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.
Anglers Choice
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Our Team
Johnny M.
Captain
Brian P.
Captain
Brain B.
First mate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(252 reviews)
Angler's choice
Marathon
 Last booking: 2 days ago
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Trips from US $695

Customer reviews

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
Photos & videos by reviewers (583)
Awesome trip
Great captain and skipper
A great morning's fishing
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Angler rating
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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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Mike S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

A Day on the Water

VERIFIED   AM 4-hour Half Dayโ€“Reef/Wreck-$695 on June 19, 2025
The seas were rough, just not good day for fishing. Captain Jonny tried several spots but no luck. But, all in all, we enjoyed...
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Arlen D.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Nuther day with Capt Rip

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip - 6 Hour / $850 on May 3, 2025
Repeat customer. Really enjoyed fishing with Capt Rip and mate Brian. Took us right to the fish and stayed with them. Stayed...
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Kelly I.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best fishing trip ever!

VERIFIED   4HR SUNSET REEF TRIP/$795 SEASONAL on February 2, 2025
Had the best fishing trip ever! Alex put us on the fish literally within 5 minutes after dropping the lines in the water!ย ...
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Tim A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip, highly recommend!

VERIFIED   8 - Hour Full Day / $1095 on May 15, 2025
Went out for two back to back eight hour trips. Both were great and we caught a bunch of mahi. Rip is the best charter captain...
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Daniel H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great family time fishing

VERIFIED   8 - Hour Full Day / $1095 on December 26, 2024
Capt. Rip was an absolute pleasure to spend time with.ย  We tried multiple tactics for multiple types of fish.ย  My two sons...
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