Reel Deal Fishing – Short Fuse
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Reel Deal Fishing – Short Fuse

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Excellent
4.6 / 5
(86 reviews)
Map of Panama City, FL, United States
3151 West 10th Street
Panama City, FL, United States
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Book now for pre-season pricing!  Seasonal rates begin May 1st.

PLEASE NOTE that during Snapper Season, trolling trips and 6 hour bottom trips will not show available .  Please message to request these trips and I will do what I can to accomodate your request. 

Fishing out of Panama City, Florida, Reel Deal Fishing Charters offers rod-bending fishing trips aboard their recently renovated classic Egg Harbor boat, “Short Fuse.” They enjoy taking anglers of all ages and experience levels aboard their boat for unforgettable days of fishing. And, get ready since the Red Snapper season starts from June 1!  Snapper season runs until August 25 in 2023.

If you’re looking for a shared charter, please send us a message, as these will not show up as available unless there is already one in the works or take a look at Reel Deal Charters’ other listing and our state vessel, “Deep Water.”

The boat you’ll be fishing from is a 41’ Egg Harbor and it has been fully restored in 2019 and again in 2022, with up-to-date equipment and modern comforts, to make sure your day on the water is truly special. Powered by twin 350 HP Caterpillar engines, the boat will take you quickly and safely to the fishing grounds, and its full range of fish-finding electronics will ensure you are fishing the best spots for the bite on the day. The boat also features a clean, air-conditioned cabin, as well as a full head.

Reel Deal Fishing Charters offers a wide range of trips, giving you the chance to try everything from a 4-hour Shark Trip to fishing for Red Snapper and other species on 12-hour trolling and bottom fishing trips. In the spring, the fishing is great for Spanish Mackerel and as the weather warms up trolling for King Mackerel and bottom fishing for Red Snapper, Grouper, Vermillion Snapper, White Snapper, and many more. It just gets more and more enjoyable.

Fish with one of the most recommended captains in Panama City and have a blast!

  • Fishing License
  • You Keep Catch
  • Toilet
  • Child Friendly
  • Air Conditioning
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Shared trip
    6 hr semi-private 4/17
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Apr 17 - Apr 17
    US $390
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Jigging
    Trolling
    Spinning
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Seabass (Black)
    Black Seabass
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    3 Hour Trip–Gilligan Sunset
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    US $584
    On this trip, you'll most likely stay in the beautiful St. Andrew's Bay while trolling for some fun to catch species. You'll target Spanish Mackerel, Hardtails, Ladyfish, Blue Runners, and whatever else happens to bite! The departure time for this trip will vary, depending on what other trips are scheduled. Afternoon departure is usually during the summer months, but will not show available so PLEASE MESSAGE TO BOOK! We will time this to enjoy a beautiful sunset over St. Andrews Bay as you troll your way
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 25 - May 31
    US $750
    In the spring, this trip will target Spanish Mackeral, Bluefish, and Hardtail, and in the summer, it will be for Spanish or King Mackerel, depending on the bite. You just never know what may be nearby that will decide to bite, maybe Sailfish, Wahoo, or Mahi!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Trolling afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $750
    In the spring, this trip will target Spanish Mackerel, Bluefish, and Hardtail, and in the summer it will be for Spanish or King Mackerel, depending on the bite. You just never know what may be nearby that will decide to bite, maybe Sailfish or Mahi!
  • Private trip
    6 hr Seasonal Spin PM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 12:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Aug 25 - May 31
    US $1,167
    This trip will target whatever is in season that we can put in the box and bring home for supper or catch and release. Usually this will be the other varieties of snapper besides red snapper, grouper, amberjack, trigger. We will also high-speed troll for kings and Spanish and whatever happens by that takes a fancy to what we are pulling! Regulations and limits well vary.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 hr Seasonal Spin AM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Aug 25 - May 31
    US $1,167
    This trip will target whatever is in season that we can put in the box and bring home for supper or catch and release. Usually this will be the other varieties of snapper besides red snapper, grouper, amberjack, trigger. We will also high-speed troll for kings and Spanish and whatever happens by that takes a fancy to what we are pulling! Regulations and limits well vary.
    Targeted fish
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Blacktip)
    Blacktip Shark
    Bonito
    Bonito
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Snapper Express 101 - 6 hr - AM
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 8 - Mar 9 (Sun)
    US $1,167
    A special 6-hour trip. You and the crew will focus on getting your Snapper limit plus whatever else you can put in the box and bring home for dinner.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    Snapper Express 101 - Afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:30 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 8 - Mar 9 (Sun)
    US $1,167
    A special 6-hour trip. You and the crew will focus on getting your Snapper limit plus whatever else you can put in the box and bring home for dinner. Flexible departure time, but most likely 2:30 PM ish. This trip will only show up if there is already an 8 hr morning trip booked. Please message to book if it does not show available!
    Targeted fish
    Cobia
    Cobia
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Wahoo
    Wahoo
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Red)
    Red Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Bottom / Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,556
    This 8-hour trip includes bottom fishing and trolling. You'll target all the fish that are in season, with Snapper and Grouper being the main goal. You'll also do some trolling during the day for Spanish and King Mackerel, Wahoo, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, and Bonito. The usual departure time is 6:00 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip – Red Snapper Plus
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 5:30 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 8 - Mar 9 (Sun)
    US $1,556
    How about some Red Snapper!? The usual departure time is 6:00 a.m. This 8-hour trip is for bottom fishing, where you will target anything that bites in the season. You'll mainly target different types of Snapper and Grouper. You'll probably do a little trolling as well. If you are interested in sharing a trip, please send a message. Nothing shows up as shared until the captain's request is made. Split trips are his thing! However, he does not want to block the calendar for private trips.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
  • Private trip
    10 Hour – Bottom Fishing/Trolling
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $1,945
    This 10-hour trip includes bottom fishing and trolling. You'll target all the fish that are in season, with Snapper and Grouper being the main goal. You'll also do some trolling during the day for Spanish and King Mackerel, Wahoo, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, and Bonito. Usual departure time is 6:00–7:00 a.m.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 1 day notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    US $2,334
    This 12-hour trip will have you bottom fishing for Snappers and Groupers. You'll also do some trolling during the day for Spanish and King Mackerel, Wahoo, Cobia, Mahi Mahi, Bonito, and maybe even a Sailfish! Usual departure time is 6:00–7:00 a.m.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Reef Fishing
    Wreck Fishing
    Fishing techniques
    Deep Sea Fishing
    Bottom Fishing
    Trolling
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FAQs about Reel Deal Fishing – Short Fuse

Reel Deal Fishing – Short Fuse offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $195 per person - 6 hr semi-private 4/17 (6 hours)
  • US $584 per group - 3 Hour Trip–Gilligan Sunset (3 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $750 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $1,167 per group - 6 hr Seasonal Spin PM (6 hours)
  • US $1,167 per group - 6 hr Seasonal Spin AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,167 per group - Snapper Express 101 - 6 hr - AM (6 hours)
  • US $1,167 per group - Snapper Express 101 - Afternoon (6 hours)
  • US $1,556 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Bottom / Trolling (8 hours)
  • US $1,556 per group - 8 Hour Trip – Red Snapper Plus (8 hours)
  • US $1,945 per group - 10 Hour – Bottom Fishing/Trolling (10 hours)
  • US $2,334 per group - 12 Hour Trip (12 hours)
When you book a trip with Reel Deal Fishing – Short Fuse, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • Air Conditioning
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Bed
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well Live bait is add'l $10 per person
  • Kitchen
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
Trips booked with Reel Deal Fishing – Short Fuse include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Lures
  • First Mate (Works for tips; 15-20% of the trip price)
  • Fishing License
Reel Deal Fishing – Short Fuse offers the following types of fishing:
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Reel Deal Fishing – Short Fuse offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing (high speed troll to and from dock most likely)
  • Trolling (3 hr-Bay for Spanish, 4 hr -Gulf of Bay for kings)
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Top targeted fish species with Reel Deal Fishing – Short Fuse include:
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Shark (Blacktip)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Wahoo

Meet the Charter Operator

Reel Deal Fishing Charters
Panama City, Florida, United States
23 Fishing Reports
ID & license verified
447 Customer reviews
Response time 1 hour
Member since June 2016
Capt. Mark has had a love for boats his entire adult life and has had his captain’s license for several years. He has always been the one to fix the boats and drive for fun, but not charter one. He decided in the summer of 2017 to start captaining “Deep Water” and has enjoyed this newfound demanding, yet satisfying calling in his life.
Our Team
Mark M.
Captain
Deral S.
First mate
Sam M.
Business associate

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Red) Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Egg Harbor (Sportfishing) originally built in 1984, and restored in 2019. Powered by 2 350HP Caterpillar engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 24 knots.

Length
41 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
high speed troll to and from dock most likely
Trolling
3 hr-Bay for Spanish, 4 hr -Gulf of Bay for kings
Spinning
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Lures
First Mate
Works for tips; 15-20% of the trip price
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 day prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 1 day before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
legal
Catch and Release Allowed
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Payment

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When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 86 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Good experience
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Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
92%
Appropriate for children
91%
Satisfied with the boat
96%
Caught fish
78%
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Fishing trip in July

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Trolling afternoon on July 27, 2023
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Fishing with Mark

VERIFIED   6 Hr Snapper Express 101 July 6 PM on July 3, 2023
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Fishing with Mark

VERIFIED   10 Hour – Bottom Fishing/Trolling on June 10, 2023
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Full day red snapper

VERIFIED   8 Hour – Split Snapper Plus on June 17, 2023
Booking lady went way above and beyond to plan our trip. Kept us informed and also took the time to go over trip when we arrived...
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10 hour

VERIFIED   10 Hour – Bottom Fishing/Trolling on June 24, 2023
Outstanding experience great people it would be hard to give them anything but a 10/10
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