Team LaBella – Destin FWB

Team LaBella

Captain Gary Jarvis

Go fishing with a true legend. Captain Jarvis, formerly the Mayor of Destin, has been fishing this area for 45+ years. Captain Jarvis has mentored countless captains in the fleet and was recently inducted into the Destin Fishing Hall of Fame. He views the Gulf as his classroom and has the benefit of a smaller boat so he can teach throughout the trip. This deep understanding of fish behavior paired with a really fast boat make Team LaBella a top pick for adventure-seekers.

Fast Facts

Boat capacity: 6

What is your boat named after?The name LaBella was named after the owner’s favorite pet, a Dachshund named Bella. LaBella means “beautiful.”

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The huge fish I caught was so worth it. It was so worth that fight. The best forearm workout I’ve ever had in my life.

- Gage, 19

Get to know your team

Captain Jarvis

Why is it important for teens to experience Reel Time?

Mother Nature has so much to offer teenagers and it's something that they will carry on with them. These are stories they’ll tell over dinner years from now.

Favorite sport (other than fishing):

Ice hockey and wrestling

Biggest fish ever caught:

848lb tiger shark

What sets you apart from other teams?

I've been fishing here for a long time and there’s nothing I haven’t seen. I'm taking my customer’s grandchildren fishing because grandpa started it when he came on my boat with his dad. It becomes intergenerational.

Most used phrase on the boat?

Are you going to let that fish die of old age? Reel!

Tell us about your first mate.

Brayden has a real passion for fishing–he’s excited for every fish. Plus, he’s a great fisherman but still a teen himself, so he’s able to relate to the teens onboard.