My family and I were in O‘ahu for a family wedding.  We researched and booked a month prior when we knew we’d have some time and my sons (13, 15) are passionate fishermen.  We live / fish on the east coast (NJ, DE) inshore, reef, party boats, family boats and shore / freshwater - but the boys have had a few big offshore trips and really wanted to fish the deep waters off the island.  This was an extremely hard-working crew and very knowledgeable.  Consistently covering water in rough seas, following bird activity and other signs.  We ultimately had a very steady day covering miles of water with probably 10 hookups (Mahi) and several Wahoo on the way back to the marina.  They consistently changed patterns on the spread, monitored lines, gave great instruction to the boys.  Both had the thrill of their fishing lives bringing some big Mahi on the boat and the Wahoo were added bonus.  As an experienced angler myself and frequent charter customer, this is a very competent and knowledgeable crew.  Can’t recommend enough.  If you have kids recommend the 6 hour option - this is a deep, deep water pelagic fishery.  At times the fishing can be sporadic as there’s simply so much to cover.  6 hours gives ample time for action without wearing out the kids.  The boys are already planning their return back!

This was me and my wife first time visiting Hawaii and our first big game charter. We decided to go with a whole day trip 8hrs package. What a way to celebrate my 40th birthday. Captain Rubin, deckhand Gabe was able to find bait fish and lead us to catching our first Mahi Mahi n Wahoo (Ono). I also caught my pb Mahi Mahi. Great guys very knowledgeable. We had an awesome experience on five star sports fishing vessel. Highly recommend for anyone trying to land trophy fish of a lifetime or just out for the thrill n fight. They also recommend a taxidermist so I can mount my lifetime dream catch on my wall.

I’ve been on a few charters back at home in Australia one in Bali and one in Fiji. All the promises in the world were made nothing delivered.
Went on this fishing trip Gabe was extremely knowledgeable more than happy to pass on his knowledge to a part-time angler.
Told the captain when I got on my dream was to catch a marlin and a mahi-mahi.
Got the mahi-mahi early bit of a slow day which you can’t help but kept the lines in the water all the way back and on the return trip to the dock got the Marlin. We ended up staying at an hour overtime due to catching the Marlin not a complaint was made the boys were fantastic. Highly recommend these guys.
Thanks again, fellas. You made a good day great.

Great full day charter with Captain Gabe and First Mate Mike aboard the Ruckus. They were able to put us on the fish quickly with a large Mahi being boated first. This was shortly followed up with a double header of Striped Marlin which were both boated and then yet another double header of Mahi (also boated!). We rounded off the day with 3 more Mahi for a total of 6 Mahi and 2 Marlin. The crew, the boat and the experience was A+. I’ve done multiple chartered trips previously and this was right up there with the best. Thank you Five Star Fishing, Captain Gabe, First Mate Mike and Hawaii for treating us to an unforgettable experience.