Smoke n’ Reel
Smoke n’ Reel
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Welcome aboard the Smoke n' Reel!
Come join us for a complete adventure on this clean, well maintained vessel, captained by Derrick Schmidt, who has over 40 years fishing experience. Friendly environment with safety in mind always. Our main objective is to give you the best fishing experience we can provide.
You'll be fishing aboard a 28' Sportsman center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water.
Smoke n' Reel has top of the line fishing equipment that will be provided with your charter.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 20% to show your appreciation.
Alcohol is allowed in moderation.
Get in touch with Capt. Derrick below and start planning your trip today!
Welcome aboard the Smoke n' Reel!
Come join us for a complete adventure on this clean, well maintained vessel, captained by Derrick Schmidt, who has over 40 years fishing experience. Friendly environment with safety in mind always. Our main objective is to give you the best fishing experience we can provide.
You'll be fishing aboard a 28' Sportsman center console that holds up to 6 passengers. It comes with everything you need for a productive day on the water.
Smoke n' Reel has top of the line fishing equipment that will be provided with your charter.
A First Mate will be there to make sure everything is running smoothly. It's customary to tip the Mate 20% to show your appreciation.
Alcohol is allowed in moderation.
Get in touch with Capt. Derrick below and start planning your trip today!
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Customer reviews
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Anglers' gallery (20)
Reviews (9)
Douglas Saalfrank5.0Verified10/10 Recommend!!!!
Fall Stripers on November 3, 2025 • 4 adultsCaptain Derrick went above and beyond to keep us on top of the fish all day. He navigated us through rough seas and did everything possible to keep us comfortable. When the bite was slow, he made a great call to move us out elsewhere, and we had an insane last hour of fishing thanks to this decision. Most captains would've called it a day at that point. The bite was slow all morning, despite seeing fish all around us, and we had less than 2 hours left on our charter. Captain Derrick was determined to get us on these fish, and he certainly accomplished that. Can't say enough great things about this Captain and crew!!!
Bill Irwin5.0VerifiedBass of a Lifetime!
Spring Striped Bass on May 15, 2026 • 4 adultsGeeat day on the water with Captain Derrick! Took my two sons out for striped bass knowing that the bite has been very hit or miss. And it was a slow bite today, marking plenty of fish that didn’t want to eat, and seeing a lot of boats bot catching. No matter, Captain put each of us into a trophy bass. Absolute monsters. I’ve caught a lot of bass over the years - today’s was the biggest. Memories for a lifetime. Recommended!
Anthony PacificoRepeat angler5.0VerifiedThe reels were smokin all right!
Fall Stripers on November 15, 2025 • 6 adultsWhat a great day! Was a little cold but we roughed it out. The captain put us on the fish and we put em in the boat. 5 guys went, 4 guys caught, and 3 fish came home. Couldn’t have asked for a better day. I would definitely recommend Smoke n’ Reel for striper fishing and plan on going a little bit earlier in the season next year with these guys.
Korey RhodesRepeat angler5.0VerifiedGreat charter highly recommend
Spring Striped Bass on May 2, 2026 • 4 adultsCaptain Derrik and Jay were amazing had a blast on the trip they were both very friendly and helpful highly recommend these guys
- Brian Seaman5.0Verified
Great trip!
Black Seabass on June 16, 2026 • 3 adults • 1 childHad a great trip. Treated our group fantastic. Caught tons of fish.
Timothy Mendez5.0VerifiedGreat trip, great deal, great crew
Summer Flounder (Fluke) on August 29, 2025 • 2 adultsI'm a novice when it comes to offshore fishing and have never hired a fishing charter before but my buddy was up from South Carolina and he's a veteran at both. While I didn't have a great frame of reference, he said they were worth every penny. Super-friendly and super-knowledgeable. We came home with our limit of fluke and sea bass. You can tell these guys aren't doing it for the check, they're doing it because they love fishing. I live here and own a boat and these guys weren't trying to gatekeep spots and techniques. Highly recommended, already thinking about next trip.
John KunigusRepeat angler5.0VerifiedAwesome trip!
Spring Striped Bass on April 26, 2025 • 4 adultsI never went ocean fishing before. I found smoke n reel charter, and gave them a try and WOW! Derrick and Andrew were so knowledgeable, patient,and enjoyable to be around. These guys worked very hard to make it a great trip, and we caught a bunch of fish. Thank you!
Erica Tucker5.0VerifiedGreat charter!
Summer Flounder (Fluke) on July 26, 2025 • 4 adultsDerrick & Jay were great! We had the best time and they were very accommodating and helpful. They made our charter the best!
Sean Bianco5.0VerifiedFishing with Derrick
Summer Flounder (Fluke) on August 30, 2025 • 4 adults
Rating
Anglers' gallery (20)
All reviews (9)
Captain Derrick went above and beyond to keep us on top of the fish all day. He navigated us through rough seas and did everything possible to keep us comfortable. When the bite was slow, he made a great call to move us out elsewhere, and we had an insane last hour of fishing thanks to this decision. Most captains would've called it a day at that point. The bite was slow all morning, despite seeing fish all around us, and we had less than 2 hours left on our charter. Captain Derrick was determined to get us on these fish, and he certainly accomplished that. Can't say enough great things about this Captain and crew!!!
Geeat day on the water with Captain Derrick! Took my two sons out for striped bass knowing that the bite has been very hit or miss. And it was a slow bite today, marking plenty of fish that didn’t want to eat, and seeing a lot of boats bot catching. No matter, Captain put each of us into a trophy bass. Absolute monsters. I’ve caught a lot of bass over the years - today’s was the biggest. Memories for a lifetime. Recommended!
What a great day! Was a little cold but we roughed it out. The captain put us on the fish and we put em in the boat. 5 guys went, 4 guys caught, and 3 fish came home. Couldn’t have asked for a better day. I would definitely recommend Smoke n’ Reel for striper fishing and plan on going a little bit earlier in the season next year with these guys.
Thank you gentlemen! It was a pleasure fishing with you guys. Can’t wait to fish with you again next year.
Captain Derrik and Jay were amazing had a blast on the trip they were both very friendly and helpful highly recommend these guys
Thank you guys! It was an absolute pleasure to fish with this crew!
Had a great trip. Treated our group fantastic. Caught tons of fish.
FAQs about Smoke n’ Reel
- US $850 per group - Black Seabass (7 hours)
- US $850 per group - Fall Stripers (7 hours)
- US $850 per group - Spring Striped Bass (7 hours)
- US $850 per group - Summer Flounder (Fluke) (7 hours)
- US $1,250 per group - Shark (7 hours)
- Toilet
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Ice box
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (If available)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
- First mate
- Inshore fishing
- Light tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Bass (Striped)
- Flounder
- Seabass (Black)
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