Island Service Rental Customer Reviews

Name: Island Service Rental
Brand: Island Service Rental
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

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Dangelo Smith's crew consistently delivers outstanding fishing results, with customers regularly pulling in pollock, mackerel, and impressive scores of cod. The team's knowledge of local fishing spots creates non-stop action, often with multiple fish on three-hook rigs simultaneously. Families particularly appreciate the comfortable boat setup and professional handling that makes multi-generational trips memorable. Customers consistently highlight the crew's excellent narration during harbor rides and their ability to showcase interesting local sights between fishing locations. The professional communication and clear instructions help create smooth experiences from start to finish. Reviews repeatedly mention how the guides' area expertise and capable handling ensure everyone has a great time, regardless of whether they land trophy-sized catches.

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Comfortable Boat

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Multi-Generational

Non-Stop Action

Three-Hook Rigs

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Colby I

June 21, 2026

Trip - on June 21, 2026

Yes, we did catch three fish, and the crew was very friendly. The captain was knowledgeable and easy to get along with. However, the overall experience was not what I expected based on the listing. I booked the trip for two people, so I assumed we would be fishing from the 28-foot boat advertised in the listing. Instead, we were taken out on an older commercial fishing boat that had been converted to accommodate larger groups. The vessel was well maintained, but it was not the boat I expected. I originally booked a 4-hour trip, but due to boat races, the captain reduced it to 3 hours and did prorate the cost, which I appreciated. What I don't understand is why we were put on a boat that only cruises at about 8 knots. It took approximately 35 minutes to reach the first fishing spot, and traveling between locations was also very slow. Given the limited trip time, using the faster 28-foot boat would have made much more sense and likely provided at least another hour of actual fishing time. The fishing equipment also seemed quite old, with some rods having broken guides. The crew members were good people, and the captain was very friendly, but what was advertised and what we actually received were two different experiences. The weather was beautiful that day, and the advertised 28-foot boat would have been perfectly comfortable. Additionally, the listing featured two captains, but the captain who took us out was neither of the individuals advertised. Overall, the boat was well maintained, and the crew was friendly, but the experience did not match the expectations set by the listing.

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Rick M

September 10, 2024

Trip - Half Day Guided Fishing Trip In Halifax - Cod, Mackerel And Salmon on September 10, 2024

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Went out on 9/10 with my family of 5 and had an amazing day. The boat was very comfortable and we caught a lot of fish. Eric and Cody we very capable and great guides. Highly recommend this charter.

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Charlie H

September 9, 2024

Trip - Half Day Guided Fishing Trip In Halifax - Cod, Mackerel And Salmon on September 9, 2024

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Eric and Cody did an excellent job of getting us on some fish. We didn’t catch anything huge but we sure had a good time. Their knowledge of the area was great and showed us a lot of neat things on our way to and from the fishing spots!

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JJ L

September 4, 2024

Trip - Half Day Guided Fishing Trip In Halifax - Cod, Mackerel And Salmon on September 4, 2024

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Everything about our trip was handled professionally, with prompt communication, clear instructions and needless to say - WE CAUGHT FISH. 3 generations of avid fishermen enjoyed the brief ride out of the harbor, with excellent narration by the Captain. We fished a few miles, but within sight, offshore, and we quickly were pulling in pollock, mackerel and ultimately scores of COD. Some of the poles were rigged with three hooks and we often had 2 or 3 fish on at the same time. I can recommend this crew / boat for anyone looking to enjoy a day out at sea, and looking for non-stop action !

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