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
(45 reviews)
Virginia Beach
Trips from US $700

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 45 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (38)
Great family trip
Great family trip
Sailing with Top Notch
+35
Angler rating
41
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
95%
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David F.
Holland, PA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great afternoon with Top Notch

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on July 22, 2021
Booked the 4 hour trip to give the kids a little experience while on vacation.ย  Captain Russ and the mate were great.ย  The...
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Gabriel G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Russ

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on July 6, 2024
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David Y.
Virginia Beach, VA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Full day deep sea trip with captain Russ and captain Bobby

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day Trip โ€“ Offshore on July 13, 2020
When your sons tell you โ€œThat was the best fishing trip we have done so far,โ€ not much to add! Had a great trip. Russ asked...
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Joshua J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

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
Overall

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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