Max Drag Charters
+68Max Drag Charters invites you on a fishing adventure of a lifetime in the waters of Orange Beach, Alabama. They’ll take you into the productive offshore waters bursting with diverse fish species. The charter is owned by Captain Curtis Bush who is a 4th-generation captain. The Captain of the vessel Max Drag 2 is Captain Christopher Powell( Capt Bebo). He’s genuinely happy when he sees his guests’ smiling faces, so he’ll go the extra mile to make sure you enjoy your trip..
You’ll head out aboard a very comfortable boat that provides a dry and fast ride being powered by two 475 Detroit engines. The 42’ Bertram offshore sportfishing boat is made for long-distance trips and built to withstand any weather conditions, so sit back and relax on what promises to be a thrilling fishing adventure.
She comes fitted with comfortable padded seating, a toilet, a bedroom, and a kitchen for your convenience, as well as a flybridge from which you can fish and sightsee. The onboard GPS and fishfinder are used to locate the schools of fish, and the outriggers to maximize the catch while trolling.
Max Drag Charters can take you to the nearshore and the offshore waters where you can fish for many offshore species. Target King Mackerel, Snapper, Triggerfish, Amberjack, Grouper, Tilefish, Cobia, Bonito, Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, Sailfish, Swordfish, Marlin, and Sharks, as you embark on an all-rounded fishing experience.
You’ll have a first mate on board who work extremely hard for gratuity so please make sure you tip them 20% of the trip price. They promise to make sure you are satisfied and are having a great time.
With everything you need for a productive day awaiting on board, all you need to do is grab some drinks and snacks and come aboard. Max Drag Charters is waiting to take you away on the trip of a lifetime. Come and make the most of it!
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Max Drag Charters
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+236Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
95%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
97%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Recommend this charter
94%
Caught fish
92%
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BEST TRIP EVER!!!!
6 Hour Trip (AM) on May 25, 2025
This was our best fishing trip ever. Capt. Bebo put us on the fish and we were able to catch many fish. Drew, the deck hand was awesome (A+) he made sure we were always taken care of. He was very knowledgeable, gave us info on what fish we could keep and the ones we could not. This was a trip to remember and we will definitely use this charter again. If you are looking for a great time and lots of fish, this is the charter to use YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED
This was our best fishing trip ever. Capt. Bebo put us on the fish and we were able to catch many fish. Drew, the deck hand was awesome (A+) he made sure we were always taken care of. He was very knowledgeable, gave us info on what fish we could keep and the ones we could not. This was a trip to remember and we will definitely use this charter again. If you are looking for a great time and lots of fish, this is the charter to use YOU WON’T BE DISAPPOINTED
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Oldakers from Louisiana!!
4 Hour Trip (PM) - Trolling Trip on July 11, 2024
We were the crawfish for this boil but my family had a great time with CPT and Crew for this charter. Would highly recommend as we visit every year for our family vacation. Bella’s best time was riding shotgun with the Captain and telling jokes. Thanks again boys, cheers.
We were the crawfish for this boil but my family had a great time with CPT and Crew for this charter. Would highly recommend as we visit every year for our family vacation. Bella’s best time was riding shotgun with the Captain and telling jokes. Thanks again boys, cheers.
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Fishing with Curtis
5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 3, 2024
Sherman, Texas
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5hr guys trip
5 Hour Trip (AM) on June 7, 2023
We had a great time, the boat was perfect for our group mixed of dads and kids. Plenty of room for the run out to sit and see the bay, and the kids napped inside lol when it came to putting us on fish the captain and first mate did a great job of guiding us to maximize our catch. In all, the trip was exactly what we wanted. As a bonus all of our fish were cooked at the Oso in the harbor. Prolly the best fish of my life, and we fed the whole family!
We had a great time, the boat was perfect for our group mixed of dads and kids. Plenty of room for the run out to sit and see the bay, and the kids napped inside lol when it came to putting us on fish the captain and first mate did a great job of guiding us to maximize our catch. In all, the trip was exactly what we wanted. As a bonus all of our fish were cooked at the Oso in the harbor. Prolly the best fish of my life, and we fed the whole family!
Marietta, GA
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6 hour trip
6 Hour Trip (PM) on June 15, 2022
We had a fantastic trip with Captain Curtis, Captain JC (Curtis's son), and Jason. The boat was what you would want on a long, hot sunny day and the crew could not have done anything to make this a better trip. Our trip was my son's graduation present and Captain Curtis kept us in the fish and Captain JC put us on to the memory of a lifetime with a 30 minute fight versus a shark! And Jason... that man worked his tail off making sure the boys could focus on catching while he took care of everything else. When we go back, we will book Max Drag every time!
We had a fantastic trip with Captain Curtis, Captain JC (Curtis's son), and Jason. The boat was what you would want on a long, hot sunny day and the crew could not have done anything to make this a better trip. Our trip was my son's graduation present and Captain Curtis kept us in the fish and Captain JC put us on to the memory of a lifetime with a 30 minute fight versus a shark! And Jason... that man worked his tail off making sure the boys could focus on catching while he took care of everything...
FAQs about Max Drag Charters
What are the trip rates for Max Drag Charters?
Max Drag Charters offers the following trips to customers:
- US $500 per group - 2 Hour Trip - Bay Fishing (PM) (2 hours)
- US $750 per group - 3 Hour Bay Fishing/Trolling Trip (3 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip (AM) - Trolling Trip (4 hours)
- US $1,000 per group - 4 Hour Trip (PM) - Trolling Trip (4 hours)
- US $1,250 per group - 5 Hour Trip (AM) (5 hours)
- US $1,250 per group - 5 Hour Trip (PM) (5 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip (AM) (6 hours)
- US $1,500 per group - 6 Hour Trip (PM) (6 hours)
- US $2,000 per group - 8 Hour Trip (8 hours)
- US $3,000 per group - 12 Hour Trip - Bottom Fishing (8 hours)
- US $4,000 per group - 12 Hour - Offshore Trolling (12 hours)
- US $4,000 per group - 12 Hour Trip - Swordfish Deep Drop (12 hours)
- US $7,500 per group - 24 Hour Trip (24 hours)
- US $10,500 per day per group - 36 Hour Trip (2 days)
Which amenities are available onboard with Max Drag Charters?
When you book a trip with Max Drag Charters, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- Toilet electric
- Air Conditioning
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Bed
- Flybridge
- Live Bait Well
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Outriggers
- Ice Box
- Sonar
- Radar
What's included in the trip price with Max Drag Charters?
Trips booked with Max Drag Charters include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait (Depends on what we're fishing for, but sometimes we require live bait for the fishing trip, which means we catch them on the way out)
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting (fish cleaning is included in to your trip. We DO NOT CHARGE EXTRA for fish cleaning)
- First Mate (we always have a 1st mate available. 20% gratuity customary at the end of the trip.)
- Fishing License (Licenses, bait, and tackle included)
What types of fishing does Max Drag Charters offer?
Max Drag Charters offers the following types of fishing:
- Inshore Fishing
- Nearshore Fishing
- Offshore Fishing (depends on the trip, but on our half day trips or less, you should be able to see land the whole trip. All day or overnight definitely will be out of site of land but may see platforms and big ships)
- Reef Fishing
- Wreck Fishing
What fishing techniques does Max Drag Charters offer?
Max Drag Charters offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Bottom Fishing
- Trolling
- Spinning
- Jigging
- Popping
- Drift Fishing
- Kite Fishing
- Bowfishing
- Flounder Gigging
- Deep Sea Fishing
Which fish species can I catch with Max Drag Charters?
Top targeted fish species with Max Drag Charters include:
- Amberjack
- Cobia
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
- Grouper (Gag)
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)
- Marlin (Blue)
- Marlin (White)
- Sailfish
- Snapper (Red)
- Triggerfish (Gray)
- Tuna (Yellowfin)
- Wahoo
Your operator
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
Captain Curtis is a 4th generation USCG licensed charter boat captain who grew up fishing the waters of Alabama and Florida from Dauphin Island to Pensacola, who started Max Drag Charters Llc over a decade ago. Your captain for this vessel will be Captain Christopher Powell ( Capt Bebo), He is working on his 4th season as captain for Max Drag 2. He and the crew are fun and caring people who will make sure your trip is both fun and productive and, above all, unforgettable.
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Inshore Fishing
Nearshore Fishing
Offshore Fishing
depends on the trip, but on our half day trips or less, you should be able to see land the whole trip. All day or overnight definitely will be out of site of land but may see platforms and big ships
Reef Fishing
Wreck Fishing
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Heavy Tackle
Bottom Fishing
Trolling
Spinning
Jigging
Popping
Drift Fishing
Kite Fishing
Bowfishing
Flounder Gigging
Deep Sea Fishing
Which amenities are available onboard
Toilet
electric
Air Conditioning
GPS
Fishfinder
Bed
Flybridge
Live Bait Well
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Outriggers
Ice Box
Sonar
Radar
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Depends on what we're fishing for, but sometimes we require live bait for the fishing trip, which means we catch them on the way out
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
fish cleaning is included in to your trip. We DO NOT CHARGE EXTRA for fish cleaning
First Mate
we always have a 1st mate available. 20% gratuity customary at the end of the trip.
Fishing License
Licenses, bait, and tackle included
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
We love taking kids out fishing. We'll teach them and help them catch fish guaranteed
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
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
What’s biting in Orange Beach right now
Amberjack
Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag)
King Mackerel (Kingfish)
Marlin (Blue)
Marlin (White)
Sailfish
Snapper (Red)
Tuna (Yellowfin)
Wahoo