Captain
Gary Stanfill

Member since March 2021 Panama City Beach, United States
Background
I have always wanted to be a deep-sea fisherman and take customers out fishing! I love getting to watch families and young anglers get excited when they’ve caught a big keeper! We are excited to show you a GRooV time on the water!
Techniques
Bottom fishing with live bait

Hey, I'm Captain Gary Stanfill

Panama City Beach, United States
Background
I have always wanted to be a deep-sea fisherman and take customers out fishing! I love getting to watch families and young anglers get excited when they’ve caught a big keeper! We are excited to show you a GRooV time on the water!
Techniques
Bottom fishing with live bait
Our Team
Emily S.
Business associate

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(87 reviews)
Panama City Beach
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $1,050

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 87 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (85)
Fishing with Gary
Amazing Fishing Trip!
Amazing Fishing Trip!
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Angler rating
75
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
90%
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Libby H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing Fishing Trip!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ AM on July 9, 2024
Captain Gary and Deck Hand Josh were the perfect crew. Mother Nature was not on our side for this trip, rough seas. Despite...
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Rhett H.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Would recommend

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip- PM on November 26, 2024
Captain Gary and deckhand Josh were fantastic.ย  They put us right on the fish and made it easy to catch a bunch of them. These...
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Jason O.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great first experience

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip- PM on July 17, 2024
We had a fantastic time on reel grooV with captain Gary and Josh. This was Our first experience and will be one we will never...
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Christopher J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Had a blast. Very personable!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ AM on July 3, 2024
Took the wife and all 5 kids on a charter in hopes of catching some fish. We caught plenty. Captain put us on the fish a few...
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Dan C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great People & Great Fishing

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trolling- AM on August 1, 2024
Clean and newer boat. Gary and Josh were super friendly and helpful. Knew how to improvise and get to the right spots. Brought...
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