Eric Reynolds
Captain

Eric Reynolds

Ki Largo, Sjedinjene Države
100+ reviews
I grew up in South Florida and my father was a FWC (Florifa Wildlife Commition) officer down here for 36 years. He taught me the love of the outdoors and conservation for our fragile ecosystem. From that, my love for being on the water evolved into teaching and showing other people that don't have the privilege to experience our ecosystem that we have to offer.
Derek R.
Derek R.
kapetan

Charters

Rating

4.9
176 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
Captain & Crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

What anglers say

98%
Dobro iskustvo
100%
Prijatan kapetan
98%
Preporučite ovaj čarter
91%
Prikladno za decu
100%
Zadovoljni brodom
94%
Uhvate ribe

All reviews (176)

Showing 1 – 5 of 176 reviews
  • Andrew Prisaznick
    Andrew Prisaznick
    us
    Virdžinija, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    5.0
    Verified
    NEW

    Ponovo bih pecao sa kapetanom Derekom

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Kapetan Derek je bio pripremljen, tačan i profesionalan. Sve što biste poželjeli od vodiča. Brzo je odgovorio kada sam ga kontaktirao i odgovorio na sva moja pitanja. Davao je savete o tehnici koji nisu delovali kao kritike. Bio bi dobar izbor za porodični čarter sa malom decom, a jednako dobar izbor i za grupu iskusnih ribolovaca. Pecaću sa njim ponovo sledeći put kada budem u tom kraju.

    Translated by AI:
    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Mangrove Snapper
    Snook
  • Michelle Wong
    Michelle Wong
    Repeat angler
    us
    Virdžinija, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    2 putovanja
    5.0
    Verified

    Pet zvezdica na vodi sa Reel Deal Fishing!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Ako tražite savršen dan na vodi, morate da rezervišete izlet sa Reel Deal Fishing. Naš vodič, Derek, bio je jednostavno fantastičan od početka do kraja. Njegov čamac je zaista vrhunski i održavan u besprekornomstanju, a odmah je bilo jasno da mu je bezbednost na prvom mestu. Derekovo poznavanje vode je neverovatno – odveo nas je pravo na najbolja mesta i podelio stručne savete o ribolovu koji su napravili ogromnu razliku u našem uspehu. Na kraju smo ulovili gomilu ribe, koju smo poneli kući za neverovatnu večeru od sveže ulovljene ribe! Ono što je ovaj izlet zaista izdvojilo od ostalih bila je Derekova gostoljubivost. On je neverovatno upućen, strpljiv i ljubazan, zbog čega smo se osećali više kao prijatelji kojima pokazuje svoja omiljena lokalna mesta, a ne samo kao klijenti. On je domaćin svetske klase kome je iskreno stalo do vašeg iskustva – moglo se videti da se i on zabavlja jednako kao i mi, samo gledajući kako se dobro provodimo. Ne možemo dovoljno da preporučimo rezervaciju kod njega! Bio je vrhunac našeg putovanja i pravo iskustvo vrednog ulova!

    Translated by AI:
    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Mangrove Snapper
  • Eric Mundt
    Eric Mundt
    us
    Florida, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Best offshore trip I have ever been on, excellent Captain!

    Half Day Trip-Reef • 6 adults

    We decided to go offshore and it was a great decision. Captain immediately put us on Mahi and everyone caught one. Ended up with 14 total good sized Mahi and more than enough filets. Captain Eric is extremely knowledgeable, top notch equipment and the Contender 39' is a fishing machine. I highly recommend this Charter and will be back next year!

  • Jonah Carlson
    Jonah Carlson
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arizona, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2026
    2 putovanja
    5.0
    Verified

    Derek je bio odličan!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 2 adults

    Derek je stigao kao spasitelj kada je naša prethodna rezervacija morala da se otkaže, pa smo tražili zamenu u poslednjem trenutku. Derek je odvojio vreme da razgovara sa nama telefonom kako bi razumeo šta tražimo na vodi, i prevazišao sva očekivanja. Na kraju smo imali odličan ulov sa svim vrstama riba, a uhvatili smo čak i ajkulu! Derek je bio i veoma prijatan, ćaskali smo celo vreme. Preporuka od 10/10 za svakoga ko traži odličan dan na vodi!

    Translated by AI:
    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Mangrove Snapper
    Lemon Shark
    Response from Captain

    Hvala Jona, nadam se da ćemo opet moći da pecamo jednog dana

  • Will Uptegraph
    Will Uptegraph
    Repeat angler
    us
    Nju Džerzi, Сједињене Државе
    Član od 2024
    4 putovanja
    5.0
    Verified

    Odlično jutro na ribolovu!

    Half Day Trip (AM) • 1 adult

    Kapetan Derek me je brzo doveo do ribe! Ulovili smo brojne morske pastrmke, džekove, mangrove snepere i limunske ajkule. Nažalost, izgubio sam nekoliko snuka i snepera, ali to je moja greška, jer on zna gde se riba nalazi! On je stručan, ljubazan i prijatan vodič. Njegov čamac je nov (12/5/25), a njegova ribarska oprema/mamci su bili pravo odabrani za naš izlet. Najvažnije, odlično komunicira - recite mu šta želite da lovite, i on će vas pripremiti za sjajan dan! Sjajno jutro!

    Translated by AI:
    Reported catch:
    Jack Crevalle
    Mangrove Snapper
    Speckled Trout
    Lemon Shark

Real catches shared by our community

  • Reel Deal Charter Fishing
    Reel Deal Charter FishingKi Largo, Florida
    Multiple mahi-mahi arranged across the stern bench of a center-console fishing boat, with triple outboard engines and open water in the background.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Yimmy A.
    Yimmy A.
    Had an amazing time and an amazing experience Captain Eric was one of the best charter captains I’ve been with
  • Reel Deal Charter Fishing
    Reel Deal Charter FishingKi Largo, Florida
    Two anglers proudly displaying a vibrant Mahi Mahi on a fishing charter in calm waters.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Shane P.
    Shane P.
    Eric knows what he’s doing. Beautiful boat, beautiful fish
  • Reel Deal Charter Fishing
    Reel Deal Charter FishingKi Largo, Florida
    Adult angler holding a large mahi-mahi aboard a fishing boat near a sunny tropical dock, with a second adult visible.
    Fish 1
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Eric M.
    Eric M.
    We decided to go offshore and it was a great decision. Captain immediately put us on Mahi and everyone caught one. Ended up with 14 total good sized Mahi and more than enough filets. Captain Eric is extremely knowledgeable, top notch equipment and the Contender 39' is a fishing machine. I highly recommend this Charter and will be back next year!
  • A variety of fish including Speckled Trout and Snapper neatly arranged on a cleaning table after a successful fishing trip.
    Fish 1
    Mangrove Snapper
    Travis B.
    Travis B.
    Derek ima odličan brod i veoma je prijatan čovek. Pronašao je ribu rano i ostali smo na njima skoro ceo dan. Pomerali smo se i pronašli drugu vrstu ribe i imali smo odličan dan!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Goliath Grouper
    We headed out early for a morning half day fishing charter in Everglades National Park, and conditions were excellent — Sunny with about 15mph winds. The Mangrove Snapper bite was absolutely dialed in, with consistent action throughout the day. Spotted Seatrout have also been around we were able to catch several nice ones for dinner. We sent some quality Mangrove Snapper and Spotted Sea trout home for a fresh Florida Keys dinner, while the rest were carefully released to fight another day. The trips showstopper was the long fight on a 40lb Goliath grouper with light tackle back in the mangroves it can prove to be a tough battle. Overall, it was a fantastic half day Everglades National Park fishing charter — great weather, steady action, and plenty of smiles back at the dock. If you're looking to experience backcountry fishing in the Florida Keys, conditions are shaping up nicely summer is around the corner which is my favorite time of year to fish.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing on a sunny day in a coastal environment.
    Fish 1
    Goliath Grouper
    Travis B.
    Travis B.
    moja supruga i ja smo se odlično proveli, pecali smo ceo dan i stalno hvatali ribu, moja supruga je čak ulovila Goliath groupera od nekih 18 kg, brod i svi štapovi i mašinice su bili odlični, kapetan je bio sjajan, praktično je razgovarao i ćaskao sa nama tokom celog vremena
  • Reel Deal Charter Fishing
    Reel Deal Charter FishingKi Largo, Florida
    A group of friends proudly displaying a large Yellowtail Amberjack on a fishing charter in clear blue waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Giant Trevally
    Touny N.
    Touny N.
    Captain Eric worked hard to put us on fish. Caught a giant Cravelle Jack and a bunch of Mahi Mahi. Boat was beautiful and super clean.
  • Adult angler proudly holding a large silver jack species aboard a fishing boat in calm coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    Jon T.
    Jon T.
    Prvi put u močvarama i svakako nisam bio razočaran. Derek je pružio odličan smer, podršku i društvo nekome ko je nov u ribolovu. Hvala
  • Adult angler holding a large silver permit with yellow fins aboard a center-console fishing boat in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Jack Crevalle
    James K.
    James K.
    Počelo je sporo, a onda smo ih dobro udarili Jack i Snapper
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Jack Crevalle while fishing on a sunny day in open waters.
    Fish 1
    Fish 2
    Jack Crevalle
    This weekend’s trips produced excellent action across the Florida Keys, with steady bites and a great variety of species coming over the rails. On our Florida Keys fishing charters, anglers enjoyed productive conditions and nonstop opportunities throughout the day. We put together a solid dinner catch of mangrove snapper, landing a bunch of nice-sized mangrove snappers that were perfect for the table. The snapper bite stayed consistent, making for a fun and rewarding inshore fishing trip. The highlight of the weekend was an absolute beast — a giant jack crevalle that took nearly 20 minutes to land, putting both angler and tackle to the test. These powerful fish are known for their strength, and this one did not disappoint. Adding to the excitement, we also landed a flounder, which is a rare catch in the Florida Keys and always a cool surprise on a guided fishing charter. Along with that, we caught several miscellaneous species, keeping rods bent and action steady throughout the trip. Overall, it was another successful weekend of Florida Keys fishing, with great variety, memorable fights, and plenty of fresh fish headed home. Conditions are shaping up nicely, and we’re looking forward to more productive Florida Keys fishing trips in the coming days.

Šta se peca sa Reel Deal Charters Flats Edition u Key Largo

Hladni frontovi počinju da stižu, što može poremetiti ribolov. Plićaci i zabačeni delovi su uvek dobar izbor, gde Snook, Redfish i Speckled Trout dobro grizu. U suprotnom, izaberite miran dan da izađete na grebene ili otvoreno more.

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Fishing reports

Angler proudly displaying a large Grouper while fishing in a scenic coastal environment.

Everglades National Park Slay Day

maj 2, 2026 • Ki Largo
We headed out early for a morning half day fishing charter in Everglades National Park, and conditions were excellent — Sunny with about 15mph winds. The Mangrove Snapper bite was absolutely dialed in, with consistent action throughout the day. Spotted Seatrout have also been around we were able to catch several nice ones for dinner. We sent some quality Mangrove Snapper and Spotted Sea trout home for a fresh Florida Keys dinner, while the rest were carefully released to fight another day. The trips showstopper was the long fight on a 40lb Goliath grouper with light tackle back in the mangroves it can prove to be a tough battle. Overall, it was a fantastic half day Everglades National Park fishing charter — great weather, steady action, and plenty of smiles back at the dock. If you're looking to experience backcountry fishing in the Florida Keys, conditions are shaping up nicely summer is around the corner which is my favorite time of year to fish.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Jack Crevalle while fishing on a sunny day in open waters.

Inshore Bite & Mixed Species Action

mar 2, 2026 • Ki Largo
This weekend’s trips produced excellent action across the Florida Keys, with steady bites and a great variety of species coming over the rails. On our Florida Keys fishing charters, anglers enjoyed productive conditions and nonstop opportunities throughout the day. We put together a solid dinner catch of mangrove snapper, landing a bunch of nice-sized mangrove snappers that were perfect for the table. The snapper bite stayed consistent, making for a fun and rewarding inshore fishing trip. The highlight of the weekend was an absolute beast — a giant jack crevalle that took nearly 20 minutes to land, putting both angler and tackle to the test. These powerful fish are known for their strength, and this one did not disappoint. Adding to the excitement, we also landed a flounder, which is a rare catch in the Florida Keys and always a cool surprise on a guided fishing charter. Along with that, we caught several miscellaneous species, keeping rods bent and action steady throughout the trip. Overall, it was another successful weekend of Florida Keys fishing, with great variety, memorable fights, and plenty of fresh fish headed home. Conditions are shaping up nicely, and we’re looking forward to more productive Florida Keys fishing trips in the coming days.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Mutton Snapper while fishing on a boat in calm waters.

Winter fishing

jan 9, 2026 • Ki Largo
Fishing has been pretty strong on the shallow reefs with a wide variety of snapper and grouper lately. Some wahoo and sailfish have been showing up with the cooler weather. Fishing should continue to get better during the tempature drops. Plenty of opportunities to have a fun day on the water
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Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing in a scenic mangrove area.

Action packed days on the water

dec 29, 2025 • Ki Largo
The bite has been hot lately with plenty of action and great variety. We’ve been getting into big schools of jack crevalle, providing nonstop excitement, hard runs, and plenty of drag-screaming fights to keep rods bent all trip long. For those looking to take something home for dinner, the mangrove snapper bite has been steady with quality fish that have been perfect for the table. Even better, there have been some larger snook showing up in the mix. We’ve seen some impressive fish cruising around and feeding, giving us some incredible opportunities at trophy-class catches. With good water, steady bait, and strong tides, conditions have been lining up great and the fish have been responding. Overall, it’s been a great time to get out on the water—plenty of action, great variety, and chances at some truly memorable fish.
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Angler displaying a large Snook while fishing in a mangrove area, showcasing the vibrant colors and details of the catch.

Late Summer Fishing is Underrated

avg 8, 2025 • Ki Largo
The redfish have been schooling up recently making the best time of year to target redfish while sight fishing. I have been seeing schools of up to 20+ fish cruising in inches of water making for a show. I have also seen and caught more 30+ inch redfish these past few months than I have going back years. The snook fishing bite early in the morning has been hot fishing small troughs stacked with fish. You might have to weed through some 24" fish to find the real big ones, but they still pull plenty hard. I've also been seeing some big tarpon cruising the shallows with their back out of the water feeding on mullet. This is one of my favorite times of year to fish because the weather is usually nice and all the species are active making it a great time of year to target a backcountry slam.
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Angler proudly displaying a large Snook while fishing on a boat in clear waters.

Inshore bite is hot!

mar 1, 2025 • Ki Largo
Cooler morning temperatures are turning the bite on. The past few weeks fishing has been great with 3 backcountry slams caught in a day the redfish, snook, and trout are eating. Snook season just opened up so this weekends purpose was to bring home fresh snook and that we did along with a lot of other bycatch. The redfish seemed to be everywhere with a quadruple hookup to end the day with only 3 people onboard made for a great end of the trip.
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