Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota
+36Reel Tight Fishing Charters offers you the opportunity to see beautiful Sarasota from a whole new perspective. The Captain is a knowledgeable and professional fisherman, who knows how to put his clients on fish. On a day out with him, you will be able to target a variety of fish and experience a first class service.
Step aboard their 24 ft saltwater fishing boat, powered by a 250 HP SHO Yamaha engine. The vessel has a maximum cruising speed of 35 knots and is rigged with navigational electronics, including a GPS and a fish finder. It is equipped with a wireless trolling motor, an anchoring system, a live bait tank, and an icebox to store the refreshments. The boat can comfortably accommodate up to six anglers.
Each trip with Reel Tight Fishing Charters can be easily customized to your needs and the fish you would like to catch. You can choose how much time you want to spend on the water. There are three packages available: a four-hour trip, a six-hour, and an eight-hour trip. Among your targeted species will be Cobia, King Mackerel, Jack Crevalle, Snook, Mangrove Snapper, Redfish, Tarpon, Gag, Spotted Seatrout, Sheepshead, and Tripletail. The Captain is also especially great with kids, so a day out with him is fun for all ages.
During the trip of your choosing, you will be provided with the fishing equipment, including rods, reels, tackle, lures, licenses, and live bait. Your catch will be cleaned and filleted for you to take home. The only thing you might want to bring with you is your own food and drinks.
Join Reel Tight Fishing Charters as they take on the trip of a lifetime!
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+339Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
96%
Caught fish
90%
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Terrific family fishing trip
Three Hour Special on June 2, 2025
We booked a 3 hour morning inshore fishing trip for us parents and our 2 teenagers. About 1 hour in with Captain Andy, the morning drizzle turned into a steady rain. We had caught several fish and planned to continue until it started to downpour with lightning. Captain Andy got us back to shore safely then we tried to wait out the storm. After checking radar, we decided to postpone it and Andy booked us with Captain Adam the next morning. The weather was perfect and Captain Adam gave us a great fishing experience! We caught a lot of fish, saw a couple manatees and lots of birds. Adam kept bait on our lines so we were constantly fishing. He was knowledgeable and fun. He filleted our keepers at the end so we could have them prepared at a restaurant to eat for lunch. I have no doubt we would have had a similar experience with Captain Andy too. We had some freshwater fishing experience but would definitely recommend booking a trip with Reel Tight Fishing for anyone who wants a fun trip where you will catch a lot of different fish and learn some things along the way!
We booked a 3 hour morning inshore fishing trip for us parents and our 2 teenagers. About 1 hour in with Captain Andy, the morning drizzle turned into a steady rain. We had caught several fish and planned to continue until it started to downpour with lightning. Captain Andy got us back to shore safely then we tried to wait out the storm. After checking radar, we decided to postpone it and Andy booked us with Captain Adam the next morning. The weather was perfect and Captain Adam gave us a great...
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Memorable Trip
6 Hour Afternoon Fishing Charter on May 25, 2025
I want to thank Reel Tight Fishing Charters and especially Captain Luke Bass for making our first ever charter experience a memorable one. This trip was a Christmas present for my 17 and 20 yo sons and my wife. Luke put us on several great spots where we caught 8 Trout and 3 Mangrove Snappers to keep, a nice red drum and tons of snook. We even had some upclose contact with manatee. This exceeded our expectations for Florida Fishing. Thank you Luke for your hard work and great attitude in giving us this experience. Look forward to our next trip.
I want to thank Reel Tight Fishing Charters and especially Captain Luke Bass for making our first ever charter experience a memorable one. This trip was a Christmas present for my 17 and 20 yo sons and my wife. Luke put us on several great spots where we caught 8 Trout and 3 Mangrove Snappers to keep, a nice red drum and tons of snook. We even had some upclose contact with manatee. This exceeded our expectations for Florida Fishing. Thank you Luke for your hard work and great attitude in...
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Captain Andy was Awesome!
6 Hour Morning Fishing Charter on May 22, 2025
Captain Andy had fish on immediately when we first went out. Two teenage boys caught plenty of red snapper, mackerel, catfish! He headed out and the boys hit the deck with net - they caught crabs for bait to try for tarpon. No luck on tarpon. But Andy was determined! We headed back in for some snook, and others, but unfortunately my son got sick so we had to head back in. But I guarantee if he didn’t get sick we would have got plenty more fish! Grilled up snapper and was delicious! Highly recommend!
Captain Andy had fish on immediately when we first went out. Two teenage boys caught plenty of red snapper, mackerel, catfish! He headed out and the boys hit the deck with net - they caught crabs for bait to try for tarpon. No luck on tarpon. But Andy was determined! We headed back in for some snook, and others, but unfortunately my son got sick so we had to head back in. But I guarantee if he didn’t get sick we would have got plenty more fish! Grilled up snapper and was delicious! Highly...
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Great Day on the Water
6 Hour Morning Fishing Charter on March 14, 2025
We had a great 6-hour fishing trip with Reel Tight. The Captain and Mate were very great to work with, figured out that we knew how to fish and then they put us on the fish. The conditions were a bit tough as we had just come through a full moon, but we had a great day. The boat and tackle were top quality which made the day good also. During the day, the Captain tried live bait and also lures which was also great. We’d highly recommend Reel Tight! We’re a military family and it was even more special to be out with a Captain that was former active military. That was a plus
We had a great 6-hour fishing trip with Reel Tight. The Captain and Mate were very great to work with, figured out that we knew how to fish and then they put us on the fish. The conditions were a bit tough as we had just come through a full moon, but we had a great day. The boat and tackle were top quality which made the day good also. During the day, the Captain tried live bait and also lures which was also great. We’d highly recommend Reel Tight! We’re a military family and it was even more...
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Captain Andy was phenomenal
6 Hour Morning Fishing Charter on June 6, 2025
Captain Andy from the begining of the time wanted to get my girlfriend and I on the water catching fish debriefed us of all the safety features and put us on fish within 10 min helped keep hooks in front of fish the whole entire time. Best experience I have ever had with a charter vessel. From my girlfriend and I, THANK YOU!
Captain Andy from the begining of the time wanted to get my girlfriend and I on the water catching fish debriefed us of all the safety features and put us on fish within 10 min helped keep hooks in front of fish the whole entire time. Best experience I have ever had with a charter vessel. From my girlfriend and I, THANK YOU!
FAQs about Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota
What are the trip rates for Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota?
Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota offers the following trips to customers:
- US $550 per group, additional US $50 per person after 4 guests - Three Hour Special (3 hours)
- US $600 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Morning (2 Guests) (4 hours)
- US $750 per group - 4 Hour Afternoon Fishing Charter (4 hours)
- US $750 per group - 4 Hour Morning Fishing Charter (4 hours)
- US $850 per group - 6 Hour Afternoon Fishing Charter (6 hours)
- US $850 per group - 6 Hour Morning Fishing Charter (6 hours)
- US $1,050 per group - 8 Hour Fishing Charter (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota?
When you book a trip with Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
- Wireless Trolling Motor
- Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota?
Trips booked with Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (We will always have the bait on the boat before the guests arrive. We make sure rods are rigged and ready as well. If by chance we catch bait with the guests on board we do NOT take that time away from the guests. We will add the time back for them. )
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (We do NOT charge any extra to clean your catch. We do it free of charge! Let our captains clean your catch today! )
- Drinks (Bottled Water )
- Fishing License (The captains fishing license covers all the guests on board. The captains are also coast guard certified and belong to a drug consortium. We take this very serious and have employees that are reservist in the Coast Guard. )
What types of fishing does Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota offer?
Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (By law we are only permitted to go 9 miles. Being an inshore nearshore company we typically stay inshore and in the backwater. Making sure our guests are comfortable and safe are our biggest concerns. We will not go offshore if it’s rough. )
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
- Flats Fishing
- Backcountry Fishing
What fishing techniques does Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota offer?
Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Fly Fishing
- Drift Fishing
- Bowfishing (Bring your own gear)
Which fish species can I catch with Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota?
Top targeted fish species with Reel Tight Fishing Charters – Sarasota include:
- Cobia
- Jack Crevalle
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Sheepshead
- Snapper (Mangrove)
- Snook
- Spotted Seatrout
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
Your operator
Sarasota, Florida, United States
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Reel Tight Fishing Charters was re-established in December of 2016. The owner, Matt Fueyo, ran charters for over 20 years inshore and offshore in the Sarasota and surrounding waters. During the 2009 BP oil spill, he left the industry and joined the Army. After completing a tour overseas, he returned to Sarasota to pursue his lifelong passion. Matt has years of running private yachts for high-profile owners which is reflected in his level of professionalism and cleanliness in his charter boat company. Even though Blue Marlin is his favorite fish to catch, Snook and Tarpon still give him the adrenaline-pumping action that made him fall in love with sport fishing. Let Reel Tight Fishing Charters show you how a professional program operates.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
By law we are only permitted to go 9 miles. Being an inshore nearshore company we typically stay inshore and in the backwater. Making sure our guests are comfortable and safe are our biggest concerns. We will not go offshore if it’s rough.
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Flats Fishing
Backcountry Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Bowfishing
Bring your own gear
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
We will always have the bait on the boat before the guests arrive. We make sure rods are rigged and ready as well. If by chance we catch bait with the guests on board we do NOT take that time away from the guests. We will add the time back for them.
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We do NOT charge any extra to clean your catch. We do it free of charge! Let our captains clean your catch today!
Drinks
Bottled Water
Fishing License
The captains fishing license covers all the guests on board. The captains are also coast guard certified and belong to a drug consortium. We take this very serious and have employees that are reservist in the Coast Guard.
How cancellations work
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.
What the listing policies are
Pickup included in price
Child Friendly
Kids are always welcome on the boats! We ask that they are 4 years of age or older. Kids under six are required to wear a life jacket. Bring your own or use one of ours. Either way we look forward to having your kids out with us for some fishing fun!
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Sarasota right now
Cobia
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Sheepshead
Snook
Spotted Seatrout
Tarpon
Tripletail