Captain
Ryan Banta

Member since July 2019 Rutledge, United States
Background
Ryan has been an avid fisherman and hunter all his life, he’s always enjoyed spending time in nature and loves every chance he gets to do it. He’s been fishing the local waters for 25 years now and decided to start guiding fishing trips to introduce more people to the sport he loves and show them the beautiful nature of East Tennessee. What he enjoys the most about taking people fishing is to see the excitement of an angler fighting their first big fish.

Hey, I'm Captain Ryan Banta

Rutledge, United States
Background
Ryan has been an avid fisherman and hunter all his life, he’s always enjoyed spending time in nature and loves every chance he gets to do it. He’s been fishing the local waters for 25 years now and decided to start guiding fishing trips to introduce more people to the sport he loves and show them the beautiful nature of East Tennessee. What he enjoys the most about taking people fishing is to see the excitement of an angler fighting their first big fish.
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(315 reviews)
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Rutledge
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Trips from US $400

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 315 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (415)
Capt Jay was great!!
Capt Jay was great!!
Capt Jay was great!!
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Angler rating
280
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
91%
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Chris B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Capt Jay was great!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on May 26, 2025
Although it wasnโ€™t the kind of day we had hoped, my nephew did catch 3 fish while I got skunked. (Thatโ€™s why they call...
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Kelly T.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Chasing Stripers

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 11, 2024
We went out immediately following the Independence Day holiday, so the fish were skittish. Cap. Ryan chased the stripers all...
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Kimberly S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time!

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on May 6, 2025
Sent the husband dad and son on the fishing trip with Captain Jay! They all had an amazing time and Jay was very friendly!...
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Emily R.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

1 fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on August 29, 2024
Unfortunately we came during a period of time where they hadnโ€™t had any rain in a while and so heat was the issue, the fish...
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Cody G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on April 16, 2025
I went out with captain Jay and it was amazing! We were made aware that this time of year was slow and tough to fish! He knew...
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