William Smith

Rating

Anglers' gallery (73)

What anglers say

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  Marie Elaine Fajardo

  Repeat angler

  

  California, US

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  Member since 2026

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  3 trips

  5.0

  Verified

  NEW

  Wild Bonito Biteeeeee!!

  Full Day - Salmon Shared on September 19, 2026 • 1 adult

  One of the greatest trips I've ever had. We were suppose to go on a Salmon trip, but Captain Smith decided to have us do a Rockfish/Bonito trip. Booooyyyy I limited out on Rockfish and got a huge lingcod not even an hour later. I patiently waited for the bonito part of the trip and WOW IT WAS SO FUN!! Captain and his team are all on top of it! Everyone went home with fish. Everyone. At one point, I got sick a few times, but all good just cause Mother Nature. One member of his team gave me water and offered dramamine, but I'm already using the patch. Didn't stop me from having fun bringing home fish for my friends and family. Would recommend this charter! Note: I brought my own gear. Also, if your catch is too heavy like mine, you're okay to move your car to the dock area just to load your catch and your gear.

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  Response from Captain

  September 20, 2026

  thank you

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  Warren Scott

  

  McKinney, TX, US

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  Member since 2025

  5.0

  Verified

  Highly recommended charter

  Full Day – Rockfish Shared on October 5, 2025 • 1 adult

  Great charter. Do not be scared off by the rod rental. The trip rate is already very reasonable and rental fees are basically nothing. Captain and deckhand were very friendly and got us onto loads of fish in a hurry. Captain even went above and beyond when I asked him about advice on shipping my catch back because I had an airplane to catch he brought me an airline approved box and cooler with a cold ice pack and expected nothing in return. Boat was very roomy, clean, and rode the waves like butter. Would fish with them again. Highly recommended.

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  Response from Captain

  October 7, 2025

  Thank you for the review!

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  Brad Rust

  

  California, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

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  NEW

  if you want to catch fish go with Bill and Lee of Riptide you canot go wrong

  Full Day – Rockfish Shared on August 23, 2026 • 3 adults

  13 bonitos speek for themself the best fish trip in a long time, super fun🙂 ya

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  Response from Captain

  August 23, 2026

  thank you for the review

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  Jim Peterson General Contractor

  

  California, US

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  Member since 2024

  4.3

  Verified

  NEW

  Fantastic fishing trip!

  Full Day Trip – Rockfish Weekend on September 12, 2026 • 12 adults

  Captain Smitty and the crew were awesome! Not only did we limit high quality rockfish but we ALL got to catch hard fighting Bonito. One of the best charter tips I've been on. Highly recommend the Riptide for a hands down great trip.

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  Response from Captain

  September 14, 2026

  Thank you

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  Kathryn Lee

  

  California, US

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  Member since 2026

  5.0

  Verified

  NEW

  great day and great crew

  Full Day – Rockfish Shared on August 29, 2026 • 2 adults

  caught 3 bontio!

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  Response from Captain

  September 10, 2026

  thank you