Riplines Charters welcomes you to Marathon, Florida to enjoy some of the world’s best fishing. USCG licensed and insured, Captain Rip Slendak is a tournament-winning angler who invites you to an interactive approach to the Riplines Charter fishing experience by being an integral part of the fishing team. Hop aboard and fish offshore, inshore, reefs, wrecks, the Atlantic, and the Gulf. Whether you’re a beginner or seasoned angler, the crew welcomes you aboard its fishing adventure. Caution: fishing can be habit-forming and extremely fun!

Your boat for the day is a 23’ Tidewater center console that fits up to 3 guests. It runs on a 250 HP Yamaha engine, uses all the modern navigation electronics, and features a portable toilet. For a better fishing experience, the boat uses a livewell, outriggers, as well as downriggers. You’ll also have an ice-box to store your catch.

Using light and heavy tackle, you and Captain Rip will attract fish by bottom, deep sea, drift, and kite fishing, as well as trolling, spinning, and jigging. Some of the species you can expect to chase are Mahi Mahi, Yellowtail Snapper, Tarpon, Blackfin Tuna, Black Grouper, and Blue Marlin. If you choose to keep the fish you catch, the captain will clean and fillet it for you, free of charge. You’re welcome to bring your kids aboard.

Captain Rip provides all the fishing tackle and licenses are provided, so just bring your sunglasses, food, drinks, and sunscreen.

Get Ripped on board with Riplines Charters!

Please note: the 6-hour trip to the Marathon Hump is possible depending on sea conditions. A fuel surcharge of $100 is required to cover additional fuel usage for the Marathon hump trip.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    5 HOUR SUNSET REEF TRIP / $650
    In demand! Last booked: 6 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $650
    Embark on late afternoon / Sunset trip, Reef Fishing for Yellowtail Snapper, Mutton Snapper and various reef fish including Grouper (seasonal). Take advantage of the great late afternoon/sunset bite for these sought-after fish aboard Riplines. This trip generally runs from 2 pm to 7 p.m. and does adjust the start/finish times in conjunction with seasonal sunset times. * Reef fishing is dependent on sea conditions. 1 to 3 Anglers. Please factor in gratuity for Mate, for the total cost of the booking.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Heavy Tackle
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day Trip - 6 Hour / $775
    In demand! Last booked: 3 days ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $775
    Offshore, Inshore, Wreck, and Gulf fishing. Riplines' 3/4-day trips last 6 hours. Anglers have the option to extend the fishing window especially if the fishing action is hot. ($100 per additional hour). The normal departure time is 7:30 a.m. with a return of 1:30 pm. Departure times are flexible and can be changed to suit the anglers' time schedule. 1 to 3 Anglers. Please factor in gratuity for Mate, for the total cost of the booking. ($100 fuel surcharge for offshore trip to the Marathon Hump).
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Kite Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
  • Private trip
    8 - 9 Hour Full Day trip / $1175
    Just booked! Last booked: 9 hours ago
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    9 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $1,175
    Have a great day on the water as you fish Offshore, Marathon Hump, Inshore, Reef, Wreck, as well as the Gulf. Riplines' extended full day trips allow you 8-9 hours of angling the world-renowned waters of the Florida Keys.1 to 3 anglers permitted. Please factor in gratuity for Mate, for the total cost of the booking.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Kite Fishing
    Heavy Tackle
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Yellowtail)
    Yellowtail Snapper
    Tuna (Blackfin)
    Blackfin Tuna
    Cero Mackerel
    Cero Mackerel
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FAQs about Riplines Charters

Riplines Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group - 5 HOUR SUNSET REEF TRIP / $650 (5 hours)
  • US $775 per group - 3/4 Day Trip - 6 Hour / $775 (6 hours)
  • US $1,175 per group - 8 - 9 Hour Full Day trip / $1175 (9 hours)

When you book a trip with Riplines Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet (Portable)
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Riplines Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Riplines Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Riplines Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Kite Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Riplines Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Black)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tarpon
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Rip Slendak
Marathon, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
186 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2020
Angler's Choice
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The love of fishing has been in Captain Rip's blood since he was a boy. Growing up in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, he spent his early days fishing on Anglin's Fishing Pier. He went on many head and charter boat trips with his father and friends. The captain bought his first boat in 1984 and has fished offshore extensively from Jupiter Inlet to Marathon and the Bahamas. Both as an angler and captain, he participated in the billfish tournament circuits along the SE Florida coast and the Bahamas. Also, a top 5 finisher in the Annual Lighthouse Point Invitational Sailfish Tournament and top boat and angler in the Ft. Lauderdale Semi-Annual Billfish Tournament. Captain Rip's professional careers had taken him throughout the United States and his passion for fishing has allowed him to adapt to the fisheries and waters where he lived. The one constant through all the years has been fishing, it has introduced him to lifelong friends and an infinite number of fishing stories.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Tidewater (Center console) originally built in 2017. Powered by a 250HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots.

Length
23 ft
Capacity
3 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
(Portable)
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
Checks

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 186 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (440)
Got us on mahi-mahi
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Got us on mahi-mahi
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Angler rating
180
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
92%
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Gerald P. J.
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Cpt. Rip is a great guide!

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 Day Trip - 6 Hour / $775 on April 1, 2024
Cpt. Rip is a fun and knowledgeable fishing guide. My sons (11) and I had a good trip, even caught our limit of yellow tailed...
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John G.
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Great day on the water with Ripline Charters

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - 6 Hour / $775 on January 17, 2024
Captain Rip showed us a great day of varied fishing experiences. He worked hard to get us into fish and seemed to thoroughly...
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RIchard H.
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Wonderful Day

VERIFIED   5 HOUR SUNSET REEF TRIP / $650 on November 14, 2023
Booked a Sunset Fishing trip with Capt. Rip, it was just my wife and I.  We left the dock with a glass of wine in hand and...
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Howard H.
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5 stars is really not enough

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - 6 Hour / $775 on October 31, 2023
Capt Rip is ABSOLUTELY the guy you want to schedule for a small group of anglers.  We were pressed with challenging...
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Great Experience

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - 6 Hour / $775 on February 26, 2024
Captain Rip was great. We trolled a bit for Sails but conditions weren’t great, so we headed to the reefs. We hooked up probably...
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