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
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Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Our Team
Emily S.
Business associate

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Reel Groovy Experiences

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(94 reviews)
Panama City Beach
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Trips from US $1,144

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 94 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (91)
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
July fishing trip
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
88%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
91%
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Patrick W.
Jacksonville, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

70th birthday trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Fall (AM) on August 19, 2023
Capt Gary and Kevin made my dadโ€™s 70th birthday awesome. We will be back.
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Kyle B.
Roberta, Georgia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half a day trip with Gary

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ AM on July 29, 2023
We had a trip of 12. Captain was great and we had a wonderful time. Definitely recommend 10/10.
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Jessica B.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 Hour Deep Sea Fishing Trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ High Season (PM) on June 17, 2022
My family enjoyed their trip. This was the first time deep sea fishing for several people in our group. Gary and Cody made...
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John M.
Bryant, AR
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ AM on July 6, 2023
Took grand kids and friends age 15 to 19. They were in slo motion with early morning till fish started biting, then it was...
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Eric D.
Winnsboro, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Reel GrooV Day

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ AM on June 16, 2022
We spent the day with Gary and Dakota. We had a blast. Awesome captain and great deck hand. We caught some good fish and made...
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