Reel Deal Fishing Charters LLC

Corpus Christi, Texas
Red Snapper Fishing in Port Aransas, Texas

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Andrew Neystel

Certified Damn Good Guide
A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Independent Guide 14 years of exp.
Talkative
Instructional
Quality
Comfortable
Laid-back
Beginner Oriented
HELLO! My name is Captain Andrew. I have over a decade of experience taking guests on deep-sea fishing charters in the Gulf of Mexico. This section tells about my life and background so you can know a bit about your captain before the trip!

I first began to hone in my skills on the “party-boats” out of Port Aransas Texas. Over the years I have worked aboard every vessel from Fisherman’s Wharf, Dolphin Docks and Deep Sea Headquarters. I spent the longest time working under and learning everything from the legendary Captain Marvin Horner Jr. aboard The Kingfisher.

After years of dedication to consistent hard work while following my passion for fishing…an opportunity of a lifetime to take things to the next level came into my life. I starred in a new Discovery Channel reality TV show called Ice Cold Catch. (It’s on Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Peacock, SlingTV, Fubo etc…) I found myself traveling to Iceland to work aboard the Valdimar, a battle-scarred, tested, and true long-line vessel.

The workload intensity matched the larger-than-life personalities of the hard-working captains...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Andrew Neystel

Andrew Neystel

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 14 years of exp.
HELLO! My name is Captain Andrew. I have over a decade of experience taking guests on deep-sea fishing charters in the Gulf of Mexico. This section tells about my life and background so you can know a bit about your captain before the trip!

I first began to hone in my skills on the “party-boats” out of Port Aransas Texas. Over the years I have worked aboard every vessel from Fisherman’s Wharf, Dolphin Docks and Deep Sea Headquarters. I spent the longest time working under and learning everything from the legendary Captain Marvin Horner Jr. aboard The Kingfisher.

After years of dedication to consistent hard work while following my passion for fishing…an opportunity of a lifetime to take things to the next level came into my life. I starred in a new Discovery Channel reality TV show called Ice Cold Catch. (It’s on Discovery+, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Peacock, SlingTV, Fubo etc…) I found myself traveling to Iceland to work aboard the Valdimar, a battle-scarred, tested, and true long-line vessel.

The workload intensity matched the larger-than-life personalities of the hard-working captains
and crew mates. I experienced the world’s most treacherous waters while fishing through Arctic cyclones off the west coast of Iceland. I also worked through storm season all around Iceland, the North Atlantic Ocean, Denmark Strait as well as north of the Arctic Circle towards Greenland. Although tough, it was an amazing experience and I would do it again in a heartbeat.

My dream was always to have my own fishing charter business. I want to share a bit of why I love fishing and being so close to nature with the rest of the world. Ocean conservation and responsible fishing are very important so that future generations of fishermen and fisherwomen can also enjoy the same beauty one day! Upon returning to the United States, I realized that the time is now to take a step further once more and that I’m ready to show everyone the Reel Deal about fishing!!!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Tiger Shark....bigger than google says they get
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Sashimi fresh, seared tuna, mahi tacos
What’s your favorite band?
The Movement
What’s your favorite movie?
Knight & Day, Lord of War, The Perfect Storm

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Tiger Shark....bigger than google says they get
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Sashimi fresh, seared tuna, mahi tacos
What’s your favorite band?
The Movement
What’s your favorite movie?
Knight & Day, Lord of War, The Perfect Storm
What’s your favorite sports team?
Dallas Cowboys
What’s your drink of choice?
Anything with enough electrolytes to keep the grind going…or Imperial In Costa Ric
What was your last halloween costume?
Myself everytime
What do you want for Christmas this year?
To reach all My dreams one day, setting records and saving the ocean
How did you get started guiding?
I was sitting at the beach and saw a sportfishing boat heading offshore with shining golden reels, chicks in bikinis blaring music...told myself, " I want to do that!" Drove to Port Aransas the next morning before sunrise and walked up to the biggest boat I could find. The captain happened to be standing there. I said, "My name is Andrew Neystel and I don't know a damn thing about saltwater fishing. I want to learn everything and work on your boat." He said, "Be here tomorrow at 5 a.m." I showed up...and the rest is history.
What makes you different from other guides?
I have been providing charter clients with an enjoyable, good vibe and informative fishing experience for over 12 years now. I am patient, understanding and take the time to explain what to do the correct way in an easy to understand fashion. I don't just get you hooked up on the fish of a life time, I provide an education and funny experience while doing it!
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Port Aransas

State Water Reef / Shrimp Boat / Rigs

67% (3)
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $1,500
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Port Aransas

6 Hour Offshore Reef & Wreck Fishing

67% (3)
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,000
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Inshore, Deep Sea, Nearshore in Port Aransas

8 Hour Offshore Reef & Wreck Fishing

67% (3)
31 ft 1 - 6 People From $2,500

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Recent Reviews of Reel Deal Fishing Charters LLC

4.3
based on 3 reviews

Amanda

Verified Review

We had a great time with Captain Andrew and team catching fish and navigating the waves. We were put right on the best areas to catch the snapper we were after. Also, when we forgot a jacket onboard in all the excitement of disembarking, Captain Andrew went out of his way to get it back to us. Thank you for helping make my husbands birthday one to remember!

Amanda

Verified Review

We had a great time with Captain Andrew and team catching fish and navigating the waves. We were put right on the best areas to catch the snapper we were after. Also, when we forgot a jacket onboard in all the excitement of disembarking, Captain Andrew went out of his way to get it back to us. Thank you for helping make my husbands birthday one to remember!
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Katelyn

Verified Review

This trip was so fun, we caught snapper, gafftop, and 2 stingrays, and one was a monster. Andrew knew where to go and his boat was very nice, he’s the best hype man too, always excited when a fish is on! Jeff was the bomb. He made sure we always had our lines ready and in the water and helped us pull up them Rays when our arms were wore out!

Katelyn

Verified Review

This trip was so fun, we caught snapper, gafftop, and 2 stingrays, and one was a monster. Andrew knew where to go and his boat was very nice, he’s the best hype man too, always excited when a fish is on! Jeff was the bomb. He made sure we always had our lines ready and in the water and helped us pull up them Rays when our arms were wore out!
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Response from Andrew:
That was an epic time and y’all caught some epic fish!!!

Response from Andrew:


That was an epic time and y’all caught some epic fish!!!
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Adam

Verified Review

The booking was easy and seamless. Captain was on time and professional. However he did not put us on any fish and it turned out to be a very expensive boat ride.

Adam

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The booking was easy and seamless. Captain was on time and professional. However he did not put us on any fish and it turned out to be a very expensive boat ride.
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Response from Andrew:
We tried fishing two different reefs areas about 8 different rigs. The same places that I fished and produced the day before. We got thrown with tough conditions all the way around, from choppy waves to a big party boat anchoring down in the middle of our best spot where we were catching fish. I tried my best, this is the first bad review I have ever received.

Response from Andrew:

We tried fishing two different reefs areas about 8 different rigs. The same places that I fished and produced the day before. We got thrown with tough conditions all the way around, from choppy waves to a big party boat anchoring down in the middle of our best spot where we were catching fish. I tried my best, this is the first bad review I have ever received.
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Response from Captain Experiences:
Hey Adam, thank you for this feedback. I'm very sorry to hear that the conditions were rough on the day of your trip. I know that Captain Andrew worked hard to get you all on some fish, and it's always disappointing to come back to the dock with an empty cooler. I do hope you will consider giving it another shot with Captain Andrew or any of the 1,600+ guides on our site. Please give...

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Adam, thank you for this feedback. I'm very sorry to hear that the conditions were rough on the day of your trip. I know that Captain Andrew worked hard to get you all on some fish, and it's always disappointing to come back to the dock with an empty cooler. I do hope you will consider giving it another shot with Captain Andrew or any of the 1,600+ guides on our site. Please give us a call, as we would love to help you plan another adventure - we will be sure to keep our fingers crossed for good conditions!
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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Almaco Jack
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Amberjack
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Barracuda
Great
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Black Drum
Good
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Black Grouper
Good
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Black Marlin
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Blackfin Tuna
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Blacktip Shark
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Blue Marlin
Good
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Bonnethead Shark
Good
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Broomtail Grouper
Good
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Great
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Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Good
Bull Shark
Good
Good
Good
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Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
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Cobia
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
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Jack Crevalle
Good
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Kingfish
Great
Great
Great
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Great
Lane Snapper
Good
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Mahi Mahi
Good
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Great
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Great
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Great
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Good
Mako Shark
Good
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Good
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Great
Great
Good
Good
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Red Snapper
Good
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Great
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Good
Redfish
Good
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Sailfish
Great
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Good
Great
Great
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Good
Great
Great
Scamp Grouper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
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Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Snowy Grouper
Good
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Good
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Great
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Good
Good
Spadefish
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
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Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Spanish Mackerel
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Speckled Trout
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Strawberry Grouper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Not Ideal
Tarpon
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
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Great
Great
Good
Tiger Shark
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
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Great
Good
Good
Tripletail
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
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Good
Not Ideal
Vermillion Snapper
Good
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Good
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Good
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Good
Good
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Good
Wahoo
Great
Great
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Good
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Great
Warsaw Grouper
Good
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White Marlin
Good
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Great
Great
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Yellowfin Tuna
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
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Good
Great
Great
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Deep Dropping
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Sight Casting
Spearfishing
Topwater Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Inshore
Nearshore

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