Captain
David El Hage

Member since May 2023 Jan Thiel, Curacao
Background
Capt. David runs trips out of Jan Thiel aboard a 44’ Luhrs. These waters are known for Mahi Mahi and Wahoo and he will show you how to catch them. With 11 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

Hey, I'm Captain David El Hage

Jan Thiel, Curacao
Background
Capt. David runs trips out of Jan Thiel aboard a 44’ Luhrs. These waters are known for Mahi Mahi and Wahoo and he will show you how to catch them. With 11 years of experience, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(123 reviews)
Jan Thiel
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 123 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (175)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
86%
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Lubo S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with David

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on January 1, 2025
Captain David and Amir are great, the boat was nice and overall it was a fun trip, I recommend them.
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Joshua D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip highly recommended on June 25, 2025
Had a great time! Wonderful crew, took great care of everything!
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Don S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Good day despite tough conditions!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip highly recommended on June 23, 2025
CAPTAIN is solid!! Worth the $$. Go with the 6 hour or more.
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Jan V. S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Family trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on January 18, 2025
Good nice people Lots to tell Enough drinks and lots of laugh
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Lloyd M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 5, 2025
Well done- we had a great time.
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