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 103 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
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96%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Dan W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Amazing Day on the Water – Highly Recommend!

VERIFIED   NEW  Beat the heat Backwater on June 19, 2025
We had an incredible guided fishing trip with Captain Shane. He was extremely knowledgeable and worked nonstop to put us on...
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Ed W.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  3/4 day Inshore on June 18, 2025
The captain put us on fish steady all day. Great guy to fish with very friendly all of his equipment was in great shape. The...
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Donald W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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.  We learned a ton about the area and went on fish at every turn, every time.  His...
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John D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Trip was a success!

VERIFIED   NEW  Inshore half day PM on July 2, 2025
The captain did a great job. I had my 9 year old grandson with me and he caught most of the fish!
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Mike H.
Excellent
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Fantastic trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Inshore PM on February 25, 2025
Cap’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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