Reel Eazy Charters has been fishing Pensacola Beach’s Gulf waters for over 30 years! Captain Buddy Rogers runs one of the most experienced and longest operating charters there and he knows how to organize a memorable fishing trip.

This charter offers a wide range of trips, from a 6-hour adventure to a 12-hour fishing extravaganza. On your fishing menu are Mahi Mahi, many kinds of Snappers, Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna and so much more.

If you’re a more experienced angler and want to keep your skills on point, there are trips available that will challenge your strength and fishing mastery. Amberjack fishing with Capt. Buddy has one of the best pulls outside billfishing.

Not only does he know how to get you on the fish, but he has a comfortable and reliable boat to take you there.

His 46’ Newton has a 22’ beam, which means that you will have plenty of space to angle in peace and soak in the view. She can take up to 28 people on board and has twin 450 HP Cummins engines to fly you to the top fishing spots.

The vessel is rigged with the top-of-the-line navigation gear to help you find those prized fish even faster. When you do get to them, you will have strong and reliable fishing equipment to reel in your catch. Rods, reels, tackle, lures and live bait are all provided for you, so you only need to worry about getting that fish into the boat.

Whether you’re a family that’s fishing for the first time, or the most experienced of anglers, Capt. Buddy and his first mate will show you a good time and help you hook your next great catch.  The first mate is at your disposal at all times during the trip and he works for tips, so gratuity is much appreciated.

Come and join the fun and excitement of a truly great Gulf Coast fishery with Reel Eazy Charters! You will never forget the moment when you first hear the cry “Fish On”, and you begin to fight your trophy catch.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6-Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $2,050
    This is the shortest private fishing charter on offer. You will fish offshore from Pensacola Beach for Snapper, Cobia, Triggerfish, and more, mainly trying to focus on species that are in season. This is mainly bottom or reef fishing. Departure time is flexible, just discuss it with your captain beforehand.
  • Private trip
    8-Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $2,400
    On this 8-hour trip, you will be mainly fishing for the reef fish that are in season. You get more time to angle, so you will head to deeper waters to the bigger fish and expand on the species of fish you can keep — Cobia, Yellowfin, and Blackfin Tuna, and many more. On this trip, you may also throw a fly line out for a King Mackerel, and you have various types of live bait on the boat for a greater variety of catches. Departure times can change on this trip based on your needs.
  • Private trip
    10-Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $3,000
    This long trip is reserved for deepwater fishing! The goal here is to go to the less traveled fishing areas and deeper waters for the bigger bite. You can expect a wider variety of catches - anything from Amberjack to Tuna. You can throw a fly line out or even troll a little from spot to spot, fishing for a Wahoo or King. These charters typically head out at 6 AM, however, Captain Buddy is flexible.
  • Private trip
    12-Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $4,200
    For this fishing trip, head out with the dawn and spend an entire day going after the deepwater superstars. Anything from Cobia, Tuna, and Mahi Mahi could find its way to your hooks, and you can also do some trolling and even fly fishing for Kingfish and Wahoo. The captain also likes to try and find larger Amberjack for some great fights. If moving out at 6 AM is too early for you, Captain Buddy will adjust the departure time to fit your needs.
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FAQs about Reel Eazy Charters

Reel Eazy Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $2,050 per group, additional US $205 per person after 10 guests - 6-Hour Trip (6 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group, additional US $240 per person after 10 guests - 8-Hour Trip (8 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group, additional US $300 per person after 10 guests - 10-Hour Trip (10 hours)
  • US $4,200 per group - 12-Hour Trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Eazy Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Air Conditioned Deck Level
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS Northstar
  • Fishfinder Furuno
  • Bed V Berth 4 Bunks
  • Flybridge Enclosed Air Condition
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Ice Box
  • Radar 64nm Furuno

Trips booked with Reel Eazy Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Please, tip our crew)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Reel Eazy Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Licensed State and Federal Waters)
  • Reef Fishing (Reel Eazy Exclusive Private Reefs)
  • Wreck Fishing (Reel Eazy Exclusive Private Wrecks)

Reel Eazy Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Eazy Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Buddy Rogers
Pensacola Beach, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
10 Customer reviews
Response time 2 hours
Member since January 2017
Before becoming a boat captain, I enjoyed fishing the waters of Pensacola. I had spent a lot of my early years diving and spearfishing which honestly gave me a unique perspective of the reefs, reef fishing, and fish behavior. I know how Amberjack act and how to reel them in despite their acrobatic tendencies. I can find Triggerfish and Groupers easily, and I teach my crew these tricks of the trade. Also by knowing the behavior of fish, we know what we need to do to reel them in! I guess you could say, I learned to understand fish in their world, and that has helped me in sharing this sport with my customers.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

Boat specs

Newton (Sportfishing) originally built in 2003. Powered by 2 450HP Cummins engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 21 knots.

Length
46 ft
Capacity
28 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Licensed State and Federal Waters
Reef Fishing
Reel Eazy Exclusive Private Reefs
Wreck Fishing
Reel Eazy Exclusive Private Wrecks

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioned Deck Level
Air Conditioning
GPS
Northstar
Fishfinder
Furuno
Bed
V Berth 4 Bunks
Flybridge
Enclosed Air Condition

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Please, tip our crew
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Within legal limits
Catch and Release Allowed
Release of out-of-season fish

Payment

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

Cash
Visa
Mastercard
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 10 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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86%
Friendly captain
86%
Recommend this charter
80%
Appropriate for children
86%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Sheila G.
Holly Springs, GA
Excellent
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6 hour bottom fishing zrip

VERIFIED   6-Hour Trip on September 18, 2023
I can’t thank Captian Buddy or his deck hand Bryce enough. We had a great time. My 12 year old grandson is the one who really...
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James M.
Austin, TX
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5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip

VERIFIED   6-Hour Trip on October 24, 2020
It was an amazing charter. The first time our lines hit the water we were pulling up fish. Captain Buddy had us on the fish...
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Dana R.
Trenton, TX
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Trip with Capt Buddy

VERIFIED   8-Hour Trip on March 8, 2021
Wonderful experience.  They were great with the kids!!  If we come back here will definitely book another trip with him.
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John G.
Washington, DC
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great boat, better crew

VERIFIED   6-Hour Trip on September 7, 2019
Buddy kept us on fish most of the trip. We caught stacks of Red Snapper and Trigger that unfortunately we couldn’t keep,...
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Sheron R.
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   8-Hour Trip on April 23, 2021
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