Background
John Bobnar Jr. is the oldest of Captain John’s two sons. Like his father, Johnny developed an adventurous spirit and love for the outdoors from a young age. As a child Johnny was always the first to tag along for any adventure!
He spent many youthful days trapping, shooting, and hunting with his Dad and “Pap-Pap” during the winter months, and summer months fishing, crabbing and helping with various jobs on and off the water maintaining and operating their family charter business on the Chesapeake Bay.
As a young man, John’s interest in engines and mechanical aptitude led him to begin pursuing a career in the marine service industry. Promptly after high school, Johnny attended Palm Beach State College and graduated top of class in the Marine Service Technician Program.
He is currently working in the field as an ABYC certified marine diesel technician and Reel Candy’s lead mechanic/chief engineer. Johnny has performed all scopes of maintenance and repairs on our vessel, from routine maintenance to a complete overhaul of our Detroit Diesel 671-TIB engines. Johnny is also an experienced, very skilled sport fishing mate and currently pursuing his 100-ton master captain license.