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Island Dog Water Sports is one of Ocho Rios’ real success stories. Captain Shalton Whyte operates a fleet of awesome sportfishing boats which head out every day in search of pelagic species like Marlin, Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, and Tuna. The Reel Deal is one of the best in the fleet, able to carry large groups out to the incredible deep sea fisheries Jamaica is blessed with.

The Reel Deal is a 43’ Tiara cruiser with room aboard for up to 12 guests. Her twin Detroit diesels produce a staggering 1,300HP between them, getting you out to the fishing grounds in no time. Once you’re there, her high-tech Furuno electronics will sweep the deep while her outriggers and downriggers spread your lines, each baited with fresh Ballyhoo - nothing but the best here!

The thing that makes big game fishing so great in Ocho Rios is the fact that the water gets real deep real fast - and doesn’t stop dropping! This means that even on a half day trip, you can battle species you would expect to travel an hour just for a glimpse of. Captain Shalton takes full advantage of this, running four, six, and eight-hour trips so you can enjoy the area’s big game fishing, no matter your schedule.

Half day trips usually focus on trolling for Wahoo, Mahi Mahi, and King Mackerel near the coastline. That’s not all you’ll find, though. Sailfish, Tuna, and even Marlin are known to come very close to shore in Jamaica. Book in for a full day trip, and you can head 20+ miles out to less fished waters where the real bluewater monsters lurk.

All trips come with tackle, bait, lures, and licenses, as well as a selection of drinks to keep you cool and energized. At the end of your trip, your catch will be fairly shared between you and the crew. Whatever you take will be cleaned and filleted for you, ready to enjoy as the perfect end to a great day on the water.

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FAQs about Island Dog - Reel Deal

Island Dog - Reel Deal offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,500 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $3,000 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Island Dog - Reel Deal, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Full head
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Snorkeling Equipment Available with prior notice
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System Full surround sound system
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radio
  • Radar

Trips booked with Island Dog - Reel Deal include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn International, Shimano)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Beer and water)
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Island Dog - Reel Deal offers the following type of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing

Island Dog - Reel Deal offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Island Dog - Reel Deal include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Sailfish
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Shalton Whyte
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
101 Customer reviews
Member since September 2015
I did not become a fisherman. I discovered that I was always a fisherman from a tender and young age when there was nothing to me quite like catching a fish, so I just continued the life of fishing until this very day. My preferred style of fishing would be trolling with live bait, kite fishing, following weed lines, studying the birds, and watching the waves.

About this listing

Targeted species

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue) Blue Marlin

Boat specs

Tiara (Cruiser) originally built in 1999. Powered by 2 650HP Detroit engines.

Length
43 ft
Capacity
12 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing

Fishing techniques

Heavy Tackle
Trolling
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Full head
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Snorkeling Equipment
Available with prior notice

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Penn International, Shimano
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Beer and water
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
No Smoking
You Keep Catch
50/50
Crew Keeps Catch
50/50
Catch and Release Allowed
For healthy fish that will actually survive.
Disabled Accessible

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (4)
Fishing with Shalton
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Angler rating
2
1
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0
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
67%
Caught fish
67%
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Ralph C.
Spring, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Houston Texas Birthday Bash Group

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on October 25, 2021
I chartered the Lady White and the Reel Deal for our group. Shalton was amazing to work with. The boats were great and the...
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Jason W.
Port Kent, NY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Shalton

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on May 12, 2022
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Karen H.
Jamaica
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on June 21, 2021
Unfortunately we did not catch any fish.  But everyone enjoyed the boat ride and the crew was awesome.
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