Reel Therapy Fishing Charters – Ranger 25’ 

4.9
(137 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Mango Lane, Big Pine Key, FL 33043, United States–

Reel Therapy Fishing Charters – Ranger 25’ 

Big Pine Key, FL, United States
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25 ft
6
4.9
(137 reviews)

Reel Therapy Fishing Charters and Captain Jim Peabody invite you down to the crystal waters of the Florida Keys. Explore the amazing aquatic opportunities Big Pine Key has to offer. Check the bite up to 30 miles out and venture out into the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.

Whether you are a complete beginner and have never held a fishing rod in your life or you are a seasoned professional, everyone is welcome. Capt. Jim can cater to your specific wishes and needs. He will bring you in touch with the Keys’ wild side!

Reel Therapy Fishing Charters will put you on top of the hottest bite. The Keys are called the ‘Sportfishing Capital of the World,’ and its waters teem with a great variety of fish. You will be going for Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, White and Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and many other species that patrol the waters up to 30 miles out.

If you’d rather check the bite on the reefs, just let Capt. Jim know. The local reefs hold Grouper, King Mackerel, and various types of Snapper.

As well as offshore and reef fishing, Capt. Jim offers seasonal Tarpon trips.

All of that happens aboard the ‘Reel Therapy.’ She is a 25’ Ranger center console with twin 150 HP Honda engines. The Reel Therapy is rigged with state-of-the-art electronics - a GPS, a sonar, a VHF radio, and a cell phone. She is fast and comfortable with plenty of fishing space for up to six anglers. The Reel Therapy is also equipped with an enclosed head and plenty of storage.

All trips come inclusive of everything you need to make a great catch possible. You will be provided with rods and reels by leading brands such as Penn and Shimano. As well as that, Capt. Jim will provide you with the necessary equipment if you want to test yourself in fly fishing. When you return to shore, your catch will be cleaned and ready to go into the frying pan.

Reel Therapy Fishing Charters and Captain Jim Peabody invite you down to the crystal waters of the Florida Keys. Explore the amazing aquatic opportunities Big Pine Key has to offer. Check the bite up to 30 miles out and venture out into the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean.

Whether you are a complete beginner and have never held a fishing rod in your life or you are a seasoned professional, everyone is welcome. Capt. Jim can cater to your specific wishes and needs. He will bring you in touch with the Keys’ wild side!

Reel Therapy Fishing Charters will put you on top of the hottest bite. The Keys are called the ‘Sportfishing Capital of the World,’ and its waters teem with a great variety of fish. You will be going for Mahi Mahi, Tuna, Wahoo, White and Blue Marlin, Sailfish, and many other species that patrol the waters up to 30 miles out.

If you’d rather check the bite on the reefs, just let Capt. Jim know. The local reefs hold Grouper, King Mackerel, and various types of Snapper.

As well as offshore and reef fishing, Capt. Jim offers seasonal Tarpon trips.

All of that happens aboard the ‘Reel Therapy.’ She is a 25’ Ranger center console with twin 150 HP Honda engines. The Reel Therapy is rigged with state-of-the-art electronics - a GPS, a sonar, a VHF radio, and a cell phone. She is fast and comfortable with plenty of fishing space for up to six anglers. The Reel Therapy is also equipped with an enclosed head and plenty of storage.

All trips come inclusive of everything you need to make a great catch possible. You will be provided with rods and reels by leading brands such as Penn and Shimano. As well as that, Capt. Jim will provide you with the necessary equipment if you want to test yourself in fly fishing. When you return to shore, your catch will be cleaned and ready to go into the frying pan.

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4 Hr – Reef & Wreck
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $750
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hr – Reef & Wrecks
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $850
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hr – Reef & Wrecks
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $950
Entire boat: up to 4 people
6 Hr – Offshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $1,150
Entire boat: up to 4 people
8 Hr – Offshore Fishing
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 8:00 AM
Barracuda (Great)
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
+8
US $1,350
Entire boat: up to 4 people
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4.9
137 reviews
4.9
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

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What anglers say

95%
Great experience
92%
Family friendly
97%
Friendly captain
99%
Good boat
96%
Recommended
94%
Caught fish

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Steve Idol
Steve Idol
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Caught lots of fish
8 Hr – Reef & Wrecks on December 11, 2025 • 2 adults

This is the 2nd trip with Captain Jim / Reel Therapy Charters. we caught our limit on snapper quickly and he asked if there was anything in particular we would like to catch, we thought barracuda would be fun to catch so he got the rods ready and we caught several barracuda’s before our trip ended. He did a great job on making sure we were happy with our outing. And once again, the music was awesome.

Reported catch:
Great Barracuda
Latisha Jaco
Latisha Jaco
Repeat angler
us
Tennessee, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
4.3
Verified
weather was against us
6 Hr – Offshore Fishing on May 26, 2026 • 2 adults • 1 child

The captian did his best, but the weather was against us. We didn’t have the best day, but my son and husband had good times. My son did hook a shark which he hasn’t stopped talking about!

Kent Lipkowski
Kent Lipkowski
Repeat angler
us
Ohio, US
Member since 2026
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Jim
8 Hr – Offshore Fishing on May 7, 2026 • 5 adults

Evan Bushnell
Evan Bushnell
Repeat angler
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Captain Jim
6 Hr – Reef & Wrecks on November 25, 2025 • 2 adults

Knows where the fish are - knows how to catch them.

Kristina Gable
Kristina Gable
us
Alabama, US
Member since 2025
5.0
Verified
Great Experience!
4 Hr – Reef & Wreck on April 27, 2025 • 2 adults

Captain Jim was able to fit us in for a last minute morning trip and we had a great time. We are experienced anglers, but we still learned things from him. He put us on some good fishing and even took the time to try and hunt some tarpon because we told him we would love to see some. He cleaned our catches and pointed us in the direction of a great local spot to cook them up for us making for an excellent lunch. He even let us feed his “pet” goliath grouper - such a fun treat! Thanks Capt!!

FAQs about Reel Therapy Fishing Charters – Ranger 25’

Reel Therapy Fishing Charters – Ranger 25’ offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hr – Reef & Wreck (4 hours)
  • US $850 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hr – Reef & Wrecks (6 hours)
  • US $950 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hr – Reef & Wrecks (8 hours)
  • US $1,150 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 6 Hr – Offshore Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - 8 Hr – Offshore Fishing (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Therapy Fishing Charters – Ranger 25’, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
  • Outriggers
  • Radar
Trips booked with Reel Therapy Fishing Charters – Ranger 25’ include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks
  • First mate
  • Fishing license
  • Fly fishing equipment
Reel Therapy Fishing Charters – Ranger 25’ offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Nearshore fishing
  • Offshore fishing
  • Reef fishing
  • Wreck fishing
  • Backcountry fishing
Reel Therapy Fishing Charters – Ranger 25’ offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Bottom fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Popping
  • Fly fishing
  • Drift fishing
  • Kite fishing
  • Deep sea fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Therapy Fishing Charters – Ranger 25’ include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Jack Crevalle
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Permit
  • Sailfish
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Jim Peabody
Jim Peabody
Big Pine Key, Florida, United States
ID & license verified
173 Customer reviews
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Member since December 2017
Captain Jim Peabody has been mastering the waters in and around Big Pine Key for well over three decades. Jim has devoted his life to fishing in the Florida Keys. Having spent thousands of hours on the waters of both the Atlantic and Gulf sides, Jim has gained vast and thorough knowledge of the area. He enjoys being on the water, and there is nothing else he would rather do.
Jim Peabody
Jim Peabody
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173
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2017
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Captain Jim Peabody has been mastering the waters in and around Big Pine Key for well over three decades. Jim has devoted his life to fishing in the Florida Keys. Having spent thousands of hours on the waters of both the Atlantic and Gulf sides, Jim has gained vast and thorough knowledge of the area. He enjoys being on the water, and there is nothing else he would rather do.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
White Marlin
White Marlin
Permit
Permit
Sailfish
Sailfish
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Snook
Snook
Tarpon
Tarpon
Amberjack
Amberjack
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Cobia
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle

Real catches by this captain

  • Caught lots of fish
    Steve I.
    Steve I.
  • Captain Jim put us on the Mahi
    Steve R.
    Steve R.
  • Excellent day on the water
    Matthew H.
    Matthew H.
  • Never Stopped Reeling Them In!
    Tawnya H.
    Tawnya H.
  • Thanks Captain Jim
    Leonard H.
    Leonard H.
  • Half day trip
    Denequa H.
    Denequa H.
  • Three Quarter Day Trip with Jim
    Victoria G.
    Victoria G.
  • Great fishing trip
    Bill D.
    Bill D.
  • 3/4 day trip with Capt. Jim
    Paul K.
    Paul K.
  • 6 hours with Captain Jim Peabody!
    Jennifer B.
    Jennifer B.

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
25 ft
Year built
1995
Restored in
2015
Boat manufacturer
Ranger Boats
Boat type
Center console
Engine model
Honda
Powered by
2 x 150HP
Max cruising speed
40 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Backcountry Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Fly Fishing
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
Outriggers
Radar
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Drinks
First mate
Fishing license
Fly fishing equipment

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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
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
 Checks

What’s biting in Big Pine Key right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
CobiaCobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
PermitPermit
SailfishSailfish
SnookSnook
TarponTarpon

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