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Tony Varano

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Captain
Tony Varano

Member since May 2015 New Smyrna Beach, United States

Background: 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.

Hey, I'm Captain Tony Varano

New Smyrna Beach, United States

Background: 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.

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Reel Compulsive Fishing Charters

4.8 / 5

(245 reviews)

4.8 / 5

(245 reviews)

New Smyrna Beach • 42 ft • 6 persons

Last booking: 4 days ago

Trips from US $1,000

Reel Compulsive Charters – 22' Inshore Boat

5.0 / 5

(10 reviews)

5.0 / 5

(10 reviews)

New Smyrna Beach • 22 ft • 5 persons

Last booking: 3 hours ago

Trips from US $300

Fishing Reports

Kingfish Madness!

Dec 5, 2017 New Smyrna Beach

The Kingfish are chewing! Whether trolling or on a drift line they don't seem to care right now. We're having no problems getting our limit of these guys!

Ponce inlet area

Aug 11, 2016 New Smyrna Beach

Amberjack bite is going crazy right now if you can get your jig past all thelse Almco jacks. Cobia have been pretty Cooperative as well. The Seas have been flat and nice to be out catching fish in.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 255 reviews

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Boat

4.8 / 5

Crew

4.9 / 5

Experience

4.8 / 5

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Angler rating

5 stars		220
4 stars		14
3 stars		7
2 stars		2
1 star		0

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	94%
Friendly captain
	100%
Recommend this charter
	91%
Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	83%

Appropriate for children
	94%
Satisfied with the boat
	99%
Caught fish
	83%

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Ken W.

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

2.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

2.0 / 5

Crew

2.0 / 5

Overall

Disappointed all around

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bridge (AM) on March 10, 2017

Ken W.

New Smyrna Beach, Florida

2.7 / 5

Mar 10, 2017

3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bridge (AM)

Paid for half day and caught 2 fish. On top of that we barely 3 hours of fishing. Left at 715 and back on shore at 10:15. Capt Tony offered no credit on trip which I realize no guaranteed fish but geeze at least give customers what the pay for. Wouldn’t recommend this charter at all!!

Paid for half day and caught 2 fish. On top of that we barely 3 hours of fishing. Left at 715 and back on shore at 10:15. Capt...

Ken W. does not recommend Reel Compulsive Fishing Charters

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Tony Varano (The Captain)

Replied on March 10, 2017

Sorry you had such a bad time. Unfortunately I can’t make the fish bite. But I think you had plenty of bites just weren’t able to boat them. 3 hours is what you booked me for if you wanted a longer trip all you had to do was book it.

Tony Varano (The Captain)

Replied on March 10, 2017

Captain replied

Ben W.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED Trip was supposed to happen on May 7, 2022

Ben W.

May 7, 2022

The captain canceled

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The charter operator canceled 27 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.

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Charles W.

Locust Grove, GA

3.0 / 5

Experience:

3.0 / 5

Boat

3.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bridge (PM) on July 19, 2018

Charles W.

Locust Grove, GA

3.0 / 5

Jul 19, 2018

3 Hour Trip – Inshore/Bridge (PM)

July fishing trip

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Tony Varano (The Captain)

Replied on July 20, 2018

Sorry charles you didn’t have a great time. Yes the bite was slow. But we tried 3 different spots an you guys burned up plenty of shrimp trying. Im pretty limited on a 3hr trip in the afternoon in July. Cant pick the cheepest trip an expect to catch a Marlin in the river.

Tony Varano (The Captain)

Replied on July 20, 2018

Sorry charles you didn’t have a great time. Yes the bite was slow. But we tried 3 different spots an you guys burned up plenty of shrimp trying. Im pretty limited on a 3hr trip in the afternoon in July.
Cant pick the cheepest trip an expect to catch a Marlin in the river.

Captain replied