Charter Operator
Kay Kib

Member since December 2018 Puerto Aventuras, Mexico
Background
Miguel Acona is the owner of The Reel Thing, and is joined at the helm by friendly and knowledgeable captains. The Captainds iare local fishermen who know these waters like the back of their own hand! He's joined by a local crew who have fished the marina for over 12 years, so when you come aboard The Reel Thing, you know you'll be in safe hands when it comes to having the angling adventure of a lifetime. This charter also has some serious bragging rights under their belts – in June 2018, they won 2nd place at the National Tournament at Playa de Carmen, and reached 13th place out of 160 boats in Cozumel's tournament. They also caught the biggest local Wahoo!

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Puerto Aventuras, Mexico
Background
Miguel Acona is the owner of The Reel Thing, and is joined at the helm by friendly and knowledgeable captains. The Captainds iare local fishermen who know these waters like the back of their own hand! He's joined by a local crew who have fished the marina for over 12 years, so when you come aboard The Reel Thing, you know you'll be in safe hands when it comes to having the angling adventure of a lifetime. This charter also has some serious bragging rights under their belts – in June 2018, they won 2nd place at the National Tournament at Playa de Carmen, and reached 13th place out of 160 boats in Cozumel's tournament. They also caught the biggest local Wahoo!

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Excellent
4.7 / 5
(28 reviews)
Puerto Aventuras
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Trips from US $650
Excellent
4.4 / 5
(26 reviews)
Puerto Aventuras
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Trips from US $650
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(1 review)
Puerto Aventuras
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Trips from US $660

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 55 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (52)
Fishing 4-19-25
Great Time.. Fish On!!
Great day!
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Angler rating
38
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
78%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
87%
Appropriate for children
82%
Satisfied with the boat
87%
Caught fish
89%
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Natalie S.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Miguel

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on January 1, 2025
Natalie S. recommends Kay Kib -โ€“The Reel Thing 38'
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Lamar L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

AMAZING TRIP!!!!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 29, 2024
The captain and crew were punctual, friendly and professional. The boat was AMAZING!! We had a fish in less than 5 minutes...
Lamar L. recommends Kay Kib โ€“ 38' Especial โ€“ Bertram
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Timothy L.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Great Time.. Fish On!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 16, 2025
Timothy L. recommends Kay Kib -โ€“The Reel Thing 38'
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Mike C.
Good
3.0 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Switched boat but kept price the same.

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on December 20, 2024
Boat was not the one we booked. Not a big problem for our smaller group but the captain (or owner) should have acknowledged...
Mike C. does not recommend Kay Kib โ€“ 38' Especial โ€“ Bertram
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John D.
Lee's Summit, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Miguel

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on September 19, 2023
These guys are enthusiastic and know where the fish are! 3/4 day was enough for us to Troll for Marlin and wahoo.ย  Then deep...
John D. recommends Kay Kib -โ€“The Reel Thing 38'
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