Reel Time Outfitters
Reel Time Outfitters
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Reel Time Outfitters is a charter with a soul and passion for inshore fishing. It is operated by Captain Leon who has been fishing his whole life and loves all species swimming in the shallow waters. He loves catching Redfish and is always happy to show his guests the techniques needed to land a great catch. This is a child-friendly charter, so bring your kids along for some family fun.
You will fish aboard his 21' flats boat, which can accommodate up to five guests. It is powered by a 115 HP Yamaha engine with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots. The boat is made to suit the shallow water, and the wireless trolling motor it has makes it super quiet in order not to spook the fish. It is equipped with a GPS and a fishfinder, as well as safety equipment with fire extinguishers, life jackets, first -aid equipment and a CPR-trained crew. You will also find an anchoring system and an icebox which is ideal for storing fish until you return to the shore.
Reel Time Outfitters will take you inshore, reef, wreck, flats, and backcountry fishing. They specialize in fishing for Redfish, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Cobia, Mangrove Snappers and Sharks, and you will also be targeting Black Drum, Black Seabass, Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon, Tripletail, Gag and Red Grouper, and Jack Crevalle. Captain Leon will provide you with fly fishing equipment, rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, a fishing license, and will gladly clean and fillet your catch so you can take it home for a great meal. All that you will need to bring is your food and drinks for the trip.
COVID-19 update: Please make sure to bring your own snorkeling equipment for the duration of the pandemic. If you're unsure what to buy or rent, contact the captain and he'll be happy to give you tips.
Reel Time Outfitters is a charter with a soul and passion for inshore fishing. It is operated by Captain Leon who has been fishing his whole life and loves all species swimming in the shallow waters. He loves catching Redfish and is always happy to show his guests the techniques needed to land a great catch. This is a child-friendly charter, so bring your kids along for some family fun.
You will fish aboard his 21' flats boat, which can accommodate up to five guests. It is powered by a 115 HP Yamaha engine with a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots. The boat is made to suit the shallow water, and the wireless trolling motor it has makes it super quiet in order not to spook the fish. It is equipped with a GPS and a fishfinder, as well as safety equipment with fire extinguishers, life jackets, first -aid equipment and a CPR-trained crew. You will also find an anchoring system and an icebox which is ideal for storing fish until you return to the shore.
Reel Time Outfitters will take you inshore, reef, wreck, flats, and backcountry fishing. They specialize in fishing for Redfish, Snook, Spotted Seatrout, Cobia, Mangrove Snappers and Sharks, and you will also be targeting Black Drum, Black Seabass, Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon, Tripletail, Gag and Red Grouper, and Jack Crevalle. Captain Leon will provide you with fly fishing equipment, rods, reels, tackle, live and artificial baits, a fishing license, and will gladly clean and fillet your catch so you can take it home for a great meal. All that you will need to bring is your food and drinks for the trip.
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Sarah Parker5.0VerifiedLast minute scalloping magic
Half Day Trip – Scalloping - 1:00 PM on September 6, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenWe had a small window last minute to make an afternoon trip on a Sunday over a holiday weekend. Capt Leon sent us out with Capt Jeremy. Our 1 yo daughter & 7 yo son were comfortable & had a wonderful time. Capt Jeremy took us out to water so clear & manageable - I was able to reach down & pluck scallops from the grass with a baby on my hip! A life memory made for all. Oh! We were running behind & Capt stayed out well past every other boat to let us get our full time. This is not the norm and very appreciated. We’ll certainly be back. Highly recommend!
Jessica Weiss5.0VerifiedAwesome Family Fishing Trip!!!
5 Hour Trip MAX 4 on July 2, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childCaptain Leo was fabulous and the whle trip was amazing!! This was a 50th Birthday gift to my husband and now I'm in a pickle because I had no idea how to top this one!!! I would recommend Captain Leo and Reel Time Outfitters to anyone looking to charter a fishing trip!! We caught a ton of fish - we'll be eating well for several meals - Mangrove Snapper, Grunt, Red Fish, and more! I am sure my husband has a great time, but so did our 11 year old son, we definitely made some core memories today! They are AWESOME! Thank you, Reel Time Outfitters!
William Pryor4.7VerifiedAwesome day of fishing, worth every penny.
8 Hour Trip (MAX 4) on March 22, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childWe had a fantastic day on the water with this inshore charter! The captain put us on fish right away and kept us on them throughout the trip. He clearly knows the area extremely well and worked hard to make sure we had steady action. He did an awesone job making sure my teenage son had a great experience. He was patient, encouraging, and made the trip both fun and memorable for him. Professional, knowledgeable, and great with families. I’d absolutely book again and highly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a productive and enjoyable day of inshore fishing. We caught at least 13 different species of fish and were able to bring home 5 different species of fish to eat.
Christina LebeauRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewGreat experience !
Full Day of Scalloping & Fishing on September 13, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childCaptain Leon got us on the scallops and made sure we limited out on Redfish. Our son said it was his favorite fishing charter yet. We’ll definitely be back next year !
Yvonne CollierRepeat angler5.0VerifiedNewGreat Fishing Experience
5 Hour Trip MAX 4 on October 5, 2026 • 2 adultsOnce again we had a great fishing teip experience with Captain Leon! thank yoy we will be back again
Nicolle Bratz5.0VerifiedGreat fishing trip
5 Hour Trip MAX 4 on May 6, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Leo, Thank you for a great fishing experience in the gulf of America! 4 adults age ranging from 24-78 years. Many variety of fish were caught and excited to fry them up !! Would book again :)
Joseph Knapps5.0VerifiedGreat times
Sight casting 1-2 people ONLY on May 27, 2026 • 2 adultsme and the family was on vacation so I decided to take my son on a half day fishing trip. we caught some fish captain Leon was a great captain knowledgeable and polite i would recommend!
Crystal MontuoriRepeat angler5.0VerifiedKnowlegable and caught tons of fish
5 Hour Trip – Crappie & Bass on December 20, 2025 • 3 adultsLeo took us out at 7am and by 8am we had all caught fish. he knew the lake, the fish, the tackle, the names of the birds ans was fun to talk to. We all caught fish and in 4.5 hours, caught 23 fish, including Crappie, Bass, Blue Gill, and, 3 Pike (we let thise go). We’ve done lots of trips but this was the most fun.
Donald Perry3.7VerifiedVery tough trip on a very tough day.
Half Day Trip – Scalloping on July 27, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childMy son and I planned this trip to take my grandson out.We had to cancel onMonday because a storm came up. so w bookedor Thursday,but it looked worse.so when we could work it out getting we decided on Wednesday afternoon. it was not a good day very windy and rough. Captain Jeremy took us to a small tibutary and we tried to fish. We caught a verity of fish only one keeper. I thought The Captain did what he could on a vey tough day. I want to add Fish brokers were very flexible with us trying to provide a good trip. However the weather did not cooperate.
James Jones5.0VerifiedAbsolutely great trip!
Sight casting 1-2 people ONLY on June 4, 2026 • 4 adults • 2 childrenHad an amazing time, adults and kids both had a great experience...Would definitely book again and would highly recommend ..
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We had a small window last minute to make an afternoon trip on a Sunday over a holiday weekend. Capt Leon sent us out with Capt Jeremy. Our 1 yo daughter & 7 yo son were comfortable & had a wonderful time. Capt Jeremy took us out to water so clear & manageable - I was able to reach down & pluck scallops from the grass with a baby on my hip! A life memory made for all. Oh! We were running behind & Capt stayed out well past every other boat to let us get our full time. This is not the norm and very appreciated. We’ll certainly be back. Highly recommend!
thank you! capt. Jeremy is a great captain and a great person Im glad you and your family had a great time with him this afternoon
Captain Leo was fabulous and the whle trip was amazing!! This was a 50th Birthday gift to my husband and now I'm in a pickle because I had no idea how to top this one!!! I would recommend Captain Leo and Reel Time Outfitters to anyone looking to charter a fishing trip!! We caught a ton of fish - we'll be eating well for several meals - Mangrove Snapper, Grunt, Red Fish, and more! I am sure my husband has a great time, but so did our 11 year old son, we definitely made some core memories today! They are AWESOME! Thank you, Reel Time Outfitters!
thank you! i am hlad that yall had a blast and happy big 50
We just wrapped up our third trip with Reel Time Outfitters, and once again, it did not disappoint! The captain goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has a successful and memorable experience. Not only did we catch our daily limit of sea trout and redfish, but we also truly enjoyed every part of the adventure: the boat ride, the beautiful Gulf scenery, and the chance to learn more about what it takes to be a successful angler. If you’re looking for a fishing trip that’s both stress-free and exciting, we can’t recommend Reel Time Outfitters enough. Already looking forward to trip #4! Thank you, Captain Leo!!
thank you! I look forward to fishing with you again
We had a fantastic day on the water with this inshore charter! The captain put us on fish right away and kept us on them throughout the trip. He clearly knows the area extremely well and worked hard to make sure we had steady action. He did an awesone job making sure my teenage son had a great experience. He was patient, encouraging, and made the trip both fun and memorable for him. Professional, knowledgeable, and great with families. I’d absolutely book again and highly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a productive and enjoyable day of inshore fishing. We caught at least 13 different species of fish and were able to bring home 5 different species of fish to eat.
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FAQs about Reel Time Outfitters
- US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip – Crappie & Bass (5 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Scalloping (4 hours)
- US $450 per group, additional US $50 per person after 3 guests - Half Day Trip – Scalloping - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip MAX 4 (5 hours)
- US $500 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip MAX 4 - 1:00 PM (5 hours)
- US $500 per group - Sight casting 1-2 people ONLY (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - 8 Hour Trip (MAX 4) (8 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Bow fishing / Gigging trips (4 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 3 guests - Bow fishing/ Gigging trips (4 hours)
- US $600 per group - Sight casting 1-2 people ONLY (7 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - VIP Scalloping Trip (7 hours)
- US $650 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day of Scalloping & Fishing (8 hours)
- US $700 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip—Shallow Water Grouper (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Outriggers
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (We buy our live bait from the local bait shops at the marina's we run out of unless we are using live pinfish then we have traps to catch them )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (Cleaning your catch is included in your price )
- Drinks (I supply water & gatorades.)
- Fishing license (For saltwater we offer your fishing license it's included in your trip. For our freshwater trip you need to provide your own fishing license that's why the trips are a little ch)
- Fly fishing equipment
- River fishing (Our Freshwater trip are ran on Lake Panasoffkee. This lake is the best around the area for crappie and large mouth bass )
- Lake fishing
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Backcountry fishing
- Light tackle
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Fly fishing
- Drift fishing
- Bowfishing
- Flounder gigging
- Bass (Largemouth)
- Black Drum
- Cobia
- Crappie
- Grouper (Gag)
- Redfish
- Scallop
- Seabass (Black)
- Snook
- Spanish Mackerel
- Speckled Trout
- Tripletail
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