Get Bent Charters - 55' Gunner 

4.8/5 (48 reviews)
 17 Panton Street, North Sound Estates, ky1-1005, Cayman Islands

Get Bent Charters - 55' Gunner 

North Sound Estates, Cayman Islands
55 ft
10
4.8/5 (48 reviews)

Get Bent Charters operates out of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, creating unique packages where you call the shots. They have the equipment and the know-how to offer a wealth of water-based activities, from offshore battles against big game pelagics like Blue Marlin and Yellowfin Tuna, to inshore pleasure cruises spent petting Stingrays, diving for Lobsters, and swimming in the crystal clear Caribbean Sea.

Whatever you choose to do on your day with your day, there is no better place to do it than aboard the 'Gunner', Get Bent Charters 55 ft Ocean Yacht flybridge boat. This classic vessel offers everything you would expect for a day in the lap of luxury, including a spacious, air-conditioned interior with an enclosed head, cabin, galley, full surround sound system complete with exterior speakers, free wifi, Netflix, and plenty of space to relax in cool and comfort when you are done sunbathing on her spacious flybridge.

Do not be fooled by her luxury finish, though, the Gunner is named so for a reason. At heart she is still a fully-fledged fishing machine, ready to do battle on the high seas against the biggest and baddest the ocean can throw at you. She comes equipped with the latest Furuno electronics, a fighting chair, downriggers, outriggers, a livewell full to bursting with fresh live bait, and tournament grade tackle from the likes of Penn International.

With such a wide range of target species, you would expect Get Bent Charters to provide a range of different tackle options, and you would be right! On each trip, you will be presented with 5lb spinning rods all the way up to 80lb two-speed outfits, and the option to spin, jig, troll, drift and bottom fish, as well as trying your luck with traditional Caymanian handlining.

Whatever you choose to do, there truly is no better place to do it, so get ready for the trip of your dreams, and be sure to bring a camera, because these are memories you will treasure for the rest of your life!

Get Bent Charters operates out of Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, creating unique packages where you call the shots. They have the equipment and the know-how to offer a wealth of water-based activities, from offshore battles against big game pelagics like Blue Marlin and Yellowfin Tuna, to inshore pleasure cruises spent petting Stingrays, diving for Lobsters, and swimming in the crystal clear Caribbean Sea.

Whatever you choose to do on your day with your day, there is no better place to do it than aboard the 'Gunner', Get Bent Charters 55 ft Ocean Yacht flybridge boat. This classic vessel offers everything you would expect for a day in the lap of luxury, including a spacious, air-conditioned interior with an enclosed head, cabin, galley, full surround sound system complete with exterior speakers, free wifi, Netflix, and plenty of space to relax in cool and comfort when you are done sunbathing on her spacious flybridge.

Do not be fooled by her luxury finish, though, the Gunner is named so for a reason. At heart she is still a fully-fledged fishing machine, ready to do battle on the high seas against the biggest and baddest the ocean can throw at you. She comes equipped with the latest Furuno electronics, a fighting chair, downriggers, outriggers, a livewell full to bursting with fresh live bait, and tournament grade tackle from the likes of Penn International.

With such a wide range of target species, you would expect Get Bent Charters to provide a range of different tackle options, and you would be right! On each trip, you will be presented with 5lb spinning rods all the way up to 80lb two-speed outfits, and the option to spin, jig, troll, drift and bottom fish, as well as trying your luck with traditional Caymanian handlining.

Whatever you choose to do, there truly is no better place to do it, so get ready for the trip of your dreams, and be sure to bring a camera, because these are memories you will treasure for the rest of your life!

Nicholas Panton
Captain
Nicholas Panton
18 years of experience
responds within an hour

Trip availability and prices

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Half Day Trip Deep Sea
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $2,060
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Half Day Trip Reef fish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $2,060
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Half Day (afternoon) Deep Sea
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
US $2,060
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Half Day (afternoon) Reef Fish
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 hour trip starts at 1:30 PM
US $2,060
Entire boat: up to 10 people
3/4 Day Trip Deep Sea
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $2,486
Entire boat: up to 10 people
Full Day Trip Deep Sea
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
8 hour trip starts at 6:30 AM
US $2,913
Entire boat: up to 10 people
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Rating

4.8
48 reviews
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.8
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (42)

What anglers say

96%
Great experience
98%
Family friendly
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
98%
Recommended
69%
Caught fish

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Wayne Conrad
Wayne Conrad
ca
Ontario, Canada
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great trip with Great Crew
3/4 Day Trip Deep Sea on March 14, 20265 adults

We enjoyed the entire experience on a nice boat with great crew! our son caught a fish and really enjoying yed the experience. The two brithers who ran the boat were great. Everyone enjoyed the trip. We plan to book and ther charter with the same company in the near future. The are very knowledgeable and enjy teaching novices. the boat was well equipped and in goid condition.

Michael Eckstrom
Michael Eckstrom
us
Minnesota, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Nicholas
Half Day Trip Deep Sea on March 16, 20237 adults

Wonderful time during our half day trip. It was a windy day but they put us on some trees fish. The crew was so friendly and attentive.

Jacob Johnson
Jacob Johnson
Repeat angler
us
Indiana, US
Member since 2022
2 trips
5.0
Verified
Great morning on the water
Half Day Trip Deep Sea on June 19, 20224 adults3 children

We had a great time today. Although there wasn't much biting, it wasn't without trying. The boat was great! Crew was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Can't wait to get back down here and try it again.

Tracy Clark
Tracy Clark
Repeat angler
us
Texas, US
Member since 2022
3 trips
4.3
Verified
Slow day with a good crew
Full Day Trip Deep Sea on May 13, 20234 adults

We didn't catch anything on our full day offshore, but it wasn't from a lack of the crew trying. The crew was fun to be around, and burned fuel looking for fish. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose.

Glenn Nier
Glenn Nier
us
Colorado, US
Member since 2023
5.0
Verified
Captain Joey and Marc were awesome. Both grew up on the island so could share their background and history
3/4 Day Trip Deep Sea on February 22, 20238 adults

FAQs about Get Bent Charters - 55' Gunner

Get Bent Charters - 55' Gunner offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $2,060 per group - Half Day (afternoon) Deep Sea (4 hours)
  • US $2,060 per group - Half Day (afternoon) Reef Fish (4 hours)
  • US $2,060 per group - Half Day Trip Deep Sea (4 hours)
  • US $2,060 per group - Half Day Trip Reef fish (4 hours)
  • US $2,486 per group - 3/4 Day Trip Deep Sea (6 hours)
  • US $2,913 per group - Full Day Trip Deep Sea (8 hours)
When you book a trip with Get Bent Charters - 55' Gunner, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air conditioning Always ice cold!
  • Fighting chair Murray Fighting Chair!
  • GPS Furuno
  • Fishfinder Furuno
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Kitchen With two refrigerators, a stove and oven.
  • Refrigerator
  • Multimedia system Full stereo outside!
  • Outriggers Rupp Double Spreader Riggers!
  • Ice box
  • Radar Furuno
Trips booked with Get Bent Charters - 55' Gunner include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Top notch state of the art equipment!)
  • Live bait
  • Lures (We only fish the most productive lures!)
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Snacks (Chips and lunch can be arranged upon request.)
  • Drinks (Sodas and water.)
  • First mate (Well experienced well seasoned Mate!)
  • Fishing license
Get Bent Charters - 55' Gunner offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing (Mutton Snapper)
  • Nearshore fishing (Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi and Billfish.)
  • Offshore fishing (Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi and Billfish.)
  • Reef fishing (Snapper, Barracuda etc.)
Get Bent Charters - 55' Gunner offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle (5-50lb spinning outfits.)
  • Heavy tackle (50-80lb Penn International 2 speed outfits.)
  • Bottom fishing (Using light to medium tackle spinning outfits.)
  • Trolling (Heavy tackle for pelagic species.)
  • Spinning (Light to heavy tackle outfits.)
  • Drift fishing (For catching Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna and Triggerfish.)
  • Handline (Caymanian Style!)
  • Deep sea fishing (Pelagic Species.)
Top targeted fish species with Get Bent Charters - 55' Gunner include:
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Lobster
  • Marlin (Blue)
  • Marlin (White)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Mutton)
  • Snapper (Yellowtail)
  • Tuna (Blackfin)
  • Tuna (Skipjack)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Your captain

Nicholas Panton
Nicholas Panton
Nicholas Panton

North Sound Estates, Cayman Islands

61 Fishing Reports
48 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2017

Get Bent Charters is a family-owned business run by Nicholas and Matthew Panton, who have been operating charters for a combined total of nearly 24 years. They have spent their entire lives fishing in the Cayman Islands, ever since they were old enough to hold a rod. Matt and Nick were raised in a family which put great importance on being on the water, so they feel as at home on the sea as on land. These two brothers' love of the sea, combined with their extensive experience fishing both inshore and offshore, makes for the most productive Cayman Islands fishing you will find. And Matt and Nick will do more than just put you on fish, sharing their favorite beaches, and making sure you are having fun and getting the most out of your trip, whatever you choose to do.

61 Fishing Reports
48 Customer reviews
Typical response within an hour
Member since May 2017

Get Bent Charters is a family-owned business run by Nicholas and Matthew Panton, who have been operating charters for a combined total of nearly 24 years. They have spent their entire lives fishing in the Cayman Islands, ever since they were old enough to hold a rod. Matt and Nick were raised in a family which put great importance on being on the water, so they feel as at home on the sea as on land. These two brothers' love of the sea, combined with their extensive experience fishing both inshore and offshore, makes for the most productive Cayman Islands fishing you will find. And Matt and Nick will do more than just put you on fish, sharing their favorite beaches, and making sure you are having fun and getting the most out of your trip, whatever you choose to do.

The fish you can target

Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Lobster
Lobster
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Mutton Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Yellowtail Snapper
Blackfin Tuna
Blackfin Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Skipjack Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Yellowfin Tuna
Wahoo
Wahoo
Great Barracuda
Great Barracuda
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Lobster
Lobster
Blue Marlin
Blue Marlin
White Marlin
White Marlin

What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
10 persons
Boat length
55 ft
Year built
1986
Restored in
2017
Boat manufacturer
Ocean Yacht
Boat type
Sportfishing
Engine model
671 Turbo Detroit Diesel
Powered by
2 x 485HP
Max cruising speed
24 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Mutton Snapper
Nearshore Fishing
Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi and Billfish.
Offshore Fishing
Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi and Billfish.
Reef Fishing
Snapper, Barracuda etc.

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
5-50lb spinning outfits.
Heavy Tackle
50-80lb Penn International 2 speed outfits.
Bottom Fishing
Using light to medium tackle spinning outfits.
Trolling
Heavy tackle for pelagic species.
Spinning
Light to heavy tackle outfits.
Drift Fishing
For catching Wahoo, Yellowfin Tuna and Triggerfish.
Handline
Caymanian Style!
Deep Sea Fishing
Pelagic Species.

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet
Air conditioning
Always ice cold!
Fighting chair
Murray Fighting Chair!
GPS
Furuno
Fishfinder
Furuno
Bed
Flybridge
Snorkeling equipment
Kitchen
With two refrigerators, a stove and oven.
Refrigerator
Multimedia system
Full stereo outside!
Outriggers
Rupp Double Spreader Riggers!
Ice box
Radar
Furuno

What's included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle
Top notch state of the art equipment!
Live bait
Lures
We only fish the most productive lures!
Catch cleaning & filleting
Snacks
Chips and lunch can be arranged upon request.
Drinks
Sodas and water.
First mate
Well experienced well seasoned Mate!
Fishing license

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 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.

More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child friendly
You keep catch
At the captain's discretion.
Crew keeps catch
Crew can potentially keep 1/2 the fish.
Catch and release allowed
At the captain's discretion.

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain

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:

 Cash

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