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: 2 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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Steven B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Ryan

VERIFIED   6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on July 11, 2024
Steven B. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing
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GREGORY P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on May 11, 2024
GREGORY P. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing
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Brian P.
Redmond, WA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full Day Trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on March 24, 2023
Had an amazing fishing trip with Captain Ryan and Terry. The boat as very comfortable and the fishing gear was great. We will...
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Bill P.
Austin, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best Boat in the Harbor

VERIFIED   6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on July 12, 2023
Iโ€™ve fished on some real stinkpots in Kona. This is the best boat on the island with a great crew. Iโ€™ll never book another...
Bill P. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing
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Ken W.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half Day trip with Captain Ryan

VERIFIED   4 Hour Fishing Charter 10:30am on June 14, 2023
Trip was awesomeโ€ฆthe boat and equipment exceeded my expectations.ย  Watching deck hand Cary in action was amazing!
Ken W. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing
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