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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Fishing Reports

My Charter Listing

Reel Compulsive Fishing Charters

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(252 reviews)
New Smyrna Beach
 5 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $1,000

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 252 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (299)
Perfect day fishing with family
Perfect day fishing with family
Perfect day fishing with family
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
94%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
91%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
84%
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Savannah H.
Apopka, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

5 HR Shark Fishing Experience of a Lifetime

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip โ€“ Shark (PM) on June 26, 2020
Our trip with Capt Tony and First Mate Brett was amazing! Day started out kinda slow not being able to find a bite, but these...
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David L.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Good

VERIFIED   6 Hour Sportfishing Trip (AM) on June 28, 2024
Great service wrong time of year not many fish
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Rick B.
Altamonte Springs, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day with Capt Tony

VERIFIED   6 Hour Sportfishing Trip (AM) on June 2, 2023
The capt and mate were first class and hard working. I highly recommend them!
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Stephanie P.
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Not a good experience

VERIFIED   8 Hour Sportfishing Trip on May 25, 2025
$1500 got one bag of fish. Not worth the price. Couldnโ€™t eat some fish we caught. Not recommended at all. Never again. Do...
Stephanie P. does not recommend Reel Compulsive Fishing Charters
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Lewis D.
Daytona Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ Mahi Mahi on July 5, 2023
Great day !! We will definitely book again !!
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