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Frank Viola III
Kaptajn

Frank Viola III

Crystal River, Forenede Stater
100+ anmeldelser
Every year Captain Frank's family would take a trip to Islamorada in the Florida Keys. He saw his first Tarpon and all he could think about was one day adventuring the ocean as a professional fisherman. After ten years of playing professional baseball, the captain dove into the fishing industry head first. He started shooting photo and video content for some of the industry leaders in 2016 and continued to create content for companies such as Yeti, Hell's Bay Boatworks, and more. After spending years on the water, he decided to become a full-time captain. Sharing the outdoor experience with others is why he decided to make a career of this job and of course, you and he absolutely will catch fish!
August C.
August C.
Kaptajn
Spencer T.
Spencer T.
Kaptajn

Charters

Bedømmelse

4.9
144 anmeldelser
5.0
Båd & udstyr
5.0
Kaptajn & besætning
4.9
Fiskeoplevelse

What anglers say

98%
God oplevelse
100%
Venlig kaptajn
99%
Anbefal dette charter
95%
Egnet til børn
100%
Tilfreds med båden
96%
Fangede fisk

Alle anmeldelser (144)

Viser 1 – 5 af 144 anmeldelser
  • Michael Caudill
    Michael Caudill
    Tilbagevendende lystfisker
    us
    Maryland, USA
    Medlem siden 2022
    3 ture
    5.0
    Verificeret

    Fantastisk fiskeri efter plettet bars på Lake Norman

    Halvdagstur med eventyr • 3 voksne

    Kaptajn Frank havde problemer med båden, så han satte os i kontakt med Larson, som er medejer af Fishing Lake Norman. Han er ung, men gjorde et godt stykke arbejde som guide. Mit barnebarn og hans ven fangede i alt 35 fisk, hvor de fleste var plettet bars, en hvid bars og små blågællet solaborre. Begge drenge havde det fantastisk, og jeg vil anbefale Larson til ture. Begge drenge elskede turen og vil gerne gøre noget lignende næste år, når de besøger os.

    Oversat af AI:
    Svar fra kaptajnen

    Michael, mange tak for denne anmeldelse!! de er en fantastisk partner, og jeg er glad for, at vi arbejder tæt sammen! jeg håber, jeg får mulighed for at tage dig med selv næste år, men det lyder som om, jeg havde ret, Larson er bedre til fiskeri, men jeg er stadig meget sjovere at hænge ud med! 😂- tak igen for den venlige anmeldelse, det er altid en lettelse at få en god anmeldelse som denne!

  • Courtney Sampson
    Courtney Sampson
    us
    Wisconsin, USA
    Medlem siden 2026
    5.0
    Verificeret
    NY

    Kaptajn Frank er manden

    2 Timers Hurtig Eventyrtur (11 AM) • 2 voksne • 1 barn

    Fantastisk tur. Kaptajn Frank gjorde et fremragende stykke arbejde med at tage sig af mig og min 6-årige søn. Vi fangede masser af fisk, og nogle fik vi endda tage med hjem. Min søn kaldte det den bedste dag nogensinde.

    Oversat af AI:
    Indberettet fangst:
    Bas (Sortmundet)
    Stribet bars
    Crappie
  • Charles Zerega
    Charles Zerega
    us
    New York, USA
    Medlem siden 2026
    5.0
    Verificeret

    søns fødselsdag

    2 Timers Hurtig Eventyrtur (11 AM) • 3 voksne • 1 barn

    Min søn havde det fantastisk. Søen var dejlig. Der var masser af fisk. Min søn fangede en masse. Kaptajn Frank var en fremragende guide. Fiskevariationen var et højdepunkt. Meget vidende og sjov for min 12-årige. Også fantastisk for både voksne og børn. Book denne tur, hvis du er i eller nær Charlotte. En fantastisk dag på søen. Ville booke igen. Tæt nok på centrum. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

    Oversat af AI:
    Indberettet fangst:
    Crappie
    Bas (Sortmundet)
    Amerikansk bars
    Hybrid Striped Bass
  • Emily Phillips
    Emily Phillips
    Tilbagevendende lystfisker
    us
    North Carolina, USA
    Medlem siden 2025
    2 ture
    5.0
    Verificeret

    Fantastisk børnevenlig tur

    Halvdagstur - 13:00 • 2 voksne • 1 barn

    Min søn og jeg havde det rigtig sjovt. Min søn plejer at bruge lidt tid på at vænne sig til nye mennesker, men var glad for at kaste sig ud i det i dag. Spencer var virkelig opmuntrende og venlig, sørgede for at min søn forblev engageret, og tog os til mange forskellige steder for at jage fisk. Vi booker helt sikkert en ny tur snart.

    Oversat af AI:
    Indberettet fangst:
    Plettet bars
  • Jake Stump
    Jake Stump
    us
    North Carolina, USA
    Medlem siden 2026
    5.0
    Verificeret
    NY

    Fantastisk tur

    Halvdagstur med eventyr • 3 voksne

    Kaptajn Frank ved virkelig, hvad han laver, og er en fantastisk guide - for ikke at nævne en rigtig god fyr! Vi havde det helt vildt sjovt!

    Oversat af AI:
    Indberettet fangst:
    Bas (Sortmundet)
    Stribet bars
    Amerikansk bars
    Crappie

Rigtige fangster delt af vores fællesskab

  • Turtlehead Charters LKN
    Turtlehead Charters LKNMooresville, North Carolina
    Young angler holding a bass aboard a fishing boat on a scenic freshwater lake while an adult captures the moment.
    Fish 1
    Bas (Sortmundet)
    Courtney S.
    Courtney S.
    Fantastisk tur. Kaptajn Frank gjorde et fremragende stykke arbejde med at tage sig af mig og min 6-årige søn. Vi fangede masser af fisk, og nogle fik vi endda tage med hjem. Min søn kaldte det den bedste dag nogensinde.
  • Turtlehead Charters LKN
    Turtlehead Charters LKNMooresville, North Carolina
    Adult angler proudly holding a largemouth bass on the bow of a fishing boat over a calm lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Bas (Sortmundet)
    Olga G.
    Olga G.
  • Turtlehead Charters LKN
    Turtlehead Charters LKNMooresville, North Carolina
    Angler proudly holding a large striped bass aboard a fishing boat on calm inland waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Hybrid Striped Bass
    James D.
    James D.
  • Turtlehead Charters LKN
    Turtlehead Charters LKNMooresville, North Carolina
    Adult angler holding a largemouth bass aboard a Bull’s Bay boat on a calm inland waterway.
    Fish 1
    Plettet bars
    Celeste F.
    Celeste F.
    Fiskeriet var godt, selskabet var fantastisk. Fik en ny ven!
  • Turtlehead Charters LKN
    Turtlehead Charters LKNMooresville, North Carolina
    Young angler holding a largemouth bass on the bow of a bass boat over a calm lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bas (Sortmundet)
    Emily P.
    Emily P.
    Min søn og jeg havde det rigtig sjovt. Min søn plejer at bruge lidt tid på at vænne sig til nye mennesker, men var glad for at kaste sig ud i det i dag. Spencer var virkelig opmuntrende og venlig, sørgede for at min søn forblev engageret, og tog os til mange forskellige steder for at jage fisk. Vi booker helt sikkert en ny tur snart.
  • Turtlehead Charters LKN
    Turtlehead Charters LKNMooresville, North Carolina
    A young angler proudly displaying a large catfish while fishing on a sunny day at a scenic lake.
    Fish 1
    Bas (Sortmundet)
    Stacy B.
    Stacy B.
    Bestilte vores første fisketur på Lake Norman på sommerens varmeste dage. Hvis det ikke havde været for kaptajnens kendskab til de gode fiskepladser og de rigtige teknikker, havde vi måske ikke fanget noget som helst. Jeg ved, at vi havde den mest succesfulde dag overhovedet, takket være Captain Spencers dedikation og hårde arbejde. Jeg vil booke ham igen, nu hvor jeg ved, hvornår man skal være her. Disse fyre er engagerede og arbejder hårdt!
  • Turtlehead Charters LKN
    Turtlehead Charters LKNMooresville, North Carolina
    Angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing from a boat on a serene lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bas (Sortmundet)
    Karol R.
    Karol R.
    Det var en smuk dag på LKN med fiskeri sammen med kaptajn Spencer. Han kendte området godt og var meget vidende om fiskeri på søen. Mest af alt var han meget venlig og bare en dejlig person at snakke med. Han gjorde oplevelsen absolut strålende.
  • Turtlehead Charters LKN
    Turtlehead Charters LKNMooresville, North Carolina
    Young angler holding a largemouth bass while fishing from a boat on a calm freshwater lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Plettet bars
    Bridgett D.
    Bridgett D.
    Tak kaptajn Spencer for at give mine tvillingedrenge en fantastisk fisketur inden de skulle tilbage til skolen. De lærte så meget og fangede endda nogle fisk. Spencer gik langt ud over det forventede.
  • Turtlehead Charters LKN
    Turtlehead Charters LKNMooresville, North Carolina
    Angler holding a large largemouth bass beside a wooded freshwater lake.
    Fish 1
    Bas (Sortmundet)
    Teressa C.
    Teressa C.
  • Turtlehead Charters LKN
    Turtlehead Charters LKNMooresville, North Carolina
    Two young anglers proudly displaying their catch of Largemouth Bass while fishing from a boat on a serene lake.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Bas (Sortmundet)
    Michael C.
    Michael C.
    Kaptajn Frank havde problemer med båden, så han satte os i kontakt med Larson, som er medejer af Fishing Lake Norman. Han er ung, men gjorde et godt stykke arbejde som guide. Mit barnebarn og hans ven fangede i alt 35 fisk, hvor de fleste var plettet bars, en hvid bars og små blågællet solaborre. Begge drenge havde det fantastisk, og jeg vil anbefale Larson til ture. Begge drenge elskede turen og vil gerne gøre noget lignende næste år, når de besøger os.

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A young angler proudly displaying two Crappie caught during a sunny day on the water.

I’m back! Lets catch some fish Lake Norm

Jun 21, 2026 • Mooresville
What an incredible tarpon season it’s been in Florida! From giant jumps and screaming drags to unforgettable memories with clients and friends, it’s been another season I’ll never forget. Now it’s time to head home. Starting July 6th, my calendar officially reopens for Lake Norman fishing trips, and I couldn’t be more excited to get back on the water with all of you. Summer fishing is one of my favorite times of the year, and the bass and crappie bite should be outstanding. Whether you’re looking to chase trophy crappie, catch numbers of bass, introduce your kids to fishing, or simply spend a relaxing morning or evening on the lake, I’d love to have you aboard. Thank you to everyone who supported me during tarpon season. I’m looking forward to seeing familiar faces, meeting new anglers, and making more memories on Lake Norman this summer. Let’s catch some fish, share some laughs, and enjoy a wonderful summer together! July 6th can’t get here soon enough. See you on the water!
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Angler holding a large fish, likely a Jack Crevalle, in shallow water during a fishing charter.

Tarpon Season in Crystal River is insane

May 21, 2025 • Crystal River
The tarpon fishing in Crystal River has been nothing short of phenomenal lately. These silver kings are in full migration mode, and their presence is impossible to miss. Around the recent moon phases, feeding activity has peaked, with fish aggressively striking bait in a frenzy of predatory behavior. Outside of feeding windows, the tarpon can be seen engaging in their classic migration “dance,” rolling and daisy-chaining in pods, a spectacle that’s become a daily occurrence on the water. Anglers have been treated to some of the best action anywhere in the world. Crystal River has truly lived up to its reputation as the premier tarpon destination, not just for numbers but for size. Massive fish, some of the largest found anywhere are patrolling the flats and channels, and they’re in a cooperative mood. Happy, rolling fish have been more than willing to eat, and experienced guides have been putting clients on multiple shots each day. Clients have been thrilled with the results, jumping countless tarpon and successfully bringing many to hand after thrilling battles. Whether it’s the electric moment of the eat, the aerial acrobatics that follow, or simply watching pods of giant fish in clear water, this season has delivered unforgettable experiences. If there was ever a time to chase tarpon in Crystal River, it’s now, these are the days anglers dream about. I have some dates remaining the last week of June if tarpon are on your bucket list!
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Angler proudly displaying a striped bass while fishing on a sunny day, showcasing a successful catch from a boat.

It’s Spring Time which means its striper

Mar 20, 2025 • Crystal River
As soon as the trees and flowers start blooming, lake norman starts heating up. Both literally and philosophically! As water temps rise, bait balls make there way to the top part of the water column in deeper water neer creeks and fingers where the striped bass, spotted bass and hybrid bass go into an absolute feeding frenzy. I’ve fished all over the world and have guided for a long time and seen some crazy cool bites… this is one of my favorites. When it turns on you’re into fish consistently for some time! If you have big hybrid bass and striped bass on your bucket list, the end of March to early April is the time to do it!! Then we are onto bedding bass which is another entire post in itself! We hope to see you soon here at Turtlehead Charters!
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A young angler proudly displaying a large Largemouth Bass while fishing on a serene lake.

Temps are hot, fishing is not!!

Aug 8, 2024 • Crystal River
I have to book thr most patient and kind human beings alive. Everyone has fished hard this last month through 90+ degree temps and through a slow bite, been smiling ans happy nonetheless. When water temps get above 90 fish head for thick cover or go deep. We have been on them in 30+ feet of water chasing bait balls with a little success early in the morning or as the sun is going down. Better casters have been able to grab some big spots and largies out if docks and cover. Mid day weven been targeting fish deep on brush piles too. I feel very blessed and appreciative to be booked this time of year and moreso appreciate everyone working hard with me to catcb thr great fish we have through tough conditions. In better news its almost fall, the dropping temps will bring risking action and much better fishing!!
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An angler proudly displaying multiple Largemouth Bass while fishing on a sunny day, with another person visible in the background.

Fishing Lake Norman is off the charts!!

Mar 17, 2024 • Crystal River
To say I’ve spent every moment of free time on the water figuring this fishery out is a vast understatement! The transition from full time inshore saltwater guide to freshwater bass fisherman has had its ups and downs. I’m happy to say that the time on the water has paid off and clients have been extremely happy. It takes a lot of work to stay on these fish and how theyre feeding ad the water temos change, especially when we are throwing artificial only! Learning lake Norman has been a blast! Everyone has been easily limiting out and the bite has been outstanding! This month we are targeting big hybrid bass, striped bass and the spotted/largemouth bass have been large and pletniful! We are catching them suspended, deep, shallow, on ledges, humps, docks, brush piles, rocks you name it! The morning bite has been the best with late afternoon being right behind it! If you’re looking for a great place to fish, let’s get out on lake norman together! I’m loving every moment of this new chapter, bass fishing has stolen a part of my heart and I’m excited to be here meeting new people and fishing a new fishery!
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A young angler proudly displaying a Crappie while fishing on a calm lake, showcasing the thrill of freshwater fishing.

The crappie are chewing!!!

Jan 27, 2024 • Crystal River
We were bending rods in big crappie all afternoon. From brush piles and docks to bridges, they were hungry and showing it! They did not deny us very often. This may be my favorite fish to target during the winter time! Non stop action and lots of fun to fight on ultra light gear! Shoot me a message if you’re looking for some amazing fishing this time of year!!
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