Blue Water Connection- Billistic ll
Blue Water Connection is your chance to experience one of the premier fishing charters in Panama City. The crew consists of Capt. Justin Steele, and Capt. Jimmy Barton. Book a trip with them and find out why this Florida fishing favorite should be your next fishing destination.
You’ll fish aboard the Billistic ll, is a 57’ Gilman
boat designed for getting anglers to the very best offshore sportfishing spots. The boat is fully equipped with all the latest gear for your sportfishing adventure. It’s kept in pristine condition from head to toe, with a kitchen, air-conditioned living area, and two heads cleaned before every single trip. Looking for cleanliness, quality equipment, and great fishing? This is the boat for you.
The latest top of the line tackle is supplied on every trip, as well as a range of artificial lures for your convenience. Feel free to bring your kids on board, and show them what fishing is all about! Spend some quality family time and make some amazing memories that will last a lifetime.
Blue Water Connection offers a wide range of fishing trips. Nearshore trips will see you fishing for Mackerel and Bonito, while longer trips will take you to the deeper waters to target Blue and White Marlin, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. You may also like to try an offshore bottom fishing trip, targeting tasty Snapper and Grouper, as well as the rod-bending Amberjack (in season).
All you need to bring is some snacks, and drinks, as well as some sun protection so you can thoroughly enjoy your day. Bring your sense of adventure and you’re all set!
Come have some serious fun and explore some of the most prolific waters in the area with Blue Water Connection!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (380)
+377Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
98%
Jul 23, 2025
6 Hour Trip – Summer
Non English speakers welcome!
My family loves fishing and doesn’t speak English but Jimmy and Zander were soooo sweet and welcoming that my dad and uncles kept mentioned how nice the crew was. That was so important to me that they were treated with kindness. I translated all the instructions (which were clear and simple) and everyone had a wonderful time. The boat has beds and air conditioning we kept saying we shoulda brought everyone for real! Kids and the grandparents! Not only that, we caught so many fish it was unreel (teehee). Would 100% book with them again!!
My family loves fishing and doesn’t speak English but Jimmy and Zander were soooo sweet and welcoming that my dad and uncles kept...
Mar 2, 2025
8 Hour Trip – Regular
Constant action
We originally booked The Billistic II but the boat was down so they put us on the Reelstic. Communication was great and out of the 20+ charters we’ve done, these guys were far and away the best. Capt. Jimmy and Brannan are incredibly personable and A+ fisherman. We did the 8 hr trip which took us about 25 miles out and we were catching fish within literal seconds of getting to the first spot and that continued for 4 more hours until we headed in at which point we were all sore from reeling in so many fish. When we stopped at a spot, if we weren’t bringing multiple good fish in within 5-10 minutes they had another spot to hit and they all produced. Between the 5 of us that fished we put over 60 in the cooler, threw back a bunch of red snapper (out of season) and smaller trigger fish, lost some grouper, and finished off the trip with a 5-6 ft shark. The boat was great, we had 8 people and there was no shortage of room. Seas were pretty choppy (3-4 ft) the first half but it handled it well and no one got sick. These guys will give you your best shot at a memorable fishing trip. In the off chance it’s a little slow, it just means the fish aren’t biting because they work incredibly hard and know how and where to catch em.
We originally booked The Billistic II but the boat was down so they put us on the Reelstic. Communication was great and out of...
Jun 4, 2025
6 Hour Trip – Summer
Family Deep Sea Fishing Adventure
Our whole family enjoyed our day at sea fishing! We had a choppy day at sea, but the captain and crew were quick to accommodate, frequently checking in on our group, assisting my 88 year old father in law across the boat and getting us to good fishing areas so we could fulfill our snapper limit. It was definitely a shared highlight of our trip. We have been on several other deep sea tours previously, and this boat was by far the most well kept. The crew was very kind and professional. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area!
Our whole family enjoyed our day at sea fishing! We had a choppy day at sea, but the captain and crew were quick to accommodate,...
Jul 21, 2025
8 hour pm
Great trip for family
We did an 8 hour trip with captain Jimmy and deckhand Xander. Bottom fishing for snapper. Stayed on the fish the whole time and caught our limit. We had 4 teenagers and a 9 year old. Xander made sure everyone had bait on their hook and kept fishing. The boat was clean and had plenty of space. We'll definitely book with these guys again. Great day on the water!
We did an 8 hour trip with captain Jimmy and deckhand Xander. Bottom fishing for snapper. Stayed on the fish the whole time and...
Jul 30, 2025
4 hour pm
Awesome.
Everything from the initial meeting, boarding, safety briefing and initial instructions on fishing was top notch. The Captain ran a tight ship that set the standards to maintain safety and organization. We had 6 kids, 14 and under and there was zero worry of anything occurring that could be managed. 4 hrs was perfect.
Everything from the initial meeting, boarding, safety briefing and initial instructions on fishing was top notch. The Captain...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (380)
+377Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
97%
Appropriate for children
97%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Caught fish
98%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Non English speakers welcome!
6 Hour Trip – Summer on July 23, 2025
My family loves fishing and doesn’t speak English but Jimmy and Zander were soooo sweet and welcoming that my dad and uncles kept mentioned how nice the crew was. That was so important to me that they were treated with kindness. I translated all the instructions (which were clear and simple) and everyone had a wonderful time. The boat has beds and air conditioning we kept saying we shoulda brought everyone for real! Kids and the grandparents! Not only that, we caught so many fish it was unreel (teehee). Would 100% book with them again!!
My family loves fishing and doesn’t speak English but Jimmy and Zander were soooo sweet and welcoming that my dad and uncles kept mentioned how nice the crew was. That was so important to me that they were treated with kindness. I translated all the instructions (which were clear and simple) and everyone had a wonderful time. The boat has beds and air conditioning we kept saying we shoulda brought everyone for real! Kids and the grandparents! Not only that, we caught so many fish it was unreel...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Constant action
8 Hour Trip – Regular on March 2, 2025
We originally booked The Billistic II but the boat was down so they put us on the Reelstic. Communication was great and out of the 20+ charters we’ve done, these guys were far and away the best. Capt. Jimmy and Brannan are incredibly personable and A+ fisherman. We did the 8 hr trip which took us about 25 miles out and we were catching fish within literal seconds of getting to the first spot and that continued for 4 more hours until we headed in at which point we were all sore from reeling in so many fish. When we stopped at a spot, if we weren’t bringing multiple good fish in within 5-10 minutes they had another spot to hit and they all produced. Between the 5 of us that fished we put over 60 in the cooler, threw back a bunch of red snapper (out of season) and smaller trigger fish, lost some grouper, and finished off the trip with a 5-6 ft shark. The boat was great, we had 8 people and there was no shortage of room. Seas were pretty choppy (3-4 ft) the first half but it handled it well and no one got sick. These guys will give you your best shot at a memorable fishing trip. In the off chance it’s a little slow, it just means the fish aren’t biting because they work incredibly hard and know how and where to catch em.
We originally booked The Billistic II but the boat was down so they put us on the Reelstic. Communication was great and out of the 20+ charters we’ve done, these guys were far and away the best. Capt. Jimmy and Brannan are incredibly personable and A+ fisherman. We did the 8 hr trip which took us about 25 miles out and we were catching fish within literal seconds of getting to the first spot and that continued for 4 more hours until we headed in at which point we were all sore from reeling...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Family Deep Sea Fishing Adventure
6 Hour Trip – Summer on June 4, 2025
Our whole family enjoyed our day at sea fishing! We had a choppy day at sea, but the captain and crew were quick to accommodate, frequently checking in on our group, assisting my 88 year old father in law across the boat and getting us to good fishing areas so we could fulfill our snapper limit. It was definitely a shared highlight of our trip. We have been on several other deep sea tours previously, and this boat was by far the most well kept. The crew was very kind and professional. Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area!
Our whole family enjoyed our day at sea fishing! We had a choppy day at sea, but the captain and crew were quick to accommodate, frequently checking in on our group, assisting my 88 year old father in law across the boat and getting us to good fishing areas so we could fulfill our snapper limit. It was definitely a shared highlight of our trip. We have been on several other deep sea tours previously, and this boat was by far the most well kept. The crew was very kind and professional. Would...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great trip for family
8 hour pm on July 21, 2025
We did an 8 hour trip with captain Jimmy and deckhand Xander. Bottom fishing for snapper. Stayed on the fish the whole time and caught our limit. We had 4 teenagers and a 9 year old. Xander made sure everyone had bait on their hook and kept fishing. The boat was clean and had plenty of space. We'll definitely book with these guys again. Great day on the water!
We did an 8 hour trip with captain Jimmy and deckhand Xander. Bottom fishing for snapper. Stayed on the fish the whole time and caught our limit. We had 4 teenagers and a 9 year old. Xander made sure everyone had bait on their hook and kept fishing. The boat was clean and had plenty of space. We'll definitely book with these guys again. Great day on the water!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome.
4 hour pm on July 30, 2025
Everything from the initial meeting, boarding, safety briefing and initial instructions on fishing was top notch. The Captain ran a tight ship that set the standards to maintain safety and organization. We had 6 kids, 14 and under and there was zero worry of anything occurring that could be managed. 4 hrs was perfect.
Everything from the initial meeting, boarding, safety briefing and initial instructions on fishing was top notch. The Captain ran a tight ship that set the standards to maintain safety and organization. We had 6 kids, 14 and under and there was zero worry of anything occurring that could be managed. 4 hrs was perfect.
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