Family Tradition Charters – Panama City
Join Family Tradition Charters to find out just how marvelous it is to fish with the 5th generation of fishermen! The Raffield Family has been in the business for over 120 years, so you better believe you’re in good hands.
Your guide for the day, Captain Leveral Raffield, knows how to get you to the best fisheries around and help you have a great time along the way. His faithful companion on every trip, the Makin’ Memories boat, justifies its beautiful name.
She is a 65’ Bonner powered by twin 700 HP Caterpillar engines that can very comfortably take a party of up to 18 anglers aboard. This is a US Coastguard certified vessel, fully equipped to get you on the fish quickly, all the while keeping you safe and sound, no matter the weather conditions.
Showcasing the top rate electronics, the Makin Memories is entirely designed for the comfort and entertainment of the guests while hitting the hottest fishing spots on the Gulf of Mexico.
While we’re on the topic of the hottest bite, on your trip with Capt. Leveral, you will be going after the plethora of beautiful and tasty fish. From different kinds of Snappers, King and Spanish Mackerel on shorter trips, to Amberjack, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Groupers, and Sharks on Grand Slam adventures, you’ve got a lot look forward to.
If you do decide to head out to the sea for a 2 Day Grand Slam, make sure to bring your own food and drinks, as well as everything else you might need, and let’s not forget awesome company. Onboard you’ll find fully air-conditioned sleeping and sitting area, and you’ll even have satellite TV at your disposal.
You don’t need to worry about fishing equipment, you’re completely covered when it comes to rods, reels, and tackle, just bear in mind ebait is available for an additional charge. Kids are also welcome, the more, the marrier.
Family Tradition Charters invites you to experience the fishing abundance of Gulf of Mexico and make memories that will last a lifetime.
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (161)
+158Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
81%
Caught fish
89%
Jul 22, 2025
6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM)
Hooked
My 13 yo son and I had the absolute pleasure of entrusting Captain Darryl (hope I spelled that right) and his crew including Mike & Joe with showing us a good time while fishing. Their collective experience and hard work showed right from the gate and up until we docked and disembarked. It was my son’s first experience fishing on the ocean. His smiles and excitement alone were enough to pay for the trip countless times over. Captain kept it moving and did not hesitate to explore many different fishing spots along our route, without wasting too much time on empty and low catch/yield spots. We had a great time together making memorable experiences and observed all the rest of the passengers doing the same. Would 100% recommend this trip to anyone else who is looking for a good fishing experience while in Panama City Beach in the Gulf of America. We would not hesitate to book again and are considering making this our annual tradition. Overall vibe rivals that of one of the best days ever. Thanks Captain and crew!!! Please know that you make a big difference.
My 13 yo son and I had the absolute pleasure of entrusting Captain Darryl (hope I spelled that right) and his crew including Mike...
Jul 7, 2025
6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM)
Fish slayers
We booked 9 people onto Family pride with 4 adults and 5 kids. The crew was awesome and helped the kids greatly. For someone that has fished before, I appreciated how often the Captain moved the boat. If we pulled up onto a spot and didn’t catch anything in 10 minutes, we moved on until we found some that would bite. He was obviously out there to get us fish We ended catching a large number of Snapper and had an amazing fish feast for 25 people 7/9/25
We booked 9 people onto Family pride with 4 adults and 5 kids. The crew was awesome and helped the kids greatly. For someone that...
Jul 2, 2025
The captain canceled
The charter operation canceled -12 days after the trip date.
Captain replied
Jun 16, 2025
6 Hour Trip
Awesome Day on the Water – Great Crew, Great Memories
We recently went on a 6-hour deep sea fishing trip with a group of 11 family and friends, and we had an absolute blast! While we didn’t bring home a huge haul (about 40 lbs of fish), the experience was unforgettable. A playful family of dolphins followed us for most of the trip, stealing our bait but adding so much fun and excitement to the day. The crew was fantastic—friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. Even though the fishing was light, the time spent out on the water, laughing and enjoying each other’s company, made it a perfect outing. Highly recommend this trip if you're looking for a relaxed and fun day on the ocean with great people and a top-notch crew!
We recently went on a 6-hour deep sea fishing trip with a group of 11 family and friends, and we had an absolute blast! While...
Apr 9, 2025
8 Hour Trip – Shared
Memorable Day at Sea
We had an absolute blast with this team! Every other cast we were catching something. We started the day with a massive Amberjack. We had to release because they aren’t in season. During the middle of the day we caught a bunch of triggerfish, vermillion snappers and white fish. Towards the end we kept bringing up out of season HUGE red snapper. I can’t wait to make this an annual fishing excursion with our family. We highly recommend the Family Traditions team!
We had an absolute blast with this team! Every other cast we were catching something. We started the day with a massive Amberjack....
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (161)
+158Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Appropriate for children
94%
Friendly captain
98%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Recommend this charter
81%
Caught fish
89%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Hooked
6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on July 22, 2025
My 13 yo son and I had the absolute pleasure of entrusting Captain Darryl (hope I spelled that right) and his crew including Mike & Joe with showing us a good time while fishing. Their collective experience and hard work showed right from the gate and up until we docked and disembarked. It was my son’s first experience fishing on the ocean. His smiles and excitement alone were enough to pay for the trip countless times over. Captain kept it moving and did not hesitate to explore many different fishing spots along our route, without wasting too much time on empty and low catch/yield spots. We had a great time together making memorable experiences and observed all the rest of the passengers doing the same. Would 100% recommend this trip to anyone else who is looking for a good fishing experience while in Panama City Beach in the Gulf of America. We would not hesitate to book again and are considering making this our annual tradition. Overall vibe rivals that of one of the best days ever. Thanks Captain and crew!!! Please know that you make a big difference.
My 13 yo son and I had the absolute pleasure of entrusting Captain Darryl (hope I spelled that right) and his crew including Mike & Joe with showing us a good time while fishing. Their collective experience and hard work showed right from the gate and up until we docked and disembarked. It was my son’s first experience fishing on the ocean. His smiles and excitement alone were enough to pay for the trip countless times over. Captain kept it moving and did not hesitate to explore many different...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Fish slayers
6 Hour Trip – Shared (AM) on July 7, 2025
We booked 9 people onto Family pride with 4 adults and 5 kids. The crew was awesome and helped the kids greatly. For someone that has fished before, I appreciated how often the Captain moved the boat. If we pulled up onto a spot and didn’t catch anything in 10 minutes, we moved on until we found some that would bite. He was obviously out there to get us fish We ended catching a large number of Snapper and had an amazing fish feast for 25 people 7/9/25
We booked 9 people onto Family pride with 4 adults and 5 kids. The crew was awesome and helped the kids greatly. For someone that has fished before, I appreciated how often the Captain moved the boat. If we pulled up onto a spot and didn’t catch anything in 10 minutes, we moved on until we found some that would bite. He was obviously out there to get us fish We ended catching a large number of Snapper and had an amazing fish feast for 25 people 7/9/25
The captain canceled
Trip was supposed to happen on July 2, 2025
The charter operation canceled -12 days after the trip date.
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Awesome Day on the Water – Great Crew, Great Memories
6 Hour Trip on June 16, 2025
We recently went on a 6-hour deep sea fishing trip with a group of 11 family and friends, and we had an absolute blast! While we didn’t bring home a huge haul (about 40 lbs of fish), the experience was unforgettable. A playful family of dolphins followed us for most of the trip, stealing our bait but adding so much fun and excitement to the day. The crew was fantastic—friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. Even though the fishing was light, the time spent out on the water, laughing and enjoying each other’s company, made it a perfect outing. Highly recommend this trip if you're looking for a relaxed and fun day on the ocean with great people and a top-notch crew!
We recently went on a 6-hour deep sea fishing trip with a group of 11 family and friends, and we had an absolute blast! While we didn’t bring home a huge haul (about 40 lbs of fish), the experience was unforgettable. A playful family of dolphins followed us for most of the trip, stealing our bait but adding so much fun and excitement to the day. The crew was fantastic—friendly, helpful, and made sure everyone was comfortable and having a good time. Even though the fishing was light, the time...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Memorable Day at Sea
8 Hour Trip – Shared on April 9, 2025
We had an absolute blast with this team! Every other cast we were catching something. We started the day with a massive Amberjack. We had to release because they aren’t in season. During the middle of the day we caught a bunch of triggerfish, vermillion snappers and white fish. Towards the end we kept bringing up out of season HUGE red snapper. I can’t wait to make this an annual fishing excursion with our family. We highly recommend the Family Traditions team!
We had an absolute blast with this team! Every other cast we were catching something. We started the day with a massive Amberjack. We had to release because they aren’t in season. During the middle of the day we caught a bunch of triggerfish, vermillion snappers and white fish. Towards the end we kept bringing up out of season HUGE red snapper. I can’t wait to make this an annual fishing excursion with our family. We highly recommend the Family Traditions team!
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