Max 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!



Trip availability and prices

  • Private trip
    3 Hour Kids Bay Fishing
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    3 Hour Trip, starts at 3:30 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $750
    Departure times may vary. Gratuity 20%.
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (AM) - Trolling Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,000
    This 4-hour trolling trip is a great way to take the family out for a few hours before or after lunch. This is a nearshore fishing adventure that will give you the chance to target Mackerel, Bonita and more. You'll see lots of marine life including Turtles and Dolphins. The crew will even fillet and bag up the fish for you if you decide to keep it, so bring your A-game. GRATUITY 20%
  • Private trip
    4 Hour Trip (PM) - Trolling Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    4 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,000
    Bring the family along and get the kids hooked on fishing or just get your daily fix of fishing on this 4-hour afternoon trip. Hit the nearshore waters and troll to entice the bite of some highly-prized fish. Go after Mackerel, Bonita and more, as you spring into action at the sound of the screeching reels, ready to do battle to get these delicious creatures on board before taking them home. GRATUITY 20%
    Targeted fish
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Little Tunny (False Albacore)
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,250
    Not sure what you fancy targeting? Let this 5-hour trip show you the best of both worlds. Head out into the Gulf and practice some bottom fishing and trolling as you test your fishing skills, vary your techniques, and still head home with plenty of fish to fill the freezer. Get your fish on as you target Mackerel, Bonita and possibly Red Snapper and many more. GRATUITY 20%
  • Private trip
    5 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    5 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,250
    Discover the beauty of the nearshore and offshore waters of Alabama on this 5-hour trip. Test your bottom fishing skills near the structures, and troll the open waters, as you test your fishing skills to land some delicious and exciting fish. Go after Mackerel, Bonito, and possibly Red Snapper, among many more, and head home with a tasty treat. GRATUITY 20%
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (AM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    Start your day in style and land yourself something delicious for lunch on this exhilarating trip out into the Gulf. Try trolling to catch some pelagic fish, or bottom fish to entice the bite of some other equally as tasty creatures. On this trip, you will bottom fishing for Red Snapper and possibly trolling for Bonita, Mackerel and many more. GRATUITY 20%
    Targeted fish
    Barracuda (Great)
    Great Barracuda
    Amberjack
    Amberjack
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    King Mackerel (Kingfish)
    Snapper (Red)
    Red Snapper
    Snapper (Mangrove)
    Mangrove Snapper
    Grouper (Gag)
    Gag Grouper
    Spanish Mackerel
    Spanish Mackerel
    Sheepshead
    Sheepshead
    Triggerfish (Gray)
    Gray Triggerfish
    Shark (Bull)
    Bull Shark
    Snapper (Vermilion)
    Vermilion Snapper
    Snapper (Lane)
    Lane Snapper
  • Private trip
    6 Hour Trip (PM)
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    6 Hour Trip, starts at 1:30 PM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $1,500
    Vary your fishing techniques and get the hang of fishing the Gulf of Mexico on this extended half-day trip. You'll be suitably refreshed after a morning back on dry land, so you should have no problem battling it out with some of the monster fish that await. On this trip, you will bottom fishing for Red Snapper and possibly trolling for Bonita, Mackerel and many more. Gratuity 20%
  • Private trip
    8 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    8 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $2,000
    Spend the day out on the Gulf's producti ve waters as you head offshore. Get your fish on and drop your line to depths of up to 120 feet. Home to delicious Red Snapper, gray triggerfish, and exciting Amberjack as long as they are in season, among many more, you're in for a thrilling experience lifting these creatures from incredible depths and using all your strength and skills to fill the boat. GRATUITY 20%
  • Private trip
    12 Hour offshore trolling
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    12 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $4,000
    This trip will take you trolling for blue marlin, white marlin, sailfish, wahoo, mahi and tuna
  • Private trip
    24 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    24 Hour Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $7,500
    Whatever you want out of the Gulf, this trip delivers. Spend a night onboard a luxury boat and head out onto the productive waters and get your fish on for as long as you want. You can bottom fish for Groupers and Snappers along the reefs, you can head to the deep waters and swordfish, or you can test your strength against Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo and Marlin to fill the boat. Let the captain know if you want to do one or a combination of these fishing and head out on a once-in-a-lifetime trip. GRATUITY 20%
  • Private trip
    36 Hour Trip
    FREE Cancellation 7 days notice
    2 Day Trip, starts at 6:00 AM
    Overnight stay, liveaboard
    Price for up to 6 persons
    US $10,500
    This mammoth overnight trip can be tailored to your needs. Head offshore and go after some monster fish, or hit the reefs and wrecks in serch of some bottom fish. You can even go swordfishing, if that tickles your fancy. Get in touch with your captain and you'll end up taking advantage of the Gulf's productive waters and a luxury boat. Whether it's Tuna, Mahi Mahi, Wahoo, and Marlin fishing, or Grouper, Snapper and Cobia – or a combination of all: this trip has you sorted. GRATUITY 20%
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 217 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Oldakers from Louisiana!!
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Good experience
95%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
94%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
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Oldakers from Louisiana!!

VERIFIED   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...
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Brett S.
Excellent
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April fishing trip

VERIFIED   6 Hour Trip (AM) on April 15, 2024
We battled against a hungry dolphin stealing fish all day but came home with plenty and caught a giant 8ft shark along with...
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Amy R.
Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with Curtis

VERIFIED   5 Hour Trip (AM) on July 3, 2024
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Casey S.
Sherman, Texas
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
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5hr guys trip

VERIFIED   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...
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Russell S.
Marietta, GA
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6 hour trip

VERIFIED   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...
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FAQs about Max Drag Charters

Max Drag Charters offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $750 per group - 3 Hour Kids Bay Fishing (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 $4,000 per group - 12 Hour offshore trolling (12 hours)
  • US $7,500 per group - 24 Hour Trip (24 hours)
  • US $10,500 per day per group - 36 Hour Trip (2 days)

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

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)

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

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

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

Max Drag Charters
Orange Beach, Alabama, United States
6 Fishing Reports
229 Customer reviews
Response time within an hour
Member since December 2015
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

Amberjack Amberjack
Cobia Cobia
Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Grouper (Gag) Gag Grouper

What the boat is like

Boat Image
Boat category
Sportfishing boats
Capacity
6 persons
Boat length
42 ft
Year built
1990
Boat manufacturer
Bertram
Boat type
Sportfishing

Engine model
Detroit
Powered by
2 x 475HP
Max cruising speed
18 knots

Which types of fishing are offered

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

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

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