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
7
Fishing Reports
Verified
Our Team
Emily S.
Business associate

My Charter Listing

Reel Groovy Experiences

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(94 reviews)
Panama City Beach
 Last booking: 1 day ago
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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
81
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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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Harold A.
Corbin, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

May fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Spring (AM) on May 26, 2021
Very professional Crew. Caught plenty of fish. Enjoyed everything on the boat. They had snacks and water for us. Showed us...
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Daniel P.
Park Hills, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ AM on June 29, 2022
Good people. Great time. Be doing it again soon
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Daniel R.
Peachtree Corners, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hour snapper

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ AM on June 17, 2022
Awesome!! Had a blast and definitely recommend
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Peter L.
Katy, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 Hour Trip with Captain Josh

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ AM on July 20, 2021
Had a great time even though the weather wasnโ€™t the best. Got on the fish early and never let up. Mainly first time fishermen...
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Patrick T.
Panama City Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome 8 hour trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ High Season (PM) on July 11, 2021
Crew were friendly, helpful, and worked hard to put us on fish. First time fishing for most of our group and we all had a great...
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