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: 5 days 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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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 โ€“ AM on July 27, 2022
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Jeremy S.
Alexander, AR
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Spring (AM) on March 23, 2022
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Sean K.
Shawnee Hills, OH
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Half day trip with Captain Josh

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ Fall (PM) on August 5, 2021
My family of 14 had a great time on our fishing charter. The deck hand, Kota, was fantastic! Kota is very personable and a...
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Jamie R.
Montgomery, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family FUN

VERIFIED   4 Hr Trolling (AM) on June 11, 2021
Great trip! Friendly crew. They made sure we had fun and caught fish.
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Brian A.
Woodstock, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 hour ride

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ AM on June 5, 2021
Nice people.ย  Very helpful. Very laid back and fun. Would do it again.
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