Dave Ripp
Dave Ripp
us
Nebraska, US
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Member since 2022
2.3
Verified

April fishing trip

Shark Fishing Trip3 adults
Response from Charter operator

This guest booked a shark fishing trip. At no time can anyone guarantee how many fish will come to the boat if any or the size of the fish. Reef fishing is different because we know exactly what is on the reefs we fish since we dive all our sites. Sharks are ocean dwelling fish which are always on the move so we use a very potent blend of chum to attract them. Depending on the strength of the tide or current will determine how far or what distance you can bring sharks from. There is no way anyone can guarantee how many sharks will show up if any. How long you book your trip can play a big factor when you consider the strength of the tide and how far your chum slick will travel. There are times we have may sharks show up and other times you may get no sharks. Any seasoned fisherman understands this which is why it's called fishing. In fact on this trip we did bring a rather very large Tiger Shark to the boat over 12ft long. We fed it right close to the boat and the guests fought it but lost the battle. Please manage your expectations when booking a Huge Fish trip especially if you don't do thos everyday. It is very hard to land Huge Fish even for a Professional. This is part of fishing. Thank you, CMG

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CruiseFishDive – Spear1Up
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28 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
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4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $800

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4.4
56 reviews
4.5
Boat & Equipment
4.4
Captain & Crew
4.2
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

  • 78%
    Great experience
  • 73%
    Family friendly
  • 88%
    Friendly captain
  • 96%
    Good boat
  • 75%
    Recommended
  • 69%
    Caught fish

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  • Scott Murray
    Scott Murray
    us
    Michigan, US
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    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    6 hour trip with Captain Mark

    3/4 Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore • 3 adults

    We had the most amazing time with captain Mark and 1st mate Ryan,if you want a trip of a life time then you have to go with Cruise Fish Dive, Spear1up. they will make everything seem so easy and comfortable,they have a wonderful way of teaching you how to fish and also learn about the environment and wild life so that it will be there for generations to come.We had the time of our lives, our son caught a 4 foot barracuda with the help of captain Mark who was so caring. So if you are looking to do some diving , fishing or just anything that has to do with the water, look no further than CruiseFishDive with Spear1up they will make sure that your trip of a life time comes true as ours did. Thanks Captain Mark and 1st mate Ryan you made everything GREAT We look forward to another amazing experience with you soon. Scott ,Michelle,Walker.

    Response from Charter operator

    Scott, thank you for the kind words and as you know we put our hearts into every aspect of our excursions. I am so proud of Walker pulling off the catch of the day. I tried to upload a pic but it's not working. Look forward to seeing you all in Alaska! See you soon. Capt. Mark Garcy

  • Damon Bragg
    Damon Bragg
    us
    Virginia, US
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    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    A great day on the water with Capt. Brian

    Half Day Trip – Back Bay (AM) MAX 4 • 2 adults

    My wife and I booked a half day morning fishing trip. Captain Brian arrived on time and ready to fish. His personality, knowledge and desire to ensure we enjoyed ourselves was a 10 out of 10! We have never been so entertained all while CATCHING FISH! Every location he took us to we caught exactly what he said we would. We caught snapper, trout, red, ladyfish and snook (I won't fault him for the 3 catfish). We saw manatees and dolphins all while catching lots of fish. We have been on many charter boats in the past but this was by far our best experience ever. Captain Brian was exactly what we needed. I highly recommend Captain Brian and the rest of the Cruise Fish Dive - Spear1up organization.

  • William Grams
    William Grams
    us
    Wisconsin, US
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    Member since 2023
    5.0
    Verified

    4 hour trip with Captain Mark

    Half Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore • 2 adults

    Fantastic trip! Captain Mark accepted the trip on short notice and worked very hard to give us opportunities for catching big fish. We had a number of chances at big fish, had a number of big fish take the bait but bite us off, but brought in a beautiful barracuda! Highly recommend.

    Reported Catch
    Redfish
    Red Grouper
  • Kevin Woodruff
    Kevin Woodruff
    us
    California, US
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    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    Fishing with Mark

    Half Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore • 3 adults • 1 child
  • Robert Nicolazzi
    Robert Nicolazzi
    us
    Illinois, US
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    Member since 2022
    5.0
    Verified

    March fishing trip

    Half Day Trip Nearshore/Offshore • 5 adults

    Capt. Marc is wonderful. He puts you on the fish, and shows you how to catch them. I've been fishing all my life, offshore, fly, freshwater, etc. Capt. Marc was great, everyone caught fish, had a great time.