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
88
Reviews
7
Fishing Reports
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Our Team
Emily S.
Business associate

My Charter Listing

Reel Groovy Experiences

Federally permitted
Excellent
4.7 / 5
(88 reviews)
Panama City Beach
 2 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $1,050

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 88 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (85)
Fishing with Gary
Amazing Fishing Trip!
Amazing Fishing Trip!
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Angler rating
76
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
87%
Friendly captain
94%
Recommend this charter
90%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Caught fish
90%
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Fred G.
Jackson, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Family trip.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trolling- Low Season (12PM) on August 7, 2023
The kiddo caught his 1st fish and he was the only 1 who caught a double. Fun trip overall and a great crew to go with. Definitely...
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Elliot D.
Panama City 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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Half Day with Captain Gary

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip โ€“ AM on July 3, 2023
Everything was excellent. Captain Gary and the deckhand, Casey, were perfect and put us on the fish right away. Will definitely...
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Tommy S.
West Jefferson, AL
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

6 Hr Bottom fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour- High Season Trolling (PM) on June 7, 2021
Hands down GREAT experience. Crew was absolutely amazing!!! Even let my baby girl drive the boat!!! Which she said stated was...
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Christina M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

GREAT TIME !!

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trolling- Low Season (AM) on August 26, 2023
We took our company out for a fishing trip and everyone had a blast!!!!! The crew was GREAT!
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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
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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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