I've done a couple dives with Ruckus Diving to Sea Tiger/Deep Pipe/YO-257/San Pedro wrecks, and all…read moreexperiences were incredible. Ray, the owner, is especially patient with newer divers and has a great way of making every dive feel fun while still prioritizing safety. The entire crew is professional, welcoming, and easygoing. It honestly feels like you're diving with a group of friends--but with the confidence that you're in very capable hands. Highly recommend!

Beyond thrilled with my experience using Ruckus on a recent trip to Honolulu. It was my first time…read morediving in a few years and -- though I'm pretty experienced -- I felt it prudent to make sure my skills were properly refreshed. Whereas other shops wanted to charge me for a full on course, Captain Maddie set me up with her dive-master sister, Ashley. Ashley did a refresher on our way out then made sure I had a great, safe experience for my first time back in the water, taking me on two shallow reef dives. We saw so many turtles, eels, a shark and several octopuses (Ashley has an incredible eye for spotting them). I had such a great time I booked another dive. This time, noting my comfort level, Ashley took me on two deeper wreck dives. They were spectacular. I'm so grateful I found Ruckus, Maddie and Ashley. There are a ton of options for diving on Oahu and I really lucked out choosing them. The personal focus the sisters gave me both times was above and beyond. I can't wait to come back to Hawaii and go diving with them again and again.

Just wanted to take the time to write another honest review about why I continue to come to this…read moreshop. Due to my own fault, I chose to open up my reel attempting to service it myself and ended up making things worse haha. I brought my reel into Brian's and was assisted by Glenn (awesome guy) he took the time to look into the problem and being the pro that he is, he figured it out in 10 minutes when I couldn't figure it out for days! Glenn then proceeded to explain to me where I went wrong and how to avoid it from happening again haha. Definitely had a good laugh. Reel is working like new again and I just wanted to say thank you again Glenn! Much appreciated and glad it was you that helped me the day I walked in.

All things fishing, sea to lakeshore, you will find it at Brian's Fishing Supply. From lures and…read morehooks to rods & reels and more, go to Brian's for all your supplies. Now located down the street on King and upstairs from Fujiyama Texas restaurant, this store has expanded to ensure that they have what you want. Owner Brent Young is there to answer questions and provide advice as well.

Started coming here recently. They are super helpful on what equipment to use. Prices are…read morereasonable, and so far happy with all my purchases.

Had a gift certificate from Cheap Charleys dated 2000. Went to use it recently didn't realize…read morethere was an expiration date on it. Charleys wouldn't honor it. I didn't even realize there's expiration dates on gc. Who does that? Wouldn't even help me out for half or anything. I get it that it says it on gc so my fault but Cheap Charley's lost my business and I hope they lose theirs!!!

My wife coordinated this outing for my family in honor of my birthday, and it didn't disappoint…read more Our boat with 6 people caught 30 amberjack and skipjack fish. Parking is available near the boat for a pay by hour cost using one of two apps. Their timeline for return was accurate, and we even got to a point of being out where we had enough and were ready to return a little early. Bathrooms are available in a nearby building with key from the boat, or on the boat itself. A majority of the people on the boat took motion sickness medicine prior to the trip to avoid any issue. It was consistent waves the whole trip with no stopping so be prepared. The boat has a covered area with table and seats, along with air conditioning and fans. We brought some snacks and a cooler with drinks and food that we put out on the table for all to consume as desired. The crew put the lines in the water for the large fish which we didn't catch any of. Apparently the reel spins when a fish is on the line and you jump on it to reel it in. I've never been sport fishing to know the feeling of reeling one in or seeing one reeled in. After some time waiting for something to hit and everyone getting tired, they put the smaller poles in the water and allowed people to hold them trolling. This is how we caught the fish we did catch that ranged in size from probably 12-20". They put up a little fight and we lost a few along the way that could've been much larger but we'll never know. Upon return, a neighbor boat gave us a 25 lb fish they caught since the crew was cleaning our catch. I don't eat fish but my wife is very happy with what we brought home. The crew was very helpful in trying to provide a pleasurable experience by helping with the poles, advising, and cleaning fish to take home. Overall a great experience and we would likely return hoping to catch something larger.

We had such a great time with Bob, Ray, and mark. It was my first time fishing but they made it…read morepretty simple and made sure we were well taken care of. Bob was honest from the start and let us know he wouldn't take us out if the weather didn't get any better. Thankfully the weather cleared up for the day and we were able to make it out. Bob and Ray were super friendly and made everyone on the boat feel like family. We had a great time and look forward to doing this again on our next trip to Hawaii!

I can't say enough about how much I love this shop. Customer service and staff knowledge are high…read moreend. Not to mention prices are the best I've found on island so far. Thanks for the experience bros. I'll definitely be back!

I had such a great experience working with Mike TSAI he so so incredibly helpful and kind with…read morehelping me with all my questions and getting the product I needed to me :)

J Hara Store located in the Kaimuki Shopping Center next to Times Supermarket. Locally owned and…read moreoperated. Wonderful selection of fishing supplies from rods and reels to tackle and a wide array of lures and frozen bait. They also have a great selection of hunting equipment, and outdoor equipment. Prices are very comparable to what's on the market. They're always available to help, give advice, or just share fish stories.

Quick shout-out to Ben working in the firearms department. He was patient in the weeks leading up…read moreto me picking up my rifle. Answered my questions and guided me through the paper work. Even in person he was chill when I forgot my ID and had to come back 15 minutes later. Mahalo Ben for giving J Hara a great reputation!

Great experience! I was on the fence about a sure thing bottom fishing experience and the lower…read moreprobability to catch fish on a half day sport fishing trip. Talked to an expert who was sure our group, which included a youngster, would be fine with 6+ hours. The logic was that a couple extra hours means the captain can get further out or to more areas. It made all the difference. Captain Eric is a solid professional and with the weather cooperating, took us out to the Penguin Banks. We hooked up a tuna just as we got there and Eliza coached our little one on how to land it. She has a great way about her. Between the captain's work and her expert help on deck, we landed the next hook up, which was a 100 lb Blue Marlin. Awesome time, even without the fish! Glad we got them though. P.S. other reviews go hard when there aren't fish. I've been in a lot of water over the years, and sometimes you're fishing for the fun of it. If that happens, enjoy the weather, breeze, and company. Not much better than being out on the water (except maybe catching too)!

Just don't do it with this group. !!! Read the one star reviews because that is what you are…read moregoing to get. It was the worst time I've ever had on a boat, and I've been fishing all my life.

If you've been around the diving scene for any amount of time, you already know about Hanapa'a…read more These guys are the OGs. I've been dropping by every time we're back on the islands for over 20 years, and it's still the first stop off the plane. I will say though, service can be a little rough sometimes. Some days are good, some days not so much. But honestly, that's never been the point of this place. You're not coming here for some polished haole sales pitch of some sort, you're coming because these guys know what they're doing and they'll get you what you need so you can get back in the water. And that's where they really shine. Need a j tube? They've got it. Need a new band? They can fab it up in like 5 minutes so you can still make it to the spot on time. They almost always have exactly what I need in stock and at a fair price. You'll see some of the best divers in the islands and honestly, some of the best in the world just casually stopping in. The shirts and designs are also totally underrated. They've got their own local style and I've of course picked up a few over the years and they hold up good. Hanapa'a is one of those rare functional places you can always rely on. it's rooted in the community, and it delivers when it counts. If you dive, you already know. If you don't, this is where you start. Just don't be a Karen and you'll be good.

Service was amazing. They have prescription goggles/ masks that he fitted new lenses into right on…read morethe spot. Took less than 10 mins too. I can see again! 10 out of 10!

For me,this is a must stop to check what new lures and tricks i could use in my tackle box. Im…read morefrom off island and love to stop by and check it out. Service is always met with a smile and and prices are very reasonable. Th is last trip i found some stainless hooks that i have yet to try out. They always have some things that i feel is new and different that may be that edge u light need to catch a fish.

Good price always Nice! Tight Lines!! Customer service on point!! Highly recommend this honey hole!!read more

Avoid This Tour - Unprofessional and Poorly Managed I had a…read morevery disappointing experience with this fishing tour and would strongly advise others to avoid it. First, the check-in address provided in the confirmation email was outdated. I followed the instructions, took an Uber to the listed location, and only discovered it was wrong after calling the company. I then had to take another Uber to their actual location to make it on time. This kind of logistical error is unacceptable and shows a lack of basic communication. When I finally arrived, I was told I needed to pay an additional $2 due to some law. That would've been fine -- if it had been mentioned anywhere in the confirmation email. Worse, they only accepted cash, or required a minimum $10 purchase to use a card. I didn't have cash on me, and when I asked if I could Venmo, the front desk staff rudely repeated that it was "cash only." When I asked where in the email this was mentioned, he falsely claimed it was included -- but when I showed him the email and asked him to point it out, he avoided the question and repeated the same line. There was no apology, just a cold attitude. In the end, other kind tourists helped us out of the situation -- not the staff. As for the tour itself: the instruction was minimal. When I asked how I would know if there was a bite, I was simply told, "You'll know it," with no further explanation. My fishing spot was poorly placed -- right in the middle of one side of the boat -- and with the wind, my line kept getting blown underneath. I kept recasting, but it didn't help. Eventually, a staff member tried fishing from the same spot and caught nothing either. Clearly, this was a bad spot for fishing in those conditions, but they assigned it anyway. Overall, this tour was disorganized, poorly managed, and left a very bad impression. Save your money and book a tour with a more professional, courteous company.

I would like to start by saying that I have never left a Yelp review in my life. But I am starting…read morewith this company. First, when I was scheduling this fishing trip, they told us that we would be able to keep some of the fish that we caught, they told me that they would offer a discount once we got there and they gave us the location to meet . We showed up at the meeting location and my family along with three other families were waiting. We called the company and found out that they changed the meeting spot. So we had to walk 30 minutes to the next location which, they said if we didn't make it in time they were going to leave without us, they told us that it was catch and release, and they would no longer offer us a discount. Once we were on the boat there were about 22 people and maybe seven fish were caught, the workers were all fishing instead of trying to help us catch fish. I was very disappointed.