Salty Confusion Charters 

4.8/5 (46 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Madeira Town Center Marina, Madeira Beach, FL 33708, United States

Salty Confusion Charters 

 
Federally permitted
4.8/5 (46 reviews)
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Madeira Town Center Marina
Madeira Beach, FL, United States

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

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 46 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (80)

Last minute trip on our way home.
Captain Bob put us on the fish!
Captain Bob put us on the fish!
+77

Angler rating

38
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3
1
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Anglers claimed

Good experience

87%

Appropriate for children

90%

Friendly captain

88%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

85%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 46 reviews
Showing: 5 of 46 reviews
Eugene R.
Eugene R.
5.0/5

Jul 5, 2025

5 Hour Afternoon Trip

Last minute trip on our way home.

VERIFIED

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.

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...  

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 Eugene R. recommends Salty Confusion Charters
 Eugene R. recommends Salty Confusion Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 18, 2025
Thank you Eugene. Hope to see you again... CB

Jack S.
Jack S.
5.0/5

Mar 26, 2025

11 Hour – Offshore Mixed Bag Deluxe

Captain Bob put us on the fish!

VERIFIED

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!

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...  

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 Jack S. recommends Salty Confusion Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
 Jack S. recommends Salty Confusion Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 14, 2025
Thanks so much. Capt Bob

Philip G.
Philip G.
5.0/5

Jul 10, 2025

5 Hour Morning Trip

Great experience

VERIFIED

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.

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...  

Captain replied
 Philip G. recommends Salty Confusion Charters
 Philip G. recommends Salty Confusion Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 15, 2025
Thanks so much.

Patti K.
Patti K.
5.0/5

Feb 15, 2025

5 Hour Morning Trip

Great day of fishing!

VERIFIED

Captain Bob was great from start to finish. Very easy to communicate. His boat was nice and wide and roomy with plenty of room to walk around. It was fully equipped with everything we needed. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. We caught at least 38 fish and kept 26 of them. When we got back to the dock, he filleted them and put them in Ziploc bags for us to take home. We will book with him again.

Captain Bob was great from start to finish. Very easy to communicate. His boat was nice and wide and roomy with plenty of room...  

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 Patti K. recommends Salty Confusion Charters
 Patti K. recommends Salty Confusion Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on February 15, 2025
Thanks Patti. See you again. Capt Bob

Holly P.
Holly P.
5.0/5

Mar 11, 2025

4 Hour Morning Trip

Fishing with Bob

VERIFIED

 

 Holly P. recommends Salty Confusion Charters
 Holly P. recommends Salty Confusion Charters

Trip availability and prices

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Evening Sunset Cruise
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2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
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US $450 
Entire boat: up to 6 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 6 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 6 people
5 Hour Morning Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
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US $995 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
5 Hour Afternoon Trip
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
5 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $995 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
7 Hour Captains Choice
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
7 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $1,195 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
11 Hour – Offshore Mixed Bag Deluxe
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
11 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
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US $1,495 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
13 Hour Trip – Red Snapper Special
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
13 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
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US $1,795 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Long Range DAY Trip 18 Hours
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
18 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 AM
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US $2,795 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
Long Range NIGHT Trip 18 Hours
FREE Cancellation 14 days notice
18 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
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US $2,795 
Entire boat: up to 6 people
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Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 46 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.7/5
Experience
4.7/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (80)

Last minute trip on our way home.
Captain Bob put us on the fish!
Captain Bob put us on the fish!
+77

Angler rating

38
0
3
1
0

Anglers claimed

Good experience

87%

Appropriate for children

90%

Friendly captain

88%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

85%

Caught fish

95%

Showing 1 - 5 of 46 reviews
Showing: 5 of 46 reviews
Eugene R.
Eugene R.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Last minute trip on our way home.

VERIFIED

5 Hour Afternoon Trip on July 5, 2025

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.

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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 Eugene R. recommends Salty Confusion Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 18, 2025
Thank you Eugene. Hope to see you again... CB

Jack S.
Jack S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Captain Bob put us on the fish!

VERIFIED

11 Hour – Offshore Mixed Bag Deluxe on March 26, 2025

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!

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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 Jack S. recommends Salty Confusion Charters
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on April 14, 2025
Thanks so much. Capt Bob

Philip G.
Philip G.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED

5 Hour Morning Trip on July 10, 2025

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.

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.  

 Philip G. recommends Salty Confusion Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 15, 2025
Thanks so much.

Patti K.
Patti K.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day of fishing!

VERIFIED

5 Hour Morning Trip on February 15, 2025

Captain Bob was great from start to finish. Very easy to communicate. His boat was nice and wide and roomy with plenty of room to walk around. It was fully equipped with everything we needed. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. We caught at least 38 fish and kept 26 of them. When we got back to the dock, he filleted them and put them in Ziploc bags for us to take home. We will book with him again.

Captain Bob was great from start to finish. Very easy to communicate. His boat was nice and wide and roomy with plenty of room to walk around. It was fully equipped with everything we needed. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. We caught at least 38 fish and kept 26 of them. When we got back to the dock, he filleted them and put them in Ziploc bags for us to take home. We will book with him again.  

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 Patti K. recommends Salty Confusion Charters
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on February 15, 2025
Thanks Patti. See you again. Capt Bob

Holly P.
Holly P.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Bob

VERIFIED

4 Hour Morning Trip on March 11, 2025

 

 Holly P. recommends Salty Confusion Charters

FAQs about Salty Confusion Charters

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What is the boat like?

Boat Image
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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