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 drift fishing depending on what you’re going after. As part of their 6 to 10-hour trips, you can target species like Red Grouper, Gag Grouper, Scamp Grouper, Lane Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Yellowtail Snapper, Porgies, Amberjack and much more 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.

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



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip – Offshore
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $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
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $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
    Price for up to 4 persons
    US $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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Customer reviews

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Excellent
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Experience
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Captain Russ is amazing!!
Captain Russ is amazing!!
Captain Russ is amazing!!
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Brian R.
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Have Fun Catch Fish

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Offshore on July 11, 2024
The title says it all. We wanted to have fun and catch fish, mission accomplished,  best time ever! Captain Russell...
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Travis C.
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Captain Russ is amazing!!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Offshore on April 9, 2024
Reel time charters and Captain Russ are phenomenal. We went 25-30 miles out amd he had us on keeper fish immediately upon dropping...
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Scott F.
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Full day offshore

8 Hour Trip – Offshore on February 15, 2024
Started the day getting live bait from the traps.  Every spot was productive.  Captain was great, he loved to fish, kept...
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Carrie C.
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Fishing with Russell

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Offshore on January 26, 2024
Captain Russell on Reel Time was a great Captain.  Kept us catching fish through out the trip.  Cleaned our catch that we...
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Gregory B.
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8 hour trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – Offshore on March 31, 2024
We had a great time with Captain Russ.  He had us on fish at every spot and we caught a wide variety!  He was also great...
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FAQs about Reel Time Charters LLC

Reel Time Charters LLC offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Trip – Offshore (6 hours)
  • US $1,200 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Offshore (8 hours)
  • US $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
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing (Its a great way to catch big red groupers)
  • 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)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your captain

Russell Haney
Placida, Florida, United States
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20 Customer reviews
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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.

The fish you can target

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

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
28 ft
Year built
2020
Boat manufacturer
Sea Hunt
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
48 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

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

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Its a great way to catch big red groupers
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

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

What’s included in the trip price

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

How cancellations work

Deposit non-refundable

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

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
No Smoking
You Keep Catch

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

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