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Reel 'n' Time Charters 

5.0
(48 reviews)
 South Water Street 301, Swansboro, NC 28584, United States–
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Reel 'n' Time Charters 

Swansboro, NC, United States
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23 ft
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5.0
(48 reviews)
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Captain Ian Farley of Reel'n Time Charters aims to make your fishing trip everything you're looking for and more. Everything you need to fish, rods & reels, tackle, and bait will be included and at the end of the day we'll clean and filet your catch to take home on ice.

Whether you're an experienced angler or a beginner, Captain Farley can put you and your party on the fish and provide you with a great day on the water. His goal is not only to send you home with dinner but with a great experience to share around the table!

A fishing license is included in our charter cost for each angler in your party. We also have life vests for your safety & protection. Kids are welcome and child life vests are available upon request. We take care of your needs so you can have a great day on the water.

Captain Ian Farley of Reel'n Time Charters aims to make your fishing trip everything you're looking for and more. Everything you need to fish, rods & reels, tackle, and bait will be included and at the end of the day we'll clean and filet your catch to take home on ice.

Whether you're an experienced angler or a beginner, Captain Farley can put you and your party on the fish and provide you with a great day on the water. His goal is not only to send you home with dinner but with a great experience to share around the table!

A fishing license is included in our charter cost for each angler in your party. We also have life vests for your safety & protection. Kids are welcome and child life vests are available upon request. We take care of your needs so you can have a great day on the water.

Reel n Time (Captain Ian Farley)
Charter Operator
Reel n Time (Captain Ian Farley)
13 years of experience
ID & credentials verified
responds within an hour
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Child friendly

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Half Day Trip
Non-refundable
4 hour trip multiple starting times (6:00 AM, 1:00 PM)
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+7
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Nature tour
Non-refundable
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+7
US $400
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Full Day Trip – With Extras
Just booked! Last booked: 35 minutes ago
Non-refundable
8 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Cobia
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Black Drum
+7
US $800
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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Rating

5.0
48 reviews
5.0
Boat & equipment
5.0
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

98%
Recommended
100%
Caught fish

All reviews (48)

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Don Bouchard
Don Bouchard
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Awesome Trip!
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on August 12, 2026 • 2 adults

We had an absolutely wonderful time on our fishing charter with Captain Ian! He was fantastic from start to finish, and the fishing was incredible, we caught 10 fish! Ian made the whole trip fun, relaxing, and memorable. To top it all off, he even took us by the sandbar afterward to look for sand dollars. Such a thoughtful extra touch! We highly recommend “Reel N Times” and Captain Ian. We can’t wait to do it again!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Annette Nichols
Annette Nichols
Repeat angler
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
We learned a lot
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on May 25, 2026 • 3 adults

The weather was not optimal for catching fish. It had rained pretty heavy right before we went out. Ian tried his best to put us on some fish but nothing was biting. We caught a couple croakers and one small flounder. What we learned was invaluable. We improved our casting abilities. Learned what to look for to find fish. I would definitely book with Ian again. Thanks for a great time

Mark Gray
Mark Gray
Repeat angler
us
Maryland, US
Member since 2019
4 trips
5.0
Verified
New
Outstanding Trip!
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on October 16, 2026 • 2 adults

Can’t say enough good things about this Captain and crew. Weather wasn’t great, but they were excited and ready to fish! They put us on the fish early and worked to fill up the box. Ready to come back for sure!

Reported catch:
Bluefish (Tailor)
Spanish Mackerel
Bonito
Bobby Mccormick
Bobby Mccormick
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Day!
Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM on July 26, 2026 • 4 adults

Ian made us feel like family. He had a cancellation and bumped us from an afternoon to a morning trip. Caught some keeper red drum, multiple black drum (below limit), flounder (not in season), and croaker. Even got to see dolphins and alligators on the way back in to the dock. Had a great day with good friends and an excellent Cpt. Will be going again. Thanks Ian!

Reported catch:
Redfish
Black Drum
Flounder
Marc Stanard
Marc Stanard
us
North Carolina, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip today
Half Day Trip on July 30, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 child

We had the best time today with Captain Ian. He took us to some very fishy spots and shared his knowledge with me and the kids. We hooked up on a couple of flounder and whiting. After fishing we spent some time at the inlet looking for sand dollars on the sandbar. Beautiful day on the water and Ian was a fantastic guide. Thank you!

Reported catch:
Black Drum
Flounder
Shrimp

FAQs about Reel 'n' Time Charters

Reel 'n' Time Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Half Day Trip - 1:00 PM (4 hours)
  • US $400 per group - Nature tour (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group - Full Day Trip – With Extras (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel 'n' Time Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Reel 'n' Time Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing license
Reel 'n' Time Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
Reel 'n' Time Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
Top targeted fish species with Reel 'n' Time Charters include:
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Shrimp
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout

Your operator

Reel n Time (Captain Ian Farley)
Reel n Time (Captain Ian Farley)
Swansboro, North Carolina, United States
4 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
48 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since June 2024
Angler's Choice
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Growing up on the coast of southern Alabama is where my passion for fishing began. Since reeling in my first fish, I have spent 30 years on the water sport and commercial fishing and honing the skills needed to share my passion. Here on the Crystal Coast, where I call home with my amazing wife and son, I spend my days on the water putting people on the fish they're after, giving them the thrill that comes with winning the fight and reeling in the fish.
Our Team
Ian F.
Ian F.
Captain
Reel n Time (Captain Ian Farley)
Reel n Time (Captain Ian Farley)
Fully verified
Angler's Choice
4
reports
48
reviews
2024
member since
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response
Growing up on the coast of southern Alabama is where my passion for fishing began. Since reeling in my first fish, I have spent 30 years on the water sport and commercial fishing and honing the skills needed to share my passion. Here on the Crystal Coast, where I call home with my amazing wife and son, I spend my days on the water putting people on the fish they're after, giving them the thrill that comes with winning the fight and reeling in the fish.
The crew
Ian F.
Ian F.
Captain

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Redfish
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Shrimp
Shrimp
Spanish Mackerel
Spanish Mackerel
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bonito
Bonito
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder

Real catches by this captain

  • Young angler proudly holding a striped sheepshead on a boat in calm coastal waters near a bridge.
    Fish 1
    Sheepshead
    Maureen Z.
    Maureen Z.
    Ian is fantastic! He was knowledgeable and so patient with our kids. Our 10 year old son has a new found passion for fishing because of him.
  • A proud angler holding a large Speckled Trout while fishing from a boat in a scenic coastal environment.
    Dwight P.
    Dwight P.
    We would highly recommend Ian and Reel In Time Charter. Its a great fishing experience and we will book with him again. Thank you Ian!
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while fishing on a sunny day.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Don B.
    Don B.
    We had an absolutely wonderful time on our fishing charter with Captain Ian! He was fantastic from start to finish, and the fishing was incredible, we caught 10 fish! Ian made the whole trip fun, relaxing, and memorable. To top it all off, he even took us by the sandbar afterward to look for sand dollars. Such a thoughtful extra touch! We highly recommend “Reel N Times” and Captain Ian. We can’t wait to do it again!
  • Three anglers engaged in fishing on a small boat in a scenic waterway, showcasing a relaxed fishing experience.
    Israel C.
    Israel C.
    Was hard to catch keepers but we catch some good size Crockers but plenty of shrimp. Captain Ina is a friendly and knowledgeable person this was a family fishing trip and was worth it. Thanks see you soon!!!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their Redfish catch while sitting on a boat, showcasing a successful day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Joseph H.
    Joseph H.
    very down to earth and enjoyable to fish with
  • Teen angler holding a large red drum on a fishing boat beside a waterfront dock.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Brad D.
    Brad D.
    Good day on the water. Capt. Ian was willing to burn fuel and make a long run to find the fish. Brought home a nice keeper.
  • A young angler proudly displaying a large Flounder while fishing from a boat in a serene freshwater environment.
    Fish 1
    Flounder
    Timothy S.
    Timothy S.
    captain was so full of knowledge and a cool guy ! biat was perfect for me my son . caught so e great fish and had a great day on the water !!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Flounder while fishing on a boat in a scenic waterway.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +2
    Flounder
    Bobby M.
    Bobby M.
    Ian made us feel like family. He had a cancellation and bumped us from an afternoon to a morning trip. Caught some keeper red drum, multiple black drum (below limit), flounder (not in season), and croaker. Even got to see dolphins and alligators on the way back in to the dock. Had a great day with good friends and an excellent Cpt. Will be going again. Thanks Ian!
  • Two young anglers proudly hold redfish on a marina dock beside a fishing boat.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Brandon C.
    Brandon C.
    Thanks Captin Lan! treated us very well and my daughter and her friend loved catching some reds. My wife and i had had a great time
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while on a fishing trip, with a scenic water backdrop.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Redfish
    Robbie Z.
    Robbie Z.
    Ian was very nice and took good care of us. we caught a few nice fish.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
4 persons
Boat length
23 ft
Year built
2024
Boat manufacturer
Coastal Skiff
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Suzuki
Powered by
1 x 200HP
Max cruising speed
35 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Wireless trolling motor
Ice box
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
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.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation
Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.
Child friendly
No smoking
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Pay online in full
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% 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
 PayPal

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