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Circle Hook Charters

State licensed
Excellent
4.6 / 5
(58 reviews)
Alabama 180 257
Gulf Shores, AL, United States

Welcome to Reel Time Charters! Captain Randall Sullens and his crew strive to make their customers happy with any adventure they decide to take. They specialize in offshore trips that take place year round. You can start your trophy quest from Gulf Shores or Orange Beach. Whether you’re a seasoned angler or you’ll hold a rod for the first time, you’ll have a great time fishing the Gulf.

Join the captain on his 30’ Contender boat. This center console accommodates up to six guests and provides a safe and quick ride. Since it’s powered by twin 225 HP Yamaha engines, you’ll cut your travel time and spend it on fishing. The Contender is a federal permitted boat, meaning you can go offshore to target the big fish and also keep Red Snapper 7 days a week!

Your catch of the day can be a lot of different species. These bountiful waters hold several types of Snapper, from Red and Vermillion, to Lane and Mangrove. By bottom fishing, you can land Gag, Red, or Scamp Grouper. And trolling in the offshore waters can get you Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, Amberjack, or Wahoo.

The captain will provide you with Shimano rods and reels, a variety of bait, and prepare live bait in advance. Your fishing license is covered, so you only need to bring snacks and drinks for the day. Don’t forget your camera, sunscreen, and of course, your enthusiasm!

Hit the book now button and get ready for a saltwater adventure with Reel Time Charters you’ll never forget!

  • Fishing License
  • Live Bait
  • You Keep Catch
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • Child Friendly
  • Ice Box
  • Rods, reels & tackle

Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Quick (9AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 9:00 AM
    $350
    On this trip, you and the crew will fish for all sorts of inshore species.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Quick Trip (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $350
    This trip is good for a family with kids that may not want to be on the water all day and still have a chance to catch some fish.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip – Quick Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $350
    A great trip for the first-timer of kids.
  • Private trip
    2 Hour Trip (4PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    2 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    $350
    On this trip, you and the crew target inshore species.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM)
    Just booked! Last booked: 5 hours ago
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $600
    On this trip, you will target Trout, Redfish, Spanish Mackerel, Sheepshead, and other inshore fish. 4 people max!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $600
    On this trip, you will target Redfish, Trout, Sheepshead, and other inshore fish. 4 people max!
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Snapper (AM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    $850
    On this trip, you will go after Red Snapper and other bottom fish. This is on the 22' state boat.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Snapper (PM)
    Low rate deposit non-refundable
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    $850
    On this trip, you will go offshore in pursuit of Red Snapper and other bottom species. This is on the 22' state boat.
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About the Charter Operator

Circle hook charters
Gulf Shores, Alabama, United States
22 Fishing Reports
201 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since November 2018
Reel Time Charters is a local charter business that's run by a captain who was raised on these waters. He's been fishing for over 20 years, starting at the age of 10. Capt. Randall grew up exploring saltwater grounds with his grandparents, and he loved every minute of it! Apart from the fishing grounds of Alabama, he also spent time fishing in Savannah, GA, and he uses the wealth of knowledge he gained from these experiences to provide guests with top-notch angling adventures. His favorite part of the job is seeing other people catch fish! He also loves teaching his guests his favorite techniques, as well as local tips and tricks, to reel in their dream catch. Your captain also has some impressive catches under his belt, having once reeled in 100 lbs Tuna!

About this listing

Targeted species

Cobia Cobia
Pompano Pompano
Redfish Redfish
Sheepshead Sheepshead

Boat specs

Blazer Bay (Center console) originally built in 2002, and restored in 2022. Powered by a 200HP Yamaha engine, with a maximum cruising speed of 50 knots.

Length
22 ft
Capacity
4 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Trolling
Spinning
Popping

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Ice Box
For your catch, bring your own cooler with snacks!

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Shimano
Live Bait
Prepared before your trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Tips are appreciated!
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Deposit non-refundable

If it is unsafe to travel, you may still cancel free of charge or change the date(s) of your booking.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 25% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 25% 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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating Summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 58 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.5 / 5
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Angler Rating
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Anglers Claimed
Good experience
89%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
86%
Appropriate for children
94%
Satisfied with the boat
92%
Catch intended fish
78%
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Clint A.
Orange Beach, Alabama
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour Trip With Captain Ken

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip (AM) on March 15, 2023
Unfortunately the fishing was slow, but Captain Ken did everything he could to put us on the fish. He just can’t control...
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Josh S.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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2 hour trip

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Trip – Quick Trip (PM) on March 27, 2023
Catching fish was the plan and they made it happen! No waisted time straight to em and reeling them in!! Girls loved it!!!...
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Keli B.
Rolla, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (PM) on June 23, 2022
Captain was awesome! We booked the afternoon trip and figured the fishing wouldn’t be great as it was the hottest day of...
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Phillip S.
Crown Point, Indiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with captain Rick and Stephanie

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip (AM) on November 2, 2022
Tough day of fishing with the fish off the bite,but captain Rick managed to find us some keepers and we caught several different...
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Emily K.
Pine Knot, KY
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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2 hour trip

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip – Quick Trip (AM) on April 4, 2022
The captain was very up front with us before we went out , fish wasn’t biting much but we still went because that’s all...
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FAQs about Circle Hook Charters

Circle Hook Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • $350 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Quick (9AM) (2 hours)
  • $350 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Quick Trip (AM) (2 hours)
  • $350 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip – Quick Trip (PM) (2 hours)
  • $350 per group, additional $50 per person after 2 guests - 2 Hour Trip (4PM) (2 hours)
  • $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) (4 hours)
  • $600 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) (4 hours)
  • $850 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Snapper (AM) (4 hours)
  • $850 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Snapper (PM) (4 hours)
When you book a trip with Circle Hook Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Ice Box For your catch, bring your own cooler with snacks!
Trips booked with Circle Hook Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle (Shimano)
  • Live Bait (Prepared before your trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (Tips are appreciated!)
  • Fishing License
Circle Hook Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing
Circle Hook Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Popping
Top targeted fish species with Circle Hook Charters include:
  • Cobia
  • Pompano
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Spotted Seatrout
  • Triggerfish (Gray)