Reel Funds Fishing Charters
Run by a highly experienced captain and first mate duo, Reel Funds Fishing Charters offers anglers a wide spectrum of trips, designed to accommodate different preferences and skill levels. Captain Joe Walburn has a vast knowledge of the local fishery and his aim on every trip is to give customers an experience of a lifetime. Although he specializes in bottom fishing for Grouper and Snapper, he’ll gladly go after any fish swimming in the Gulf waters!
Come aboard the captain’s 36’ Crusader Sportfish, restored as recently as 2018 and powered by twin 350 HP Yamaha outboards capable of reaching speeds of up to 50 mph. The boat’s spacious walkaround design, allows 6 anglers to comfortably fish at the same time. Equipped with the latest electronics, safety, and fish-finding systems, she is fully loaded with all the things an angler could need on the water. The vessel is wheelchair accessible, features a private toilet, and has plenty of shade and comfortable seating.
You’ll be provided with everything you need to fish. Captain Joe and his crew take great pride in keeping everything in impeccable shape, primed and waiting for that catch of a lifetime. On board, you’ll find top-notch Penn and Shimano equipment, as well as any bait you may be needing on the trip – all included in the price. The crew will bait your hooks and take the fish off the hook for you. For your convenience, they’ll also clean and bag your fish at the end of the trip.
All you have to do is fish and have a good time. All you should pack for the trip are some food, drinks, sunscreen, and a camera. The captain asks for all guests to be at the meetup location 15 minutes earlier. Free parking is available.
Now, all that’s left to do is to look at the captain’s calendar, find an opening that works for you, and book your next fishing adventure today!
About the Charter Operator
| Angler's Choice |
| 7 Fishing Reports |
| ID & License verified |
| 111 Customer Reviews |
| Response time within an hour |
| Member since September 2019 |
About this listing
Targeted Species
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Black Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Permit
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Boat Specs
Crusader Sportfish (Walkaround) originally built in 2003, and restored in 2018. Powered by 2 350HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 32 knots.
Types of Fishing
Fishing Techniques
Amenities
Trip Includes
Cancellation Policy
Customers can cancel or modify their booking up to 7 days before the trip date free of charge. If the trip is canceled or modified later, or in the event of a no-show, 100% of the deposit will be charged.
Listing Policies
Payment
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
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
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FAQs about Reel Funds Fishing Charters
- $850 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- $850 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- $1,250 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (20-30 miles) (6 hours)
- $1,700 per group - Full Day 9 Hour Trip (9 hours)
- Toilet
- Fighting Chair
- GPS (Furuno/ Garmin )
- Fishfinder (Furuno)
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Ice Box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First Mate
- Fishing License
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Drift Fishing
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Amberjack
- Barracuda (Great)
- Cobia
- Grouper (Black)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Goliath)
- Grouper (Red)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Permit
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Yellowtail)