Captain
Dalton Shank

Member since May 2020 St. Augustine, United States
Background
I was born and raised in St. Augustine. I have been fishing in the Saint Augustine area since I was 3 years old. My life has always revolved around fishing – I became hooked on fishing after winning the junior angler category in a local tournament. This is why I strongly encourage young kids to join in on fishing trips to start learning and loving the sport. My father and I would go offshore fishing almost every weekendNot only did I learn from my father, but also from various captains, who have taught me almost everything I know. This varies in type of fishing from live bait fishing on nearshore wrecks to high speed trolling for Wahoo.
Techniques
I’ve fished with different captains and learned many different styles but one of my favorite tactics is trolling natural baits for billfish.

Hey, I'm Captain Dalton Shank

St. Augustine, United States
Background
I was born and raised in St. Augustine. I have been fishing in the Saint Augustine area since I was 3 years old. My life has always revolved around fishing – I became hooked on fishing after winning the junior angler category in a local tournament. This is why I strongly encourage young kids to join in on fishing trips to start learning and loving the sport. My father and I would go offshore fishing almost every weekendNot only did I learn from my father, but also from various captains, who have taught me almost everything I know. This varies in type of fishing from live bait fishing on nearshore wrecks to high speed trolling for Wahoo.
Techniques
I’ve fished with different captains and learned many different styles but one of my favorite tactics is trolling natural baits for billfish.

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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(89 reviews)
St. Augustine
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 89 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great father & son outing!!!
Good family fun
Good family fun
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Appropriate for children
95%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
88%
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Nickolas B.
Miami, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Didn't stop fishing

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on December 28, 2022
Dalton and Shawn did not stop changing bait, currents and lines.ย  In the end we caught a 35 lb Mahi and 40 lb wahoo along...
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Greg V.
Huntly, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Dalton

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on March 11, 2023
These guys very honest and know what do that day make everybody enjoy
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Ashley C.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great time!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on February 19, 2023
Had a lot of fun. The crew is great and very accommodating!
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Courtney C.
Warrior, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 15, 2021
We had so much fun fishing with Reel Pleasures!ย  These guys put us right on the fish. There was no time wasted looking for...
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Matthew Z.
Evans, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Red Snapper Fishing

VERIFIED   Red snapper on July 10, 2021
We found fish quickly and pulled in some big ones.ย  Our success wasnโ€™t by chance or the result of any skill that I offered.ย ...
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