Show N Tail Fishing Charters and Captain Sammy Geno invite you to a great fishing trip in Alabama. Based out of Dauphin Island and fort morgan al they will take you both nearshore and offshore to explore these beautiful waters and reefs, as well as search intriguing wrecks you come across.

Your ride for the trip will be a restored 36’ Contender center console that can carry up to 6 guests. This powerful machine runs on three 300 Yamaha engines and has all the needed navigation technology to easily put you on the fish, including GPS, fishfinder, radar, and radio systems. The boat’s equipped with tuna tubes, outriggers, livewell, and ice-box.

You’ll encounter many lovely species along your way, including different types of Snapper, Yellowfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Porbeagle Shark, Vermillion Snapper, and other. You’ll use light tackle and will have the opportunity to try out bottom and deep sea fishing, trolling, spinning, jigging, and drift fishing. You can bring your kids with you and you are free to keep all the fish you catch.

The captain will provide you with rods, reels, tackle, lures, and licenses. Just be sure to pack some food and drinks before you go.

Come and join Captain Sammy on exciting and fun adventures on the Alabama waters.



Select date to see available trips and rates:

  • Private trip
    4 hour snapper
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 11:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 27 - Nov 30 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,000
    Mid day trip. Target snapper
  • Private trip
    4 hour snapper pm trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 4:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 27 - Jul 31 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,000
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Snapper
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 27 - Nov 30 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,000
    Enjoy a 4-hour chase for Snapper. The trip runs from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    US $1,000
    On this trip, you'll be trolling and bottom fishing. Target species will be Snapper, Beeliner, Sheepshead, and King and Spanish Mackerel. The trip's short duration is maximized by being able to run 40 plus knots.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    US $1,000
    On this trip, you'll be trolling and bottom fishing. Target species will be Snapper, Beeliner, Sheepshead, as well as King and Spanish Mackerel. The trip's short duration is maximized by being able to run 40 plus knots.
  • Private trip
    Sheepshead
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip Mar 15 - Apr 15
    US $1,000
    We will target sheepshead at the rigs just off daulphin island. They are hard fighting and greqt eating fish.
    Targeted fish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    Sheepshead afternoon
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Mar 19 - Apr 15
    US $1,000
    Go and target Sheepshead at the rigs.
    Targeted fish
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Snapper Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 7:00 AM
    Seasonal trip May 27 - Nov 30 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,400
    You will leave Dauphin Island and make a quick run out cruising at around 40 knots to give you more time to fish for some sow Snapper.
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 2:00 PM
    Seasonal trip May 27 - Nov 30 (Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun)
    US $1,400
    Spend the afternoon fishing for delicious Snapper! This trip will give you all the time you need to hit the most productive spots and put some dinners in the cooler.
  • Private trip
    12 Hour Trip – Tuna Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 5:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 1
    US $2,500
    This trip includes 12 hours of deep blue water live bait fishing, chunking, and trolling for Yellowfin and Blackfin Tuna, Mahi Mahi, and Wahoo. You'll have all the gear to catch a fish of a lifetime.
  • Private trip
    Overnight Trip – Tuna Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    24 Hour Trip, starts at 12:00 PM
    Seasonal trip Sep 1 - May 1
    US $3,200
    For the diehard fisherman, spend 24 hours chasing monsters in the blue water. You will target Blackfin and Yellowfin Tuna, as well as Mahi Mahi.
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FAQs about Show N Tail Fishing Charters

Show N Tail Fishing Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 hour snapper (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 hour snapper pm trip (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Snapper (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM) (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Sheepshead (4 hours)
  • US $1,000 per group - Sheepshead afternoon (4 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 6 Hour Snapper Trip (6 hours)
  • US $1,400 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
  • US $2,500 per group - 12 Hour Trip – Tuna Fishing (12 hours)
  • US $3,200 per group - Overnight Trip – Tuna Fishing (24 hours)

When you book a trip with Show N Tail Fishing Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live Bait Well
  • Outriggers
  • Tuna Tubes
  • Ice Box
  • Radar

Trips booked with Show N Tail Fishing Charters include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live Bait (Live bait is included in price and we throw the 18 foot cast net to catch live bait)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (We do not charge for fish cleaning )
  • First Mate (15% tip)
  • Fishing License (You do not need a license when you fish with us)

Show N Tail Fishing Charters offers the following types of fishing:
  • Nearshore Fishing
  • Offshore Fishing (Depends on trip can be 2 miles to 180 miles)
  • Reef Fishing
  • Wreck Fishing

Show N Tail Fishing Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light Tackle
  • Heavy Tackle
  • Bottom Fishing
  • Trolling
  • Spinning
  • Jigging
  • Drift Fishing
  • Deep Sea Fishing

Top targeted fish species with Show N Tail Fishing Charters include:
  • Amberjack
  • Barracuda (Great)
  • Bonito
  • Cobia
  • Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
  • Shark (Porbeagle)
  • Sheepshead
  • Snapper (Red)
  • Snapper (Vermilion)
  • Triggerfish (Gray)
  • Tuna (Yellowfin)
  • Wahoo

Meet the Captain

Sammy Geno
Dauphin Island, Alabama, United States
ID & license verified
84 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since October 2020
Licensed captain for 20 years. I have been fishing off daulphin island al my entire life.

About this listing

Targeted species

Amberjack Amberjack
Barracuda (Great) Great Barracuda
Bonito Bonito
Cobia Cobia

Boat specs

Contender (Center console) originally built in 2002, and restored in 2018. Powered by 3 300HP Yamaha engines, with a maximum cruising speed of 40 knots.

Length
36 ft
Capacity
6 persons

Types of fishing

Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
Depends on trip can be 2 miles to 180 miles
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing

Fishing techniques

Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Drift Fishing
Deep Sea Fishing

Amenities

GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
Outriggers
Tuna Tubes
Ice Box

Trip includes

Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Live bait is included in price and we throw the 18 foot cast net to catch live bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
We do not charge for fish cleaning
First Mate
15% tip
Fishing License
You do not need a license when you fish with us

Cancellation policy

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.

Listing policies

Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
4 years old
You Keep Catch

Payment

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
PayPal
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 2% charge will apply.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.9 / 5
out of 5 stars from 84 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (102)
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AWESOME
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Angler rating
77
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
99%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
98%
Appropriate for children
99%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Jake B.
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great experience

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) on March 26, 2024
Sammy and his son did a great job.  We had rough sea and didn’t catch a whole lot, but the captain can’t control the weather. ...
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Kelly C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
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5.0 / 5
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AWESOME

VERIFIED   4 hour snapper on September 25, 2023
We had a great day with Captain Sammy and crew.  They interacted with our group all day, was very respectful and pleasant. ...
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Konstantin C.
Calabasas, CA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Awesome day.

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Trolling (AM) on September 24, 2023
Excellent day on the water, great job by captain Sammy to locate the fish. Will definitely come back!
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Sam P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great guys

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM) on August 16, 2023
They knew what they were doing and kid friendly I’d definitely use them again
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Tommy B.
Paducah, KY
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

4 hour trolling, bottom fishingz

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip – Trolling (PM) on June 29, 2023
The grandkids sure enjoyed the trip and Capt. Sammy and mate did a great job helping them out.
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