Name: Reel Joy Fishing Charters
Address: Jacksonville, FL
Price range: $450 - $850

About Your Guide

Charlie Liebchen

Independent Guide

Veteran

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

Quality

Captain Charlie is USCG certified and brings over 20 years of fishing experience. Growing up in the Philippines, Charlie’s passion for fishing began early. From fishing the rivers to going offshore in small, modified canoes, as long as he was in or near the water, he was happy. Charlie then moved to Wisconsin, where he later chased muskies until he joined the Army. From 2011 to 2018, he served in the Army, focusing on fishing in areas around Wilmington, North Carolina, and the Cape Fear River. After leaving the military, Captain Charlie pursued his dream of starting a charter business to bring joy to people who want to fish and find adventure. He relocated to Jacksonville, where he has continued to share his love for fishing with others.

About Your Guide

Charlie Liebchen

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

6FT SANDBAR SHARK.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

SMOKED BRISKET

What’s your favorite band?

STICK FIGURE

What’s your favorite movie?

THERE ARE TO MANY MOVIES FOR ME TO PICK

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

6FT SANDBAR SHARK.

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

SMOKED BRISKET

What’s your favorite band?

STICK FIGURE

What’s your favorite movie?

THERE ARE TO MANY MOVIES FOR ME TO PICK

What’s your favorite sports team?

GREEN BAY PACKERS

What’s your drink of choice?

BUFFALO TRACE BOURBON AND COFFEE

What was your last halloween costume?

VAMPIRE

What do you want for Christmas this year?

SPEND TIME WITH FAMILY

How did you get started guiding?

MY LOVE FOR THE WATER STARTED AT A VERY YOUNG AGE. GROWING UP FISHING I'VE ALWAYS DREAMT OF MAKING A LIVING ON THE WATER. I ENJOY TAKING FRIENDS AND FAMILY OUT FISHING, AFTER SOME CONSIDERATION I DECIDED TO PULL THE TRIGGER AND JUMPED RIGHT INTO FULL TIME GUIDING.

What makes you different from other guides?

I LOVE TAKING PEOPLE OUT AND WATCH THEM CATCH A FISH OF A LIFETIME. I'D LIKE TO SAY THAT I AM PATIENT WITH NEW FISHERMEN AND GO THE EXTRA MILE TO GET THE BITE. I GREW UP FISHING IN THE PHILIPPINES, WISCONSIN AND NORTH CAROLINA AND I USE MY EXPERIENCE ON THE WATER FROM THOSE AREAS AND APPLY THEM IN JACKSONVILLE. MY MILITARY BACKGROUND SETS ME APART FROM OTHER GUIDES BECAUSE I AM METICULOUS AND DETAILED IN EVERYTHING I DO. I AM DILIGENT ABOUT SAFETY, PROCEDURES AND BACKUPS FOR BACKUP.

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Jacksonville Inshore Fishing

NEW Jacksonville, FL 1 - 3 People 4 - 8 Hours From $450

About Your Trip

Type

Inshore, Jetty, River

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

During an offshore trip we can troll and or bottom fish depending on whats effective for the season.Fishing can take place from 10 to 30 miles offshore potentially catching Spanish mackerel, King mackerel, Cobia, Tarpon, Jacks, Snapper, Grouper, Sailfish, Trigger fish, Mahi-Mahi, Shark and much more.

Includes: Fishing license, rods & reels, bait, tackle, ice, bottled water & all safety equipment for up to 3 anglers.