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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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 103 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Good experience
97%
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Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Ken & Barby McCloskey
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Awesome trip beautiful scenery

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Inshore am on May 21, 2024
Captain Shane was excellent and gave us every opportunity to catch fish!
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Ben B.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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In-shore Fishing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Inshore PM on March 27, 2024
Shane, our captain, was excellent. Would definitely recommend!
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Jessica R.
Catlettsburg, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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In shore trip with Captain Shane

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Inshore am on July 19, 2023
We had the best time on our fishing trip with Captain Shane. He is extremely knowledgeable, and took us to the perfect fishing...
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Hollie J.
Clarkfield, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full Day Tarpon

VERIFIED   Tarpon Full Day on May 6, 2023
Unbelievably badass trip! Shane is literally the Tarpon Doctor! You will not go wrong booking this trip. First timer and HOOKED!...
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Aaron P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great afternoon

VERIFIED   Inshore half day A.M. on March 9, 2024
Great afternoon of fishing. Thanks
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