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
Verified

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(187 reviews)
Angler's choice
Kailua-Kona
 3 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $575

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 187 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (181)
girls trip
girls trip
This is the one !
+178
Angler rating
169
12
5
0
1
Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
72%
Sort by:
Featured  
Showing:
5 of 187 reviews
Jim M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

MARLIN & MAHI MAHI

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 6, 2026
Iโ€™ve been fishing for 30 years now. This will go down as one of my best days ever. Captain Dave was fantastic, very knowledgeable...
Jim M. recommends A'u Struck Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Jim M. recommends A'u Struck Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful

Dakota L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt. Dave Went The Exra Miles

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 2, 2026
We had a full day trip planned, and since fishing had been tough recently, Capt. Dave explained that he would like to take...
Dakota L. recommends A'u Struck Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful
Dakota L. recommends A'u Struck Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
1 person finds this review helpful
You and 1 other person found this review helpful

Bobby J. W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Blue Marlin

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on March 27, 2026
It was our first deep sea fishing adventure and Captain Dave mmage it great. He knows area, boat is comfortable, and we shared...
Bobby J. W. recommends A'u Struck Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Bobby J. W. recommends A'u Struck Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

John R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Aโ€™u Struck

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 22, 2025
Captain Dave was amazing! We were lucky enough to catch a Blue Marlin, but even if we wouldnโ€™t have we still would have had...
John R. recommends A'u Struck Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
John R. recommends A'u Struck Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful

Brent K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun, Safe, and Friendly.

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on March 17, 2026
Dave did an amazing job. My son has a stomach of steel however seas were churning. He was very helpful with hints for easing...
Brent K. recommends A'u Struck Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful
Brent K. recommends A'u Struck Sportfishing
Mark review as helpful
You found this review helpful