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
(85 reviews)
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Englewood
 Last booking: 4 days ago
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Trips from US $500
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(15 reviews)
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Englewood
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $550
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(3 reviews)
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Placida
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
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
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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John P.
Englewood, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Backcountry on March 1, 2018
Shane is a great and knowledgeable Captain and was extremely patient with my beginner fly fishing skills. Was very attentive...
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Chris A.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Tarpon Half Day on July 1, 2020
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Ben H.
Venice, FL
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Poor
1.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Shane

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Nearshore on November 26, 2021
Boat and captain were excellent. Just had a poor day of fishing. Weather was great. Good day to be on the water...
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Dan L.
Greeley, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Captain Mike is a professional

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip – Tarpon on November 5, 2018
Captain Mike worked hard at making sure I caught fish and was an extremely knowledgeable guide. We had a slow day of fishing...
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Mark F.
Costa Mesa, California
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Capt. Shane

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip – Backcountry on March 15, 2017
Weather was not to conducive to be out and about, (Very Windy).  Capt. Shane knew where to go to keep us out of the wind and...
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