Reel Compulsive Fishing Charters
Reel Compulsive Fishing Charters offers a great variety of trips to suit any taste, so join them to explore these rich Florida waters! Captain Tony Varano is a New Smyrna Beach native and has 25 years of experience as a captain, so you know you’re in great hands to get you on the fish.
The 42’ Egg Harbor sportfishing boat you will be using is powered by two 550 HP Detroit motors, getting you out to the perfect spot as soon as possible. All trips come with fishing licenses for all on board and all the tackle, rods, and bait you will need. Capt. Tony also has a first mate that will help keep you hooked up all day long.
From hitting inlets and bridges for Redfish, Tarpon, and Snapper, to heading offshore and hunting wrecks for Grouper and Mahi Mahi, Capt. Tony has got it all. Some of the world’s most popular inshore species live in these waters. Fish such as Tarpon and Jack Crevalle are always sure to put up a fight, while you can head offshore for the beautiful Sailfish or Mahi Mahi.
This means that you’ll get to use a range of fishing techniques, too. With all amenities on board, including live wells and tuna tubes, you’ll get to bottom fish, deep sea fish, troll, spin, jig, pop, drift, and even fly fish to make a memorable catch. The crew will be happy to clean your fish at the end of the trip if you choose to take any home for a well-earned dinner.
Along with his experience, Capt. Tony brings enthusiasm and a love of fishing which will make every trip special. With trips ranging from 3–10 hours, from inshore to offshore, targeting such a diverse range of species, you will not be disappointed.
Join Reel Compulsive Fishing Charters and prepare to have an unforgettable time in these prolific waters!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (318)
+315Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
83%
Jul 23, 2025
8 Hour Sportfishing Trip
Another great trip w/ Captain Tony, repeat customer
Been on Captain To I’d boat multiple times. Great captain, puts you on the fish. We started out our 8 hour deep sea sport fishing trip reef fishing the bottom. Caught 12 red vermillion, grunts and big Trigger fish within 30 minutes of dropping lines. Kept bottom fishing (tried a couple different spots) and drifting bait and chumming, Caught a very large, Mangrove snapper (very mature adult), been fishing these waters for years, mostly during Mangrove snapper season, never caught one. That catch made my trip. The other person in my party, Michael, caught the large Trigger fish (Michael has never been deep sea fishing), a large Baracuda and several nice sized Bonita’s (False Albacore Tuna’s). Trolling was slow but we had a beautiful morning, good temps (overcast good part of the morning) and saw a tom of sea life I recorded: Spotted porpoises, school of flying fish, bait balls galore and I finally landed a sub-adult Barcuda on a planar line. All in all, Tony put us on the fish, never a doubt, they just weren’t hitting our trolling lures rigged with Bonita. Can’t blame the captain for that. Russ, his mate, was OUTSTANDING. Super-Friendly, took great care of Michael and I and was positive the whole trip. Fishing, deep sea, inland, fresh water is not all about just catching a monster, it’s about enjoying nature and the peace of the sea. Tony and Russ delivered that. Thanks again Captain Tony - Greg
Been on Captain To I’d boat multiple times. Great captain, puts you on the fish. We started out our 8 hour deep sea sport fishing...
Jul 6, 2025
10 Hour Sportfishing Trip
Fishing, Fun, and a Few Green Face
We originally booked a 10-hour fishing charter with Captain Tony and his mate Russ, but had to cut it down to 6 hours after a few of us started turning a lovely shade of green. Captain Tony and Russ were total pros—super understanding and didn’t make us walk the plank (though we probably deserved it). Despite the shortened trip, Captain Tony and Russ had a solid game plan and knew exactly where to go. Russ kept the vibes light and made sure we still had a great time. We even managed to catch some fish—so we didn’t go home empty-handed or totally defeated by the sea. Highly recommend this crew if you’re looking for skill, patience and a good time!
We originally booked a 10-hour fishing charter with Captain Tony and his mate Russ, but had to cut it down to 6 hours after a...
Mar 27, 2025
8 Hour Sportfishing Trip
Fish for Days!!!
We recently chartered with Captain Tony and First Mate Russ and had a fantastic family experience. We were treated with wonderful hospitality and insights as we set off pre-dawn to get the the Fishing Grounds Capt Tony had in his bag of tricks for the day. Russ was an amazing host, teacher and role model for our family and was worth his weight in gold in gold—prepping bait, rigging lines and helping Capt Tony position us over hotbeds of fish. As soon as lines were dropped we were getting “Fish on!” From both side of the boat—so fun to watch my family all catching fish. Great action and not too much time has passed before we limited out on our Vermillion Snapper. We they spent the remainder of the time trolling for some most fiesty fish. Got some Bonito to hit and fun to bring it. Memories for a lifetime for everyone and full bellies for 3 days afterwards with fresh catch prepared at local nearby restaurants for “Cook Your Catch” just extended the fun of the day we had the Capt Tony and Russ. We will be back!
We recently chartered with Captain Tony and First Mate Russ and had a fantastic family experience. We were treated with wonderful...
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Sep 1, 2024
12 Hour Trip
12 hour fishing trip
We ( myself and my two brothers) did a 12 hour fishing trip with Captain Tony and his first mate on Hog Tide. The first mate worked extremely hard, baiting the lines, helping us unhooking the fish we reeled in and watching lines to be sure we knew when fish were on the lines. As novice off shore fishermen his help was much needed. We went about 10 miles off coast. We caught plenty of fish. 5 barracuda, 4 King Mackerel, and 5 trigger fish. We also caught few Bonitas, and lots of smaller fish which were not keepers, and a few others that were. The weather was a bit spotty, had some rain, I wish I had remembered rain gear. And I got a bit sea sick. We saw some dolphins and although dolphins are fun to see apparently they kept impolitely nibbling the bait. They were basically the first mate’s nemesis. But he took it gracefully even if he did flip them off after about the 10th time they ate our bait off the line 😂. We had a great time. I would do this again, but maybe take up my brothers on their offer of dramamine next time. Thank you both for a great day!!!
We ( myself and my two brothers) did a 12 hour fishing trip with Captain Tony and his first mate on Hog Tide. The first mate worked...
Aug 23, 2024
8 Hour Sportfishing Trip
Awesome deep fishing
Captain Tony and mate Travis was knowledgeable and prepared, there was plenty of room to fish or stand to look at the open sea. There is a bathroom available and AC inside the cabin. I took my family, my wife and 4 teenagers. The boys really loved the experience even though they were sea sick. I would recommend motion sickness patch a day ahead of the trip for the kids, this was definitely a trip to remember. Highly recommend you book with them for a great experience. Captain even stop the boat midway so my wife could take pictures with the kids, “happy wife, happy life.” They help put bait on, help reeling in big fishes, good with the kids, and over all this trip was awesome.
Captain Tony and mate Travis was knowledgeable and prepared, there was plenty of room to fish or stand to look at the open sea....
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (318)
+315Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
83%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Another great trip w/ Captain Tony, repeat customer
8 Hour Sportfishing Trip on July 23, 2025
Been on Captain To I’d boat multiple times. Great captain, puts you on the fish. We started out our 8 hour deep sea sport fishing trip reef fishing the bottom. Caught 12 red vermillion, grunts and big Trigger fish within 30 minutes of dropping lines. Kept bottom fishing (tried a couple different spots) and drifting bait and chumming, Caught a very large, Mangrove snapper (very mature adult), been fishing these waters for years, mostly during Mangrove snapper season, never caught one. That catch made my trip. The other person in my party, Michael, caught the large Trigger fish (Michael has never been deep sea fishing), a large Baracuda and several nice sized Bonita’s (False Albacore Tuna’s). Trolling was slow but we had a beautiful morning, good temps (overcast good part of the morning) and saw a tom of sea life I recorded: Spotted porpoises, school of flying fish, bait balls galore and I finally landed a sub-adult Barcuda on a planar line. All in all, Tony put us on the fish, never a doubt, they just weren’t hitting our trolling lures rigged with Bonita. Can’t blame the captain for that. Russ, his mate, was OUTSTANDING. Super-Friendly, took great care of Michael and I and was positive the whole trip. Fishing, deep sea, inland, fresh water is not all about just catching a monster, it’s about enjoying nature and the peace of the sea. Tony and Russ delivered that. Thanks again Captain Tony - Greg
Been on Captain To I’d boat multiple times. Great captain, puts you on the fish. We started out our 8 hour deep sea sport fishing trip reef fishing the bottom. Caught 12 red vermillion, grunts and big Trigger fish within 30 minutes of dropping lines. Kept bottom fishing (tried a couple different spots) and drifting bait and chumming, Caught a very large, Mangrove snapper (very mature adult), been fishing these waters for years, mostly during Mangrove snapper season, never caught one. That...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fishing, Fun, and a Few Green Face
10 Hour Sportfishing Trip on July 6, 2025
We originally booked a 10-hour fishing charter with Captain Tony and his mate Russ, but had to cut it down to 6 hours after a few of us started turning a lovely shade of green. Captain Tony and Russ were total pros—super understanding and didn’t make us walk the plank (though we probably deserved it). Despite the shortened trip, Captain Tony and Russ had a solid game plan and knew exactly where to go. Russ kept the vibes light and made sure we still had a great time. We even managed to catch some fish—so we didn’t go home empty-handed or totally defeated by the sea. Highly recommend this crew if you’re looking for skill, patience and a good time!
We originally booked a 10-hour fishing charter with Captain Tony and his mate Russ, but had to cut it down to 6 hours after a few of us started turning a lovely shade of green. Captain Tony and Russ were total pros—super understanding and didn’t make us walk the plank (though we probably deserved it). Despite the shortened trip, Captain Tony and Russ had a solid game plan and knew exactly where to go. Russ kept the vibes light and made sure we still had a great time. We even managed to catch...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fish for Days!!!
8 Hour Sportfishing Trip on March 27, 2025
We recently chartered with Captain Tony and First Mate Russ and had a fantastic family experience. We were treated with wonderful hospitality and insights as we set off pre-dawn to get the the Fishing Grounds Capt Tony had in his bag of tricks for the day. Russ was an amazing host, teacher and role model for our family and was worth his weight in gold in gold—prepping bait, rigging lines and helping Capt Tony position us over hotbeds of fish. As soon as lines were dropped we were getting “Fish on!” From both side of the boat—so fun to watch my family all catching fish. Great action and not too much time has passed before we limited out on our Vermillion Snapper. We they spent the remainder of the time trolling for some most fiesty fish. Got some Bonito to hit and fun to bring it. Memories for a lifetime for everyone and full bellies for 3 days afterwards with fresh catch prepared at local nearby restaurants for “Cook Your Catch” just extended the fun of the day we had the Capt Tony and Russ. We will be back!
We recently chartered with Captain Tony and First Mate Russ and had a fantastic family experience. We were treated with wonderful hospitality and insights as we set off pre-dawn to get the the Fishing Grounds Capt Tony had in his bag of tricks for the day. Russ was an amazing host, teacher and role model for our family and was worth his weight in gold in gold—prepping bait, rigging lines and helping Capt Tony position us over hotbeds of fish. As soon as lines were dropped we were getting...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
12 hour fishing trip
12 Hour Trip on September 1, 2024
We ( myself and my two brothers) did a 12 hour fishing trip with Captain Tony and his first mate on Hog Tide. The first mate worked extremely hard, baiting the lines, helping us unhooking the fish we reeled in and watching lines to be sure we knew when fish were on the lines. As novice off shore fishermen his help was much needed. We went about 10 miles off coast. We caught plenty of fish. 5 barracuda, 4 King Mackerel, and 5 trigger fish. We also caught few Bonitas, and lots of smaller fish which were not keepers, and a few others that were. The weather was a bit spotty, had some rain, I wish I had remembered rain gear. And I got a bit sea sick. We saw some dolphins and although dolphins are fun to see apparently they kept impolitely nibbling the bait. They were basically the first mate’s nemesis. But he took it gracefully even if he did flip them off after about the 10th time they ate our bait off the line 😂. We had a great time. I would do this again, but maybe take up my brothers on their offer of dramamine next time. Thank you both for a great day!!!
We ( myself and my two brothers) did a 12 hour fishing trip with Captain Tony and his first mate on Hog Tide. The first mate worked extremely hard, baiting the lines, helping us unhooking the fish we reeled in and watching lines to be sure we knew when fish were on the lines. As novice off shore fishermen his help was much needed. We went about 10 miles off coast. We caught plenty of fish. 5 barracuda, 4 King Mackerel, and 5 trigger fish. We also caught few Bonitas, and lots of smaller fish...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome deep fishing
8 Hour Sportfishing Trip on August 23, 2024
Captain Tony and mate Travis was knowledgeable and prepared, there was plenty of room to fish or stand to look at the open sea. There is a bathroom available and AC inside the cabin. I took my family, my wife and 4 teenagers. The boys really loved the experience even though they were sea sick. I would recommend motion sickness patch a day ahead of the trip for the kids, this was definitely a trip to remember. Highly recommend you book with them for a great experience. Captain even stop the boat midway so my wife could take pictures with the kids, “happy wife, happy life.” They help put bait on, help reeling in big fishes, good with the kids, and over all this trip was awesome.
Captain Tony and mate Travis was knowledgeable and prepared, there was plenty of room to fish or stand to look at the open sea. There is a bathroom available and AC inside the cabin. I took my family, my wife and 4 teenagers. The boys really loved the experience even though they were sea sick. I would recommend motion sickness patch a day ahead of the trip for the kids, this was definitely a trip to remember. Highly recommend you book with them for a great experience. Captain even stop the boat...
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