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Reel Compulsive Charters – 22' Inshore Boat 

5.0
(13 reviews)
 North Riverside Drive 129, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168, United States–
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Reel Compulsive Charters – 22' Inshore Boat 

New Smyrna Beach, FL, United States
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22 ft
5
5.0
(13 reviews)
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Reel Compulsive Charters welcomes you for a day full of fun on the beautiful waters of East Florida. Fishing its rich inshore and nearshore grounds, reefs, the backcountry, as well as rivers, you and your group will enjoy chasing many different species that call these waters home. Captain Tony Varano is a lifelong angler with a huge desire to share his fishing knowledge and passion with others. Join him aboard and make memories of a lifetime!

Your trip will take place on a 22' Pathfinder center console restored in 2020. It can sit up to 5 guests, runs on a 225 HP Yamaha engine, and uses modern GPS, fishfinder, and radio navigation gear. It features a wireless trolling motor for a more subtle approach to the fish, an ice-box to store your catch, and a livewell to provide live bait.

You and the captain can bottom fish, spin, and drift fish on light tackle for species such as Mangrove Snapper, Blacktip Shark, Tripletail, Snook, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Weakfish, and more. You can keep all the fish that's in season. Also, kids are welcome to join your trip.

Captain Tony takes care of all the fishing tackle, live bait, lures, fishing licenses, as well as drinks. He can even clean and fillet your catch for free, if you decide to keep it. Bring nothing but your favorite snacks before you depart.

Join Reel Compulsive Charters and create some wonderful memories on the water!

Reel Compulsive Charters welcomes you for a day full of fun on the beautiful waters of East Florida. Fishing its rich inshore and nearshore grounds, reefs, the backcountry, as well as rivers, you and your group will enjoy chasing many different species that call these waters home. Captain Tony Varano is a lifelong angler with a huge desire to share his fishing knowledge and passion with others. Join him aboard and make memories of a lifetime!

Your trip will take place on a 22' Pathfinder center console restored in 2020. It can sit up to 5 guests, runs on a 225 HP Yamaha engine, and uses modern GPS, fishfinder, and radio navigation gear. It features a wireless trolling motor for a more subtle approach to the fish, an ice-box to store your catch, and a livewell to provide live bait.

You and the captain can bottom fish, spin, and drift fish on light tackle for species such as Mangrove Snapper, Blacktip Shark, Tripletail, Snook, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Weakfish, and more. You can keep all the fish that's in season. Also, kids are welcome to join your trip.

Captain Tony takes care of all the fishing tackle, live bait, lures, fishing licenses, as well as drinks. He can even clean and fillet your catch for free, if you decide to keep it. Bring nothing but your favorite snacks before you depart.

Join Reel Compulsive Charters and create some wonderful memories on the water!

Tony Varano
Captain
Tony Varano
12 years of experience
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
Popular features
Fishing license
Live bait
You keep catch
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks

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3 Hour Trip – The Quickie! (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
3 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $400
Entire boat: 2 people
4 Hour Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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4 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
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Rating

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

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All reviews (13)

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Tommy Davis
Tommy Davis
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2026
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Best fishing trip ever!
4 Hour Trip (AM) on April 4, 2026 • 2 adults • 3 children

Captain Tony took out our family of 5 to fish in New Smyrna- he was amazing!!! We caught sheepshead, puffer fish, snapper, flounder, pinfish, stingray, weakfish and jack! We saw numerous manatee and dolphin! Our kids aging from 5-15 had the time of their lives. We highly recommend Captain Tony! Best day ever!

Reported catch:
Flounder
Weakfish
Tony Varano
Response from Captain

Thanks Tommy for the great review! Hope to see you an the family again soon.

Justin Middlebrook
Justin Middlebrook
us
Kentucky, US
Member since 2024
5.0
Verified
Fantastic Day Out
4 Hour Trip (PM) on April 11, 2025 • 3 adults

Tony was a great Captain, especially with our two Adult Autistic boys we brought out fishing. They love fishing and Tony was awesome with them. We caught some Trout and Mangrove Snapper we just had for dinner. Highly recommend!

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Speckled Trout
Kristopher Hamilton
Kristopher Hamilton
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Captain was great.
3 Hour Trip – The Quickie! (AM) on February 24, 2025 • 1 adult • 2 children

He put us on some great fish’s and answered all our questions. The kids enjoyed the trip as well

Cortney Andersen
Cortney Andersen
Repeat angler
us
Wisconsin, US
Member since 2020
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Half Day Trip
4 Hour Trip (AM) on June 29, 2023 • 3 adults

Tony was great and he put us onto fish. First stop, first cast and I pulled in a mangrove snapper and my husband got a nice snook! Tony was great to talk to about the area because he grew up in NSB. We caught tons of fish and about 10 different species. My husband had a good tussle with a Tarpon on his line until it broke, All in all it was a fantastic day of fishing.

Reported catch:
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Tony Varano
Response from Captain

Thanks for fishing w me!

Matthew Pineda
Matthew Pineda
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2023
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great Experience!
3 Hour Trip – The Quickie! (AM) on April 24, 2025 • 2 adults

Had a great time and caught a lot of fish!

FAQs about Reel Compulsive Charters – 22' Inshore Boat

Reel Compulsive Charters – 22' Inshore Boat offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3 Hour Trip – The Quickie! (AM) (3 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $500 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Compulsive Charters – 22' Inshore Boat, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Wireless trolling motor
  • Ice box
Trips booked with Reel Compulsive Charters – 22' Inshore Boat include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • Fishing license
Reel Compulsive Charters – 22' Inshore Boat offers the following types of fishing:
  • River fishing
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Reel Compulsive Charters – 22' Inshore Boat offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Spinning
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Compulsive Charters – 22' Inshore Boat include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish (Tailor)
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Speckled Trout
  • Tripletail
  • Weakfish

Your captain

Tony Varano
Tony Varano
New Smyrna Beach, Florida, United States
2 Fishing Reports
292 Customer reviews
Typical response within 13 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.
Tony Varano
Tony Varano
2
reports
292
reviews
2015
member since
~14h
response
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.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Blacktip Shark
Blacktip Shark
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Tripletail
Tripletail
Weakfish
Weakfish
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Black Drum
Black Drum
Bluefish (Tailor)
Bluefish (Tailor)
Cobia
Cobia
Flounder
Flounder

Real catches by this captain

  • An angler reeling in a fish from the side of a boat, showcasing the excitement of fishing in calm waters.
    Tommy D.
    Tommy D.
    Captain Tony took out our family of 5 to fish in New Smyrna- he was amazing!!! We caught sheepshead, puffer fish, snapper, flounder, pinfish, stingray, weakfish and jack! We saw numerous manatee and dolphin! Our kids aging from 5-15 had the time of their lives. We highly recommend Captain Tony! Best day ever!
  • Three anglers on a boat enjoying a successful day of fishing, with one proudly displaying a spotted sea trout.
    Fish 1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Justin M.
    Justin M.
    Tony was a great Captain, especially with our two Adult Autistic boys we brought out fishing. They love fishing and Tony was awesome with them. We caught some Trout and Mangrove Snapper we just had for dinner. Highly recommend!
  • Adults work at a dockside fish-cleaning station beside coolers and a waterfront charter boat; no fish are clearly visible.
    Kevin S.
    Kevin S.
    Had a great time! First of all learned how to cast & fish 👍 and 2nd we caught fish! The captain was great & very friendly would do it again
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large drum-like fish aboard a boat in a sunny coastal canal.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Black Drum
    Cortney A.
    Cortney A.
    Tony was great and he put us onto fish. First stop, first cast and I pulled in a mangrove snapper and my husband got a nice snook! Tony was great to talk to about the area because he grew up in NSB. We caught tons of fish and about 10 different species. My husband had a good tussle with a Tarpon on his line until it broke, All in all it was a fantastic day of fishing.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large redfish on a boat near a sunny dock lined with palm trees.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Jeff T.
    Jeff T.
  • Two anglers enjoying a serene sunset on a boat, showcasing a peaceful fishing environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Sheepshead
    Derek M.
    Derek M.
    Tony was great. Very attentive to our teens and the adults. I would definitely use him again. Thanks for a great day fishing and creating a fun experience for our families.
  • An angler proudly displaying a Black Sea Bass while fishing from a dock in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    +1
    Black Seabass
    Russell T.
    Russell T.
    Couldn’t ask for a better day. Capt Tony put us on some nice fish. We had a good time and no shortage of fish. A lot of mangrove snappers, whiting, sheepshead and even a sea bass. Fun times! Capt Tony will put you on fish, clean them and send you home with some nice fillets!

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2001
Restored in
2020
Boat manufacturer
Pathfinder
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 225HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

River Fishing
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Spinning
Drift Fishing

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
Drinks
Fishing license

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.
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What the listing policies are

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child friendly
You keep catch
You may keep what you catch if it's in season.
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

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
 Checks
 Bank transfer
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

What’s biting in New Smyrna Beach right now

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
Black DrumBlack Drum
CobiaCobia
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Shark (Blacktip)Shark (Blacktip)
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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