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
4.8 / 5
(39 reviews)
Kailua-Kona
 Last booking: 3 days ago
 Instant Confirmation
Trips from US $1,100

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 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
92%
Friendly captain
96%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
76%
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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
Kenneth S. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing
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Justin S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Crew and Beautiful Boat

VERIFIED   6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on July 24, 2024
ย  Booked a 3/4 day trip with my family and friends.ย  A few members in our party never have been ocean fishing let alone be...
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Jeramy G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great boat

VERIFIED   6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on May 21, 2024
Our trip was fantastic.ย  We were blessed to catch 6 wahoo and a blue marlin.ย  My rating has nothing to do with how lucky...
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Reese M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome crew

VERIFIED   6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on March 18, 2024
Today we fished with Capitan Ryan and deck hand Kerry.ย  They did an outstanding job and worked hard.ย  We caught two really...
Reese M. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing
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Cheryl K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on April 13, 2023
This was our first deep water fishing trip with the whole family.ย  Captain Ryan and First Mate Tiger did a great job making...
Cheryl K. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing
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