Captain
Jonathon Hartsfield

Member since May 2017 Panama City Beach, United States
Background
I've been fishing Panama City Beach for 23 years. I have a absolute love for fishing and the enjoyment it brings people. I provide a professional experience for every customer with lots of laughs and big fish!
Techniques
The techniques we use depend on what we are fishing for. Offshore bottom fishing for snapper and grouper is done with live and dead bait over several different reefs and wrecks. Offshore trolling is done with livebait, lures and plugs for several different species including king mackerel, sailfish, tuna, and mahi mahi. Inshore light tackle fishing for redfish, trout, and flounder is done with live bait, artificial lures and soft plastics. Sight fishing from the tower for tarpon and cobia is done with live bait, big bucktail jigs, and swimbaits.

Hey, I'm Captain Jonathon Hartsfield

Panama City Beach, United States
Background
I've been fishing Panama City Beach for 23 years. I have a absolute love for fishing and the enjoyment it brings people. I provide a professional experience for every customer with lots of laughs and big fish!
Techniques
The techniques we use depend on what we are fishing for. Offshore bottom fishing for snapper and grouper is done with live and dead bait over several different reefs and wrecks. Offshore trolling is done with livebait, lures and plugs for several different species including king mackerel, sailfish, tuna, and mahi mahi. Inshore light tackle fishing for redfish, trout, and flounder is done with live bait, artificial lures and soft plastics. Sight fishing from the tower for tarpon and cobia is done with live bait, big bucktail jigs, and swimbaits.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(21 reviews)
Panama City Beach
 Last booking: 19 hours ago
Trips from US $600

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 21 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (39)
Great Time Fishing!
Big waves, Big fish
Big waves, Big fish
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
100%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
81%
Appropriate for children
100%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Michael M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day on the water

VERIFIED   NEW  Half Day Trip on March 11, 2025
Captain Chewy put us on the fish constantly the whole trip.ย  We got a bunch of nice big red snappers, some gag and scamp groupers,...
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Anthony G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome fishing trip!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on July 3, 2024
We were told by several people when we arrived at the marina that it was a bad day for fishing and that no one was catching...
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Jeremy B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Killed the Spanish Mackeral and had a great time

VERIFIED   3hr Kids Trip on April 1, 2024
Went with capt. chewy on the first timers trip with a friend, his son and sonโ€™s friend and my son. Didnโ€™t really know what...
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Francisco S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Cold but perfect day!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on March 19, 2024
Captain of the Chewy was so knowledgeable and helped us maximize our catch by taking us to different spots. It was also an...
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James B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Big waves, Big fish

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip on June 21, 2024
Awesome time with Captain Chewy! Weather was great sea conditions were choppy, but Captain Chewy made sure he put up on fish!...
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