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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Excellent
4.9 / 5
(257 reviews)
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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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Wonderful Trip
Great day reef fishing!
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Anglers claimed
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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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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Kelly I.
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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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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Scott M.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  November 13, 2025
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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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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Anthony B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing trip

VERIFIED   AM 4-hour Half Dayโ€“Reef/Wreck-$695 on August 7, 2025
Had a great time fishing. Crew was fantastic and helped us catch enough fish for dinner. Looking forward to using them for...
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