Reel Groovy Experiences with Captain Experiences

About Your Guide

Gary Stanfill

Independent Guide

Veteran

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Quality

Beginner Oriented

Adventurous

I moved to Panama City several years ago and started off as a deckhand. I soon realized how much I enjoyed showing friends and families a great time on the water while they are here for vacation. I decided after a few years that I would purchase and run my own tour boat business. We now offer several different private group tours for sightseeing and deep-sea fishing. I look forward to having you aboard! ~GR

About Your Guide

Gary Stanfill

Independent Guide

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

91 lb Wahoo

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Ribeye

What’s your favorite band?

Which genre?!?!

What’s your favorite movie?

Man from Snowy River

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

91 lb Wahoo

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Ribeye

What’s your favorite band?

Which genre?!?!

What’s your favorite movie?

Man from Snowy River

What’s your favorite sports team?

Chicago Bulls/ Cubs

What’s your drink of choice?

Arnold Palmer

What was your last halloween costume?

50’s Cowboy

What do you want for Christmas this year?

70’ Viking SportFisher

How did you get started guiding?

My love for people led me here!

What makes you different from other guides?

A smile on a client’s (especially a young’n) face means more than a World Record Marlin!

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Reel Groovy Experiences Trips

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Veteran Operated

This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.

Nearshore Fishing in Panama City

4 Hour Trolling

NEW Guided by Gary

43 ft 1 - 36 People From $1,050

Veteran Operated

This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.

Deep Sea Fishing in Panama City

6 Hour Deep-Sea Fishing

NEW Guided by Gary

43 ft 1 - 36 People From $1,600

Veteran Operated

This trip is managed by a veteran of the US armed forces.

Deep Sea Fishing in Panama City

8 Hour Deep-Sea Fishing

NEW Guided by Gary

43 ft 1 - 36 People From $2,100

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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Amberjack	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good
Black Grouper	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great
Blackfin Tuna	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Bull Shark	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good
Cobia	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Kingfish	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great
Mahi Mahi	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Red Grouper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good
Red Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Sailfish	Great	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great
Spanish Mackerel	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Great	Great	Good	Not Ideal
Triggerfish	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Not Ideal
Vermillion Snapper	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Wahoo	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great