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 72 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
78%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
90%
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Martin F.
Venice, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Evening Fishing out of Venice

VERIFIED   4 Hourโ€“Inshore/Backcountry Jan-Dec on May 25, 2022
Evening started slow but ultimately Captain Shane found the Tarpon. Hooked two. Got a nice one to the boat.ย  Lots of fun.
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Mark H.
Dallas, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Finally

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore on March 16, 2022
This trip finally fulfilled my sons dream of fly fishing for Tarpon. He was thrilled with the experience.
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David G.
Winter Park, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Shane

VERIFIED   Tarpon Half Day on May 19, 2021
Captain Shane was awesome he put us right on top of the tarpon unfortunately they werenโ€™t biting. he tried everything He...
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Chris L.
Louisville, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Morning trip with Captain Shane

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Snook/Tarpon Night on May 14, 2021
Excellent trip! Saw lots of fish, worked several pods. Hooked one. Shane worked very hard to get us on fish and tried different...
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Daniel P.
Mukwonago, WI
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time with Captain Shane

VERIFIED   Night Snook and Tarpon on March 30, 2021
Captain Shane put my nephew and I on Tarpon all night long!ย  Captain Shane was courteous, friendly and hard working.ย  I canโ€™t...
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