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Scott Newsome

My brother, his girlfriend and I booked a trip with Captain Rapps last Sunday. The day started out with a short
run offshore to net some live bait. Captain Rapps knew right where to find them. After filling the livewell we
set out for one of Pete's secret hot-spots. On the way, we were stopped by a Florida Wildlife Conservation
officer for a spot check. After checking the boat for the required paperwork and safety equiptment, the friendly
officers told us that Captian Rapps boat was the most ship-shaped vessel they've checked in a long time!
With smiles we said our good-byes and we were on our way.
We winded our way around what seemed like endless Islands, thru creek like channels and vast bays.
Just the ride alone was worth the trip. Needless to say, we caught a ton of fish! Trout, Ladyfish and Reds.
I mentioned that I had never caught a Snook. So we were off to another one of Pete's hot spots.
I am a Snook Fanatic now!
Thank you Pete for some awesome memories!

Scott Newsome,
Lake Wallenpaupack, PA

Paul Wicklund

I have gone fishing with Captain Rapps on many occasions and he always amazes me with his knowledge, his skill,
and most of all his genuine love for fishing. We are now good friends and the time flies as we talk and angle for the
big one. I look forward to every trip!

Dr. Paul Wicklund,
St. Paul, MN

Ray Fino

Ray Fino
Naples, FL

Bob Deulks

We had a great time!  Pete put us in the thick of things right away. We thoroughly
enjoyed catching Tarpon as well as watching others fight and reel in their prize catch.
Capt Rapps provided excellent coaching as we wrestled the fish. The fish we
caught ranged in size from 80 pounds to approx. 180 pounds. The fights with the
fish lasted from 35 mintues to an hour and 45 minutes. What a blast!

Bob Deulks,
Naples, FL

Ed Altwies

Pete,

I want to thank you for the best fishing adventures of my life.  Tarpon fishing at Bahia
Honda Bridge area of Big Pine Key, Florida was an awesome experience that I will
never forget.  You’re a true professional and it was joy to spend four days tarpon fishing
with you.  It does not take long for one to realize that you take your profession very
seriously and most importantly you enjoy what you are doing.  Your patience and
desire that everyone hook up and  land a tarpon was greatly appreciated by everyone
in our group.  The entire fishing trip was an awesome experience that I have re-lived
many times back at home telling all of my friends and family.  I think everyone is tired
of my stories about the large tarpon, worm hatch, sharks and the great Captain Rapps! 
Thanks again and I look forward to the opportunity to experience the Chokoloskee,
Everglades City, and the 10,000 island areas of the Everglades National Park on a
future trip.Thank you!

Ed Altwies

Temperance, MI

Anthony Chiarizio

Pete,

Thanks for one of the best days on the water that I have ever had!
I was impressed right off the bat with your idea of splitting up the
day when most guides would have only gone out once instead of
launching and re-launching again later in the day.   Then comes the
day we had, from the first line in the water until the big man shut
the lights off we were constantly into fish.   I'd have to say you
are by far the Best Boatman in the Business! Three of us on
the boat and we each land 3 Tarpon a piece with the largest at 71",
not including the HUGE 15ft Hammerhead that made an appearance
and put on a show.   After the day we had, all three of us were
bragging about it to the local guides sitting around the restaurant
telling us we were full of BS.  They quickly started asking
questions when our cameras came out with all the photos.
"Who is this guy?" they asked!

Anthony C.
KCMO

Capt. Chuck Simpson, President Gaff Magazine

Pete, It was such a pleasure meeting you yesterday and thank you so much for your patience with my son Parker - your are his hero! I have fished with a lot of guides over the years, you have the right attitude and personality to go far ...  you get it and many guides don't. The guide business is about entertaining. Capt. Chuck Simpson President, Gaff Magazine

Dr. Lee Weiss

I recently had the pleasure of a fishing charter with Captain Pete Rapps.  I have gone with many fishing charters in this area, however, this time I had a special need that Captain Rapps fulfilled so well.  I wanted to expose my grandchildren who were ages 5 & 6 to fishing for the first time.   I was concerned that they would get bored easily and not have a good experience.  I decided to book the charter for only a half day and actually expected that we would come back earlier as I thought that my grandchildren would not have the attention span to stay out too long. I was amazed how Captain Rapps understood the need of making the kids really enjoy their first fishing experience.  From the moment they got on his boat, Captain Rapps focused all his attention on keeping them busy and involved with all the aspects of boating, fishing and the marine life around them.  The kids were totally amazed and enthralled the entire trip. To my amazement , we got on the boat at 8 Am and did not return to the dock until 3:30 and even at that late hour, the children kept saying:  "we don't want to go back.....we want to fish more" It was a pleasure to be with not only an excellent guide, but an individual who goes out of his way in all respects, to please his clients.  I am anxious to go with Captain Rapps again in the future and be catered to as he catered to my grandchildren. Dr. Lee Weiss Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Dr. Thomas J. Albert

Captain Rapps really knows ……  Every time we have gone out fishing, Captain PeteRapps has put us on lots of fish and we had a great time!  I’ve learned so much about what kind of fish likes certain types of bait,  and the most important lesson has been how to “Bow to the King” (Tarpon).  I confidently recommend Captain Rapps to anyone who wants to catch a lot of fish! DR. Thomas J. Albert Naples, FL

Ingrid Gilbert

My husband, Jasen, and I have wanted to catch Tarpon for years. After 2 unsuccessful charters with other “local experts”, I am sad to say we went home without catching a thing…that is until we decided to Charter with Captain Rapps Charters. We met Pete while we were both on vacation to the keys and hooked up for a day of some Tarpon Fishing in Bahia Honda State Park. We had an incredible day on the water! Not only did Jasen and I each catch a tarpon (both were approximately 100#), we had an amazing sighting of about 3 pods of dolphins. They came so close to the boat that one actually bumped my flip flop while I was tapping the water to try and get their attention! Talk about exhilarating! We have our trip booked already for next season with Captain Rapps! Thanks Pete, for being so helpful and accommodating!! Ingrid Gilbert, Naples, FL/Northampton, MA