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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Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 92 reviews
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Excellent
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Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Appropriate for children
93%
Satisfied with the boat
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Caught fish
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Charles D.
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Make memories with Captain Frank

VERIFIED   NEW  Full Day Trophy Hunt!! on April 11, 2025
When you go fishing, you really want to create a memory.ย  Captain Frank gives you a day you will never forget.ย  His warm...
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Doug D.
Excellent
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My birthday gift to myself

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip (PM) on March 29, 2025
I booked this trip as a birthday gift to myself. Captain Frank was out of town but put me and my son with Captain Spencer....
Doug D. recommends Turtlehead Charters LKN
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Adriana P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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So much fun!

VERIFIED   Two Hour Fishing Trip!! (11 AM) on November 2, 2024
We had an amazing time on our recent fishing trip! From start to finish, it was an unforgettable experience. The captain was...
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Adam D.
Excellent
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Lake Normanโ€™s Finest Charter Company

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 12, 2025
Booked a four hour bass fishing charter with Captain Frank as a Christmas gift for my son and he did not disappoint. From start...
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Raymond B.
Excellent
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Perfect Trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  Sunset Trip!! on April 3, 2025
We had a 2 hour excursion planned and we used every minute catching fish! It was perfect!! Frank put us where the fish were...
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