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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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(252 reviews)
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Marathon
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Trips from US $695

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Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 252 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Awesome trip
Great captain and skipper
A great morning's fishing
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
92%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
93%
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Mark S.
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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1/14/2025 Trip to Marathon Hump

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - 6 Hour / $850 on January 14, 2025
We had a great trip. We caught 9 Blackfin tuna, several Skip Jack and two Mahi (one keeper). The action was hot and consistent...
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Eric B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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A Birthday Bash Remember

VERIFIED   4HR SUNSET REEF TRIP/$795 SEASONAL on October 30, 2024
We were in Marathon for my birthday and had scheduled this trip a few months in advance. The weather had been windy for a couple...
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Steven P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Jason B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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Anthony N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Ripping lines

VERIFIED   8 - Hour Full Day / $1095 on May 30, 2025
Capt Rip(Alex) was great. The seas were a bit rough heading out to the hump so we trolled for dolphin on the way out and caught...
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