just fished for blue marlin, which we didnt know until the end of the trip. It would have been nice to have been told what we were fishing for and given the option to fish for something more common, I feel like they just wanted to catch that one in a million trophy fish and used our money to fund it. They didnt change lures or tactics to try and actually catch us some fish, the captain and first mate just sat up top and talked the whole time, everyone on the boat was very unpleased with the expensive boat ride.

On January 5th, We fished on the whipsaw for 4hrs, 6 family members. Not even a bite. Felt from the beginning that our time would b wasted. The crew, 2 Mikes, were great guys, but didnt exude a positive attitude for fishing. It was more like a boat ride. It wasnt fun, exciting, eventful or even hopeful. The boat was very nice, clean and safe. I would have rather been told your wasting your time, pay a cancelation fee and had the over 5 hours back.

Very disappointed this business didnt think it was important to inform me there boat had engine trouble( I talked to them the night before), first I new was when I turned up at the dock & was redirected to another boat . ( By the crew in the next berth)They failed to communicate on any level .Please think carefully before booking with Whipshaw if you think there are consummer rights to be informed & have a choice about what boat you expect to fish onDid catch fish on second day, had to call to check if boat was still broken down & charter was still on as hadnt been contacted (directed too another boat) There was no transparency of the situation at any point allowing me my own choice of boatsThere are much better fishing operation form Honolulu than this ( took my time to research while on the island ), any extra cost will be money well spentTight lines

Great trip. Capt & mate were fantastic. Took us where the fish were! Very accomodating - comfy cabin -

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

The boat was great! The crew was better! We will be a repeat customer. Thank you captain Mike and Shane

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

Wonderful crew ! great day of fishing will use them on our next trip also

Captain Mike was great. We had a wonderful day and had good luck we caught a striped marlin

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!

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.

We had a fantastic time, the weather was picture perfect. Sean and Micheal were great and the striped marly was a blast landing.

Chip @ Mike were awesome !! Great Day. They made it fun!!

A great day out, & a very professional & experienced crew !

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. Theyre fisherman in blood and bone.

We had expectations of being able to keep some of the fish. It was fun catching the fish, but not being able to bring any home, not good.

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.

Mike and Sean did a good job of keeping us into the day of fishing. It was a fun time fishing in Hawaii

The only reason that I am giving them 1 star is that there is no option for 0 stars available. Just terrible is the only way to describe it. They took two families out in 25 plus mile an hour winds when clearly it should have been cancelled or rescheduled. The trip lasted 10 hours when it was supposed to be 8 because one of the engines died 5 hours into the ill fated tour and we had to limp back home. They spent an hour stopped and bobbing in 8 foot waves trying to catch bait only to never use the bait caught in the end. Lastly 10 hours in super rough seas with everyone sick and not one fish hooked. The fish is a luck game, everything else is on the captain. Just a terrible experience overall. speaking as someone who has done this multiple times all over the world this company will go down as the top 3 worst experiences ever with a charter. DO NOT SUBJECT YOURSELVES OR FAMILY TO THIS.

Awesome fishing trip. Experience & helpful crew.

Most fun catching a bull Mahi mahi ever! Very informative and knowledgeable about the ocean and fish!

Everything went great could not ask for more. I will try to make it back next year and book with Whipsaw

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.

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. Dont hesitate to book with these guys! Just do it!

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 cant 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!

Excellent day, and thanks from both of us. Highly recommend

The staff was wonderful and very accommodating. I would definitely recommend them to anyone wanting this experience.

Awesome time, great captain and crew. My son and I won’t forget it for a long time to come

Canceled my trip because he couldnt book anyone. During tuna and marlin season? Says alot about his boat!

Far Far Far exceeded our expectations. Captain/Crew/Boat included.

Pure garrbage a waste of money.