ON TIME, EVERY TIME
Trips leave the barn when we say they will.
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the story so far
Reef Reaper Fishing Charters is Pensacola's newest private charter — built by a local business owner who's been keeping his word on the Gulf Coast since 2017.
MEET CAPTAIN PAUL SWISHER.
If the name sounds familiar, it should. Paul Swisher has owned and operated Swisher Plumbing across the Florida Panhandle since 2017 — a Florida state-licensed contractor (CFC1429751) with a spotless record, a 5.0 rating on Angi, and membership in the Santa Rosa County Chamber of Commerce. Same work boots, different deck.
Reef Reaper Fishing Charters is his registered Florida charter company, running private offshore trips out of the barn at Pensacola Marine Center on Bayou Chico. His ID and captain credentials are independently verified on FishingBooker — where Reef Reaper holds a 5.0-star rating from verified customer reviews.
His philosophy is simple: show up on time, run a clean boat, put people on fish, and treat every crew like it's their first trip — because for a lot of guests, it is.
- Licensed & Insured Charter Captain
- FishingBooker ID & License Verified
- Local Business Owner Since 2017
- 5.0 ★ Verified Reviews
"Paul made sure everyone was able to have the chance to reel in some fish."
The Machine
27 FEET OF FISH-RAISING HARDWARE.
The Reef Reaper is a 27' Sea Hunt Game Fish 27 center console — white hull, Reef Reaper sailfish decals, and a layout built for serious bottom fishing and trolling.
- 27' Sea Hunt Game Fish 27 center console
- Twin outboards — fast runs, more fishing time
- Garmin electronics + Garmin trolling motor
- Live bait well & fish-finding sonar/GPS
- Onboard restroom (porcelain head)
- Up to 6 passengers — private trips only
- Full safety gear & CPR-trained crew
She's the one with the rods racked at the barn — come say hi.
LOOK THE PART.
Reef Reaper shirts and hats are the same ones you'll see on the boat. Ask the captain about grabbing one after your trip — nothing says "I caught a red snapper in Pensacola" like the sailfish on your chest.
How we run every trip
EVERYTHING INCLUDED
Licenses, bait, tackle, ice, cleaning. No surprise fees.
FIRST-TIMER FRIENDLY
Kids and brand-new anglers welcome; we bait hooks and net fish.
One call and you're on the books. Trips run daily by reservation from the barn at Pensacola Marine Center, 700 Myrick Street, Pensacola, FL 32505.