Captain
Shane Smetak

Member since April 2016 Englewood, United States
Background
I am an avid fisherman and very passionate about it, any days that I am not booked I’m fishing! I am very big into conservation. Come experience my passion for fishing and what Florida has to offer!
Techniques
I am a die hard Tarpon fanatic! I target giant tarpon on the beach and in the back country. We will throw artificial baits and live baits for these silver kings! Snook, Redfish and trout are some other species we target year round. Fish the back country of charlotte harbor and the flats of lemon bay! I also offer fly fishing trips for Tarpon, Snook and Redfish. Night fishing is a great way to target these species on the fly rod!

Hey, I'm Captain Shane Smetak

Englewood, United States
Background
I am an avid fisherman and very passionate about it, any days that I am not booked I’m fishing! I am very big into conservation. Come experience my passion for fishing and what Florida has to offer!
Techniques
I am a die hard Tarpon fanatic! I target giant tarpon on the beach and in the back country. We will throw artificial baits and live baits for these silver kings! Snook, Redfish and trout are some other species we target year round. Fish the back country of charlotte harbor and the flats of lemon bay! I also offer fly fishing trips for Tarpon, Snook and Redfish. Night fishing is a great way to target these species on the fly rod!
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Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 99 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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96%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Alison F.
Excellent
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Excellent! Highly recommend!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Inshore am on July 9, 2024
What a great experience! Captain Shane is wonderful, even with adults that havenโ€™t fished in years. My 13 year old nephew...
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Donald W.
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Absolutely! Standout Trip!!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Inshore PM on March 23, 2025
Capt. Shane was on point the entire trip.ย  We learned a ton about the area and went on fish at every turn, every time.ย  His...
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Mike H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fantastic trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Inshore PM on February 25, 2025
Capโ€™n Shane is an upstanding man. He was honest, respectful to each of our (3) abilities, and put us on fish. All we had...
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Wes B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome trip

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip Inshore PM on April 30, 2025
Captain Shane had a great plan and it worked perfectly.
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Kevin L.
Excellent
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Inshore am on February 11, 2025
We had a short 4 hour trip which Shane pushed us past.ย  Super accommodating to our needs from my daughter who needed direct...
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