Since 1975, when Capt. B.J. Putnam opened the first store in Panama City Beach, Half Hitch has worked hard to provide the best selection, service, and advice possible to outdoor enthusiasts around the Florida Panhandle! Well known as local experts, Half Hitch believes in hard work, fair prices, and treating customers with the greatest of respect.
Half Hitch Kayak Pro, Dave Posey, a native of Destin, Florida, has been fishing around the Panhandle for over 25 years. When Dave isn’t busy managing Half Hitch kayak sales or representing Half Hitch at local events, you’ll find him out on the water guiding with Kayak Fishing Destin catching blackfin tuna, redfish, trout, flounder, Spanish mackerel, king mackerel, and generally having a blast! He has the experience, expertise, and advice to benefit all levels of kayak enthusiasts, so that they’ll have a great time, regardless of what happens as the day unfolds. For first class personal attention and a burning desire to GET OUT THERE and into kayaking and kayak fishing, Dave is your man. Stop by and see them in Panama City Beach, Destin, Navarre, or Port St. Joe and talk to Dave about kayaking and their recommended brands, including Jackson Kayak, Native Watercraft, Pelican, and Diablo Paddlesports. Catch Dave Posey and Half Hitch on the Sportsman Channel with Chasin’ the Sun, a TV show dedicated to exploring the coastal lifestyle around Panama City Beach and surrounding area. Premiering January 3, 2016, the show will showcase exciting opportunities for kayaking and fishing.
After 40 years, Half Hitch is still owned and managed by the Putnam family, with Tom Putnam at the helm, continuing the legacy. From fishing and kayaking, to hunting and camping, you’ll find the right gear and right information you need at one of their six locations or online at HalfHitch.com.
