Captain
Russ Kostinas

Member since July 2017 Virginia Beach, United States
Background
Russ Kostinas has been a fisherman for the past 35 years. Before becoming a captain, he used to work as a mate for 3 decades, honing his fishing skills and acquiring knowledge. He now runs fishing trips that suit both pro anglers and families.

Hey, I'm Captain Russ Kostinas

Virginia Beach, United States
Background
Russ Kostinas has been a fisherman for the past 35 years. Before becoming a captain, he used to work as a mate for 3 decades, honing his fishing skills and acquiring knowledge. He now runs fishing trips that suit both pro anglers and families.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(37 reviews)
Virginia Beach
trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 37 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (29)
Once in a lifetime catch--A fish story that's TRUE
Once in a lifetime catch--A fish story that's TRUE
Once in a lifetime catch--A fish story that's TRUE
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
93%
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Tava I. F.
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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Once in a lifetime catch--A fish story that's TRUE

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on October 8, 2023
We randomly picked Top Notch to take our kids shark finish to celebrate one of the boyโ€™s 14th birthday. Little did we know...
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Kenneth Y.
Lexington, Kentucky
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 26, 2023
Start off by saying both of these gentlemen were awesome. They got us fish and were very informative on any information regarding...
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Joshua J.
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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Awesome folks!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 3, 2023
Didnโ€™t catch much but Russ and Bob are outstanding at what they do! Will most definitely fish with them again!
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Samuel H.
Napier, West Virginia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain Russ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 11, 2023
We caught several red drum and some blue fish the highlight was colbana it was 52in!
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Tinah H.
Norfolk, Virginia
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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September fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on September 19, 2023
Great day on a beautiful boat with great captain and mate!!
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