My family and I have fished off Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida coasts for Blue Fish, Spanish Mackeral, Sharks, Grouper, and many other species. It so happened that we were able to spend some time in Sarasota, I started researching different charters and decided to go with Reel Tight Fishing Charters after reading their reviews. We were apprehensive at first. However, communications with the Captain were quick and professional. On June 24, 2020, we met Captain Bryan and he went over the safety requirements and we were off. Within 10 minutes we were on fish. We moved when the Snook slowed and kept catching Snook (which we released) and some reef size Mangrove Snapper (15+ inches). We fished different areas and were able to see the beautiful waters and homes around Sarasota and Siesta Key. At one point we got into a school of Jack Crevalles with everyone hooking one. What a fun, fighting fish. On the last spot we caught some Jacks and a barracuda, Captain Bryan was professional, took time to explain the local topography, answered any questions that my sons had, and showed a lot of patience with us. Overall, it was the best fishing charter we ever went on and we highly recommend Captain Bryan and Reel Tight Fishing Charters.

My son and I came down to FL for a week of baseball spring training and decided to take a fishing side trip. We booked an afternoon inshore/nearshore afternoon trip the day before. Arriving at the marina we found Matt and our captain for the trip, Darius, prepping our boat. We set out and in 20 minutes from the dock hooked and landed our first fish. We made several stops, tried several different baits and caught a variety of fish. Once back at the marina Captain Darius cleaned and dress our catch and even suggested a local restaurant where we took our catch for dinner. Absolutely great day!

Our family of four including my wife who has never fished along with my two boys 11 and 15 had the most amazing half day. Captain Brian was incredibly patient showing us all how to property fish and he put us in the fish consistently catching a lot of fish. We spent some time on the sandbar when we got hot and hung out with a dolphin for a while as well.  Overall an amazing trip with priceless memories. Don’t hesitate to book with Brian and Matt. You won’t be disappointed.

We went out with captain Brian,
He made sure we all got into fish, that we could keep all the fish we wanted (measured any fish even close to regulation)
He was very patient with the kids and was a fantastic guide.
Thank you, we will be back

Had an amazing time today!  Phil was super nice, engaging, and informative.  This was 3 of my girls first time fishing and he was so helpful. Needless to say, they’re “hooked” no doubt we will be back.  Highly recommend.