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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Steven C.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Ryan

VERIFIED   6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on July 20, 2024
Steven C. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing
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Curtis S.
Loveland, Colorado
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Tropical Sun Sportfishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on July 28, 2022
Capt. Ryan and crew were great!ย  The boat is in terrific condition and it was a fantastic experience.
Curtis S. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing
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Hankyu K.
Madison, WI
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Captain, Crew an

VERIFIED   6 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on February 8, 2023
Family trip, first time out in pelagic fishing, been on coastal offshore fishing trips few times. Nice day out in...
Hankyu K. does not recommend Tropical Sun Sportfishing
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Todd P.
Pahoa, Hawaii
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great half day time on the water

VERIFIED   4 Hour Fishing Charter 10:30am on August 8, 2021
Captain Ryan and crew were great with stories,ย  knowledge of the area.ย  My daughter and I took this private charter and although...
Todd P. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing
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Ryan W.
Manilla, IA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day on the Tropical Sun

VERIFIED   8 Hour Fishing Charter 6:30am on August 4, 2021
Great guys, great boat, and great times. Iโ€™ll be back again. Highly recommend for everyone
Ryan W. recommends Tropical Sun Sportfishing
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