What would you recommend to anglers fishing in Honolulu, Hawaii for the first time?

Be prepared for the elements. There's a lot on motion on the boat. Keep you're eyes open and pay attention.

Get away from the bustle and hustle of the island city life and enjoy the sea...after all, there's plenty of fish in the sea.

Enjoy the experience. It's fishing so nothing is guaranteed. The waters are beautiful and the scenery is awesome!

Don't expect to catch big numbers or big sized fish just expect to catch fish and you will be happy with this trip.

If you think you might get sea sick take medicine night before. Waves can be a little choppy but boat is very big lots of room.

Trust they will take you out to the right fishing grounds. Can be slow due to weather at times but they will bite.

Remember it's fishing. If people caught a monster fish everytime they went out, everyone would be a sport fisherman for a living.

Ask for Captain Eric, him and Lucas were excellent and explained everything very well as to what to expect and how to bring it in.

This crew will go out of thier way to make sure you get a fish. They tried everything and it ended up working out. Amazing knowledgeable crew that was fun. Definitely would book again!!

Set your expectations. It's called fishing and not catching for a reason but the Captain and crew did their very best.

I picked a trip that would be good for first timeers...kids. I was completely satisfied with the whole trip.

Fishing anywhere is unpredictable; fish don’t bite, aren’t there, the weather is crappy, the water is turbulent, etc. The experience is worth it.

Can't say we got false advertising for deep sea fishing but did not get deep sea fishing instead we got a boat ride and some sailing.

2 hour trip is reasonable price to get out on water and catch reef fish.... big stuff you wanna go half day at least.

Winter fishing season has its calm days but be prepared to work hard on a rough day.

Life's short if your looking here you already want to do it. Book now you will not regret it!

Longer trip, spend more time on the water, deep sea probably better than bottom fishing.

Yes but keep an eye on the weather and prepare yourself for larger swells than you are used to

Probably for a first timer, bottom fishing would be better. Trolling is feast or famine.

Had alot of activity and Captain Mike worked to get us on Fish. The Mate Hannah was outstanding.

Make sure for this trip you are physically fit enough and don't get really seasick.

Bring lots of money and take a marlin charter or fish from shore, like I see the locals doing.

Go with a apt Steve and Hayley… Ohanu Fishing is great. Capt Steve knows his stuff

Use a reputable charter and pay attention to the captain. It definitely paid off for my family.

Take a shorter trip before jumping in big. This trip would be good for kids greater than 12

Do your homework and understand the season availability of the species you are targeting.

Great couple of hours on the ocean with Captain Danny & first mate Issac on the Sashimi.

Relax and enjoy the day. Fishing is fishing. Some days are great and some are not.

Go with the attitude of fishing, instead of catching. If you catch something that is a plus.

Maybe not be the first trip out for the day. That or book for longer than just 2 hours.