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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Chris F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great guys & great boat!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on October 29, 2024
Beautiful day, top shelf skipper Ryan terrific mate Mike! Caught a big yellowfin well maintained older Bertram with sea keeper...
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Mitch L.
Mililani Town, Hawaii
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day trip with captain Ryan and Kerry

VERIFIED   8 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on May 29, 2023
Awesome trip, very nice boat as advertised with excellent gear! Captain and Kerry were great teachers and took time to explain...
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Douglas J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught my first ever Marlin with these guys!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on April 17, 2024
Captain Ryan and crew (Kerry) were awesome! We spent a 1/2 day cruising the coast and caught Ono and a Striped Marlin! Would...
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Collette S.
Kaneohe, Hawaii
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome 3/4 day trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on June 13, 2023
We had an amazing experience on the Tropical Sun!ย  The boat was clean, comfortable and beautiful!ย  Captain Ryan and Kerry...
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Kevin M.
Baytown, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour trip with Captain Ryan and Mate Kerry

VERIFIED   4 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on June 14, 2023
Ryan and Kerry were a pleasure and did everything they could to put us on great fish. We had a huge blue Marlin, but unfortunately...
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