Whether you want to stock up your fridge with fresh fish, or you want to feel the thrill of getting that pelagic trophy, Reel Fighting Nature (FN Charters) has a fishing trip for you. Come down to Orange Beach, Alabama, and book a trip that suits your style!

Welcome aboard the Rybo Runner center console model from 1984, which was renovated in 2016. It is 30’ complete with SeaDek marine flooring, ensuring extra comfort. With twin Yamaha 300 outboards that go up to 30 kn, you won’t be missing the need for speed. The boat can accommodate groups of up to 6 guests.

This charter covers nearshore and offshore areas that include reef and wreck locations. The fish bites all year round. Depending on the season you have the opportunity to catch several types of Snapper, while the rest of the year you may encounter Mahi Mahi and Amberjack just to name some. You can go after your catch using deep-sea fishing, bottom fishing, and trolling techniques.

Children age 8 and older are welcome. The charter will cover your Alabama fishing license and the crew will provide the necessary fishing equipment, lures, and bait. If you need additional help, a first mate is available. For your greater comfort, there’s an onboard toilet. In case you manage to catch the right fish, you can keep it. Though catch and release is also an option.

Get some fun on the water fishing for the beauties of the sea – contact Reel Fighting Nature.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    Red Snapper — 3 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 6:15 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jun 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $800
    Perfect trip for 2-4 people! Enjoy your morning on the water, up to 9 miles offshore. Target Red Snapper. For groups of 5 or 6 people, we recommend 4-hour trip or more for the best chance to keep 2 Red Snapper per person (fish must be 16 inches minimum to keep). All trips include the appropriate fishing gear and equipment. Everything is included in the listed price except for a tip for your deckhand/crew.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    Red Snapper — 3 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 10:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jun 30 (Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun)
    Price for 2 persons
    US $800
    Perfect trip for 2-4 people! Enjoy your morning on the water, up to 9 miles offshore. Target Red Snapper. For groups of 5 or 6 people, we recommend 4-hour trip or more for the best chance to keep 2 Red Snapper per person (fish must be 16 inches minimum to keep). All trips include the appropriate fishing gear and equipment. Everything is included in the listed price except for a tip for your deckhand/crew.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    Red Snapper — 4 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 1 - Jul 15
    Price for 2 persons
    US $900
    Enjoy your morning on the water, up to 15 miles offshore. Target Red Snapper. Perfect for 2-4 people! For groups of 5 or 6 people, we recommend 5-hour trip or more for the best chance to keep 2 Red Snapper per person (fish must be 16 inches minimum to keep). All trips include the appropriate fishing gear and equipment. Everything is included in the listed price except for a tip for your deckhand/crew.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    5-Hour Offshore Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:15 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 2 - Oct 24
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,100
    Enjoy your morning on the water! Currently targeting Vermilion Snapper and Triggerfish. All trips include the appropriate fishing gear and equipment. Everything is included in the listed price except for a tip for your deckhand/crew.
    Targeted fish
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    Red Snapper —5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Jun 10 - Aug 24
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,100
    Enjoy your morning on the water, up to 20 miles offshore. Target Red Snapper. For groups of 5 or 6 people, we recommend 5-hour trip or more for the best chance to keep 2 Red Snapper per person (fish must be 16 inches minimum to keep). All trips include the appropriate fishing gear and equipment. Everything is included in the listed price except for a tip for your deckhand/crew.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    Red Snapper —5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Jun 10 - Jul 15
    Price for 2 persons
    US $1,100
    Target Red Snapper. Up to 20 miles offshore. For groups of 5 or 6 people, we recommend 5-hour trip or more for the best chance to keep 2 Red Snapper per person (fish must be 16 inches minimum to keep). All trips include the appropriate fishing gear and equipment. Everything is included in the listed price except for a tip for your deckhand/crew.
    Types of fishing
    Nearshore Fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Offshore Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:15 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 2 - Oct 24
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,320
    Enjoy your morning on the water! Up to 20 miles offshore. Currently targeting Vermilion Snapper and Triggerfish. All trips include the appropriate fishing gear and equipment. Everything is included in the listed price except for a tip for your deckhand/crew.
    Targeted fish
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Offshore Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:15 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - May 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,320
    Enjoy your morning on the water! Up to 20 miles offshore. Currently targeting Vermilion Snapper and Triggerfish. All trips include the appropriate fishing gear and equipment. Everything is included in the listed price except for a tip for your deckhand/crew.
    Targeted fish
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
  • Private trip
    Red Snapper —6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:15 AM
    Seasonal trip Jul 20 - Aug 27
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    Enjoy your morning on the water, up to 25 miles offshore. Target Red Snapper. For groups of 5 or 6 people, we recommend 5-hour trip or more for the best chance to keep 2 Red Snapper per person (fish must be 16 inches minimum to keep). All trips include the appropriate fishing gear and equipment. Everything is included in the listed price except for a tip for your deckhand/crew.
    Types of fishing
    Offshore Fishing
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:10 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 12 - May 31
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,200
    This 10-hour trip allows more time offshore to bring back a variety of fish. Load the box with Vermilion Snapper, Triggerfish, and more. Chance to catch Grouper and various pelagic fish. All trips include everything except a tip for your deckhand/crew.
    Targeted fish
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
  • Private trip
    10 Hour Trip – Target Grouper
    FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
    10 Hour Trip, starts at 7:15 AM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - Oct 23
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,300
    This 10-hour trip allows more time offshore to bring back a variety of fish. Chance to catch Grouper and various pelagic fish. All trips include everything except a tip for your deckhand/crew.
    Targeted fish
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Grouper (Scamp)
    Scamp Grouper
    Grouper (Snowy)
    Snowy Grouper
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 69 reviews
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Excellent
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Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Satisfied with the boat
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Sean F.
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Awesome trip

VERIFIED   Extended Full Day – Deep Sea on June 11, 2024
If you’re looking for an unforgettable fishing experience along the scenic waters, look no further than Captain Joe’s reel-fighting...
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Rocky P.
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Really good trip!!!!!

VERIFIED   Red Snapper —6 Hour Trip (AM) on July 2, 2024
We got to the pier a little early but Joseph was already there. He helped us load our cooler into the boat. Once we were out...
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Will M.
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First class

VERIFIED   Red Snapper —5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 16, 2024
Captain Joseph and his wife make a great team. They work hard to put us on good fish. They would help you if you need it but...
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John S.
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Captain Joseph

VERIFIED   Red Snapper —6 Hour Trip (AM) on August 3, 2024
Outstanding outing with Captain Joseph and mate. Very good with navigation skills, always on the fish. First mate was very...
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Thomas B.
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Awesome Time !!!

VERIFIED   Red Snapper —5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 18, 2024
We had an amazing time. Caught lots of fish. Truly a blessing to have made our first ocean fishing trip with Joseph and crew....
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FAQs about Reel Fighting Nature

Reel Fighting Nature offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Red Snapper — 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • US $800 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Red Snapper — 3 Hour Trip (3 hours)
  • US $900 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Red Snapper — 4 Hour Trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group - 5-Hour Offshore Fishing (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Red Snapper —5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,100 per group, additional US $100 per person after 2 guests - Red Snapper —5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
  • US $1,320 per group - 6 Hour Offshore Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,320 per group - 6 Hour Offshore Fishing (6 hours)
  • US $1,500 per group - Red Snapper —6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,200 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Deep Sea Fishing (10 hours)
  • US $2,300 per group - 10 Hour Trip – Target Grouper (10 hours)

When you book a trip with Reel Fighting Nature, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • Toilet
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Wireless Trolling Motor
  • Radar

Trips booked with Reel Fighting Nature include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting
  • First Mate (Deckhand customary tip 20% )
  • Fishing License

Reel Fighting Nature offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Reel Fighting Nature offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Jigging
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Reel Fighting Nature include:
  • Amberjack
  • Grouper (Scamp)
  • Grouper (Snowy)
  • King Mackerel (Kingfish)
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Triggerfish (Gray)

Meet the Captain

Joseph Smith
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
1 Fishing Report
ID & license verified
69 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since May 2020
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About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Grouper (Scamp) Scamp Grouper
Grouper (Snowy) Snowy Grouper
King Mackerel (Kingfish) King Mackerel (Kingfish)

Boat specs

Boat Image
Boat category
Center console boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
31 ft
Year built
1984
Restored in
2016
Boat manufacturer
Rybo Runner
Boat type
Center console

Engine model
Yamaha
Powered by
2 x 300HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Jigging
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

Toilet
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Wireless Trolling Motor
Radar

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
First Mate
Deckhand customary tip 20%
Fishing License

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip

You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
Ages 8 and up
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed

Payment

Book with 20% deposit, pay rest to captain

When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 20% 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
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 4% charge will apply.

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