Overall great experience and great time with the crew we had the opportunity to catch 5 mahi but were only able to capitalize on 2! I already want to do it again this time during tuna season, thank you again 5 star!
★★★★★ I have owned multiple boats and yachts over the years, including a sportfisher, a Freeman, and other offshore boats, and I have been fortunate to fish all over the world. I have fished from my own boats, private boats, and some exceptional yacht and fishing charters. I say that only because I know the difference between an average charter and a genuinely first-class offshore operation. Five Star Sport Fishing is the latter. While in Hawaii, I decided to spend a day offshore fishing with my eight-year-old son and booked with Five Star. It turned out to be one of the best decisions of our trip. Gabe, our captain, was knowledgeable, personable, and clearly knew the local fishery. Just as importantly, he and the entire crew were outstanding with my son. They made him feel comfortable, involved, and excited about the experience from beginning to end. And they put us on fish. We caught a number of quality fish on a day when we were told the rest of the charter fleet was having an extremely difficult time and many boats were coming back without fish. Anyone who spends enough time offshore knows there are no guarantees in fishing, which makes a captain and crew who can produce on a tough day all the more impressive. The boat was well maintained, the crew worked hard, and the entire operation was professional from start to finish. At the end of the trip, they filleted our catch for us, and we took some of the fresh fish to a local restaurant where it was prepared for dinner. It was the perfect ending to an exceptional day with my son. This was truly a five-star experience. As someone who fishes a great deal and has spent a lot of time around offshore boats and professional crews, I would book Five Star Sport Fishing again without hesitation. I will also be recommending Gabe and his crew to friends and colleagues traveling to Hawaii who want to experience offshore fishing the right way.
Gabe and Tino were absolutely incredible! These guys worked like a well-oiled machine from the moment we got out on the water. They were never afraid to put in the work constantly clearing lines, throwing out fresh bait, watching the birds, and doing everything they could to get us on the fish. What impressed us most was how badly they wanted us to catch fish. Honestly, I think they wanted us to catch one even more than we did! 😂 They never stopped working. You could tell they knew these waters extremely well. They were constantly reading the birds and the conditions and knew exactly what to do to get us on the fish. Once we hooked up, they were just as efficient getting everything handled on the boat while coaching us through exactly what we needed to do to land the fish. We ended the trip with FOUR mahi-mahi, and that was 100% thanks to Gabe and Tino and how hard they worked for us. If you’re looking for a crew that is actually going to WORK to put you on fish instead of just taking you for a boat ride, these are your guys. We had an awesome experience and would absolutely fish with Gabe and Tino again!
We had an incredible day on the water and landed 11 Mahi Mahi. The crew was fantastic and stayed fully committed right to the very end, constantly working to put more fish on the boat. On top of the great fishing, the boat was kept spotlessly clean the entire time, which made the whole trip even more enjoyable. Professional, hardworking crew and a top-notch vessel — highly recommend this charter if you’re looking for a memorable day of fishing.
Five Star Sport Fishing is on another level. 😂🎣 I’ve been on a LOT of charters, and these guys seriously impressed me. Captain Ruben was driving Ruckus while glassing the ocean with binoculars like he had built-in radar. I can barely use binoculars standing still without getting a headache. 😂 Captain Gabe was working the deck, and that guy can MOVE. The second they see fish, trolling gear comes down, bait rigs come out, and the whole boat changes tactics in seconds. Gabe even taught me how to set up the outriggers and explained how everything worked, which made the trip even better. Ruckus is clean, meticulously maintained, and a perfect size for the ocean. And yes… it has a refrigerator. 😂 No soggy sandwiches floating under the Gatorades. That alone deserves a star. We even had a shark come in and eat our fish. I’m pretty sure that wasn’t included in the package. 😂🦈 I also loved seeing how well Ruben and Gabe work with the other charter captains. They may be competitors, but they share information and help each other find fish. Hard-working, knowledgeable, great people, and they truly FISH.
Boat and crew were ready to go when we got there. Nice clean boat with excellent equipment. Captain Ruben, First mate Gabe and Noah were awesome!! I took my wife and three of my daughters. All three of my daughters caught amazing fish (2 striped marlin and a huge Mahi Mahi). They knew the girls were novice fisherman and were extremely helpful in landing the fish while letting the girls really soak up the experience!! They were great with the younger kids coaching them through it. I have done a lot of charter fishing and would rank this trip near the top, and the crew played a huge role in that!
