Our Captain Smitty was very knowledgeable on where to stop for quality fish. We all were able to catch a few big ones and went home with limits at the end of the day. The deckhand was a huge help. Always on top of everything and helping us get larger fish into the boat. He also filleted all of our fish for us on the ride back. The boat was nice and clean and (we rented our poles and gear) all poles were set up and ready to go before we even boarded. It was a great experience. - Khadeejah G.

The captain and his crew were GREAT! We really enjoyed our trip! Would definitely use them again!

The crew will make your trip fun, definitely recommend if your a first timer, my son had his first trip and it was a amazing.

My brother and I just had an absolutely perfect day of fishing aboard the Riptide with Captain Smitty and his crew. We met a bunch of great guys that have been fishing with Captain Smitty for decades. It was easy to see why. Captain Smitty took us out and put us right on the king salmon. We limited out the boat by 11am and everyone took home two nice fish. The veteran fishermen were handing off their rods (and fish) after they caught their first couple to anyone that hadn't caught one yet. Everyone hauled in at least one. It was such a great atmosphere. We had an awesome time and I can't wait to go again.

Captain Smitty proficiently provided us the opportunity to fulfill my in-laws final wishes for their ashes to be cast upon the waters of Half Moon Bay on their 71st wedding anniversary. He guided me through the process necessary to allow a small group of family and friends to be on his vessel and celebrate their lives while saying goodbye. His efforts and mother nature’s cooperation could not have provided a better experience.

My 15yr. old son went out on the Riptide with some of his fishing buddies today. He loves fishing beyond and came home one happy fisherman. He limited out on rockfish, said he can't wait to go back out again. Thank you for giving this fishing kid a GREAT 1st experience.

Today 9/08/19 every boat for Half Moon Bay Sport fishing went fishing except the Riptide. The other charters were full. Our charter only had 4 people for a 15 passenger boat. I imagine they would probably end up losing money only taking 4 people salmon fishing. We were told the captain was waiting until 0530 to make a decision on strong winds. I'm all for safety and appreciate the captain looking out for all of us. It was windy and the swell wasn't too bad. I wish he had made the decision to cancel last night as winds and swell are easily predicted. Or if you feel taking only four people doesn't justify the cost of the trip, be honest and say so. It would have been professional of the captain to actually show up and explain the cancellation instead of literally phoning it in. Does this mean the other Captains are wreckless? I doubt it but they clearly have different limitations when it comes to safety.

Hi Capt. Smitty,

 

Smitty, In case no one told you, THANK YOU for your support of our right to fish. Yourself, Bob Inglis and Bobby Franko have really made an important contribution in protecting our right to fish. 

Captain, I really appreciate the fact that you take such an active interest and role in these conservation issues. You are one of probably very few that truly try to balance sport fishing with conservation and make a difference for our generations to come, like my kids.

Captain, just wanted to say thanks for the fantastic fishing day me and Doug had on Sunday. I hope you bought more of those green flashers, they were pretty hot! All in all, I caught 3 salmon on that rig and handed off another 8 fish to others including that 25lb striper! I think it was the best ocean fishing I have ever done.

Our whale watching trip was one of the largest highlights of our trip to San Francisco. Thanks for letting us take the charter trip on 8/22/2003. We will recommend you to any of our friends that are contemplating a trip to that region. Here are a few of the pictures that we took from the boat.

Captain Smitty and deckhand Heather made our trip awesome. It was my son's 13th. birthday wish to go deep sea fishing, he even turned down a trip to Hawaii..(whew...) anyhow, Blake was ecstatic about the trip the whole time. Once the day got here he started to get real nervous... That all changed when we arrived at the riptide and met our crew. Blake caught the first fish this day and he was the youngest on deck, way to go, son! Anyhow, many many many thanks to Cap'n Smitty and Heather... You two are awesome, the pix that were taken are awesome, hope to see them on here soon. We will be back, maybe in July for the rock cod fishing...

Capt Smitty: 

Capt. Smitty! I just wanted to thank you for a fantastic trip on Sunday. My daughter and I had a great time, and we can't end up with about 20lbs of smoked salmon. We're both looking forward to going rockfishing with your soon! Thanks,

Hi Captain Smitty, Got the pics developed and many are good. I will mail and Email copies asap. You and Evan were a great team and I really enjoyed fishing with you both. Maybe we can go after salmon or Tuna some day. Let me know when you are doing good and I'll try to get back. Once again thank you for a fun day and for showing me some of the unique species that are in your area.

Hi Smitty, Thanks again for a great salmon fishing trip today. That was not only the biggest fish I have ever caught but also the most exciting fish that I have caught in many years. It ranks with my first fish caught near Aspen Colorado immediately after World War 2.

 Capt. Smitty & Zee

Just wanted to thank you for the great experience rock fishing on Tuesday the 17th, it was SOOOO fun, the ride was very enjoyable. Captain Smitty was a GREAT captain, he took us to all the right spots! We all got limits! I'm gonna tell everyone about the RIPTIDE, and it's great captain! Next time I go it's definitely gonna be on the RIPTIDE! Thanks again for the great trip! Hope to see you soon on another rock fishing trip! 

Hello everyone, our salmon fishing trip on Saturday was a huge success with the boat bringing in full limits of salmon and not one person got seasick! The ocean was calm, we saw whales, dolphins and more importantly, many salmon on the end of our lines... I don't think anyone went home with less than 12 pounds of fresh salmon to enjoy. Smitty also did a good job of keeping us away from the crowds and putting us over some big fish. My daughter caught her first 2 salmon ever. She already wants to go again! I think it was Ladies Day on the Riptide! Good work ladies! I think you brought us all luck! I hope all of you that came fishing had an enjoyable time and enjoyed a fine salmon meal over the weekend. I sure did! I can honestly say that this was the best day of fishing I have experienced since visiting Alaska! It was also the best group of people that I have ever been fishing with! I look forward to doing it again sometime.

Made my first albacore trip thanks to Jim Krauss. Jim treated me to a trip on the "RIPTIDE" out of half moon bay. Between us, we hooked eight fish, but after some rod shuffling to try to get everyone a fish, we brought back five 25-30 pound fish. Two on a Dorado cedar plug, and three on a plain cedar plug. Two others were caught on feathers, zucchini, and a Mexican flag. The trick seemed to be the plain cedar plug dropped way back. Man what a blast!