Captain
Rip Slendak

Member since December 2020 Marathon, United States
Background
The love of fishing has been in Captain Rip's blood since he was a boy. Growing up in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, he spent his early days fishing on Anglin's Fishing Pier. He went on many head and charter boat trips with his father and friends. The captain bought his first boat in 1984 and has fished offshore extensively from Jupiter Inlet to Marathon and the Bahamas. Both as an angler and captain, he participated in the billfish tournament circuits along the SE Florida coast and the Bahamas. Also, a top 5 finisher in the Annual Lighthouse Point Invitational Sailfish Tournament and top boat and angler in the Ft. Lauderdale Semi-Annual Billfish Tournament. Captain Rip's professional careers had taken him throughout the United States and his passion for fishing has allowed him to adapt to the fisheries and waters where he lived. The one constant through all the years has been fishing, it has introduced him to lifelong friends and an infinite number of fishing stories.
Techniques
Offshore trolling with artificial lures, live bait, and rigged bait for pelagic fish. Reef and wreck fishing, kite fishing, downrigger trolling, bottom fishing, and high-speed trolling for Wahoo.

Hey, I'm Captain Rip Slendak

Marathon, United States
Background
The love of fishing has been in Captain Rip's blood since he was a boy. Growing up in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, he spent his early days fishing on Anglin's Fishing Pier. He went on many head and charter boat trips with his father and friends. The captain bought his first boat in 1984 and has fished offshore extensively from Jupiter Inlet to Marathon and the Bahamas. Both as an angler and captain, he participated in the billfish tournament circuits along the SE Florida coast and the Bahamas. Also, a top 5 finisher in the Annual Lighthouse Point Invitational Sailfish Tournament and top boat and angler in the Ft. Lauderdale Semi-Annual Billfish Tournament. Captain Rip's professional careers had taken him throughout the United States and his passion for fishing has allowed him to adapt to the fisheries and waters where he lived. The one constant through all the years has been fishing, it has introduced him to lifelong friends and an infinite number of fishing stories.
Techniques
Offshore trolling with artificial lures, live bait, and rigged bait for pelagic fish. Reef and wreck fishing, kite fishing, downrigger trolling, bottom fishing, and high-speed trolling for Wahoo.
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4.9 / 5
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 257 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Great day reef fishing!
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
93%
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Steven P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Strawberry Grouper

VERIFIED   AM 4-hour Half Dayโ€“Reef/Wreck-$695 on July 31, 2025
Yup, our group managed to snag a strawberry grouper and a mackeral that became delicious dockside sushi!ย  We went feef fishing...
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Jez W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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A great morning's fishing

VERIFIED   AM 4-hour Half Dayโ€“Reef/Wreck-$695 on August 2, 2025
We had a fantastic morning with skipper Brian. My son,ย  Adam hooked into a fish on the very first drop and the fish...
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Rick B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Opportunity

VERIFIED   8 - Hour Full Day / $1095 on September 11, 2025
We booked with Captain Johnny Maddox at the end of our two week stay in Marathon for a Mahi trip.ย  Captain Brian took us out...
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James U.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great way to bring 2024 to an end

VERIFIED   4HR SUNSET REEF TRIP/$795 SEASONAL on December 30, 2024
My sons and I made the right decision in choosing Captain Rip and Riplines Charters.ย  Had a great afternoon on the Sunset...
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Jason B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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What a day!

VERIFIED   8 - Hour Full Day / $1095 on April 26, 2025
Captain Rip contacted me the day before to warn me about the weather. Unfortunately, we were unable to delay the trip so we...
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