Captain
Frank Viola III

Member since March 2021 Mooresville, United States
Background
Every year Captain Frank's family would take a trip to Islamorada in the Florida Keys. He saw his first Tarpon and all he could think about was one day adventuring the ocean as a professional fisherman. After ten years of playing professional baseball, the captain dove into the fishing industry head first. He started shooting photo and video content for some of the industry leaders in 2016 and continued to create content for companies such as Yeti, Hell's Bay Boatworks, and more. After spending years on the water, he decided to become a full-time captain. Sharing the outdoor experience with others is why he decided to make a career of this job and of course, you and he absolutely will catch fish!
Techniques
Captain Frank prefers to fish any way that will get the job done. Sometimes you'll live bait fish, sometimes you'll use artificial. Spinning, conventional, fly, it all depends on the time of year and the target species. His favorite style of fishing is the one that puts a smile on everyone’s face after a successful day!

Hey, I'm Captain Frank Viola III

Mooresville, United States
Background
Every year Captain Frank's family would take a trip to Islamorada in the Florida Keys. He saw his first Tarpon and all he could think about was one day adventuring the ocean as a professional fisherman. After ten years of playing professional baseball, the captain dove into the fishing industry head first. He started shooting photo and video content for some of the industry leaders in 2016 and continued to create content for companies such as Yeti, Hell's Bay Boatworks, and more. After spending years on the water, he decided to become a full-time captain. Sharing the outdoor experience with others is why he decided to make a career of this job and of course, you and he absolutely will catch fish!
Techniques
Captain Frank prefers to fish any way that will get the job done. Sometimes you'll live bait fish, sometimes you'll use artificial. Spinning, conventional, fly, it all depends on the time of year and the target species. His favorite style of fishing is the one that puts a smile on everyone’s face after a successful day!
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(39 reviews)
Mooresville
trips from US $225

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 39 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Angler rating
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Good experience
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
97%
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Ralph T.
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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Started โ€œcoldโ€ literally.

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on April 5, 2024
We had a good day on the water. Catching fish is always funโ€ฆbut the lessons learned can be equally good. Understanding how...
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Harold S.
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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The Best!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on February 17, 2024
Captain Frank was incredible from the minute I booked this surprise fishing trip for my man! Personable, prompt (in his responses),...
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Brooke 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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Such an Amazing day

VERIFIED   Two Hour Fishing Trip!! (11 AM) on March 2, 2024
Where do I begin. . . I decided to book this trip for my gf as a surprise and it was everything and more than either of us...
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Marty 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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Porters Big Day

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on April 13, 2024
Took my grandson whoโ€™s 9, he had a ball. He out fished me. Caught a bunch, which is exactly what I wanted. Captain Frank...
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Jennifer M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best Part of Spring Break

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (AM) on March 23, 2024
I have never seen my son so happy. Him and his dad went fishing and had an amazing time. My husband is already talking about...
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