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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A'u Struck Sportfishing

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

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 159 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (158)
What an experience!
What an experience!
Fishing with Dave
+155
Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
73%
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Kenneth L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 25, 2025
Captain Dave was great. Likes the 3 person max boat size. Made for a very enjoyable trip. Will use Au Struck next time we on...
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Aaron S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May 2025 3/4 Day

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 12, 2025
We had a fantastic day of finishing with Captain Dave. He was very knowledgeable and knew exactly where to go catch fish. We...
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Raymond Y.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Thank you, Captain Dave!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 19, 2025
Captain Dave was friendly and knowledgeable about fishing in Kona. We would recommend Aโ€™u Struck for your next charter.
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Nick F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Professional

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 13, 2025
Capt. Dave is a pro through and through. He is prepared and quick to adjust to the fish behavior. He wants you to catch the...
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Craig S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on January 2, 2025
What can I say. Awesome. Although we caught only one fishโ€ฆ.it was a 403 pound Blue Marlin!!!ย  Unbelievable. To see this...
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