Reel Smoker
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
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (89)
+86Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
89%
Jul 8, 2025
Full Day Trip - Marquesas
Great day at the Marquesas
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!
Captain David took us to the marquesas where we started the day inshore catching barracuda. Then We headed out to the reef for...
Captain replied
Sep 28, 2024
3/4 Day Trip (PM)
Capt. David is your guy
Took a PM 6 hour trip with some family and we had the pleasure to have captain David as our guide. We took a trip two days after a hurricane gone by the keys and wasn’t expecting to get onto anything. That was a risk I was willing to take, told David we are open to fish whatever was biting and he was optimistic about that day and worked very hard to get us on the fish. Overall a great memorable day and we came out with stud snappers! Safe to say that captain David is a go to captain down in the keys and I’ll be back in April.
Took a PM 6 hour trip with some family and we had the pleasure to have captain David as our guide. We took a trip two days after...
Captain replied
Apr 23, 2025
3/4 Day Trip (PM)
Awesome charter!
Captain Sam really knows his fishing. We caught several species. Limited out on Mangro Snapper and caught a 110 lb. Tarpon. It was thrilling. Sam really took care of us. We had a wonderful trip. Brian and Tonja
Captain Sam really knows his fishing. We caught several species. Limited out on Mangro Snapper and caught a 110 lb. Tarpon. It...
Captain replied
Jul 3, 2025
3/4 Day Trip (PM)
Great fishing trip
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,
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,
Captain replied
Mar 12, 2025
Half Day Trip (AM)
Great Captain
JJ was so friendly and knowledgeable. My teenagers had a blast catching our dinner
JJ was so friendly and knowledgeable. My teenagers had a blast catching our dinner
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (89)
+86Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
97%
Caught fish
89%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great day at the Marquesas
Full Day Trip - Marquesas on July 8, 2025
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!
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!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Capt. David is your guy
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on September 28, 2024
Took a PM 6 hour trip with some family and we had the pleasure to have captain David as our guide. We took a trip two days after a hurricane gone by the keys and wasn’t expecting to get onto anything. That was a risk I was willing to take, told David we are open to fish whatever was biting and he was optimistic about that day and worked very hard to get us on the fish. Overall a great memorable day and we came out with stud snappers! Safe to say that captain David is a go to captain down in the keys and I’ll be back in April.
Took a PM 6 hour trip with some family and we had the pleasure to have captain David as our guide. We took a trip two days after a hurricane gone by the keys and wasn’t expecting to get onto anything. That was a risk I was willing to take, told David we are open to fish whatever was biting and he was optimistic about that day and worked very hard to get us on the fish. Overall a great memorable day and we came out with stud snappers! Safe to say that captain David is a go to captain down in...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome charter!
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on April 23, 2025
Captain Sam really knows his fishing. We caught several species. Limited out on Mangro Snapper and caught a 110 lb. Tarpon. It was thrilling. Sam really took care of us. We had a wonderful trip. Brian and Tonja
Captain Sam really knows his fishing. We caught several species. Limited out on Mangro Snapper and caught a 110 lb. Tarpon. It was thrilling. Sam really took care of us. We had a wonderful trip. Brian and Tonja
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great fishing trip
3/4 Day Trip (PM) on July 3, 2025
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,
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,
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great Captain
Half Day Trip (AM) on March 12, 2025
JJ was so friendly and knowledgeable. My teenagers had a blast catching our dinner
JJ was so friendly and knowledgeable. My teenagers had a blast catching our dinner
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