Reel Time Charters LLC
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Reel Time Charters LLC

Federally permitted
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(12 reviews)
6499 Gasparilla Road
Placida, FL, United States

Based out of Placida, Reel Time Charters LLC is your ticket to a memorable time on the water.

Capt. Russell is here to get you on some fish, and to make sure you have fun doing it. You’ll be using techniques like bottom fishing, jigging, and spinning, depending on what you’re going after. As part of their 6 to 10-hour trips, you can target species like Grouper, Snapper, Porgy, and Yellowtail Amberjack, depending on the current season and weather conditions.

Your fishing adventure starts on a 2020 28’ Sea Hunt boat that can safely take up to 5 anglers. This boat features a toilet, an ice-box, and a wireless trolling motor to keep you on the fish.

The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water. The captain will supply all the needed fishing licenses for your trip.

You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.

There will be complimentary water aboard for your convenience during the trip, but feel free to bring your own drinks (no glass please), lunch, and snacks.

Ask us about local cook our catch restaurants!

Book your trip now and hit the water with Reel Time Charters LLC.

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

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    $1,000
    This offshore trip will bring you 20-25 miles out. We will be targeting Lane Snapper, Vermillion Snapper, Porgies, and other tasty fish.
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Scup (Porgy)
    Scup (Porgy)
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Offshore
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $1,200
    This 8-hour trip will bring you out into deeper water where the bigger fish are lurking in the ledges, boulder bottoms, and hard bottoms. We will also be fishing wrecks where the Goliath Grouper, Amberjack, and Sharks live as well as Red Grouper, Mutton Snapper, and other species.
    Targeted fish
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Yellowtail Amberjack
    Grouper (Goliath)
    Goliath Grouper
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Black)
    Black Grouper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Snapper (Mutton)
    Mutton Snapper
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    RED SNAPPER TRIP June/July
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jul 31
    $1,800
    ?TRIPS BOOK FAST? This 10-hour trip brings you offshore 50-70 miles targeting AMERICAN RED SNAPPER while in season.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
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FAQs about Reel Time Charters LLC

Reel Time Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • $1,800 per group - RED SNAPPER TRIP June/July (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Time Charters LLC, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Multimedia System
  • Wireless Trolling Motor Keeps you on the fish
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Reel Time Charters LLC include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Water provided)
  • Fishing License
Reel Time Charters LLC offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing (A LEGAL charter with Federal Reef & Pelagic Permit)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Reel Time Charters LLC offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Time Charters LLC include:
  • Grouper (Black)
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

About the Captain

Russell Haney
Placida, Florida, United States
ID & License verified
12 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2022
Captain Russell is a Coast Guard licensed captain He is fully Insured. He is one of the few captains in the area that hold NOAA Federal Reef & Pelagic Fishing permits which allow LEGAL FISHING in federal waters which is determined as anything beyond 9 miles offshore.

About this listing

Targeted species

Grouper (Black) Black Grouper
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper
Grouper (Goliath) Goliath Grouper
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper

Boat specs

Sea Hunt (Center console) originally built in 2020. Powered by 2 200HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 48 knots.

Length
28 ft
Capacity
5 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
A LEGAL charter with Federal Reef & Pelagic Permit
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Multimedia System
Wireless Trolling Motor
Keeps you on the fish

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
You Keep Catch

Payment

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

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 12 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (24)
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
100%
Appropriate for children
75%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Catch intended fish
17%
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Adrienne C.
Branchburg, NJ
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Super Exceeded our expectations

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Offshore on April 2, 2023
Captain Russ is not only professional, but very Friendly and personable. His extensive knowledge (and respect) of other boaters,...
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Charley R.
Long Beach, New York
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Full day offshore with Captain Russell

8 Hour Trip – Offshore on December 29, 2022
Great experience! Captain Russell was terrific! It’s easy to see he truly loves what he does. He made sure we were having...
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Mike W.
Des Moines, Iowa
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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8 hour off-shore with Captain Rusd

8 Hour Trip – Offshore on February 2, 2023
Captain Russ is a great guide.  His boat is beautiful and in excellent condition.  Everything is clean, organized and high...
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James H.
Box Elder, SD
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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6 hour trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Offshore on February 8, 2023
I’ve been fishing for 40 plus years. I’ve taken dozens of charters but this was one of my best charters. Captain Russ put...
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Dave R.
Punta Gorda, Florida
Excellent
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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Fishing with Russell

8 Hour Trip – Offshore on January 12, 2023
Captain Russell did an excellent job. Very professional, courteous and knows what he’s doing. Excellent equipment,...
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