Reel-Axing Fishing Charters 

4.9/5 (121 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 3948 S Peninsula Dr, Port Orange, FL 32127, Port Orange, FL 32127, United States

Reel-Axing Fishing Charters offers exciting adventures for anglers of all experience levels. You’ll have a chance to explore the diverse waters of Ponce Inlet and Port Orange, catch fish, and relax under the Florida sun in a state-of-the-art fishing boat.

Captain John Kyp is a US Coast Guard captain with decades of experience fishing Florida’s east coast. He’s confident in his ability to put you on fish and invites you to join him on a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Prices do not include tips.

Your boat for the day is a 26’ Trophy Pro center console equipped with twin 150 HP Suzuki 4-stroke engines capable of getting you to the best fishing spots in no time. She’s also outfitted with top-quality fishing gear, safety equipment, and navigational electronics. The boat accommodates 5 guests, including children ages 5 and up.

Inshore trips will have you fishing around jetties and other structures, targeting Redfish, Black Drum, Mangrove Snapper, and Goliath Grouper. Nearshore trips will take you a little further out to catch the likes of Black Seabass, Cobia, Kingfish, and various Shark species.

You can also have Capt. John take you offshore, where you’ll combine a bit of trolling and bottom fishing to target big game species. Out here, you’ll encounter Sailfish, Mahi Mahi, Red Snapper, and many other prized catches. No matter which trip you choose, Capt. John will customize your trip based on your preferences and do his best to put you on big fish.

Top-of-the-line Penn and Shimano gear as well as your fishing license are included. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks, pack some sunscreen, a hat, and sunglasses, and the rest will be taken care of. Join Reel-Axing Fishing Adventures and get ready for an unforgettable day of fishing!

John Kyp

Captain

John Kyp

6 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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3 hour Shark Trip AM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $475 
3 hour Shark Trip Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
3 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Price for up to 5 people
US $475 
4hr River trip, inshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $500 
4hr River trip, inshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
Seasonal trip Jan 1 - Mar 31
Price for up to 4 people
US $500 
Half Day – Near/Offshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $600 
Half Day – Near/Offshore PM
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Price for up to 3 people
US $600 
5 Hour Trip – Near/Offshore (AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $700 
5 Hour Trip – Near/Offshore (PM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
Price for up to 5 people
US $700 
3/4 Day – 6hr Nearshore/Offshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $800 
3/4 Day - 6hr Offshore (8:30AM)
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:30 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $800 
Full Day – Offshore
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 3 people
US $1,000 
Long Day – MAHI Offshore Trolling
FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
Price for up to 5 people
US $1,400 
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.9/5
out of 5 stars from 121 reviews
Boat
4.9/5
Crew
5.0/5
Experience
4.9/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (409)

Amazing day at sea!
Amazing day at sea!
Amazing day at sea!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

99%

Appropriate for children

99%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

98%

Caught fish

90%

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Andrew R.
Andrew R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Amazing day at sea!

VERIFIED
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5 Hour Trip – Near/Offshore (AM) on June 2, 2025

Captain John was amazing! He was kind, informative, patient, and always right there ready to bait your hook and remove your catch! We have a son with special needs and Captain John was so good with him! He answered all our questions. He showed us dolphins and we saw a sea turtle and sharks! We also caught a ton of different types of fish. We had an incredible time!! We can wait to book our trip with Captain John next year!

Captain John was amazing! He was kind, informative, patient, and always right there ready to bait your hook and remove your catch! We have a son with special needs and Captain John was so good with him! He answered all our questions. He showed us dolphins and we saw a sea turtle and sharks! We also caught a ton of different types of fish. We had an incredible time!! We can wait to book our trip with Captain John next year!  

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 Andrew R. recommends Reel-Axing Fishing Charters
John Kyp
John Kyp (The Captain)
Replied on June 4, 2025
Was a pleasure to have you on board, your always welcome to fish again with us.

Bryan M.
Bryan M.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Awesome Trip

VERIFIED

3 hour Shark Trip Afternoon on August 9, 2024

Captain John was the best! He took 5 of us (myself, my wife, and 3 teens) out for an awesome adventure at sea. We had the first shark on a line within 5 minutes. We reeled in a bonnethead and 2 blacknose in less than 3 hours. He was a great guide and kept us entertained the whole trip. This will definitely be a return trip for us and we can’t wait for the next time!

Captain John was the best! He took 5 of us (myself, my wife, and 3 teens) out for an awesome adventure at sea. We had the first shark on a line within 5 minutes. We reeled in a bonnethead and 2 blacknose in less than 3 hours. He was a great guide and kept us entertained the whole trip. This will definitely be a return trip for us and we can’t wait for the next time!  

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 Bryan M. recommends Reel-Axing Fishing Charters
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John Kyp
John Kyp (The Captain)
Replied on August 11, 2024
Pleasure meeting you and your family. Can’t wait till next year!

Tim P.
Tim P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

7 Foot Shark!

VERIFIED

3/4 Day - 6hr Offshore (8:30AM) on July 17, 2024

We had a fish on the line the whole time! Kids loved it! Had several keepers that we had cooked at a restaurant for a late lunch when we got back! Would highly recommend John as a captain!

We had a fish on the line the whole time! Kids loved it! Had several keepers that we had cooked at a restaurant for a late lunch when we got back! Would highly recommend John as a captain!  

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 Tim P. recommends Reel-Axing Fishing Charters
John Kyp
John Kyp (The Captain)
Replied on July 17, 2024
Was a blast having you and the family on board. The kids were so much fun!
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Robert O.
Robert O.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

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Fishing with John

VERIFIED

5 Hour Trip – Near/Offshore (AM) on July 25, 2024

The Captain was courteous and knowledgeable about where to go. Was very patient with my teenage children. We caught fish, just no blunkers, this time.

The Captain was courteous and knowledgeable about where to go. Was very patient with my teenage children. We caught fish, just no blunkers, this time.  

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 Robert O. recommends Reel-Axing Fishing Charters
John Kyp
John Kyp (The Captain)
Replied on July 26, 2024
Pleasure fishing with you guys! Safe travels!

Michael S.
Michael S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

August fishing trip

VERIFIED

Half Day – Near/Offshore on August 1, 2024

John was great! Put us on the fish and kept us on them. Very good and patient with my 7 year old. We had a blast.

John was great! Put us on the fish and kept us on them. Very good and patient with my 7 year old. We had a blast.  

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 Michael S. recommends Reel-Axing Fishing Charters
John Kyp
John Kyp (The Captain)
Replied on August 1, 2024
Pleasure having you guys out today, won’t tell who caught all the fish… your daughter was awesome and very animated!
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FAQs about Reel-Axing Fishing Charters

What are the trip rates for Reel-Axing Fishing Charters?

Reel-Axing Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $475 per group - 3 hour Shark Trip Afternoon (3 hours)
  • US $475 per group - 3 hour Shark Trip AM (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $30 per person after 4 guests - 4hr River trip, inshore (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $30 per person after 4 guests - 4hr River trip, inshore (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $25 per person after 3 guests - Half Day – Near/Offshore (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $25 per person after 3 guests - Half Day – Near/Offshore PM (4 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Near/Offshore (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $700 per group - 5 Hour Trip – Near/Offshore (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day - 6hr Offshore (8:30AM) (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - 3/4 Day – 6hr Nearshore/Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group, additional US $40 per person after 3 guests - Full Day – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - Long Day – MAHI Offshore Trolling (10 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Reel-Axing Fishing Charters?

When you book a trip with Reel-Axing Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Private head (flushable)
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Reel-Axing Fishing Charters?

Trips booked with Reel-Axing Fishing Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn & Shimano )
  • Live Bait (Included, in the price if we use live bait. )
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (It’s included, in the price of the trip. )
  • Fishing License (All licenses are included.)
What types of fishing does Reel-Axing Fishing Charters offer?

Reel-Axing Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Near shore trips 3-10 miles, offshore 10-30, trolling trips 30+ miles offshore. )
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Reel-Axing Fishing Charters offer?

Reel-Axing Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Reel-Axing Fishing Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Reel-Axing Fishing Charters include:

  • Black Drum
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)

Your captain

John Kyp

Port Orange, Florida, United States

28 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
121 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2019

I started fishing as soon as I could hold a rod and reel. I began fishing at Kyp's Fish Camp on Lake Beresford in DeLand, FL. Then, I quickly started fishing off the beaches and piers in saltwater. Once I got a taste of the big bluewater fish as a kid, I was hooked. I love the water, it's very relaxing and easy to clear your head with the fresh scent of saltwater.

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sailfish
Sailfish
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Bonnethead Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
26 ft
Year built
2004
Boat manufacturer
Trophy Pro
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
2 x 150HP

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Near shore trips 3-10 miles, offshore 10-30, trolling trips 30+ miles offshore.

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Drift Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Private head (flushable)

GPS

Fishfinder

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Outriggers

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Penn & Shimano

Live Bait

Included, in the price if we use live bait.

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

It’s included, in the price of the trip.

Fishing License

All licenses are included.

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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 not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Ages 5 & up (life jackets included)

No Smoking

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full

Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.

No additional fees.

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

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

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Port Orange right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Goliath)Grouper (Goliath)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
RedfishRedfish
SailfishSailfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
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