Blue Water Connection – Reelistic
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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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Had an awesome trip with Captain Justin on the Reelistic! From start to finish, Justin did a great job putting us on the fish and making sure we had a great time on the water. He knows the area, works hard, and you can tell he genuinely wants his customers to have a successful trip. The boat and equipment were top-notch, and the whole experience was relaxed, professional, and a lot of fun. We caught some great fish and made some memories we won’t forget. If you’re looking for a fishing charter in the Panama City Beach area, I highly recommend Captain Justin and the Reelistic. We’ll definitely fish with him again! 🎣
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.
If you’re serious about catching fish, this is the boat you want to be on. The Captain knows where to find the fish and the crew are well experienced. Whether this is your first time deep sea fishing or your 100th, you’ll have a great time and you’ll likely hit your catch limit on snapper.
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.
FAQs about Blue Water Connection – Reelistic
- US $1,300 per group, additional US $80 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour (pm) (4 hours)
- US $1,300 per group, additional US $80 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour (pm) - 1:30 PM (4 hours)
- US $1,300 per group, additional US $80 per person after 6 guests - 4 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st) (4 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 6 hour (AM) Summer (6/1)-(9/30) (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 6 hour 1:30 (pm) (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st) (6 hours)
- US $1,800 per group, additional US $120 per person after 6 guests - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
- US $2,400 per group, additional US $160 per person after 6 guests - 8 hour (AM) summer (6/1)-(9/30) (8 hours)
- US $2,400 per group, additional US $160 per person after 6 guests - 8 hour 1:30 (pm) (8 hours)
- US $2,400 per group, additional US $160 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st) (8 hours)
- US $2,400 per group, additional US $160 per person after 6 guests - 8 Hour Trip (PM) (8 hours)
- US $3,000 per group, additional US $200 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Summer (6/1)-(9/30) (10 hours)
- US $3,000 per group, additional US $200 per person after 6 guests - 10 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st) (10 hours)
- US $3,600 per group, additional US $240 per person after 6 guests - 12 Hour Summer (6/1)-(9/31) (12 hours)
- US $3,600 per group, additional US $240 per person after 6 guests - 12 Hour Trip (Oct 1st - May 31st) (12 hours)
- US $4,200 per group, additional US $280 per person after 6 guests - 14 hour (14 hours)
- US $4,800 per group, additional US $320 per person after 1 guest - 16 Hour (16 hours)
- Toilet This vessel has 4 restrooms, these are full size toilets. Guaranteed to be the cleanest restrooms in town. 
- Air conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live bait well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Radar
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Lures
- First mate (This vessel will always have a first mate, customary tip for a deck hand is 15 to 20% )
- Fishing license (The boat carries a fishing license that covers all passengers, this is included in the trip price. The only thing you need to bring is whatever you want to eat and drink.)
- Offshore fishing (The distance traveled offshore has to do with the length of the trip, here are some examples and distances offshore for different trips. 4 hour 3-8 miles, 6 hour 12-18 miles, 8 hour 16-20 miles, 10 hour 20-30 miles, 12hour 30-45 miles. )
- Heavy tackle
- Bottom fishing
- Trolling
- Deep sea fishing
- Amberjack
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- Grouper (Red)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Shark (Bull)
- Snapper (Red)
- Snapper (Vermilion)
- Triggerfish (Gray)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your operator
Panama City Beach, Florida, United States
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
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How cancellations work
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.
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 10% 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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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.
What’s biting in Panama City Beach right now
Amberjack
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Snapper (Red)
Snapper (Vermilion)
Triggerfish (Gray)
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