Reel Magic Fishing Charters

Are you ready for an angling adventure unlike any other? Book a trip with Reel Magic Fishing Charters today for an unforgettable day on the water! Captain Tony Skeen will be with you every step of the way. With over 5 decades of experience out on the water, he knows the best places to take you for the most productive day possible.

Step aboard his 22’ Marco boat, complete with a Sou’Wester hard top. This beautiful vessel can have you and 3 of your fishing friends all casting a line together. She’s comfortable, with plenty of shade, and even a full toilet on offer.

She’s powered by a 150 HP Honda engine, so you’ll find yourself at the hottest fishing grounds before you even know it. She’s decked out with full safety features and navigational equipment, too, so you can fish with peace of mind. You’ll also find a Furuno fishfinder on board – combined with your captain’s extensive local knowledge, you’ll have that extra edge out on the water!

When you embark on your adventure, you’ll have the chance to target a whole variety of famous fish, including Pink Snapper, Yellowtail Amberjack, Kahawai, John Dory, Gurnard, and Silver Trevally. You’ll be traveling around 10 miles offshore, and will cast your line in waters with depths ranging from 50–165 feet, as well as around the Hen and Chickens Islands.

When it comes to fishing equipment, you’ll be able to hire rods from the captain on the day of your trip. These are suitable for bottom fishing. If you’d like to spend the day jigging or soft baiting, you’ll need to bring your own gear along. Feel free to bring along your own food and drink.

You’re welcome to keep any fish you catch, and there’s an onboard fish bin to keep your catch chilled and in top condition. All that’s left is to hop aboard Reel Magic Fishing Charters for a wonderful day out on the water!



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Full Day Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    7 Hour Trip, starts at 7:30 AM
    US $485
    What could be better than spending a full day on the water? You'll head around 10 miles out, casting your line between Bream Bay and Hen and Chickens. The location will change depending on where the fish are biting and weather conditions. Target species include Pink Snapper, Yellowtail Kingfish, and Kahawai, amongst others. Please bring your own rods and reels, or you can hire them from the captain for $20. Bring along a fishing license before the day, as well as your own snacks and drinks.
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FAQs about Reel Magic Fishing Charters

Reel Magic Fishing Charters offers the following trip to customers:
  • NZ $800 per group - Full Day Trip (7 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Magic Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet Enclosed
  • GPS Furuno
  • Fishfinder Furuno
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box 90 litre

Reel Magic Fishing Charters offers the following type of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing (Up to 12 miles out)

Reel Magic Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Magic Fishing Charters include:
  • Gurnard
  • John Dory
  • Kahawai
  • Snapper (Pink)
  • Trevally (Silver)
  • Yellowtail Amberjack

Meet the Charter Operator

Reel Magic Fishing Charters Ltd
Mangawhai Heads, New Zealand
ID & license verified
6 Customer reviews
Response time 3 hours
Member since October 2016
Tony Skeen is the owner and skipper of Reel Magic Fishing Charters Ltd. A passionate lifelong fisherman, he has been honing his angling skills ever since he first picked up a fishing rod at the age of 7, which was over 50 years ago. Tony has owned and operated boats ever since the age of 11, and has been fishing the waters of Mangawhai since the 1980s. He got his skipper's ticket in 2009 and has been operating fishing charters in the local area ever since.

About this listing

Targeted species

Gurnard Gurnard
John Dory John Dory
Kahawai Kahawai
Snapper (Pink) Pink Snapper

Boat specs

Marco (Aluminum fishing) originally built in 2008. Powered by a 150HP Honda engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Up to 12 miles out

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Drift Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Enclosed
GPS
Furuno
Fishfinder
Furuno
Live Bait Well
Ice Box
90 litre

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day 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
Bank Transfer

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 6 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Appropriate for children
33%
Satisfied with the boat
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Athena Z.
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Perfect day in paradise

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 13, 2023
Had an amazing day out with Tony - very organised, friendly and helpful. We all caught multiple fish, and even got to see a...
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Tom D.
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Fishing with Tony

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on December 21, 2022
Tony was very good looking after us , taking fish off the hooks, telling my grand children how to hold their rods when pulling...
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Logan M.
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Full Day Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on March 15, 2021
After a small delay getting started (I forgot to buy ice along with bait), my family had a great day on the water. Captain...
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Joe C.
Auckland, New Zealand
Excellent
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November fishing trip

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on November 21, 2020
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Robin T.
Auckland, New Zealand
Very good
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Full Day Fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on January 9, 2020
Great day of fishing, brought home 22 fish in total (4 anglers). Tried different spots and learnt about soft baits. You need...
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