Charter Operator
Family Tradition Charters

Member since January 2016 Panama City, United States
Background
Captain Leveral Raffield has been fishing the waters of the Gulf of Mexico for more than 40 years. Captain Leveral is a 4th generation fisherman. The Raffield family has been in the fishing business since the early 1890s. The family fishing spots have been passed down through the generations, include the private reefs built by Capt. Leveral. You and your family are guaranteed to fish the hottest spots with Family Tradition Charters.
Techniques
Captain Leveral's preferred style and techniques of fishing are inshore and offshore trolling and bottom fishing. Most importantly Captain Leveral and crew specialize in giving our customers an experience they will not forgot. Being thankful for the day and makin' memories of a lifetime is our style.

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Panama City, United States
Background
Captain Leveral Raffield has been fishing the waters of the Gulf of Mexico for more than 40 years. Captain Leveral is a 4th generation fisherman. The Raffield family has been in the fishing business since the early 1890s. The family fishing spots have been passed down through the generations, include the private reefs built by Capt. Leveral. You and your family are guaranteed to fish the hottest spots with Family Tradition Charters.
Techniques
Captain Leveral's preferred style and techniques of fishing are inshore and offshore trolling and bottom fishing. Most importantly Captain Leveral and crew specialize in giving our customers an experience they will not forgot. Being thankful for the day and makin' memories of a lifetime is our style.

My Charter Listing

Excellent
4.7 / 5
(167 reviews)
Panama City
 3 bookings in the past week.
Trips from US $175

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 167 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (161)
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
81%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
88%
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Sachar K.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Hooked

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on July 22, 2025
My 13 yo son and I had the absolute pleasure of entrusting Captain Darryl (hope I spelled that right) and his crew including...
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William R.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  July 2, 2025
The charter operation canceled 12 days after the trip date.
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Mike S.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fish slayers

VERIFIED   NEW  6 Hour Trip โ€“ Shared (AM) on July 7, 2025
We booked 9 people onto Family pride with 4 adults and 5 kids. The crew was awesome and helped the kids greatly. For someone...
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Jorge L.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Day on the Water โ€“ Great Crew, Great Memories

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip on June 16, 2025
We recently went on a 6-hour deep sea fishing trip with a group of 11 family and friends, and we had an absolute blast! While...
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Patrick C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Memorable Day at Sea

VERIFIED   8 Hour Trip โ€“ Shared on April 9, 2025
We had an absolute blast with this team! Every other cast we were catching something. We started the day with a massive Amberjack....
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