Reel Deal Fishing – Short Fuse
PLEASE NOTE that during Snapper Season, morning trolling trips and 6 hour bottom trips may not show available . Please message to request these trips and I will do what I can to accomodate your request.
This is a FEDERALLY permitted vessel, Not State licensed.
Fishing out of Panama City, Florida, Reel Deal Fishing Charters offers rod-bending fishing trips aboard their recently renovated classic Egg Harbor boat, “Short Fuse.” They enjoy taking anglers of all ages and experience levels aboard their boat for unforgettable days of fishing. And, get ready since the Red Snapper season starts from June 1 - August 27!
If you’re looking for a shared charter, please send us a message, as these will not show up as available unless there is already one in the works or take a look at Reel Deal Charters’ other listing and our state vessel, “Deep Water.”
The boat you’ll be fishing from is a 41’ Egg Harbor and it has been fully restored in 2024, with up-to-date equipment and modern comforts, to make sure your day on the water is truly special. Powered by twin 350 HP Caterpillar engines, the boat will take you quickly and safely to the fishing grounds, and its full range of fish-finding electronics will ensure you are fishing the best spots for the bite on the day. The boat also features a clean, air-conditioned cabin, as well as a full head.
Reel Deal Fishing Charters offers a wide range of trips, giving you the chance to try everything from a 3 Hr-Gilligan Tour to fishing for Red Snapper and other species on 12-hour trolling and bottom fishing trips. In the spring, the fishing is great for Spanish Mackerel and as the weather warms up trolling for King Mackerel and bottom fishing for Red Snapper, Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, White Snapper, and many more. It just gets more and more enjoyable.
Fish with one of the most recommended captains in Panama City and have a blast!
Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (129)
+126Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
97%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Recommend this charter
93%
Caught fish
82%
Jul 14, 2025
SF 6 hr Seasonal or Snapper 101 PM
Great day on the gulf!
Had a great time snapper fishing with Captain Bubba. Really comfortable and well equipped boat. Made for a really enjoyable day of fishing. They put us on action everywhere we bottom fished from beginning to end of the trip. I have had more than a few captains find somewhere where something is biting and just sit there. These guys constantly working to find the best bite and were happy to move around, looking for bigger fish and to find the red snapper. Had a blast and got to load up with some delicious table fare. Would definitely book again and highly recommend these guys.
Had a great time snapper fishing with Captain Bubba. Really comfortable and well equipped boat. Made for a really enjoyable day...
Captain replied
Jul 22, 2025
SF - 6 hr SHARED SNAPPER 7/22
Reel Deal really is the real deal!
The Short Fuse crew had us on fish all morning. I hauled in a nice Red Snapper with my first drop! My 12 year old son caught his PB Red Snapper and added 3 new species to his list of caught fish, as well. The fishing was good, but the Captain and his mate really made the trip stand out. Captain was courteous and accommodating as could be and his deckhand was as patient with and helpful to the young kids on board as I've ever seen. Give Reel Deal a call!
The Short Fuse crew had us on fish all morning. I hauled in a nice Red Snapper with my first drop! My 12 year old son caught...
Jul 4, 2025
SF - 8 hr SHARED SNAP 7/4
Reel Deal Charters was fantastic to book with and get me on a boat with only a few days notice!
If you’re in Panama City and looking for a boat to go fishing and catch fish!! Talk to Sam with Reel Deal Charters and you won’t be disappointed!! I was able to make reservations for myself and my uncle on short notice and she made it happen!! The boat (Short Fuse) was clean and accommodating, with a cool air conditioned cabin to go into if you wanted to take a break and cool off between fishing locations, but when the captain stopped the boat you definitely want to be on the deck ready to fish because he was putting you on the fish. Overall it was one of the best trips I’ve been on!! We caught lots of good fish and brought home a pile of great eating!! I recommend that you check them out and you better be ready to hold on tight to your fishing pole!! Because you’re going to be in for one of the best fights with some big fish!!
If you’re in Panama City and looking for a boat to go fishing and catch fish!! Talk to Sam with Reel Deal Charters and you won’t...
May 27, 2025
SF 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM)
Better than expected!
Took a morning 4 hour troll. We didn't want to spend the entire day on the water. Expected to get maybe 3-5 fish total. Logan had all lines ready to go quickly. We were hooked up as soon as we dropped lines. Captain Steven put us on the fish and kept us there. At one point we had a fish on all 4 lines and landed all of them. Another time we had 3 on at a time. First mate, Logan, was very good with the 11 year old we had with us. It was his first time on a boat. Logan was teaching him how to do more than reel in fish. He was explaining what he was doing and why with each lure or hook. Overall the trip was way better than anticipated. We stopped early after catching 26 fish in about 2 hours. We will be back to do it again soon.
Took a morning 4 hour troll. We didn't want to spend the entire day on the water. Expected to get maybe 3-5 fish total. Logan...
Jul 23, 2025
SF 6 hr Seasonal or Snapper 101 AM
6hr snapper
Great trip. Captain Bubba and Morgan took great care of the 6 of us. Caught fish at every spot we stopped at. Morgan kept the bait going and helped out a ton on some hard fighting fish with my 9 year old. Will book again with reel deal fishing charters.
Great trip. Captain Bubba and Morgan took great care of the 6 of us. Caught fish at every spot we stopped at. Morgan kept the...
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Customer reviews
Rating summary
Photos & videos by reviewers (129)
+126Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Appropriate for children
92%
Friendly captain
97%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Recommend this charter
93%
Caught fish
82%
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Great day on the gulf!
SF 6 hr Seasonal or Snapper 101 PM on July 14, 2025
Had a great time snapper fishing with Captain Bubba. Really comfortable and well equipped boat. Made for a really enjoyable day of fishing. They put us on action everywhere we bottom fished from beginning to end of the trip. I have had more than a few captains find somewhere where something is biting and just sit there. These guys constantly working to find the best bite and were happy to move around, looking for bigger fish and to find the red snapper. Had a blast and got to load up with some delicious table fare. Would definitely book again and highly recommend these guys.
Had a great time snapper fishing with Captain Bubba. Really comfortable and well equipped boat. Made for a really enjoyable day of fishing. They put us on action everywhere we bottom fished from beginning to end of the trip. I have had more than a few captains find somewhere where something is biting and just sit there. These guys constantly working to find the best bite and were happy to move around, looking for bigger fish and to find the red snapper. Had a blast and got to load up with...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Reel Deal really is the real deal!
SF - 6 hr SHARED SNAPPER 7/22 on July 22, 2025
The Short Fuse crew had us on fish all morning. I hauled in a nice Red Snapper with my first drop! My 12 year old son caught his PB Red Snapper and added 3 new species to his list of caught fish, as well. The fishing was good, but the Captain and his mate really made the trip stand out. Captain was courteous and accommodating as could be and his deckhand was as patient with and helpful to the young kids on board as I've ever seen. Give Reel Deal a call!
The Short Fuse crew had us on fish all morning. I hauled in a nice Red Snapper with my first drop! My 12 year old son caught his PB Red Snapper and added 3 new species to his list of caught fish, as well. The fishing was good, but the Captain and his mate really made the trip stand out. Captain was courteous and accommodating as could be and his deckhand was as patient with and helpful to the young kids on board as I've ever seen. Give Reel Deal a call!
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Reel Deal Charters was fantastic to book with and get me on a boat with only a few days notice!
SF - 8 hr SHARED SNAP 7/4 on July 4, 2025
If you’re in Panama City and looking for a boat to go fishing and catch fish!! Talk to Sam with Reel Deal Charters and you won’t be disappointed!! I was able to make reservations for myself and my uncle on short notice and she made it happen!! The boat (Short Fuse) was clean and accommodating, with a cool air conditioned cabin to go into if you wanted to take a break and cool off between fishing locations, but when the captain stopped the boat you definitely want to be on the deck ready to fish because he was putting you on the fish. Overall it was one of the best trips I’ve been on!! We caught lots of good fish and brought home a pile of great eating!! I recommend that you check them out and you better be ready to hold on tight to your fishing pole!! Because you’re going to be in for one of the best fights with some big fish!!
If you’re in Panama City and looking for a boat to go fishing and catch fish!! Talk to Sam with Reel Deal Charters and you won’t be disappointed!! I was able to make reservations for myself and my uncle on short notice and she made it happen!! The boat (Short Fuse) was clean and accommodating, with a cool air conditioned cabin to go into if you wanted to take a break and cool off between fishing locations, but when the captain stopped the boat you definitely want to be on the deck ready to fish...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
Better than expected!
SF 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) on May 27, 2025
Took a morning 4 hour troll. We didn't want to spend the entire day on the water. Expected to get maybe 3-5 fish total. Logan had all lines ready to go quickly. We were hooked up as soon as we dropped lines. Captain Steven put us on the fish and kept us there. At one point we had a fish on all 4 lines and landed all of them. Another time we had 3 on at a time. First mate, Logan, was very good with the 11 year old we had with us. It was his first time on a boat. Logan was teaching him how to do more than reel in fish. He was explaining what he was doing and why with each lure or hook. Overall the trip was way better than anticipated. We stopped early after catching 26 fish in about 2 hours. We will be back to do it again soon.
Took a morning 4 hour troll. We didn't want to spend the entire day on the water. Expected to get maybe 3-5 fish total. Logan had all lines ready to go quickly. We were hooked up as soon as we dropped lines. Captain Steven put us on the fish and kept us there. At one point we had a fish on all 4 lines and landed all of them. Another time we had 3 on at a time. First mate, Logan, was very good with the 11 year old we had with us. It was his first time on a boat. Logan was teaching him how to...
Experience:
Boat
Crew
Overall
6hr snapper
SF 6 hr Seasonal or Snapper 101 AM on July 23, 2025
Great trip. Captain Bubba and Morgan took great care of the 6 of us. Caught fish at every spot we stopped at. Morgan kept the bait going and helped out a ton on some hard fighting fish with my 9 year old. Will book again with reel deal fishing charters.
Great trip. Captain Bubba and Morgan took great care of the 6 of us. Caught fish at every spot we stopped at. Morgan kept the bait going and helped out a ton on some hard fighting fish with my 9 year old. Will book again with reel deal fishing charters.
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