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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Roby S. G.
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 and Casey

VERIFIED   4 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on March 16, 2023
Great time - beautiful boat!!ย  They were great and we would definitely do it again and recommend to our family and friends!!
Roby S. G. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing
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Phil L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Day!!!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on May 7, 2023
Great trip!!ย  Caught a 100 ish ahi tuna.
Phil L. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing
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Daniel D.
Los Angeles, California
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 June 20, 2023
Daniel D. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing
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David O.
Honolulu, Hawaii
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

January fishing trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on January 23, 2023
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Vernon B.
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Just what we wanted for the day.

VERIFIED   8 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on June 18, 2021
Good day with captain Ryan and mate Kerry; really good guys.ย  Had a great day on the ocean.ย  Great boat and equipment.ย ...
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