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
94
Reviews
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Fishing Reports
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Our Team
Emily S.
Business associate

My Charter Listing

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)
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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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Brian C.
Center Point, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 Hour Trolling Trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Trolling (PM) on June 29, 2021
Tons of fun! Crew is super cool and very laid back. Deck hand was hard working, knowledgeable, and gave the kids his undivided...
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Mark S.
Birmingham, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trolling (AM) on June 2, 2021
We had several younger kids with us and Capt Gary, Josh and first mate Zack were great with the kids and helping them catch...
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Brian T.
Abbeville, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED   10 Hour Trip โ€“ High Season (PM) on June 25, 2022
Had a great time with theses guys. Very laid back and knowledgeable. Best trip ive had so far!
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LIONEL M.
Clarkesville, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip Family of 5

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ High Season (PM) on June 1, 2022
Captains Gary and Cota were great. Caught a variety of fish however Grandma out fished us all.
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Cindy N.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Gary

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Spring (PM) on March 21, 2022
We had such an amazing time and they knew just where to go to catch all of the fish!!
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