Reel Fun ChartersĀ
Reel Fun ChartersĀ
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If you're looking to enrich your vacation, join Reel Fun Charters for a trip around the waters of Panama City Beach! Captain Terry McGowen has over 2 decades of experience, and he knows waters all the way from Louisiana to the Bahamas. He'll make sure that your trip is as productive as possible.
Explore these productive waters on board a 26ft Pathfinder center console boat. It is equipped with a 300HP Yamaha engine, and it can develop some serious speed. The boat can comfortably accommodate up to 4 people, so bring a few friends and have a fishing adventure!
Capt. Terry will provide you with quality fishing equipment, fine tackle, and reels. He will also bring lures and live bait, and will take care of the fishing license. He supports catch and release, but if you'd like, you can take your catch home for a meal or to fill the freezer. If fishing on the fly is your thing, Capt. Terry has the gear on the boat.
You will target different fisheries depending on what's the most productive spot at the moment, staying inshore, or treading further off the coast, to reefs and wrecks. You can try jigging, or fly fishing, using light tackle. Captain Terry is experienced and knows what works best. You'll target Red Snapper, Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon, Mahi Mahi, Redfish, and Amberjack.
Feel free to bring your kids along on an amazing journey they'll always remember! Put on sunblock, shades, and a cap. Bring snacks and drinks, and come along for a fun day out!
Join Reel Fun Charters and explore the fish-rich waters off the coast of Florida for an unforgettable day on the water!
If you're looking to enrich your vacation, join Reel Fun Charters for a trip around the waters of Panama City Beach! Captain Terry McGowen has over 2 decades of experience, and he knows waters all the way from Louisiana to the Bahamas. He'll make sure that your trip is as productive as possible.
Explore these productive waters on board a 26ft Pathfinder center console boat. It is equipped with a 300HP Yamaha engine, and it can develop some serious speed. The boat can comfortably accommodate up to 4 people, so bring a few friends and have a fishing adventure!
Capt. Terry will provide you with quality fishing equipment, fine tackle, and reels. He will also bring lures and live bait, and will take care of the fishing license. He supports catch and release, but if you'd like, you can take your catch home for a meal or to fill the freezer. If fishing on the fly is your thing, Capt. Terry has the gear on the boat.
You will target different fisheries depending on what's the most productive spot at the moment, staying inshore, or treading further off the coast, to reefs and wrecks. You can try jigging, or fly fishing, using light tackle. Captain Terry is experienced and knows what works best. You'll target Red Snapper, Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel, Tarpon, Mahi Mahi, Redfish, and Amberjack.
Feel free to bring your kids along on an amazing journey they'll always remember! Put on sunblock, shades, and a cap. Bring snacks and drinks, and come along for a fun day out!
Join Reel Fun Charters and explore the fish-rich waters off the coast of Florida for an unforgettable day on the water!
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After a previous great experience, this was our second outing with Captain Jon. He was prepared and ready to go at the dock when we arrived, just like last time. We had some success early, but things slowed down a little. We heard over the radio that most other trips were having trouble finding fish too. But before we finished the day, Jon found a spot where we caught some monster redfish. Some were too large to keep, but we also had our fill with plenty for dinner for the family with a recommended "catch and cook" restaurant. Jon knows his craft, and it shows. We will look for Reel Fun Charters again when we're in the area looking for a great fishing trip.
thanks again
We had a great experience with Reel Fun Charters. Captain John was great with my kids who i felt like asked him questions the whole time. He was fun when answering questions, kept bait on the kids hook the whole time and helped with whatever we needed. We caught a bunch of fish. It was our first ocean fishing experience and was definitely the highlight of our trip. We will be back. Highly recommend them.
we appreciate your business thanks
Captain Jon was great. I had a friend and her kids with and he took his time and showed them what to do. He is a great captainā¦ the fishing was slow and I really feel he was trying every thing he could think of. The 16 year old caught a 33in red fish, he was super happy then caught some Spanish Mackerel by trolling. They turned off so we went into a harbor and caught a bunch of redfish. Definitely kept it interesting for the kids thank you thank you Captain Jon! We will for sure book again with Reel Fun on our next trip to PCB!
Our captain was very helpful and my son got to see every aspect of fishing. He seen everything from tossing a net to catch our bait, hook the bait and catch fish ( he out caught all the adults) . Captain John was an amazing captain and we would highly recommend!
John was so helpful and so much fun! He went to great lengths to make sure that we all had a memorable day. We caught a huge variety of fish and he knew a ton about each one. Our 8 year old chatted his ear off the entire time and he couldnāt have been more patient and kind. 5 stars. Would highly recommend Reel Fun Fishing Charters!!! Years and years of experience.
FAQs about Reel Fun Charters
- US $400 per group - 2 Hour Kids Trip (2 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $750 per group, additional US $50 per person after 2 guests - Shark fishing (4 hours)
- US $900 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 5 Hour Trip ā Offshore (AM) (5 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - Red snapper trip (5 hours)
- US $1,100 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $1,400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 2 guests - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live bait well
- Wireless trolling motor
- Ice box
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live bait (All live bait purchased is included in the price of the charter. There are times that we will need to catch a special type of bait according to the type of fish we are going after.)
- Lures
- Fishing license (We offer a full saltwater fishing license for passengers on the Reel Fun.)
- Fly fishing equipment
- Inshore fishing
- Nearshore fishing
- Reef fishing
- Wreck fishing
- Flats fishing
- Light tackle
- Jigging
- Fly fishing
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Bonito
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Redfish
- Snapper (Red)
- Tarpon
Your captain
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
Captain Terry is the owner and a captain aboard Reel Fun Charters. He's been steering boats around the Gulf, and knows waters all the way from Louisiana to the Bahamas. Captain Terry has over two decades of experience, and delivers professional service to his customers. He has also taken part in deep sea tournaments with success, and is often asked to step behind the wheel of private boats. He uses quality fishing gear, and knows the spots where fish are biting.
Jon M.
Captain
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How cancellations work
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
How you can pay
Pay online in full through FishingBooker and save on credit card fees at the dock.
No additional fees.
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
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Ā Visa
Ā Mastercard
Ā American Express
Ā PayPal
Ā Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
Whatās biting in Panama City Beach right now
Amberjack
Bonito
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Redfish
Snapper (Red)
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