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First time Tarpon fishing, landed 70-80lber

VERIFIED NEW Tarpon Trip on June 5, 2026

Eric S.

5.0 / 5

First time Tarpon fishing, landed 70-80lber

VERIFIED NEW

Eric S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

This trip was all about getting my 16 year old son his first Tarpon. 2-3 hours in we had hooked 3 and he brought a 70-80lber in. Unbelievable experience, wouldnt trade it for anything. Captain is excellent!

This trip was all about getting my 16 year old son his first Tarpon. 2-3 hours in we had hooked 3 and he brought a 70-80lber...

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Rating summary

4.9 / 5

out of 5 stars from 103 reviews

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Boat

4.9 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Experience

4.9 / 5

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First time Tarpon fishing, landed 70-80lber

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Angler rating

5 stars		96
4 stars		5
3 stars		1
2 stars		0
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	97%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	98%
Appropriate for children
	93%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	96%

Appropriate for children
	93%
Satisfied with the boat
	100%
Caught fish
	96%

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Matthew B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Capt August was excellent, patient and got us on fish under challeging conditions

VERIFIED Full Day Trip!! on April 10, 2026

Matthew B.

5.0 / 5

Apr 10, 2026

Full Day Trip!!

Capt August was excellent, patient and got us on fish under challeging conditions

VERIFIED

Capt August was excellent, patient and got us on fish under challeging conditions

Matthew B. recommends Turtlehead Charters Crystal River

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Matthew B. recommends Turtlehead Charters Crystal River

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Stephen D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fantastic!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on June 23, 2025

Stephen D.

5.0 / 5

Jun 23, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Fantastic!

VERIFIED

Brutally hot day. Capn’ Frank worked his tail off to find tarpon. We lost several, but then our luck turned and we spent over an hour fighting this huge fish! It was truly a memorable trip. Thanks, Frank!

Brutally hot day. Capn’ Frank worked his tail off to find tarpon. We lost several, but then our luck turned and...

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Frank Viola III (The Captain)

Replied on July 2, 2025

It was an honor to have you on the boat. Thank you for grinding it out with me in that heat and putting in the work! You earned that tarpon! Thank you again for all you’ve done for us, I hope to have the opportunity to fish you again in the future!!

Frank Viola III (The Captain)

Replied on July 2, 2025

Captain replied

Knight D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great Boat & Captain!!

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (AM) on July 31, 2025

Knight D.

5.0 / 5

Jul 31, 2025

Half Day Trip (AM)

Great Boat & Captain!!

VERIFIED

Had a great time, good music, saw tons of wild life and caught some fish!!

Knight D. recommends Turtlehead Charters Crystal River

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Frank Viola III (The Captain)

Replied on August 27, 2025

I had the most amazing time with your family Knight! Thank you very much for the review! i hope to see you all again sometime!!!

Frank Viola III (The Captain)

Replied on August 27, 2025

I had the most amazing time with your family Knight! Thank you very much for the review! i hope to see you all again sometime!!!

Captain replied

Mark J.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Captain Frank

VERIFIED Half Day Trip (PM) on July 30, 2025

Mark J.

5.0 / 5

Jul 30, 2025

Half Day Trip (PM)

Captain Frank

VERIFIED

Knowledgeable and personable. Made for a great trip.

Mark J. recommends Turtlehead Charters Crystal River

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Frank Viola III (The Captain)

Replied on August 27, 2025

Thank you so much for this review! I really appreciate that yountook the time! Thank you sir!! Looking forward to seeing you again!

Frank Viola III (The Captain)

Replied on August 27, 2025

Thank you so much for this review! I really appreciate that yountook the time! Thank you sir!! Looking forward to seeing you again!

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Capt August was excellent, patient and got us on fish under challeging conditions

Capt August was excellent, patient and got us on fish under challeging conditions

Fantastic!

Fantastic!

Great Boat & Captain!!

Great Boat & Captain!!

Captain Frank

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Capt August was excellent, patient and got us on fish under challeging conditions

Capt August was excellent, patient and got us on fish under challeging conditions

Fantastic!

Fantastic!

Great Boat & Captain!!

Great Boat & Captain!!

Captain Frank

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