First time to the glades and certainly not disappointed. Derek offered great direction, suuport and company for someone new to fishing. Thanks
Thanks Jon for the great morning
If youโre looking for the ultimate day on the water, you absolutely have to book a trip with Reel Deal Fishing. Our guide, Derek, was nothing short of fantastic from start to finish. His boat is truly top-of-the-line and kept in pristine condition, and it was clear right away that safety is his number one priority. Derekโs knowledge of the water is incredible; he navigated us straight to the best spots and shared expert fishing tips that made a huge difference in our success. We ended up catching a ton of fish, which we got to take home for an amazing fresh-caught dinner! What really set this trip apart, though, was Derekโs hospitality. He is incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and kind, making us feel more like friends he was showing around his favorite local haunts rather than just clients. He is a world-class host who genuinely cares about your experience; you could tell he was having just as much fun as we were simply by seeing us have a great time. We cannot recommend booking with him enough! It was the highlight of our trip and a true โreel dealโ experience!
If youโre looking for the ultimate day on the water, you absolutely have to book a trip with Reel Deal Fishing. Our guide, Derek, was nothing short of fantastic from start to finish. His boat is truly top-of-the-line and kept in pristine condition, and it was clear right away that safety is his number one priority. Derekโs knowledge of the water is incredible; he navigated us straight to the best spots and shared expert fishing tips that made a huge difference in our success. We ended up catching... More
Derek came in clutch as our previous booking had to make a cancellation and a such we were looking for a last minute replacement. Derek took the time to talk to us on the phone to get a feel for what we were looking for on the water, and went above and beyond. We ended up getting slammed with fish of all sorts of species and even caught a shark! Derek was also very friendly and we chatted it up the whole time. An easy 10/10 recommendation for anyone looking for a great day out on the water!
Thanks Jonah hope we can fish again someday
My husband and I had an amazing time fishing with Captain Derek on our 4-hour charter! We caught plenty of fish and even brought home some great fillets. It was such a fun and unique way to experience the Evergladesโwe highly recommend it.
Captain Derek was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire trip easy and enjoyable. He knew exactly where to go and was great about helping us every step of the way.
Weโll definitely be back and hope to book a full-day trip next time!
My husband and I had an amazing time fishing with Captain Derek on our 4-hour charter! We caught plenty of fish and even brought home some great fillets. It was such a fun and unique way to experience the Evergladesโwe highly recommend it. Captain Derek was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the entire trip easy and enjoyable. He knew exactly where to go and was great about helping us every step of the way. Weโll definitely be back and hope to book a full-day trip next time!
Captain Derek put me on fish quickly!
We caught numerous Sea Trout, Jacks, Mangrove Snappers, and Lemon Sharks.ย Unfortunately, I lost a couple of snooks and snappers, but thatโs on me, as he knows where the fish are located!
He is a knowledgeable, accommodating and friendly guide.ย His boat is new (12/5/25), and his fishing gear/bait was right sized for our trip.ย
Most importantly, heโs a good communicator- tell him what you want to fish for, and heโll set you up for a great day!
Fun morning!
Captain Derek put me on fish quickly! We caught numerous Sea Trout, Jacks, Mangrove Snappers, and Lemon Sharks.ย Unfortunately, I lost a couple of snooks and snappers, but thatโs on me, as he knows where the fish are located! He is a knowledgeable, accommodating and friendly guide.ย His boat is new (12/5/25), and his fishing gear/bait was right sized for our trip.ย Most importantly, heโs a good communicator- tell him what you want to fish for, and heโll set you... More
We had an absolute blast, I canโt recommend it enough. As a NYC kid it was my first time fishing and my only goal was to catch dinner for that evening. The captain made sure that happened, from ocean to our bellies in under 2 hours. Weโll definitely be booking again next time weโre down in the keys. Unbelievably fun experience.
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Thanks Jon for the great morning