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James Pierce
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James Pierce

Honolulu, United States
100+ reviews
Capt. James is experienced in navigating the waters of Honolulu, Hawaii and is ready to take you on a therapeutic fishing excursion. This area is known for Blue Marlin, Wahoo and Black Marlin and you'll get to catch them using trolling, or other techniques. The only way to learn is to join them on the water.

Charter

Rating

4.7
152 reviews
4.8
Boat & Equipment
4.9
Captain & Crew
4.5
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

88%
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
93%
Recommend this charter
78%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
58%
Caught fish

All reviews (152)

Showing 1 – 5 of 152 reviews
  • Kip Cummins
    Kip Cummins
    us
    Oklahoma, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Fishing with James

    Full Day Trip – Shared • 2 adults

    just a rough day fishing, but it wasn’t for the lack of trying. Why Dennis and the captain worked their butts off for us. It just wasn’t anything hitting today. Some days are like that but we had a great time and caught one mahi-mahi that was beautiful 30 pounder.

  • Scott Nielsen
    Scott Nielsen
    us
    Arizona, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    the ocean is a great teacher

    Half Day Trip – Shared • 2 adults

    Not only did the captain and crew teach me a few things about deep sea fishing (unfortunately no fish caught), they also taught me how how to handle myself on a boat on the ocean. The motion of the ocean taught me that taking Dramamine once I boarded was too late, to avoid eating acidic food, and to eat my food slowly / chew it completely. (My regular apple for breakfast was not a good idea - it led to an unsettled stomach).

  • Grant Gamble
    Grant Gamble
    us
    Kentucky, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Memory of a lifetime.

    Full Day Trip – Shared • 2 adults

    Captain and crew were great. They were extremely firendly and accommodating and worked hard all day to put us on the fish. Fortunately the fishing gods were in our favor as we had a banner day landing two striped marlin and 6 amberjack tuna. Everyone got in on the action. Great trip for those wanting a true deep sea fishing experience in deep open waters.

    Reported catch:
    Skipjack Tuna
    Striped Marlin
  • Charles Oreilly
    Charles Oreilly
    Repeat angler
    us
    Washington D.C., US
    Member since 2022
    6 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Big BIg Yellowfin Tuna

    Full Day Trip – Shared • 2 adults

    Started the day with a pair of the fattest skipjack tunas I have ever caught. Lots of birds and we kept trolling. Captain stuck with it amd headed North. Before too long WHAM! After about an hour boated a 95# yellowfin and a nice fat 110# yellowfin! Captain amd Mate were excellent. The boat was great and ises top quality equipmemt! GREAT TRIP!

  • Dustin Mcculley
    Dustin Mcculley
    us
    Missouri, US
    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    a blast trip

    Full Day Trip – Shared • 2 adults

    all the staff and captain was super nice but didn't catch noting but that's part of fishing but saw cool dolphins on the trip i would go again

Real catches shared by our community

  • Whipsaw Sport Fishing
    Whipsaw Sport FishingHonolulu, HI
    Dolphin breaking the surface and splashing through deep blue offshore waters.
    Dustin M.
    Dustin M.
    all the staff and captain was super nice but didn't catch noting but that's part of fishing but saw cool dolphins on the trip i would go again
  • Whipsaw Sport Fishing
    Whipsaw Sport FishingHonolulu, HI
    Large yellowfin tuna displayed on the deck of a sportfishing boat alongside mounted fishing gear.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Jerry A.
    Jerry A.
  • Whipsaw Sport Fishing
    Whipsaw Sport FishingHonolulu, HI
    Young angler aboard a center-console boat with an adult captain while trolling offshore, with fishing rods and open ocean visible.
    Eric D.
    Eric D.
    Capt & crew did their best with tough conditions. Good communication leading up to the trip. Even though we had no bites it was still an awesome experience.
  • Whipsaw Sport Fishing
    Whipsaw Sport FishingHonolulu, HI
    Two young anglers proudly displaying a large Mahi Mahi at the dock after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +3
    Sailfish
    Grant G.
    Grant G.
    Captain and crew were great. They were extremely firendly and accommodating and worked hard all day to put us on the fish. Fortunately the fishing gods were in our favor as we had a banner day landing two striped marlin and 6 amberjack tuna. Everyone got in on the action. Great trip for those wanting a true deep sea fishing experience in deep open waters.
  • Whipsaw Sport Fishing
    Whipsaw Sport FishingHonolulu, HI
    Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of large Mahi Mahi aboard the WhipSaw in Honolulu, HI.
    James K.
    James K.
    Captain and crew worked hard to make sure we had a good trip. Fishing was tough yet we managed to land a couple large Ono.
  • Whipsaw Sport Fishing
    Whipsaw Sport FishingHonolulu, HI
    Angler displaying two large tuna aboard a boat at an urban marina with high-rise buildings in the background.
    Fish 1
    Yellowfin Tuna
    Charles O.
    Charles O.
    Started the day with a pair of the fattest skipjack tunas I have ever caught. Lots of birds and we kept trolling. Captain stuck with it amd headed North. Before too long WHAM! After about an hour boated a 95# yellowfin and a nice fat 110# yellowfin! Captain amd Mate were excellent. The boat was great and ises top quality equipmemt! GREAT TRIP!
  • Whipsaw Sport Fishing
    Whipsaw Sport FishingHonolulu, HI
    Adult angler proudly holding a large mahi-mahi aboard a sportfishing boat on open ocean waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Daniel H.
    Daniel H.
    The team on Whipsaw was great! Caught 2 mahi, 1 wahoo, 1 rainbow
  • Whipsaw Sport Fishing
    Whipsaw Sport FishingHonolulu, HI
    A fishing rod is positioned over the side of a boat, with waves and a stunning sunset in the background, capturing the essence of a tranquil fishing experience.
    Brian W.
    Brian W.
    Even though we didn’t catch a single fish, the trip was still a great experience overall. The crew kept things fun and upbeat, sharing tips and stories that made the time fly by. The scenery alone made it worth it, with beautiful ocean views the entire trip. Everything was well organized and the boat was comfortable, so it never felt like a wasted day. I’d definitely give it another shot—sometimes fishing is just about being out there.
  • Whipsaw Sport Fishing
    Whipsaw Sport FishingHonolulu, HI
    Open ocean with choppy water and a distant mountainous coastline beneath dramatic clouds; no boat, anglers, or catch are clearly visible.
    John F.
    John F.
    hard to tell if it was just a bad day or bad luck but we got nothing which was not the outcome we had hoped for after 10 hours. the boat was ok and the capt and first mate were super nice guys; it’s just hard to leave a trip like that feeling like you never even had a remote chance of catching a fish based on the tactics deployed. we got a beautiful tour of the West Coast of the island and if you are only looking to see the sites, this is a great boat to do it on.
  • Whipsaw Sport Fishing
    Whipsaw Sport FishingHonolulu, HI
    Two anglers aboard a sportfishing boat are engaged in reeling in a large Mahi Mahi, showcasing the excitement of deep-sea fishing.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    George B.
    George B.
    I've been chartering out of Kewalo Basin since the 70's, Captain Mike & crew were the best I've met ! He went way out of his way to make sure we caught fish. I highly recommend them.

What's biting with Whipsaw Sport Fishing in Honolulu

Even in winter, the temperature in Oahu doesn't dip below 70°F. If you haven't made it offshore yet, this is the time! All the pelagic superstars are out there, including Tuna, Spearfish, Marlin, and Mahi Mahi.

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