Salty Confusion Charters 

4.8/5 (53 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Madeira Town Center Marina, Madeira Beach, FL 33708, United States

Salty Confusion Charters 

Over 9 miles offshore
Madeira Beach, FL, United States
36 ft
6
4.8/5 (53 reviews)

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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!

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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Customer reviews

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (104)

What anglers say

88%
Great experience
90%
Family friendly
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
87%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (53)

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Brandon Smith
Brandon Smith
us
Utah, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Superb fishing trip
5 Hour Morning Trip on April 5, 20263 adults

we scheduled a last minute morning fishing trip with Capt Bob and his first mate Shane. we easily scored over 60 fish off 4 different reefs. then we took our fresh catch to a local recommended place to cook it up fir lunch. whst an amazing experience. would book this crew again amd highky recommend tjem for yiur trip too. Thank you for and amazing easter experience.

Reported catch:
Hogfish
Scup (Porgy)
Gag Grouper
Grunt
Response from Captain

thanks Brandon. please keep me in mind next time. Capt Bob

Diana Hicks
Diana Hicks
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2017
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fantastic day of fishing!
5 Hour Morning Trip on March 1, 20265 adults

Captain Bob did an excellent job, putting us on the fish in a number of locations. First mate Shane was knowledgeable, courteous and helpful. Together, they were motivated and kept 5 anglers busy all day!

Response from Captain

thanks Diana. Capt Bob

Scott Robinson
Scott Robinson
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Charter!
7 Hour Captains Choice on February 21, 20265 adults

Captain Bob knows what he’s doing! He keeps his boat and equipment in excellent condition, put us on fish and has a great personality that only made our experience better.

Response from Captain

thanks Scott

Eugene Ramsey
Eugene Ramsey
Repeat angler
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2019
2 trips
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.

Response from Captain

Thank you Eugene. Hope to see you again... CB

Philip George
Philip George
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
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

Thanks so much.

Trip availability and prices

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2 adults • 0 children
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Evening Cruise Late September
2 hour trip starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Sep 22 - Sep 28
US $450
Entire boat: up to 4 people
Evening Sunset Cruise
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
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 Morning Trip Late September
4 hour trip starts at 7:00 AM
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Sep 22 - Sep 28 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $895
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Afternoon Late September
4 hour trip starts at 2:00 PM
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Sep 22 - Sep 28 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
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US $895
Entire boat: up to 3 people
4 Hour Afternoon Trip
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
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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Nov 1 - Apr 13
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US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Morning Trip Late September
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 22 - Sep 28
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US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Morning Trip Summer
5 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
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Jun 26 - Jul 12
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US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Afternoon Trip
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
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Nov 1 - Apr 13
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US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Afternoon Trip Afternoon
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
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Jun 26 - Jul 12
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US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
5 Hour Afternoon Trip Late Sept
5 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
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Sep 22 - Sep 28
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US $995
Entire boat: up to 3 people
7 Hour Captains Choice
7 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
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Nov 1 - Apr 13
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US $1,275
Entire boat: up to 3 people
7 Hour Captains Choice Late Sept
7 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
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Sep 22 - Sep 28
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US $1,275
Entire boat: up to 3 people
7 Hour Captains Choice Summer
7 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
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Jun 26 - Jul 12
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US $1,275
Entire boat: up to 3 people
10 Hour Mixed Bag Deluxe Late Sept
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 22 - Sep 28
US $1,495
Entire boat: up to 3 people
10 Hour – Mixed Bag Deluxe
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 13
US $1,495
Entire boat: up to 3 people
10 Hour – Offshore Mixed extra
10 hour trip starts at 5:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Sep 7
US $1,495
Entire boat: up to 3 people
10 Hour – Offshore Mixed Summer
10 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
13 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Sep 7
US $1,849
Entire boat: up to 3 people
13 Hour Trip Red Snapper Late Sept
13 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 22 - Sep 28
US $1,849
Entire boat: up to 3 people
13 Hour Trip – Red Snapper Summer
13 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 26 - Jul 8
US $1,850
Entire boat: up to 3 people
13 Hour Trip Offshore
13 hour trip starts at 4:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 13
US $1,850
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Long Range DAY Trip 18 Hours
18 hour trip starts at 2:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Nov 1 - Apr 13
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US $2,949
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Long Range Trip 18 Hours Late Sept
18 hour trip starts at 2:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Sep 22 - Sep 28
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US $2,949
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Long Range DAY Trip 18 Hours Summer
18 hour trip starts at 2:00 AM
Seasonal trip
Jun 26 - Jul 12
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US $2,950
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Long Range NIGHT 18 Hours extra
18 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Sep 1 - Sep 7
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US $2,950
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Long Range NIGHT 18 Hours Summer
18 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
Seasonal trip
Jun 26 - Jul 12
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US $2,950
Entire boat: up to 3 people
Long Range NIGHT Trip 18 Hours
18 hour trip starts at 12:00 PM
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Nov 1 - Apr 13
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US $2,950
Entire boat: up to 3 people
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Customer reviews

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Rating

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

Anglers' gallery (104)

What anglers say

88%
Great experience
90%
Family friendly
88%
Friendly captain
100%
Good boat
87%
Recommended
96%
Caught fish

All reviews (53)

Frequently mentioned
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Showing 15 of 53 reviews
Brandon Smith
Brandon Smith
us
Utah, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Superb fishing trip
5 Hour Morning Trip on April 5, 20263 adults

we scheduled a last minute morning fishing trip with Capt Bob and his first mate Shane. we easily scored over 60 fish off 4 different reefs. then we took our fresh catch to a local recommended place to cook it up fir lunch. whst an amazing experience. would book this crew again amd highky recommend tjem for yiur trip too. Thank you for and amazing easter experience.

Reported catch:
Hogfish
Scup (Porgy)
Gag Grouper
Grunt
Response from Captain

thanks Brandon. please keep me in mind next time. Capt Bob

Diana Hicks
Diana Hicks
Repeat angler
us
Virginia, US
Member since 2017
3 trips
5.0
Verified
Fantastic day of fishing!
5 Hour Morning Trip on March 1, 20265 adults

Captain Bob did an excellent job, putting us on the fish in a number of locations. First mate Shane was knowledgeable, courteous and helpful. Together, they were motivated and kept 5 anglers busy all day!

Response from Captain

thanks Diana. Capt Bob

Scott Robinson
Scott Robinson
us
Michigan, US
Member since 2026
5.0
Verified
Great Charter!
7 Hour Captains Choice on February 21, 20265 adults

Captain Bob knows what he’s doing! He keeps his boat and equipment in excellent condition, put us on fish and has a great personality that only made our experience better.

Response from Captain

thanks Scott

Eugene Ramsey
Eugene Ramsey
Repeat angler
us
West Virginia, US
Member since 2019
2 trips
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.

Response from Captain

Thank you Eugene. Hope to see you again... CB

Philip George
Philip George
us
Florida, US
Member since 2025
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

Thanks so much.

FAQs about Salty Confusion Charters

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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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