Reel Salty Sportfishing
Reel Salty Sportfishing
Running angling trips out of Belleair Bluffs, Nick Hughes Fishing, LLC invites you to check out the local fishery in style.
Come on aboard with Capt. Nick, whose main priority is to get you on some fish. Expect to use light tackle based on the species you’re targeting. Speaking of which, you have the option of 4 to 8-hour trips, where you’ll be fishing for the likes of Tarpon, Snook, Redfish, King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, and Tripletail, depending on the specific season and the day’s weather.
Your adventure begins on board a 26’ Pathfinder boat that can fit a maximum of 4 anglers.
The price of your trip includes all the rods, reels, and terminal tackle you’ll need for a productive day on the water. As for fishing licenses, everything will be taken care of by the captain so you don’t have to worry about it. You’re welcome to keep all legal species caught during the trip.
Want to bring the rest of the family along for the ride? Kids are welcome aboard, so you’re free to make it a family adventure.
Book your trip now and hit the water with Nick Hughes Fishing, LLC.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
+18Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
95%
Nov 3, 2025
5hr inshore
We caught a Shark!
Captain Nick was great! He took us to many spots and was very informative and communicated everything about each location we were fishing. We seen dolphins and manatees swimming throughout the day. It was quite windy but we caught a few and a SHARK! Which was Awesome! We were happy with that and to have the experience and learn different things about the area! It was a great time and we would definitely recommend Reel Salty Fishing Charter! Thank you Captain Nick for your time and the fun experience!
Captain Nick was great! He took us to many spots and was very informative and communicated everything about each location we were...
Captain replied
Jul 1, 2025
4 Hour Trip AM – Inshore/Nearshore
BEAUTIFUL experience!!
Captain Nick was an amazing individual! My son and I had so much fun on our adventure out. Slow day with catching on live bait but Captain Nick switched it up and we started catching some fish! Catching the Hammerhead shark was a super cool experience as we got it up to the boat and it popped off. Got it up close enough to actually see it but didn’t care because the experience was amazing! Thanks so much Captain Nick for the time of our lives and we will be back again for sure!! Also, Captain Nick’s patience with kids is fantastic! 10/10 recommend for sure 💪🦈
Captain Nick was an amazing individual! My son and I had so much fun on our adventure out. Slow day with catching on live bait...
May 23, 2025
5hr tarpon
Captain Nick is the best!
Four of us went on a near shore charter with Captain Nick. Hr put us on a lot of fish near shore in a handful of spots. We caught over 20 keeper grey snappers and a bunch more grouper/snappers (not able to keep - out of season). He was great with all of us making sure we always had bait on the lines. Super knowledgeable about the area. Great for fishing for any salt water species. We will be back with Captain Nick in the future.
Four of us went on a near shore charter with Captain Nick. Hr put us on a lot of fish near shore in a handful of spots. We caught...
Nov 29, 2024
8 Hour Trip AM– Inshore/Nearshore
8 hour with Captain Nick
I had an incredible experience with this fishing charter! The captain was outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. He knew exactly where to go for the best fishing spots and made sure we were all set up and ready to reel in some great catches. The boat was clean, well-maintained, and had everything we needed. Not only did we catch plenty of fish, but the whole experience was seamless and enjoyable from start to finish. I can't recommend this charter enough. If you're looking for a top-tier fishing adventure, this is the one! 5 stars!
I had an incredible experience with this fishing charter! The captain was outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and professional....
May 29, 2025
5hr tarpon
Tarpon trip was a Bust, but the experience was amazing
We decided to charter a Tarpon trip, 1st timer. Was supper excited but in the end we came up with goose egg, nota, skunkes. But I have to say it wasn't from the lack of trying by Nick. He was very knowledgeable and great to talk to. He answered all our our question and keep a fresh bait out at all time. I will be back and will definitely be calling Nick Give him a call, I know it was just a rare bad day on the water
We decided to charter a Tarpon trip, 1st timer. Was supper excited but in the end we came up with goose egg, nota, skunkes. But...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (21)
+18Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
95%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
95%
Caught fish
95%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
We caught a Shark!
5hr inshore on November 3, 2025
Captain Nick was great! He took us to many spots and was very informative and communicated everything about each location we were fishing. We seen dolphins and manatees swimming throughout the day. It was quite windy but we caught a few and a SHARK! Which was Awesome! We were happy with that and to have the experience and learn different things about the area! It was a great time and we would definitely recommend Reel Salty Fishing Charter! Thank you Captain Nick for your time and the fun experience!
Captain Nick was great! He took us to many spots and was very informative and communicated everything about each location we were fishing. We seen dolphins and manatees swimming throughout the day. It was quite windy but we caught a few and a SHARK! Which was Awesome! We were happy with that and to have the experience and learn different things about the area! It was a great time and we would definitely recommend Reel Salty Fishing Charter! Thank you Captain Nick for your time and the fun experience!...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
BEAUTIFUL experience!!
4 Hour Trip AM – Inshore/Nearshore on July 1, 2025
Captain Nick was an amazing individual! My son and I had so much fun on our adventure out. Slow day with catching on live bait but Captain Nick switched it up and we started catching some fish! Catching the Hammerhead shark was a super cool experience as we got it up to the boat and it popped off. Got it up close enough to actually see it but didn’t care because the experience was amazing! Thanks so much Captain Nick for the time of our lives and we will be back again for sure!! Also, Captain Nick’s patience with kids is fantastic! 10/10 recommend for sure 💪🦈
Captain Nick was an amazing individual! My son and I had so much fun on our adventure out. Slow day with catching on live bait but Captain Nick switched it up and we started catching some fish! Catching the Hammerhead shark was a super cool experience as we got it up to the boat and it popped off. Got it up close enough to actually see it but didn’t care because the experience was amazing! Thanks so much Captain Nick for the time of our lives and we will be back again for sure!! Also, Captain...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Captain Nick is the best!
5hr tarpon on May 23, 2025
Four of us went on a near shore charter with Captain Nick. Hr put us on a lot of fish near shore in a handful of spots. We caught over 20 keeper grey snappers and a bunch more grouper/snappers (not able to keep - out of season). He was great with all of us making sure we always had bait on the lines. Super knowledgeable about the area. Great for fishing for any salt water species. We will be back with Captain Nick in the future.
Four of us went on a near shore charter with Captain Nick. Hr put us on a lot of fish near shore in a handful of spots. We caught over 20 keeper grey snappers and a bunch more grouper/snappers (not able to keep - out of season). He was great with all of us making sure we always had bait on the lines. Super knowledgeable about the area. Great for fishing for any salt water species. We will be back with Captain Nick in the future.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
8 hour with Captain Nick
8 Hour Trip AM– Inshore/Nearshore on November 29, 2024
I had an incredible experience with this fishing charter! The captain was outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. He knew exactly where to go for the best fishing spots and made sure we were all set up and ready to reel in some great catches. The boat was clean, well-maintained, and had everything we needed. Not only did we catch plenty of fish, but the whole experience was seamless and enjoyable from start to finish. I can't recommend this charter enough. If you're looking for a top-tier fishing adventure, this is the one! 5 stars!
I had an incredible experience with this fishing charter! The captain was outstanding—knowledgeable, friendly, and professional. He knew exactly where to go for the best fishing spots and made sure we were all set up and ready to reel in some great catches. The boat was clean, well-maintained, and had everything we needed. Not only did we catch plenty of fish, but the whole experience was seamless and enjoyable from start to finish. I can't recommend this charter enough. If you're looking for...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Tarpon trip was a Bust, but the experience was amazing
5hr tarpon on May 29, 2025
We decided to charter a Tarpon trip, 1st timer. Was supper excited but in the end we came up with goose egg, nota, skunkes. But I have to say it wasn't from the lack of trying by Nick. He was very knowledgeable and great to talk to. He answered all our our question and keep a fresh bait out at all time. I will be back and will definitely be calling Nick Give him a call, I know it was just a rare bad day on the water
We decided to charter a Tarpon trip, 1st timer. Was supper excited but in the end we came up with goose egg, nota, skunkes. But I have to say it wasn't from the lack of trying by Nick. He was very knowledgeable and great to talk to. He answered all our our question and keep a fresh bait out at all time. I will be back and will definitely be calling Nick Give him a call, I know it was just a rare bad day on the water
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