Charter Operator
REEL FUNDS Fishing Charters

Member since September 2019 Naples, United States
Background
I am a second-generation charter captain. Born into a charter fishing family. I have been working on charter boats for over 30 years. Started out as mate, then, at 18, I got my captain's license and started running charters. I am a full-time fishing guide. Fishing is what I love to do. We specialize in Grouper and Snapper but catch everything that swims in the Gulf throughout the year. Nothing makes me happier than guiding clients on a trip of a lifetime. I have a track record of consistently putting fish in the boat. We also take pride in keeping our boat and equipment in top shape so that we can catch that fish of a lifetime when it bites. If having a good time and catching a bunch of fish sounds like fun give us a try you won’t be disappointed.
Techniques
Light Tackle, Live Bait , Chum , Ship wreck fishing , big tackle , bottom fishing , artificial lures , Trophy target trips

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Naples, United States
Background
I am a second-generation charter captain. Born into a charter fishing family. I have been working on charter boats for over 30 years. Started out as mate, then, at 18, I got my captain's license and started running charters. I am a full-time fishing guide. Fishing is what I love to do. We specialize in Grouper and Snapper but catch everything that swims in the Gulf throughout the year. Nothing makes me happier than guiding clients on a trip of a lifetime. I have a track record of consistently putting fish in the boat. We also take pride in keeping our boat and equipment in top shape so that we can catch that fish of a lifetime when it bites. If having a good time and catching a bunch of fish sounds like fun give us a try you won’t be disappointed.
Techniques
Light Tackle, Live Bait , Chum , Ship wreck fishing , big tackle , bottom fishing , artificial lures , Trophy target trips
Anglers Choice
249
Reviews
17
Fishing Reports
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Reel Funds Fishing Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.9 / 5
(249 reviews)
Angler's choice
Naples
 Last booking: 3 days ago
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Trips from US $1,100

Fishing Reports

Fishing is very good lately
Fishing is very good lately
Feb 6, 2020 Naples
Plenty of grouper and snapper caught on the reef and lots of big amberjacks on the wrecks.
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Good fishing on our full day charter wit
Good fishing on our full day charter wit
Nov 22, 2019 Naples
We caught some really nice grouper up to 29โ€™โ€™ a bonus 36โ€ redfish offshore and lost a nice cobia.
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Grouper fishing remains red hot ???
Grouper fishing remains red hot ???
Nov 7, 2019 Naples
These caught grouper and snapper all day long. We stopped keeping fish at their limit but they continued fishing and released another 6 keepers to fight again. The bite was nothing short of epic keeping these guys busy as bees reeling in fish every spot we fished.
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Grouper and amberjack catching
Grouper and amberjack catching
Oct 16, 2019 Naples
We started out catching pinfish for live bait before moving offshore to a shipwreck where we encountered very hungry amberjack and Goliath grouper. They were eating baits as fast as you put em in the water. After catching all they wanted (10 Jacks 1 Goliath) we moved to the grouper grounds where this couple caught their limit of red grouper and snappers (lanes and yellowtail) to fill the box up before heading home and putting and end to one action packed day.
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Fall Grouper fishing has been red hot.
Fall Grouper fishing has been red hot.
Oct 10, 2019 Naples
With the days getting shorter the grouper have been feeding hard trying to fatten up before the approaching winter. Fall is a great time to fish before the weather and wind patterns start to change. Donโ€™t wait till it starts getting cold go while the bites hot.
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 249 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (265)
February fishing trip
February fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Mark M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Lots of action.

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip on December 26, 2025
Lots of activity.ย  Captain Joe knows where the fish live.ย  We were catching fish all day.ย  We caught a huge Goliath Grouper...
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Daniel H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Great Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on April 1, 2025
This was a fantastic fishing trip. We caught a bunch of fish and had a great time. The captain was great and took care of everything....
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Michael V.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip!!

VERIFIED   8 hr Trip on December 31, 2024
Capt and 1st mate were on top of it all day!! if we didnt get any fish we moved. kept 35 fish mostly snapper. Nothing too big...
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Vladimir A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Joe

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on October 19, 2025
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Eli C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Company trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 7, 2025
We enjoyed our day with Capt Joe.ย  Great charter captain and overall good time was had by all.ย  Thanks again for a great...
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