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 67 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Fishing with Shane
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Shane is a great captain
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
77%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Veronica R.
Tampa, FL
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
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Best the heat backwater

VERIFIED   Beat the heat Backwater on July 3, 2023
Great trip!ย  Capt. Shane was awesome.ย  Highly recommend.
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Gary C.
Canton, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Shane

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Inshore am on April 5, 2023
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Mitchell T.
Muskegon, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Half Day Backwater Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip Inshore am on March 7, 2023
Overall great experience with Capt. Shane. We fished the topwater bite most of the morning with excellent action. He put me...
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Jeff G.
Shakopee, MN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Amazing Tarpon Trip - Highly Recommend

VERIFIED   Night Snook and Tarpon on April 15, 2022
This was fishing trip with my 14 year old who wanted to catch Tarpon and Snook.ย  Captain Shane had us on Tarpon almost immediately...
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Craig D.
White Lake Charter Townsh, MI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Tarpon trip with Captain Shane

VERIFIED   Tarpon Half Day on June 14, 2021
Captain Shane is a GREAT GUIDE!! Not like other guides. Heโ€™s a GREAT GUY!!! He strives to give you a great experience!! Most...
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