Salty Confusion Charters 

4.8/5 (43 reviews)
 
Federally permitted
 Madeira Town Center Marina, Madeira Beach, FL 33708, 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!

Salty Confusion Charters

Charter Operator

Salty Confusion Charters

35 years of experience
 ID & credentials verified
 responds within an hour

Most popular features:

 Fishing License
 Live Bait
 You Keep Catch
 Catch cleaning & filleting
 Drinks
 Toilet
 Child Friendly
 Air Conditioning
 Ice Box
 Rods, reels & tackle
 Fighting Chair

Trip availability and prices

Trip Date:
Days:
Group Size:
Almost there...
Evening Sunset Cruise
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
2 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 PM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Mar 31 (Tue, Wed, Thu)
Price for up to 4 people
US $400 
4 Hour Morning Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Apr 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Price for up to 4 people
US $800 
4 Hour Afternoon Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Apr 1 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri)
Price for up to 4 people
US $800 

Best value

Half Day Trip 1-4 Persons
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
Seasonal trip Nov 1 - Apr 1
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,050 
Afternoon trips available from 12:30pm upon Special Request
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9 Hour Captains Choice
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
9 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,250 
10 Hour – Offshore Mixed Bag Deluxe
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
10 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,350 
12 Hour Trip – Red Snapper Special
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
12 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $1,750 
15 Hour Early Bird Trip
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
15 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $2,200 
15 Hour Overniter
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
15 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
Price for up to 4 people
US $2,200 
Long Range Trip 22 Hours
FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
22 Hour Trip, starts at 8:00 AM
Price for up to 4 people
US $3,200 
There are 7 people looking at this charter.

Customer reviews

Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 43 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.8/5
Experience
4.8/5

Photos & videos by reviewers (79)

Captain Bob put us on the fish!
Captain Bob put us on the fish!
Captain Bob put us on the fish!
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Angler rating

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Anglers claimed

Good experience

90%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

90%

Satisfied with the boat

100%

Recommend this charter

86%

Caught fish

95%

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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

10 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
Salty Confusion Charters
Salty Confusion Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on April 14, 2025
Thanks so much. Capt Bob

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

Half Day Trip 1-4 Persons 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
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Salty Confusion Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on February 15, 2025
Thanks Patti. See you again. Capt Bob

Michael W.
Michael W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED

12 Hour Trip – Red Snapper Special on June 29, 2024

Had a great trip with Captain Bob. Just about limited out on the red fish all great size with the last to come aboard a 18 pounder. Also caught some great red grouper. We all had a good day 🎣.

Had a great trip with Captain Bob. Just about limited out on the red fish all great size with the last to come aboard a 18 pounder. Also caught some great red grouper. We all had a good day 🎣.  

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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

Corby J.
Corby J.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Fishing with Bob

VERIFIED

Half Day Trip 1-4 Persons on February 7, 2025

 

 Corby J. recommends Salty Confusion Charters
Salty Confusion Charters
Salty Confusion Charters (The Charter Operator)
Replied on February 7, 2025
Thanks so much Corby

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FAQs about Salty Confusion Charters

What are the trip rates for Salty Confusion Charters?

Salty Confusion Charters offers the following trips to customers:

  • US $400 per group, additional US $75 per person after 4 guests - Evening Sunset Cruise (2 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Afternoon Trip (4 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 4 Hour Morning Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,050 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - Half Day Trip 1-4 Persons (6 hours)
  • US $1,250 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 9 Hour Captains Choice (9 hours)
  • US $1,350 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 10 Hour – Offshore Mixed Bag Deluxe (10 hours)
  • US $1,750 per group, additional US $100 per person after 4 guests - 12 Hour Trip – Red Snapper Special (12 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 15 Hour Early Bird Trip (15 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - 15 Hour Overniter (15 hours)
  • US $3,200 per group, additional US $150 per person after 4 guests - Long Range Trip 22 Hours (22 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with Salty Confusion Charters?

When you book a trip with Salty Confusion Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:

  • Toilet Private head
  • Air Conditioning
  • Fighting Chair
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Flybridge
  • Live Bait Well
  • Ice Box
  • Radar
What's included in the trip price with Salty Confusion Charters?

Trips booked with Salty Confusion Charters include:

  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano, Penn, Daiwa, Garcia)
  • Live Bait (Prepared before the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Drinks (Bottled Water)
  • First Mate (Used sometimes)
  • Fishing License (Included - No extra Cost)
What types of fishing does Salty Confusion Charters offer?

Salty Confusion Charters offers the following types of fishing:

  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Salty Confusion Charters offer?

Salty Confusion Charters offers the following fishing techniques:

  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Salty Confusion Charters?

Top targeted fish species with Salty Confusion Charters include:

  • Amberjack
  • Grouper (Gag)
  • Grouper (Goliath)
  • Grouper (Red)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Scup (Porgy)
  • Seabass (Black)
  • Snapper (Lane)
  • Snapper (Mangrove)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Your operator

Salty Confusion Charters

Madeira Beach, Florida, United States

ID & license verified
43 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since September 2018

"I have run charter boats on Lake Michigan and the Gulf of Mexico for over 30 years." Captain Bob Poteshman has been working on other boats since even before that. His knowledge of the water and this area is huge. One of his preferred fishing styles is both anchored and drift bottom fishing. He runs a clean boat that has a comfortable pilot house.

The fish you can target

Amberjack
Amberjack
Gag Grouper
Gag Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Goliath Grouper
Red Grouper
Red Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Scup (Porgy)
Scup (Porgy)
Black Seabass
Black Seabass
Lane Snapper
Lane Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Mangrove Snapper
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Vermilion Snapper
Gray Triggerfish
Gray Triggerfish

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

What kind of fishing will you do?

Nearshore Fishing

Offshore Fishing

Reef Fishing

Wreck Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle

Heavy Tackle

Bottom Fishing

Trolling

Spinning

Jigging

Drift Fishing

Deep Sea Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

Toilet

Private head

Air Conditioning

Fighting Chair

GPS

Fishfinder

Flybridge

Live Bait Well

Ice Box

Radar

What’s included in the trip price

Rods, reels & tackle

Shimano, Penn, Daiwa, Garcia

Live Bait

Prepared before the trip

Lures

Catch cleaning & filleting

Drinks

Bottled Water

First Mate

Used sometimes

Fishing License

Included - No extra Cost

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.

What the listing policies are

Pickup not included

Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.

Child Friendly

Min.age 5, life vests are provided

You Keep Catch

Catch and Release Allowed

Disabled Accessible

How you can pay

Book with 15% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 15% deposit to guarantee your reservation.

The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:

 Cash

 Visa

 Mastercard

 American Express

When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3.5% charge will apply.

What’s biting in Madeira Beach right now

AmberjackAmberjack
Grouper (Gag)Grouper (Gag)
Grouper (Red)Grouper (Red)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Scup (Porgy)Scup (Porgy)
Seabass (Black)Seabass (Black)
Snapper (Red)Snapper (Red)
Triggerfish (Gray)Triggerfish (Gray)
7 people are looking at this charter.