Reel Therapy Fishing - 17' 

4.8/5 (33 reviews)
 
State licensed
 Mango Lane, Big Pine Key, FL 33043, United States

Reel Therapy Fishing Charters offers a calm and relaxing day on the waters of Big Pine Key. Fish the flats on the Gulf side of the Keys.

Take your fishing buddy and hop on board Capt. Jim’s 17’ skiff. Its 90 HP Yamaha engine will power you to the local honey holes. There, you will take a rod in your hand and the action will begin.

If you want to test yourself in spinning and light tackle fishing, Capt. Jim will provide you with rods and reels by Penn and Shimano. And if you’d rather catch fish with a fly, Sage rods will be at your disposal.

On your day out, you will be targeting a large variety of species that call the local waters home. If you are more interested in sport fishing, your main target will be Tarpon, Permit, Snook, and Bonefish.

As well as that, you can get your hands on Speckled Trout, Redfish, Mangrove Snapper, Jack Crevalle, Cobia, Barracuda, and Blacktip Shark to name a few. Capt. Jim will let you know which species you are allowed to keep.

When you are done fishing and catching, you will come back to shore. There, Capt. Jim will clean and fillet the catch for you. You can have it for dinner later or just fill the freezer!

All trips come with gear, tackle, and bait which will be prepared before the trip. You will only need to bring your own food and drinks with you.

Jim Peabody

Captain

Jim Peabody

 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
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Half Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $500 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
3/4 Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $600 
Entire boat: up to 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
US $700 
Entire boat: up to 2 people

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 33 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (12)

Mission accomplished
Mission accomplished
Half day trip with Capt. Jim
+9

Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

89%

Appropriate for children

96%

Friendly captain

96%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

93%

Showing 1 - 5 of 33 reviews
Bernie S.
Bernie S.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Experience pays

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on January 6, 2025

Been on several similar trips, Jim knows his game and focused on fun for all. Very attentive to the inexperienced fishermen, showing tips and techniques. Cannot go wrong Jim!

Been on several similar trips, Jim knows his game and focused on fun for all. Very attentive to the inexperienced fishermen, showing tips and techniques. Cannot go wrong Jim!  

 Bernie S. recommends Reel Therapy Fishing - 17'
1 person finds this review helpful

Leonard S.
Leonard S.
4.0/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

4.0/5

Crew

4.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on January 29, 2025

Jim works hard to put you on the fish.

Jim works hard to put you on the fish.  

 Leonard S. recommends Reel Therapy Fishing - 17'

Tina W.
Tina W.
4.7/5

Experience:

4.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Jim

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on May 23, 2024

First time fishing trip for my wife, Capt. Jim made her feel very comfortable and was very patient with her. We caught a few types of fish even some we didn't think we would. Over all great experience and would recommend this charter to all. Thanks Capt Jim.

First time fishing trip for my wife, Capt. Jim made her feel very comfortable and was very patient with her. We caught a few types of fish even some we didn't think we would. Over all great experience and would recommend this charter to all. Thanks Capt Jim.  

 Tina W. recommends Reel Therapy Fishing - 17'
1 person finds this review helpful

Sonia E. R.
Sonia E. R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Got a tarpon !

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip on May 7, 2024

Although the target was bonefish, Capt. Jim put us on to some tarpon and I managed to get a tarpon on my fly rod. It was an awesome experience.

Although the target was bonefish, Capt. Jim put us on to some tarpon and I managed to get a tarpon on my fly rod. It was an awesome experience.  

 Sonia E. R. recommends Reel Therapy Fishing - 17'

Paul K.
Paul K.

Mount Laurel Township, NJ

5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Half day trip with Capt. Jim

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip on February 6, 2023

Tough day; wind, tide and currents were all against us. But, Jim worked his ass off and was able to put us on fish! We’re going out again with him again next week. Thanks for a great trip! My wife and I had a wonderful day on the water!

Tough day; wind, tide and currents were all against us. But, Jim worked his ass off and was able to put us on fish! We’re going out again with him again next week. Thanks for a great trip! My wife and I had a wonderful day on the water!  

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 Paul K. recommends Reel Therapy Fishing - 17'

FAQs about Reel Therapy Fishing - 17'

What are the trip rates for Reel Therapy Fishing - 17'?

Reel Therapy Fishing - 17' offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $500 per group - Half Day Trip (4 hours)
  • US $600 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
  • US $700 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Reel Therapy Fishing - 17'?

When you book a trip with Reel Therapy Fishing - 17', you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box
What's included in the trip price with Reel Therapy Fishing - 17'?

Trips booked with Reel Therapy Fishing - 17' include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Penn, Shimano)
  • Live Bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Fishing License
  • Fly Fishing Equipment (Sage rods)
What types of fishing does Reel Therapy Fishing - 17' offer?

Reel Therapy Fishing - 17' offers the following types of fishing:

  • Inshore Fishing
  • Flats Fishing
What fishing techniques does Reel Therapy Fishing - 17' offer?

Reel Therapy Fishing - 17' offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Spinning
  • Fly Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Reel Therapy Fishing - 17'?

Top targeted fish species with Reel Therapy Fishing - 17' include:

  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonefish
  • Jack Crevalle
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snook
  • Tarpon

Your captain

Jim Peabody

Big Pine Key, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
162 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
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 water of both Atlantic and Gulf side, Jim gained a vast and thorough knowledge of the area. He enjoys being on the water and there is nothing else he’d rather do.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Bonefish
Bonefish
Jack Crevalle
Jack Crevalle
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Snook
Snook
Tarpon
Tarpon

What is the boat like?

Boat Image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
2 persons
Boat length
16 ft
Year built
2001
Boat manufacturer
Maveric
Boat type
Skiff

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
1 x 90HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing

Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Spinning

Fly Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Air Conditioning

GPS

Live Bait Well

Wireless Trolling Motor

Ice Box

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Penn, Shimano

Live Bait

Prepared before the trip

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Fishing License

Fly Fishing Equipment

Sage rods

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.

What the listing policies are

Pickup agreed upon reservation

Transfer to/from departure site may be available and included in price depending on your location and distance from the dock.

Child Friendly

Age 10 and above, ased on discussion with captain

You Keep Catch

Talk the captain about which fish you can keep

Catch and Release Allowed

Catch and Release Mandatory

Tarpon, Permit, Bonefish

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

Barracuda (Great)Barracuda (Great)
BonefishBonefish
Jack CrevalleJack Crevalle
Snapper (Mangrove)Snapper (Mangrove)
SnookSnook
TarponTarpon