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
93
Reviews
7
Fishing Reports
Verified
Our Team
Emily S.
Business associate

My Charter Listing

Reel Groovy Experiences

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(93 reviews)
Panama City Beach
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $1,100

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 93 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (87)
GREAT FISHING DAY! \ud83c\udfa3
GREAT FISHING DAY! \ud83c\udfa3
Fishing with Gary
+84
Angler rating
80
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2
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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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Pate S.
Santa Rosa Beach, Florida
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Incredible day

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Spring (AM) on April 6, 2021
Caught tons of bottom fish. Crew was curtious snd worked very hard to make sure we had a great day. Would highly recommend.
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David H.
Douglasville, Georgia
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – AM on July 24, 2023
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Jennifer A.
Cave Springs, AR
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Fun times!

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – Fall (AM) on November 23, 2021
We had such a great day. If we do this again we will for sure use this group!
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Daniel R.
Atlanta, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

8 hour trip

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip – High Season (PM) on June 3, 2021
Awesome crew and boat! Caught a ton of fish and had a great time. Definitely recommend!!!
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Todd M.
Stigler, OK
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great captain & crew

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip – AM on July 27, 2022
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