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
4.8 / 5
(91 reviews)
Jan Thiel
 5 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $650

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 91 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (135)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
81%
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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   NEW  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
Overall

Good day despite tough conditions!

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Nick B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 17, 2025
Iโ€™ve been sport fishing all over the world, it was a great experience. Lots of action. The boat, equipment/gear was great...
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Noah Z.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great captain and crew

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 31, 2024
Captain David and Alan gave us a great experience on their beautiful boat! We caught a tuna on the trip and are staying at...
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Tania T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Mahi mahi fun

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 17, 2024
We had an amazing fishing experience,ย  The staff was exceptional they were knowledgeable, friendly and engaging.ย  they went...
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