Reel Attack Charters

Captain Jon from Reel Attack Charters invites you to book one of his many charters he offers in beautiful Islamorada, the “Fishing Capital of the World.” The possibilities are endless with the great variety of fishing opportunities that are targeted. Captain Jon will take you to where the fish are.

Your captain is proud to offer many different fishing techniques on his 2016 Ranger bay boat. This boat is big enough for serious anglers to fight the “big ones” or bring the family on a day of fun for all. This 22’ vessel is equipped with all the latest technology for finding the fish, and capability to keep your catch fresh until you get back to the dock. Upon returning, Captain Jon will fillet your freshly caught fish for you and recommend a great restaurant to enjoy your catch!

Captain Jon offers Daytime/Nighttime Shark fishing and his personal favorite – Nighttime Tarpon Trip! On the Tarpon trips, you will pull in some monsters weighing in at anywhere from 120 to 150 pounds, with many fish a year topping 150 pounds. Using strictly live bait and light tackle, you are in for the battle of a lifetime!

You can also go reef fishing and catch Snapper, Hogfish, Grouper, Mackerel, Barracuda, Sharks, and many others. Gulf fishing will hook you Spanish Mackerel, Cobia, Sharks, Goliath Grouper, etc. If you want to do some backcountry fishing, Captain Jon will put you on some Redfish, Snook, Speckled Seatrout, Permit, Mangrove Snapper, Shark, and Tarpon.

You can rest assured​ that you’ll be in good hands with Reel Attack Charters. You only need to choose your trip.



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    Half Day (AM) – Backcountry Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    This short backcountry trip is a great option for families with kids or a group of laid back guests. You'll learn something new and catch your lunch on the way. The targets of the day are going to be Snook, Redfish, Bonefish, Shark, Grouper, Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, Hogfish, Barracuda, Cobia, and Triple Tail.
  • Private trip
    Half Day (AM) – Gulf of Mexico
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    This short trip will give you a glimpse of fishing in the Gulf of Mexico. Some of your targets will be Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Permit, Bonefish, Shark, Spanish Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, Hogfish, Barracuda, Triple Tail and Goliath Grouper. Your license, equipment, and water are covered, so just come on down and have a fishing experience you will long remember.
  • Private trip
    Half Day (AM) – Reef Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    This laidback trip will take you fishing for reef species using light tackle. Your catch of the day will be Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Permit, Bonefish, Shark, Grouper, Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, Hogfish, Barracuda, Cobia, and Triple Tail. You never know what you're going to catch, so expect the unexpected!
  • Private trip
    Half Day (AM) – Shark Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    When you don't have a whole day for a fishing adventure, half day will do! We will target several Shark species around Islamorada such as Bull, Spinner, Lemon, Nurse, Tiger shark, Hammerhead and the elusive Blacktip shark! This action is available year round, so you can go anytime.
  • Private trip
    Half Day (PM) - Backcountry Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Permit
    Permit
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    Half Day (PM) - Gulf of Mexico
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Permit
    Permit
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    Half Day (PM) - Reef Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Permit
    Permit
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    Half Day (PM) - Shark Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $600
    Types of fishing
    Inshore Fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Backcountry Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Bottom Fishing
    Light Tackle
    Jigging
    Popping
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Drift Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Permit
    Permit
    Sailfish
    Sailfish
    Snook
    Snook
    Tarpon
    Tarpon
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Spotted Seatrout
    Spotted Seatrout
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Shark (Lemon)
    Lemon Shark
  • Private trip
    Night Time Tarpon Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Jul 15
    Price for 2 persons
    US $750
    NO HOOKUP - NO PAY!! Captain Jon guarantees you will hook one of these monsters or you don’t pay. Beginning March 1st through mid July, the night time tarpon fishing is absolutely incredible! Most nights we have multiple hook ups. We use strictly live bait and light tackle for the battle of a lifetime, with most fish weighing between 120 and 150 lbs., with many fish a year topping the 150 lbs. Departure times coincide with the tides, so Captain Jon will keep in touch with you.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day – Backcountry Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $800
    Visit the backcountry of Islamorada and target amazing fish species using light tackle. This trip is pretty laidback, so you don't need previous fishing experience. The fish we will be targeting will be Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Permit, Bonefish, Shark, Grouper, Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, Hogfish, Barracuda, Cobia, and Triple Tail. Book your trip today to have a relaxing, fun day and catch fresh fish for your dinner.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day – Gulf of Mexico
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $800
    This 6-hour adventure will take you to the Gulf of Mexico, where you'll be fishing for Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Permit, Bonefish, Shark, Goliath Grouper, Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, Hogfish, Barracuda, and Triple Tail. This trip will give you plenty of time to catch your fill of great eating fish for a fantastic dinner later.
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day – Reef Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $800
    On this trip we will target Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Permit, Bonefish, Shark, Grouper, Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, Hogfish, Barracuda, Cobia, and Triple Tale. Captain Jon uses light tackle and live bait for bottom, wreck, and patch reef fishing. This trip is great for guests with little or no fishing experience, or families with kids. Spend a great day with your loved ones and catch some lunch on the way!
  • Private trip
    3/4 Day – Shark Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $800
    Target different types of Sharks on this 6-hour trip. Islamorada offers great Shark fishing opportunities year round, so the action never stops. There are several Shark types you can target, some of them being Bull, Spinner, Lemon, Nurse, Tiger Shark, Hammerhead, and the elusive Blacktip Shark. Come on down and reel in your own monster shark.
  • Private trip
    Night Time Tarpon Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Jul 15
    Price for 2 persons
    US $850
    NO HOOKUP - NO PAY!! Captain Jon guarantees you will hook one of these monsters or you don’t pay. Beginning March 1st through mid July, the night time tarpon fishing is absolutely incredible! Most nights we have multiple hook ups. We use strictly live bait and light tackle for the battle of a lifetime, with most fish weighing between 120 and 150 lbs., with many fish a year topping the 150 lbs. Departure times coincide with the tides, so Captain Jon will keep in touch with you.
  • Private trip
    Full Day – Backcountry Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $900
    The advantage of this trip is that you can go even if the weather gets bad. You'll mostly use light tackle for targeting Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Permit, Bonefish, Shark, Grouper, Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, Hogfish, Barracuda, Cobia, and Triple Tale. Backcountry Trip is great for less experienced guests, kids, or elder anglers. Captain Jon uses light tackle rods and live bait for bottom, wreck and patch reef fishing. This type of fishing provides for fantastic action all day!
  • Private trip
    Full Day – Gulf of Mexico
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $900
    Head out further and reach the Gulf of Mexico! You'll be fishing for Snook, Redfish, Snapper, Permit, Bonefish, Shark, Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon, Hogfish, Barracuda, Triple Tail, and Goliath Grouper. For this trip, you'll mostly use live bait, which the captain will prepare in advance. This trip will provide you with constant action and a fun day had by all.
  • Private trip
    Full Day – Reef Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $900
    Captain Jon uses light tackle rods and live bait for bottom, wreck and patch reef fishing. This type of fishing provides for fantastic action and a wide variety of species, great for families of all ages from children to adult. It is a great fishery to catch some of the best eating fish available. Within a very short boat ride you will be fishing and enjoying the experience of a lifetime. Come on down for a fun day and catch your own fish to bring to a local restaurant for dinner.
  • Private trip
    Full Day – Shark Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Price for 2 persons
    US $900
    Reel Attack Charters offers day time and night time shark fishing with a very short boat ride to the fishing spot. A lot of very exciting action is offered for this type of fishing year round. Some of the many species of sharks you may catch are Bull, Spinner, Lemon, Nurse, Tiger Shark, Hammerhead, and the elusive Blacktip Shark. If you’re looking to reel in one of these monsters a full day trip is the way to go.
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Still landed a tarpon in July...

VERIFIED   Night Time Tarpon Trip on July 11, 2024
We were very fortunate to land a 130lb tarpon last week in spite of the season pretty much being done… we’ll know next...
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David B.
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A Wicked Good Time

VERIFIED   Half Day (AM) – Backcountry Trip on July 22, 2024
I can’t say enough good stuff about Cpt Jon.  His boat and equipment weee all well-maintained and clean. But what really...
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Ryan H.
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Amazing fishing trip!!! 5 stars

VERIFIED   Half Day (AM) – Backcountry Trip on July 18, 2024
Jon was fantastic captain, had us on fish within 2 minutes of anchoring and the action never stopped. I brought my girlfriend...
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Captain Jon is the best! Amazing trip...we'll be back.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day – Gulf of Mexico on April 3, 2024
Our experience with Captain Jon’s fishing charter was nothing short of exceptional! My brother and I took our two teenage...
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Unique and memorable experience!

VERIFIED   Night Time Tarpon Trip on March 21, 2024
My 18-year-old son and I did a night tarpon trip with Jon. It was the highlight of our time in Islamorada!  Jon adjusts the...
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FAQs about Reel Attack Charters

Reel Attack Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day (AM) – Backcountry Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day (AM) – Gulf of Mexico (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day (AM) – Reef Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day (AM) – Shark Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day (PM) - Backcountry Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day (PM) - Gulf of Mexico (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day (PM) - Reef Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day (PM) - Shark Trip (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Night Time Tarpon Trip (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day – Backcountry Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day – Gulf of Mexico (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day – Reef Trip (6 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day – Shark Trip (6 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Night Time Tarpon Trip (6 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day – Backcountry Trip (8 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day – Gulf of Mexico (8 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day – Reef Trip (8 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day – Shark Trip (8 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Attack Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box

Trips booked with Reel Attack Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Captain Jon will clean, fillet, and bag your freshly caught fish as soon as you get back to the dock. He will then recommend a great restaurant to have it cooked up. This is included in the price of the trip at no extra cost to the customer. )
  • Drinks (Water)
  • Fishing License (All licenses are included in the price of the trip for all guests )

Reel Attack Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
  • Backcountry Fishing

Reel Attack Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Attack Charters include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Permit
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Shark (Lemon)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Jon Costanzo
Islamorada, Florida, United States
95 Fishing Reports
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Member since December 2019
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Captain Jon started coming to beautiful Islamorada yearly in 2001. Over the course of many years, he experienced all the various types of fishing in the beautiful Florida Keys and he grew to love the variety of species available. It has become his passion to help others enjoy catching the big ones in Islamorada, the "Sportfishing Capital of the World".

The fish you can target

Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Permit Permit

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2016
Boat manufacturer
Ranger
Boat type
Bay boat

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 150HP

Which types of fishing are offered

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Prepared before the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Captain Jon will clean, fillet, and bag your freshly caught fish as soon as you get back to the dock. He will then recommend a great restaurant to have it cooked up. This is included in the price of the trip at no extra cost to the customer. 
Drinks
Water
Fishing License
All licenses are included in the price of the trip for all guests

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
All ages welcome
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
Catch and Release Mandatory
Tarpon

How you can pay

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

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