Charter Operator
Freebird and Gulf Coast charters

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!

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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!
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Captain
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Captain

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(311 reviews)
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Gulf Shores
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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 634 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Angler rating
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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
86%
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Forrest E.

The captain canceled

VERIFIED   NEW  July 31, 2025
The charter operator canceled on trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Geoff D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great Family Experience

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Matthew G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Best part of our trip to Gulf Shores

VERIFIED   NEW  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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Curt C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

You will catch fish with Captain John

VERIFIED   NEW  Inshore Trip (AM) on July 30, 2025
If you tell Captain John you want to fish to feed an army, he will take you to catch fish to feed an army!ย  He knows the area...
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Matt W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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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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