Captain
John Sullens

Member since December 2014 Gulf Shores, United States
Background
Captain John has been fishing with his dad and grandparents since he was probably old enough to hold a fishing pole. He has fished in Key West, Savannah, Georgia, and the Gulf of Mexico, all the way to California, and even Hawaii. The captain enjoys fishing and loves watching people catch fish. He hopes to see you on the water soon. He and his six other captains will make sure you have fun while fishing.
Techniques
Captain John loves to go and catch live bait for his customers so that they have a better chance of catching bigger fish. And it's also an experience for them to watch and help catch their own bait for the fishing trip for the day. The kids always love it when they drag the shrimp net and dolphins come up. The captain likes using live bait drift lining. Free lining with live bait is how you catch the bigger fish!

Hey, I'm Captain John Sullens

Gulf Shores, United States
Background
Captain John has been fishing with his dad and grandparents since he was probably old enough to hold a fishing pole. He has fished in Key West, Savannah, Georgia, and the Gulf of Mexico, all the way to California, and even Hawaii. The captain enjoys fishing and loves watching people catch fish. He hopes to see you on the water soon. He and his six other captains will make sure you have fun while fishing.
Techniques
Captain John loves to go and catch live bait for his customers so that they have a better chance of catching bigger fish. And it's also an experience for them to watch and help catch their own bait for the fishing trip for the day. The kids always love it when they drag the shrimp net and dolphins come up. The captain likes using live bait drift lining. Free lining with live bait is how you catch the bigger fish!
Our Team
John S.
Captain
Chastity W.
Captain
Kimberly S.
Captain

My Charter Listings

Excellent
4.8 / 5
(326 reviews)
Gulf Shores
 Last booking: 6 days ago
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Trips from US $300
Excellent
4.8 / 5
(314 reviews)
Gulf Shores
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Trips from US $400
Excellent
5.0 / 5
(2 reviews)
Gulf Shores
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Trips from US $1,000

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 643 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Photos & videos by reviewers (793)
Caught over 30 fish!
Caught over 30 fish!
Caught over 30 fish!
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Angler rating
540
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
87%
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Geoff D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Family Experience

VERIFIED   Introduction to fishing on July 30, 2025
Captain John made for a great time for our family of 5โ€™s (3 teenage boys) fishing experience!ย  We rarely fish but wanted...
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Chris A.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Captain Jerry was excellent

VERIFIED   NEW  Quick Fishing Trip (11AM) on October 9, 2025
Taking my 8 year old grandson on his first trip was a bit worrysome. But upon meeting Captain Jerry of Freebird changed it...
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Kelly B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Sooooo many fish!!

VERIFIED   NEW  Quick Fishing Trip (Noon) on October 3, 2025
Couldnโ€™t ask for a better experience. The guys on the boat were terrific and so helpful. They made sure we had a great time....
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Matt W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Don't Let the Forecast Fool You: Epic Fishing in Oysterbay!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (6AM) on June 5, 2025
Forget the forecast โ€“ Captain Chasity and Alfredo brought the sunshine even when the skies didnโ€™t! This duo is phenomenal....
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Matthew G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Best part of our trip to Gulf Shores

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (10AM) on August 9, 2025
Captโ€™s John and Chastity were great. Down to earth, laid back, the types of people that we instantly connected with. Our...
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