We booked a trip with Reel Time Outfitters during a recent staycation in Crystal River.  We were assigned Capt Mitch for our half day in-shore charter.  His Carolina Skiff was comfortable and gave us a great platform for fishing with four.  Capt Mitch put us on Reds in the first 10 minutes and the action never slowed.  By the end of the day we boated a dozen mangrove snapper, a handful of redfish including 1 weighing in at 7.5 lbs, a few rock bass, sea trout, snook, and a variety of other in-shore species.  We were ready to call it a day when we hit the 5 hour mark.  Capt Mitch was a pleasure to fish with, provided all the entertainment (he’s got some great stories) cleaned our fish, and gave us some great recommendations for local restaurant to prepare our catch.  When booking with Reel Time, ask for Capt Mitch!  You will not be disappointed!

The weather report called for thunderstorms building in the afternoon but Captain Leon thought we can get out ahead of it and maybe have a little time out on the water. Not only did we get to fish the full five hours but it was sunny and uneventful weatherwise. He put us on red, trout, mangrove snappers, Spanish mackerel, and we even hooked up with what look like about a 7 foot shark but it spit the hook about 15 feet from the boat which is better for us all in the end. It was a great day on the water and we appreciate Captain Leon. Will definitely do it again.

Capt Leon makes it easy and fun. It was an incredibly cold day and on top that some decent wind. He took us to great spots and put us on fish when no one else was catching them. He was prepared, knowledgeable, kind and a pleasure to fish with. I highly recommend and will use him again.

A great day for fishing, weather was perfect, water was calm. Started by getting bait from Capt Leon’s traps. Then fished around the islands and open water. The fish we caught and the different kinds were amazing. I caught Stingray, Bonnethead Shark, Spinner Shark, Lizard Fish, Sailors Choice, Catfish, Blow Fish, Mangrove Snapper, Trout, Red Fish, and Snook. Capt. Leon did a fantastic job. I would recommend him if you want to catch fish.

We had the best fishing day ever with Leo. We our granddaughter out on a 1/2 day trip and she had an absolutely great time. Leo set her up and she kept him busy by reeling in more fish than my wife and I combined. We caught about 10 different species of fish and brought a bunch home and let me tell you they are delicious! This was the last day of what was to be our Disney trip but due to the corona virus Disney closed just before we were to arrive. We salvaged our trip by going to Crystal River and swimming with manatees and going fishing. I highly recommend Reel Time Outfitters for a great fishing experience, Leo was the best.