Reel Smoker

4.9/5 (95 reviews)

State licensed

U.S. Highway 1, Stock Island, FL 33040, United States–

Meet the Captain

Reel Smoker

State licensed

4.9/5 (95)

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Angler's Choice

Meet the Captain

U.S. Highway 1

Stock Island, FL, United States

Trips & prices Targeted species Boat info What's biting What's included Contact captain

Trips & prices What's included Targeted species Boat info Reviews Contact captain

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Key West is home to a wide range of gorgeous fish species that are just waiting for the right angler to show up and give them a proper fight. Reel Smoker is here to give you just that – Captain John Jr. has fished this area his whole life and is keen to show you the hottest spots and put you on the best bite.

Join him aboard their brand new, 2023 30 center console, made by conch boats at R&R Boatworks. She's powered by two 450 HP Mercury engines, that allows the boat to travel at a maximum cruising speed of 40 mph She's spacious and allows for up to 6 anglers to fish in comfort, without tangling lines. A live bait well will keep your bait alive and kicking, so you can just focus on the fishing. If the sun gets a bit too hot, the t-top will provide shade.

Captain John Jackson Jr. will take you after a wide range of excellent fish in this area. You can target Amberjacks, Cobias, Barracuda, Jack Crevalles, Kingfish, Permits, Snappers, Groupers, Sharks, Tarpon, and many other species. To land these big boys you can try several different techniques, like spinning, bottom fishing, and drift fishing, all while using light or heavy tackle.

The Silver King is one of the stars of the show with Reel Smoker and it can be targeted year-round, however, the best fishing for Tarpon in this area is between March and July.

Live bait is either prepared before you arrive or caught during the trip, but always included in the price. All rods, reels, and tackle needed will be provided by the captain. There's no minimum age for kids with Reel Smoker and anglers of all ages and skill levels are invited to join them on this exciting fishing adventure!i

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Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Popular features

Fishing license

Live bait

You keep catch

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Rating

4.9

95 reviews

4.9

Boat & equipment

4.8

Captain & crew

4.9

Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (89)

An angler proudly displaying a large Amberjack while fishing offshore, showcasing a sunny day on the water.

Angler proudly displaying a Barracuda while fishing on a sunny day in open waters.

A variety of fish, including Snapper and Grouper, displayed on a cleaning table at a dock, showcasing a successful fishing trip.

A shark is seen swimming near the boat, showcasing the excitement of fishing in coastal waters.

Two anglers proudly displaying a large Barracuda while fishing from a boat in clear tropical waters.

A vibrant Red Snapper displayed on a boat, showcasing its colorful fins against a bright background.

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What anglers say

97%

Great experience

95%

Family friendly

100%

Friendly captain

100%

Good boat

97%

Recommended

89%

Caught fish

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Mike Kennet

4.7

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Great day at the Marquesas

Full Day Trip - Marquesas on July 8, 2025 • 4 adults • 1 child

Captain David took us to the marquesas where we started the day inshore catching barracuda. Then We headed out to the reef for snapper. And then offshore for amberjack. And got a Bonito on the way to the amberjack spot. Sharks hit us hard out there but we managed to get one AJ in the boat. Then finished the day out back at the reef for snapper and sharks. We had 3 teenagers with us and everyone had a great time. Thanks captain David!

Response from Captain

July 11, 2025

thanks for the great review Mike

Charles Williford

5.0

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Great fishing trip

3/4 Day Trip (PM) on July 3, 2025 • 5 adults

Captain was knowledgeable and very very engaged. He took the time to explain extra to my 2 boys. We caught a lot a of fish,

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Response from Captain

July 4, 2025

thanks for the great review Charles

Mary Gaskins

5.0

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Fishing with John

Half Day Trip (AM) on June 28, 2025 • 4 adults

Response from Captain

June 28, 2025

thanks for the great review Mary

Alex Grissom

5.0

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Great time

4 Hour Trip - Sunset Tarpon on July 5, 2024 • 2 adults

Zach met us at the marina and introduced himself and took time to make sure he had our names right. Everything was ready to leave on time. We headed out through gorgeous water and made a quick stop to get some bait from a trap he had out. He took time to find out what we wanted, basically to make sure my son caught some fish. He succeeded beyond expectations. He put us on a school of mangrove snappers that were on fire. We caught our limit and he asked if we wanted something larger. Again he came through. My son hooked up an Amber Jack that wore him out. The smile on his face said everything. I then hooked one but managed to loose it then Hooke a big Bonita that we almost got boated before something ate about 2/3 of it. Will book again next time in Key West

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Response from Captain

July 7, 2024

thanks for the great review Alex

Rick Walters

5.0

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Awsome full day to the Marquesas

Full Day Trip - Marquesas on May 16, 2024 • 2 adults

You can't go wrong with Real Easy Charters. Capt. John has great communication prior to the trip. We arrived 30 minutes early and Capt. JJ was ready to go. His pleasant and professional attitude made for a great day, and he was always coaching and helping. I booked the Marquesas trip to kind of do an "all of the above" trip and JJ didn't disappoint. We had Mutton snapper in the boat within minutes of our first stop. Then we moved on for Grouper, then some wreck fishing (got a really nice Goliath), then moved inside the Atoll for some sight fishing for Tarpon (some big ones but they wouldn't bite). Finished the day with some Yellow Jacks, and on the last fish of the day, a really big Mutton Snapper, a 6ft Barracuda flashed out of nowhere and ate it! Overall we probably caught over 40 fish and at least 8 different species. JJ had the keepers filleted and packed up in no time when we got back. Overall great day.

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Response from Captain

May 20, 2024

thanks for the great review Rick

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Half Day Trip (AM)

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4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM

US $750