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!
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A'u Struck Sportfishing

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(133 reviews)
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 133 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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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
76%
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Heidi B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip aboard with captain Dave

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trip on May 19, 2025
The communication and accommodations were great. Captain Dave was great and even though we didnโ€™t catch fish, we had a great...
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JOHN W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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May fishing trip

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip on May 14, 2025
Appreciate Captain Daveโ€™s obvious great knowledge of the water.
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Daryl G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on April 24, 2025
Canโ€™t say enough about our trip!ย  Captain Dave was friendly and helpful.ย  He managed expectations and told us the fishing...
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Kevin M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Fishing trip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 28, 2024
Captain Dave was excellent. Great one on one experience. Boat is perfect size for 2-3 fishing. Enjoyed conversation with Dave...
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Cassandra W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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140 lbs Yellowfin - Perfect Day of Deep Sea Fishing

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 24, 2024
Thanks for an amazing day Captain Dave! Everything about this day of deep sea fishing exceeded our expectations. Dolphins!...
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