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Burning Reels Charter is an offshore fishing charter service. We provide custom fishing trips that exceed our clients expectations. Enjoy the beautiful Florida Keys with Captain David Hawkins. We will welcome you to Marathon, Florida for the most enjoyable offshore sportfishing charter or scuba diving charter in the Florida Keys. “Burning Reels” 50ft Post sportfishing yacht can comfortably accommodate up to 6 guests. Our sportfishing yacht provides a 150 square foot fighting cockpit, spacious convertible helm with wrap around sofas, climate controlled interior including a luxurious salon, staterooms with bunk beds, a toilet, shower, multimedia system, refrigerator, and ice-box.

Our offshore sportfishing charters focus on catching Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Grouper, Snapper, Tarpon, Cobia, Mackerel, Swordfish, Marlin, & Tuna. We offer scuba diving and spearfishing charters to nearby offshore reefs. Our island sightseeing cruises offer the best sights in the middle Keys. Fishing charters include all gear, bait, licenses, and catch cleaning. We do not provide spearfishing or scuba diving gear, tanks, or tank fills. We will put you in touch with A Deep Blue Dive Center for scuba diving gear and tank rental (or purchase) and tank fills.

Message us and we will get back to you as soon as possible. The 48 hour notice we require allows us to better schedule our charters, however if we’re available, let’s fish! Looking for accommodations nearby, check out The Continental Inn on Key Colony Beach.



FAQs about Burning Reels

Burning Reels offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,600 per group - 8 Hour Sun N Fun (8 hours)
  • US $2,400 per group - 8 Hour Offshore Fishing (8 hours)
  • US $3,400 per group - 10 Hour Offshore Marathon Humps (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Burning Reels, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair For larger hunting!
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed Four bunk beds in 2 staterooms
  • Flybridge Air-conditioning and heating, very comfortable
  • Live Bait Well
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Burning Reels include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Burning Reels offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Burning Reels offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Burning Reels include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Swordfish
  • Tarpon
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Shaw Hawkins
Marathon, Florida, United States
3 Customer reviews
Member since February 2022
Florida saltwater fishing bit the Captain at an early age and he has been fishing ever since. For the captain, being outdoors and in nature has to be the greatest blessing on Earth. Let him share his passion with you today!

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Snowy) Snowy Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Post (Sportfishing) originally built in 1999, and restored in 2022. Powered by 2 820HP MAN engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 18 knots.

Length
50 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
For larger hunting!
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Four bunk beds in 2 staterooms

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Crew Keeps Catch
Crew will keep anything clients don’t
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Pay online in full

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

No additional fees.
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 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 3 reviews
Equipment
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4hr trip with Capt. David. Highly Reccomend \u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f\u2b50\ufe0f
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Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
67%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Donna B.
Bonaire, GA
Excellent
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4hr trip with Capt. David. Highly Reccomend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 4) on July 28, 2022
Highly Recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Capt. David was friendly and incredibly helpful. We truly enjoyed our trip…...
Donna B. recommends Burning Reels
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Jennifer K.
Gainesville, GA
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Half day fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Inshore (MAX 4) on September 8, 2022
David and Tyler were absolutely great! We had an awesome time caught some fish they took great care of us! We can’t wait...
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Aaron H.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 20, 2022
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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