Blue Water Connection – Reelistic
Blue Water Connection is your chance to experience one of the premier fishing charters in Panama City Beach. The crew consists of Captain Justin Steele and Jimmy Barton. Book a trip with them and find and make this corner of Florida your next fishing destination.
You'll fish aboard the Realistic, a 60' Sportfishing 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 can also try an offshore bottom fishing trip, targeting tasty Snapper and Grouper, as well as the rod-bending Amberjack (when 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!
Blue Water Connection is your chance to experience one of the premier fishing charters in Panama City Beach. The crew consists of Captain Justin Steele and Jimmy Barton. Book a trip with them and find and make this corner of Florida your next fishing destination.
You'll fish aboard the Realistic, a 60' Sportfishing 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 can also try an offshore bottom fishing trip, targeting tasty Snapper and Grouper, as well as the rod-bending Amberjack (when 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!

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ad a fantastic experience with this charter! The captain and mate were both incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and made us feel welcome from the moment we stepped on the boat. The mate worked incredibly hard all day, keeping bait on the hooks, untangling lines, and making sure we always had a line in the water. You could tell he genuinely wanted us to have the best fishing experience possible. One of the highlights of the trip was when they let our 6-year-old “drive” the boat for a few minutes. It absolutely made his day and is something our family will never forget. The boat itself was outstanding. It was extremely clean, spacious, and very comfortable for our group of six. Since we had an early morning departure, we especially appreciated the air-conditioned cabin and the plenty of room to stretch out and relax when needed. Overall, this was a first-class experience from start to finish. Great crew, great boat, and great memories. We would absolutely book with them again and highly recommend them to anyone looking for a deep-sea fishing charter!
Went in July with 3 adults and 5 kids. Awesome experience all around. Justin and Brandon were super accommodating and nice. Boat was great - lots of space, very clean. Brandon did a great job of setting up lines and helping the kids. On the 4 hr afternoon trip, we asked for a lot of “action” for our kids and maybe try for a shark and they really delivered. Kids pulled up a fish almost every time they dropped the line (trigger fish, vermilion, red snapper, remora fish) and then we caught “Jaws” (300-400 lb, 8-9 foot bull shark). Wonderful experience for our family that we will talk about for decades.
Thoroughly enjoyed our trip with Captain Justin. He was extremely personable with every interaction and communication. He put us in position to catch fish all day. My only issue was that we reserved for 17 people but only 12 could fish at a time. I would have preferred to know that ahead of time so we could limit our group size. So other than having to get creative with sharing fishing time, our trip was great. Will certainly book with him again.
Blue Water Connections - Billistic II We recently went on an eight hour fishing charter with Blue Water Connections, and it was an absolute blast! Our group had a wide range of fishing experience, those who have done a lot of fishing and several who were novices. We were all blown away by the experience. First off, booking was a breeze through their website – quick confirmation and clear details on what to bring (sunscreen, snacks, and a sense of adventure). We met at the marina at dawn, the crew was there and super welcoming. The boat was a clean, spacious 57 footer with all the modern gear: high-quality rods, live bait wells, a cabin area for when the sun got intense, and it even had a clean modern head. We headed out for a 60 mile adventure (there and back). We were around 20 miles offshore targeting all game fish in season and the action started almost immediately. Captain Jimmy’s knowledge of the local waters is spot-on; he put us right on the fish using his sonar and years of experience. We hooked so many fish - almost 120#! Brandon was fantastic at helping with baiting and pulling in the fish, and even helping us get our keepers filleted at the local fish cleaner. They kept things safe and fun. The group was small (just eight of us), which meant no overcrowding and plenty of personal attention. Weather was perfect, but they assured us they monitor forecasts closely and reschedule if needed. Priced at around $160 per person, it felt like great value for the eight hours of non-stop excitement, including all tackle and licenses. If you're coming to Panama City Beach and looking for a charter fishing service we highly recommend Blue Water Connections. Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned angler, they'll make it memorable. Five stars – We’ll be back next season!
Our family had a great time with Chris and Brennan! We enjoyed the 6hr tour and got to catch quite a few different types of fish. Our favorite was wrangling a big shark! Made for a great day with memories we’ll carry with us forever. Thank you guys!!!
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Justin Steele's main priority on his fishing charters is to ensure that his customers get the most out of fishing in Panama City Beach. To achieve that, he supplies a hard working, experienced crew, the latest tackle, and a clean and well-maintained boat. Not only does he know where the fish are, he provides a friendly and professional service as well, all aboard one of the best charter boats in the area – the Billistic and Reelistc. He's joined by Capt. Jimmy Barton, an experienced and friendly captain. Depending on your trip, you'll get to experience a first-class fishing experience with either Jimmy or Justin, and will be treated to plenty of first-hand advice and knowledge.

Jimmy B.
Captain

Roger D.
First mate

Brannon K.
First mate

Si N.
First mate
Charles C.
Captain
The Angler's Choice Award is given to listings that consistently deliver a high-quality service and earn great reviews from customers.
Captain Justin Steele's main priority on his fishing charters is to ensure that his customers get the most out of fishing in Panama City Beach. To achieve that, he supplies a hard working, experienced crew, the latest tackle, and a clean and well-maintained boat. Not only does he know where the fish are, he provides a friendly and professional service as well, all aboard one of the best charter boats in the area – the Billistic and Reelistc. He's joined by Capt. Jimmy Barton, an experienced and friendly captain. Depending on your trip, you'll get to experience a first-class fishing experience with either Jimmy or Justin, and will be treated to plenty of first-hand advice and knowledge.

Jimmy B.
Captain

Roger D.
First mate

Brannon K.
First mate

Si N.
First mate
Charles C.
Captain
Free cancellation up to 14 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 14 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.
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