About Us
In our love for the outdoors we have created a retail outlet that includes -
EVERYTHING FOR YOUR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE!
BlueWater Outriggers is located on the beautiful gulf coast of Florida, in Port St. Joe, just 30 miles east of Panama City, 20 miles west of Apalachicola and 100 miles from the capitol in Tallahassee.
Our 13,000 sq ft store carries everything you need for freshwater or saltwater fishing, from live bait to a large assortment of fishing lures. From snorkeling equipment to beach accessories. We carry all types of PENN Gold series reels and a wide variety of kayak equipment . Whether you are fishing the inland lakes and rivers, surf-fishing, or heading off shore, going turkey or deer hunting, we've got what you'll need.
Lee Duren - Pres. / Owner
In 2005 I moved back to Port St. Joe to help operate our family business, BlueWater Outriggers. I really enjoy offshore fishing, deer hunting and just the outdoors in general. My other hobbies include Bible reading, exercising, listening to books on tape, and reading about current events. I also enjoy taking road trips.
Chris Kelly - Shipping and Receiving
I started working at BlueWater Outriggers in 2013. I am a Sagittarius so I love the outdoors. I enjoy snorkeling in the bay and I am an avid scalloper. I enjoy reading, scrap booking, and college football. My favorite place to eat is Pepper's Mexican Grill in Port St. Joe.
Bobby Scarborough - Sales
I love fishing and spending time on the beach. I also enjoy gardening and cooking. I started working at BlueWater Outriggers in April 2014.
Jeanette Scarborough - Cashier / Jewelry Sales
I started working at BlueWater Outriggers in April 2013. I love to fish and have beach time. I enjoy gardening, painting, cooking, and shopping for the holidays. I also love spending time with my family and friends. I love to decorate the house, move things around, change colors, painting etc. I enjoy my BWO friends and customers.
Judy Wise- Boat Manager / CSR
I started to work at BlueWater Outriggers in Feb. 2008. I enjoy reading, traveling and FSU football. I grew up in Port St. Joe but moved away. I returned in 2002 after living in Kansas, Nebraska and Georgia. My grandfather T.H. Stone was one of the founding fathers of Port St. Joe
Linda Freeman - Office Manager
I started working at BlueWater Outriggers in 2006. I enjoy fishing, boating and traveling.
Joan Lovelace - Web Store Manager
I started working at BlueWater Outriggers in April 2015. I enjoy spending time with my family, walks on the beach, church, fishing, travel, and FSU football.
Daniel Coleman - Sales / Rods & Reels
I started working at BlueWater Outriggers in March 2015. I enjoy Fishing and Turkey hunting.
Julie Ekholm - Cashier / Customer Service
I started working at BlueWater Outriggers in June 2013. I enjoy reading, going to the beach, cooking and needlepoint. I moved from northern Indiana to be near my daughter.
Sherry Cleveland - Stocking / Receiving
I started working at BlueWater outriggers in 2011. I enjoy fishing, hunting, camping and NASCAR.