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
Verified

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.9 / 5
(247 reviews)
Angler's choice
Naples
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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Trips from US $1,000

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 247 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (265)
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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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Jennifer M.
Naples, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day trip with Captain Joe

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on April 14, 2023
Captain Joe & First Mate Matt were AMAZING. My father uses a wheelchair and both gentleman were excellent with assisting him...
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Myron G.
Shawnee Hills, OH
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fantastic afternoon with Captain Joe & Matt

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (PM) on March 29, 2023
We had a fantastic time with our 6-person adventure with Reel Funds Fishing Charters.  Captain Joe and Matt were awesome! ...
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Edward L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great trip with Captain Joe

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on July 9, 2024
Captain Joe communicated with us prior to the trip and made it very easy to meet him getting us off to a good start. The day...
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Robert G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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All About the Fish

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on March 5, 2024
Capt. Joe and Mate Matt were excellent.  I did a 6 hour trip which allowed time to catch snapper and grouper off a reef before...
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James K.
Bee Cave, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
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AWESOME Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip (AM) on October 14, 2022
My family was traveling to Naples to get together and at the last moment decided to try fishing.  We booked a trip with Joe...
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