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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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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PATRICK P.
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Good
3.0 / 5
Overall

Good trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on August 4, 2024
Overall this was a good trip. I was a bit disappointed with the communication. Originally was told to meet at the cafe. But...
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Tyler R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great fishing

VERIFIED   Full Day Trip on April 1, 2024
It was great time and the guides were great and knowledgeable. Seas where fairly rough but manageable and we caught marlin,...
Tyler R. recommends Kay Kib – 38' Especial – Bertram
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John N.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Trip of a lifetime

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on February 25, 2024
What a trip! We hooked a huge blue Marlin and had it on the line for hours. An unbelievable experience. The crew and caption...
John N. recommends Kay Kib -–The Reel Thing 38'
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Scott G.
Niwot, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on March 20, 2022
What an amazing trip.  Catching a white marlin was a once in a lifetime experience.  The boat and crew were excellent regardless...
Scott G. recommends Kay Kib -–The Reel Thing 38'
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Kevin R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Caught 20 Mahi Mahi!

VERIFIED   3/4 Day Trip on May 30, 2024
Great crew and nice boat. The first mate cut up one of our fish and prepared a delicious ceviche with it.  Highly recommend...
Kevin R. recommends Kay Kib -–The Reel Thing 38'
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