Salty Confusion Charters 

4.8/5 (48 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Madeira Town Center Marina, Madeira Beach, FL 33708, United States

Salty Confusion Charters 

 
Federally permitted
4.8/5 (48 reviews)
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Madeira Town Center Marina
Madeira Beach, FL, United States
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Are you ready for an offshore trip like no other? Then join Salty Confusion Charters today for a trip you’ll never forget fishing in Johns Pass. Captain Bob Poteshman is looking forward to welcoming you on board and teaching you the tricks of the trade.

Hop on board his 36’ long and 14’ wide Seahawk Mega fishing vessel.  Air-conditioned and powered by a custom generator, comfort is a priority! We are ready to take up to 6 anglers fishing offshore. With twin 230 HP Yanmar inboard diesel engines that are completely new, this boat will get you to the fishing grounds before you know it. On board, all safety equipment is provided so you can fish with peace of mind. There is a large bathroom (marine head) as well, which makes it pleasant for any fisherman. The navigation equipment on board will help you stay on top of the fish throughout your trip.

The fish you’ll be targeting will depend on which trip you choose. Novices should choose the shorter trips, which will head out 20 miles, compared to the longer trips for experienced anglers that will take you 50 miles or more from shore. Species include Red Snapper, Vermilion Snapper, Mangrove Snapper, Gag Grouper, Black Seabass, Kingfish, Amberjack, Gray Triggerfish, and more.

You’ll be using top-quality rods and reels on these trips (no extra charges for equipment) from Daiwa, Penn, Shakespeare, Shimano, and Garcia. This gear won’t let you down when reeling in your trophy catch. Live bait will be prepared before the trip to give you maximum time to fish. The fishing license for the day is also included in the price.

Please bring along plenty of food and drink – you’ll need to keep your energy up. After the trip, your haul can be filleted by the captain. Please note, tips are not included in the trip price.

Book now for a great trip with Salty Confusion Charters. You’ll be wondering why you didn’t book earlier!

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Rating

4.8
48 reviews
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4.8
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (81)

December fishing trip
Last minute trip on our way home.
Captain Bob put us on the fish!
Captain Bob put us on the fish!
Captain Bob put us on the fish!
Great day of fishing!
+75

What anglers say

87%
Great experience
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
85%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (48)

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Jack Spivey
Jack Spivey
5.0
Verified
Captain Bob put us on the fish!
11 Hour – Offshore Mixed Bag Deluxe on March 26, 20256 adults
Had a great experience fishing with Capt Bob! Six of us took the 10 hr trip and after a bit of coaching and a couple different spots, we got into a pile of Lane snapper and huge grunts... Caught so much a few of us had to take a break cuz our wrists were hurting from pulling in so many fish! Capt Bob kept up with us removing fish, baiting hooks, and changing our rigs out when we lost a hook... Very knowledgeable and by the time we were heading back in, he felt like one of our crew!
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Reported catch:
Lane Snapper
Scup (Porgy)
Gag Grouper
Black Seabass
Response from Captain
April 14, 2025
Thanks so much. Capt Bob
1
Eugene Ramsey
Eugene Ramsey
5.0
Verified
Last minute trip on our way home.
5 Hour Afternoon Trip on July 5, 20254 adults
We had planned to go out on 3 different fishing trips(on other boats) before this one (we were south of here). They got cancelled but we were able to book this trip on our way home. The boys had a great time. Me and my wife did as well. Thanks for a great time. We really enjoyed it. Great captain and great first mate.
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Response from Captain
July 18, 2025
Thank you Eugene. Hope to see you again... CB
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Philip George
Philip George
5.0
Verified
Great experience
5 Hour Morning Trip on July 10, 20254 adults
Captain Bob made sure we had a great time and caught a lot of fish. The boat was spacious, comfortable, and had a bathroom as well which makes a difference for larger groups. Would definitely recommend to any avid fisherman.
Reported catch:
Grunt
Gag Grouper
Lane Snapper
Response from Captain
July 15, 2025
Thanks so much.
0
Justin Larson
Justin Larson
5.0
Verified
December fishing trip
4 Hour Morning Trip on December 29, 20256 adults
capt bob was awesome. professional experienced and on the ball
Response from Captain
December 30, 2025
thanks so much Justin
0
Holly Padgett
Holly Padgett
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Bob
4 Hour Morning Trip on March 11, 20254 adults
Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Amberjack
Gray Triggerfish
0

Trip availability and prices

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Evening Sunset Cruise
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
2 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Mar 31
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
4 Hour Morning Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $895
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Afternoon Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
4 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $895
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Morning Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 13
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US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Morning Trip Summer
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 26 - Jul 12
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US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Afternoon Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 13
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US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Afternoon Trip Afternoon
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 26 - Jul 12
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US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
7 Hour Captains Choice
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 13
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US $1,195
Entire boat: up to 3 people
7 Hour Captains Choice Summer
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 26 - Jul 12
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US $1,195
Entire boat: up to 3 people
11 Hour – Offshore Mixed Bag Deluxe
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
11 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 13
US $1,495
Entire boat: up to 3 people
11 Hour – Offshore Mixed Summer
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
11 Hour Trip
starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 26 - Jul 12
US $1,495
Entire boat: up to 3 people
13 Hour Trip – Red Snapper Summer
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
13 Hour Trip
starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 26 - Jul 12
US $1,795
Entire boat: up to 3 people
13 Hour Trip Offshore
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
13 Hour Trip
starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 13
US $1,795
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Long Range DAY Trip 18 Hours
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
18 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 13
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US $2,795
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Long Range DAY Trip 18 Hours Summer
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
18 Hour Trip
starts at 2:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 26 - Jul 12
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US $2,795
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Long Range NIGHT 18 Hours Summer
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
18 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 26 - Jul 12
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US $2,795
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Long Range NIGHT Trip 18 Hours
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
18 Hour Trip
starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 13
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US $2,795
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Rating

4.8
48 reviews
5
39
4
1
3
3
2
1
1
0
4.8
Boat & equipment
4.7
Captain & crew
4.7
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (81)

December fishing trip
Last minute trip on our way home.
Captain Bob put us on the fish!
Captain Bob put us on the fish!
Captain Bob put us on the fish!
Great day of fishing!
+75

What anglers say

87%
Great experience
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
85%
Recommended
95%
Caught fish

All reviews (48)

Filter
Showing 15 of 48 reviews
Jack Spivey
Jack Spivey
5.0
Verified
Captain Bob put us on the fish!
11 Hour – Offshore Mixed Bag Deluxe on March 26, 20256 adults
Had a great experience fishing with Capt Bob! Six of us took the 10 hr trip and after a bit of coaching and a couple different spots, we got into a pile of Lane snapper and huge grunts... Caught so much a few of us had to take a break cuz our wrists were hurting from pulling in so many fish! Capt Bob kept up with us removing fish, baiting hooks, and changing our rigs out when we lost a hook... Very knowledgeable and by the time we were heading back in, he felt like one of our crew!
Review media 0
Review media 1
Review media 2
Reported catch:
Lane Snapper
Scup (Porgy)
Gag Grouper
Black Seabass
Response from Captain
April 14, 2025
Thanks so much. Capt Bob
1
Eugene Ramsey
Eugene Ramsey
5.0
Verified
Last minute trip on our way home.
5 Hour Afternoon Trip on July 5, 20254 adults
We had planned to go out on 3 different fishing trips(on other boats) before this one (we were south of here). They got cancelled but we were able to book this trip on our way home. The boys had a great time. Me and my wife did as well. Thanks for a great time. We really enjoyed it. Great captain and great first mate.
Review media 0
Response from Captain
July 18, 2025
Thank you Eugene. Hope to see you again... CB
0
Philip George
Philip George
5.0
Verified
Great experience
5 Hour Morning Trip on July 10, 20254 adults
Captain Bob made sure we had a great time and caught a lot of fish. The boat was spacious, comfortable, and had a bathroom as well which makes a difference for larger groups. Would definitely recommend to any avid fisherman.
Reported catch:
Grunt
Gag Grouper
Lane Snapper
Response from Captain
July 15, 2025
Thanks so much.
0
Justin Larson
Justin Larson
5.0
Verified
December fishing trip
4 Hour Morning Trip on December 29, 20256 adults
capt bob was awesome. professional experienced and on the ball
Response from Captain
December 30, 2025
thanks so much Justin
0
Holly Padgett
Holly Padgett
5.0
Verified
Fishing with Bob
4 Hour Morning Trip on March 11, 20254 adults
Reported catch:
Black Seabass
Amberjack
Gray Triggerfish
0

FAQs about Salty Confusion Charters

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The fish you can target

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What is the boat like?

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Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
36 ft
Year built
1997
Restored in
2021
Boat manufacturer
Seahawk
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Yanmar
Powered by
2 x 230HP
Max cruising speed
16 knots
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