Captain
Dave Datz

Member since July 2023 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Capt. Dave runs trips out of Kailua-Kona aboard a 30’ Precision offshore sport fishing vessel. These waters are known for Marlin and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them. With extensive knowledge of the area, 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 Dave Datz

Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Capt. Dave runs trips out of Kailua-Kona aboard a 30’ Precision offshore sport fishing vessel. These waters are known for Marlin and Mahi Mahi and he will show you how to catch them. With extensive knowledge of the area, he has a trick or two up his sleeve, and the only way to learn is to join him out on the water!
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(137 reviews)
Angler's choice
Kailua-Kona
 Last booking: 7 hours ago
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Trips from US $575

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 137 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (135)
Great 5 hour adventure.
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Professional
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
85%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
77%
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Steven S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Blue Marlin

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on February 8, 2025
Captain Dave was great.ย  Jody and I met him at the landing a little after 6:00 am on 2/8 25 and set out on a beautiful day...
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Jason M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Pacific Blue Marlin 74โ€ @ 131 Lbs

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 21, 2025
Took the 7 hour trip and caught the elusive Blue Marlin.ย  It is incredible to catch one of these especially for the time of...
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Lacy K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 Blue Marlin at the same time!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on November 9, 2024
This was an incredible experience.ย  I booked Au struck because I was looking for trophy fish for my Husbandโ€™s 40th for just...
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Carol I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Aโ€™u Struck was Aโ€™u some!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 26, 2025
Captain Dave is very knowledgeable and provided an excellent experience for us. He worked great with our 11 year old grandson....
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Adrian A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome time with a great captain!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 10, 2025
Dave was absolutely amazing and extremely helpful and made our first time experience so fun and memorable!ย  We caught a nice...
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