The Reel Thing Charters – Carrum

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(166 reviews)
Charters from 141 USD
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Half day trip with captain

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Private (10AM) on January 12, 2023
Jonathan F.
Aventura, FL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall
What an amazing experience. They really care and friendly. Highly recommend this team!
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 166 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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The Reel Thing Charters With Skipper Mark.
The Reel Thing Charters With Skipper Mark.
The Reel Thing Charters With Skipper Mark.
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
99%
Recommend this charter
88%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
85%
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Gavin K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Skipper

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on January 9, 2026
Mark extended our charter this morning, due to having a couple of sick ladies. Fishing was tough, Mark tried his best and we...
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Jasper H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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The Reel Thing Charters With Skipper Mark.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Shared on January 2, 2026
A friend and I embarked on a 5 hour fishing trip in Kurum with the skipper mark. Trip was great and Mark was very friendly...
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Cameron H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Amazing experience for family day out

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Private (5AM) on March 21, 2026
Mark & Joel thoroughly put together an amazing day , making the experience for the kids unforgettable and very knowledgeable...
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Olga M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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It was an amazing experience, we highly recommend it.

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on January 25, 2026
We were a family of 4, first fishing experience. Mark and his partner were very kind, professional and funny. They tried to...
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Katherine F.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Mark

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip – Shared - 3:00 PM on February 8, 2026
Thanks for a fantastic day out!  Lots of fish were caught and we all had a lot of fun!
Katherine F. recommends The Reel Thing Charters – Carrum
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