Captain
Stephanie Smith

Member since January 2020 Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Aloha, My name is Ryan Lutes and I have been in and around the ocean my whole life. I was a beach lifeguard for the State of California at 16 years old during my early years and grew up in Southern California fishing and surfing with my father. In 2004 my family moved to Kona, Hawaii after graduating high school. When I got to Hawaii I worked the deck for many legendary Captains from Kona over the years, eventually working my way to Captain of the Tropical Sun. I got my Captains license at 18 years old, while Sportfishing and commercial fishing in Hawaii. I have traveled and spent time fishing in Mexico, Panama, and Kona. My life passion is having my clients experience this amazing water world we call home!
Techniques
Big-game fishing Offshore fishing Light tackle fishing Bottom fishing Fly fishing Reef fishing

Hey, I'm Captain Stephanie Smith

Kailua-Kona, United States
Background
Aloha, My name is Ryan Lutes and I have been in and around the ocean my whole life. I was a beach lifeguard for the State of California at 16 years old during my early years and grew up in Southern California fishing and surfing with my father. In 2004 my family moved to Kona, Hawaii after graduating high school. When I got to Hawaii I worked the deck for many legendary Captains from Kona over the years, eventually working my way to Captain of the Tropical Sun. I got my Captains license at 18 years old, while Sportfishing and commercial fishing in Hawaii. I have traveled and spent time fishing in Mexico, Panama, and Kona. My life passion is having my clients experience this amazing water world we call home!
Techniques
Big-game fishing Offshore fishing Light tackle fishing Bottom fishing Fly fishing Reef fishing

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(38 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 2 bookings in the past week.
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,100

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 38 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (45)
3 blue marlin!
Great crew!  Great boat!
Great crew!  Great boat!
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
96%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
78%
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Jason F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

3 blue marlin!

VERIFIED   NEW  8 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on November 29, 2025
Had a great trip with great very knowledgeable crew. 3 blue marlin and a additional bite. Boat is very well maintained and...
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Corey S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Top Notch Experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on July 18, 2025
This was an awesome experience for our family, especially my two boys. The boat was very nice and comfortable. Captain Ryan...
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Dionisio T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great crew! Great boat!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on July 29, 2025
The boat is so comfortable. Crew was wonderful and friendly.ย  We were out the day of the tsunami warning. But, we did manage...
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Robert M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Worth it!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on December 31, 2024
Ryan and Lee were top notch professionals. The boat was a dream. Pretty healthy swells out there and the boat ate them with...
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Kenneth S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt. Ryan and First Mate Kerry were great!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on March 18, 2025
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