Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Siesta Key
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Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Siesta Key

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Excellent
4.8 / 5
(168 reviews)
• Angler's Choice
Map of Sarasota, FL, United States
946 Siesta Drive
Sarasota, FL, United States
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Booking Reel Tight Fishing Charters gives you the opportunity to enjoy Sarasota in a completely different way. You’ll go out with a knowledgeable and professional captain, who will take you to the local honey holes and make sure you have a productive fishing trip.

Get on board the 24’ Pathfinder bay boat, powered by a 250 HP Yamaha engine. The vessel has a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots and is equipped with navigational equipment. There’s a wireless trolling motor, an anchoring system, a live bait tank, and an icebox to store the refreshments. The boat can comfortably accommodate up to 6 anglers.

Each trip with Reel Tight Fishing Charters can be customized to your needs and the fish you would like to catch. You can choose how much time you want to spend on the water. The crew will provide you with all the equipment you need, so all you need to do is get out and get on the fish!

Depending on the trip you choose to go on, expect to catch a variety of species found in the area. You can target fish like Cobia, King Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Tarpon, Grouper, Sheepshead, Barracuda, Shark, and Tripletail.

Your captain is especially great with kids, so a day out with him is fun for all ages. Don’t hesitate to bring your family, and make this a trip they’ll always remember!

The crew will be happy to clean and fillet your catch so you can take it home and have a great meal. The only thing you might want to bring with you is some sun protection, and some food and drinks to stay refreshed.

Start packing, join Reel Tight Fishing Charters, and have an unforgettable adventure on the beautiful Florida waters!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • Pickup Included
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $650
    Book this trip, and the captain will put you on the fish from start to finish. You can go inshore or nearshore, and try to reel in some prized fish while enjoying the beautiful nature the area has to offer. Your captain guarantees that you're going to have an amazing trip! You'll have a chance to test your skills fishing for Redfish, Snook, Tarpon, and Trout. All the equipment will be provided for you, just bring sunscreen and some snacks, and book your adventure on these productive waters!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $650
    You can go inshore and nearshore fishing on this trip and your captain guarantees that you'll have an amazing time! Get some nice sleep and go out on the water in the afternoon, fishing with some great views. The afternoon in the winter months also gives you a chance to see some amazing sunsets. The captain will put you on the fish from start to finish. Snook, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon – you name it, and we will give you a chance to catch it! All the equipment will be on board. Book your adventure today!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $850
    Come on this trip and spend some more time catching fish. You'll have enough time to go a little bit further offshore. The captain will take you to the best fishing grounds, and you'll be fishing from start to finish. Grouper, Snapper, Kingfish, Snook, Redfish, Trout, and Tarpon are some of the species you'll be targeting. The crew will have all the fishing gear you need. Bring some sunscreen, some snacks and drinks, and you're on your way to having a great fishing experience!
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for up to 5 persons
    US $850
    This is the a great trip if you'd like to hit the snooze button a few times! Get out on the water in the afternoon hours, and enjoy your day to the fullest. You'll be able to go a little bit further offshore targeting a variety of species like Grouper, Kingfish, Snapper, Redfish, Trout, Tarpon, and Snook. The equipment will be waiting for you on board, all you need is some sun protection. Bring some food and drinks to stay refreshed, and come have a wonderful fishing adventure!
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $1,000
    Go on this trip to spend the whole day out on these beautiful waters, catch some prized fish, and fill the coolers! You'll head a little further offshore, and try to reel in some of the trophy fish of the area. Target species like Grouper, Snook, Snapper, Redfish, Trout, Cobia, and Tarpon, and tick some of them off your bucket list. All the fishing equipment will be provided by the crew, just make sure to have some sun protection. Bring food and drinks to stay energized, and you're all set!
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 168 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
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Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
95%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
89%
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William B.
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5.0 / 5
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Windy day, made the most it!

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on March 28, 2024
Booked a 8hr offshore but Mother Nature had other plans.  Rain cleared out but high winds really picked up. Captain shifted...
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VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 24, 2024
Captain Andy is the man!! Not only did he find us fish but he was very patient and informative and handled a crew of mostly...
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David B.
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Fish on!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on August 20, 2024
My family and I went on a 4 hour charter with Captain Matt today. We had the best time with him. He was right there with every...
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Rodney J.
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5.0 / 5
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Captain Andy is Awesome

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 25, 2024
This was one of two trips we took this past week with Reel Tight and Captain Andy.  Got us on fish at every spot, did great...
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Joseph D.
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10/10 great time, great captain, tons of fish

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip on November 26, 2024
Wouldn’t change a thing - my kids and I had an excellent time on an 8 hour trip with Christian and caught tasty keepers of...
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FAQs about Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Siesta Key

Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Siesta Key offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 5 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 5 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 5 guests - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 5 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Siesta Key, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS Garmin
  • Fishfinder Garmin
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Minn Kota
  • Ice Box Yeti
Trips booked with Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Siesta Key include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Gratuities appreciated )
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License
Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Siesta Key offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Weather permitting/Within 9 miles)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing
Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Siesta Key offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Siesta Key include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon
  • Tripletail

Your operator

Reel Tight Fishing Charters
Sarasota, Florida, United States
63 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
413 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2016
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Reel Tight Fishing Charters was re-established in December of 2016. The owner, Matt Fueyo, ran charters for over 20 years inshore and offshore in the Sarasota and surrounding waters. During the 2009 BP oil spill, he left the industry and joined the Army. After completing a tour overseas, he returned to Sarasota to pursue his lifelong passion. Matt has years of running private yachts for high-profile owners which is reflected in his level of professionalism and cleanliness in his charter boat company. Even though Blue Marlin is his favorite fish to catch, Snook and Tarpon still give him the adrenaline-pumping action that made him fall in love with sport fishing. Let Reel Tight Fishing Charters show you how a professional program operates.

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Jack Crevalle Jack Crevalle

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
24 ft
Year built
2003
Restored in
2019
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Bay boat
Engine model
Yamaha 250 SHO
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Weather permitting/Within 9 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Spinning
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Garmin
Fishfinder
Garmin
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Minn Kota
Ice Box
Yeti

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Gratuities appreciated
Drinks
Water
Fishing License

How cancellations work

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Sarasota to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Ages 4 and up.
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Please see myfwc.com
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How you can pay

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Checks
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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