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 the 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 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!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Shark fishing on Hog Tide
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $800
    We'll be catching a variety of sharks near the inlet or behind the shrimp boats.
  • Private trip
    Shark fishing on Hog Tide (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $800
    Catching a variety of sharks near inlet an behind shrimp boats. On the Sportfish
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Sportfishing Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,000
    On this trip you'll be hitting some of the many reefs and wrecks we have available.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Sportfishing Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    US $1,000
    Fishing many of the available reefs an wrecks.
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Sportfishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    US $1,300
    On this trip, you can do both bottom fishing and trolling. Likely catch is Mahi Mahi, Sailfish, Barracuda, Snapper, Grouper, etc.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Sportfishing Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,600
    On this trip, you can make it to the Gulf Stream where the big boys play! Mahi, Sailfish, Wahoo, are just some of what to expect.
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Mahi Mahi
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    1 Day Trip, starts at 6:30 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    US $1,600
    It's springtime, and that means that the Mahi Mahi are here. These are a migratory species that will be running from the Keys up the coast. These fish travel in big schools and tend to be very aggressive, so be prepared for a good test. It will all be worth it, though, as you're in for a real treat at the end of the day if you cook them.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,800
    This trip will take you to the gulf stream where the big boys play!
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FAQs about Reel Compulsive Fishing Charters

Reel Compulsive Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group - Shark fishing on Hog Tide (5 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Shark fishing on Hog Tide (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Sportfishing Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 6 Hour Sportfishing Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $1,300 per group - 8 Hour Sportfishing Trip (8 hours)
  • US $1,600 per group - 10 Hour Sportfishing Trip (10 hours)
  • US $1,600 per day per group - 10 Hour Trip – Mahi Mahi (1 day)
  • US $1,800 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Compulsive Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia System
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Reel Compulsive Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First Mate
  • Fishing License

Reel Compulsive Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore Fishing
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Reel Compulsive Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Compulsive Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sailfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Shark (Bonnethead)
  • Shark (Bull)
  • Tarpon

Meet the Captain

Tony Varano
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
236 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since May 2015
Born and raised in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, Captain Tony has only ever known fishing. He feels that it was inevitable that, in this fishing town, he would become a captain. He's now accrued over 25 years of experience and enjoys sharing his passion with every guest. He's proud that his boat enables him to operate more efficiently on the waters than some of the bigger sportfishing boats, providing more quality time on the water for customers.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)

Boat specs

Egg Harbor (Sportfishing) originally built in 1995. Powered by 2 550HP Detroit engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 25 knots.

Length
42 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
Fighting Chair
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed

Trip includes

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

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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
Catch and Release Allowed

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
Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Bank Transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 227 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (251)
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Angler rating
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Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
99%
Caught fish
82%
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Robert S.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  March 14, 2024
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John S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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AWESOME EXPERIENCE ALL AROUND!!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Shark fishing on Hog Tide on March 13, 2024
5 stars all around for this trip and crew!  Absolutely top notch.  If the fish were not biting we moved spots for non-stop...
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Sam M.
Oviedo, Florida
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Very good
4.0 / 5
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Full day- good trip however missed the mark

VERIFIED   8 Hour Sportfishing Trip on May 13, 2023
Great boat and crew- request was to fish for Mahi and groupers- trolled for a while- mostly bonitas and some king mackerel-...
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Robin T.
Orlando, Florida
Excellent
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Good day w the little ones...

VERIFIED   6 Hour Sportfishing Trip (AM) on July 18, 2023
Start got moved back a little bit so they could hear what was not hitting as we left for 6-hour trip. They did a great job...
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Gayle A.
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Fishing with Tony

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Sportfishing Trip (AM) on February 27, 2024
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