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, 2021 26 center console, made by conch boats at R&R Boatworks. She’s powered by a 300 HP Mercury engine, that allows the boat to travel at a maximum cruising speed of 40 mph She’s spacious and allows for up to 4 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 that live 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!
About the Charter Operator
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About this listing
Targeted species
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Blacktip Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Tarpon
Boat specs
conch (Center console) originally built in 2021. Powered by a 300HP Mercury engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.
Types of fishing
Fishing techniques
Amenities
Trip includes
Cancellation policy
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
Payment
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
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:
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FAQs about Reel Smoker
- $650 per group - 4 Hour Trip - Sunset Tarpon (4 hours)
- $650 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- $650 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- $800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
- $800 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (PM) (6 hours)
- $1,000 per group, additional $100 per person after 3 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- $1,100 per group - Split Full Day Trip - Tarpon (8 hours)
- $1,200 per group - Full Day Trip - Marquesas (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Ice Box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- Drinks (Water)
- Fishing License
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Spinning
- Drift Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Cobia
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Jack Crevalle
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Permit
- Shark (Blacktip)
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Mutton)
- Tarpon