Who Is Captain Trever Dorics of Reel Spooled Charters?
When you book a fishing charter, you are not just choosing a boat or a trip length. You are choosing the captain you will spend the day with.
For families, first-time anglers, experienced fishermen, and visitors coming to St. Augustine, that matters. You want someone who knows the water, takes safety seriously, understands the fishery, and can make the experience feel relaxed and enjoyable.
At Reel Spooled Charters, that captain is Trever Dorics.
A Lifelong Floridian With Deep Roots on the Water
Captain Trever Dorics is a lifelong Floridian with years of experience fishing and working on the water. He grew up fishing Florida waters, including the Tampa Bay area and other Gulf Coast waters, and developed a strong respect for Florida’s fisheries early on.
That love of the water eventually became more than a hobby. Trever went on to build a professional career in the marine industry and earned captain credentials that go far beyond casual weekend boating.
Professional Marine Experience
Trever holds a 500-ton Master/2nd Mate Unlimited License and has more than 16 years of professional maritime experience. His background includes operating along the Gulf of America, the East Coast, and Florida waters, as well as heavy civil marine work.
That experience matters because being a good charter captain is not just about knowing where to fish. It is also about understanding weather, tides, safety, boat handling, changing conditions, and how to make good decisions on the water.
USCG Licensed Captain and FWC Charter Captain
Captain Trever is a USCG Licensed Captain and holds an FWC Charter Captain license.
The FWC Charter Captain license is an important distinction because it is broader than a single-vessel Charter Boat license. It allows Trever to legally operate fishing charters in Florida beyond one specific boat.
For guests, that means Reel Spooled Charters is operated by a properly licensed and insured captain who takes the business, the water, and guest safety seriously.
Focused on St. Augustine Inshore Fishing Charters
Reel Spooled Charters currently focuses on private inshore fishing trips in St. Augustine and Northeast Florida.
These trips explore the flats, creeks, backwaters, and Intracoastal areas that make this part of Florida such a beautiful place to fish. Depending on the season, tides, weather, and conditions, guests may target redfish, trout, flounder, black drum, sheepshead, mangrove snapper, and other Northeast Florida inshore species.
Trever offers 3-hour, 4-hour, and 6-hour inshore charter options so guests can choose the trip length that best fits their group.
A Good Fit for Families, Kids, and First-Time Anglers
One thing guests appreciate about inshore fishing is that it can be approachable for many different experience levels.
You do not have to be an expert to enjoy a Reel Spooled charter. Trever enjoys helping kids, families, beginners, and first-time anglers feel comfortable on the boat. He can explain the gear, help with bait, talk through what is happening with the tide, and make the day feel less intimidating.
For many guests, the goal is not only to catch fish. It is to enjoy time together, learn something new, and make a memory on the water.
A Relaxed but Safety-Minded Approach
A good charter experience should feel fun and relaxed, but safety is always part of the trip.
Trever’s professional marine background shapes how he approaches each day on the water. Weather, tides, wind, boat traffic, and guest comfort all matter. Every trip is planned around the conditions for that day, and the goal is always to provide a safe, enjoyable, and memorable experience.
More Than a Charter Company
Reel Spooled is also an online marine store offering boating, fishing, and marine products for anglers, boat owners, and families who enjoy life on the water.
The store side of Reel Spooled is connected to the same lifestyle as the charter business. It is built around practical marine products for people who fish, boat, and spend time outdoors.
Why Book With Captain Trever?
If you are looking for a private St. Augustine inshore fishing charter, Captain Trever brings a combination of local Florida fishing experience, professional maritime credentials, and a relaxed, family-friendly approach.
Whether you are bringing kids, visiting Northeast Florida, trying inshore fishing for the first time, or looking to spend a few hours exploring local water, Reel Spooled Charters is built to give guests a clear, comfortable, and memorable day on the boat.
Booking a charter is about more than the fish. It is about the captain, the experience, and the memories you take home.
Ready to fish with Captain Trever? Book a private St. Augustine inshore fishing charter with Reel Spooled Charters.
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