Captain

John Sullens

Nationality: United States
Languages: English
Experience: 31 years

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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!

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Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 702 reviews

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4.7 / 5

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4.8 / 5

Experience

4.7 / 5

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It was a great birthday gift for my brother-in-law it was a great birthday gift for my brother-in-law

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5 stars		594
4 stars		59
3 stars		18
2 stars		12
1 star		5

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	93%
Friendly captain
	97%
Recommend this charter
	93%
Appropriate for children
	97%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	88%

Appropriate for children
	97%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	88%

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Suzanne C.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Freebird was Fantastic

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip on May 19, 2026

Suzanne C.

5.0 / 5

May 19, 2026

3 Hour Trip

Our fishing excursion was fantastic. Our captain, Jerry, was fun and engaging. He helped us bait our hooks, and told us where to cast. We caught fish, they fileted them for us, and told us how or where to cook them. As a widowed mom, this was a fantastic way to take my two college aged sons fishing. We had the absolute best time hanging out on the boat, catching fish, and making great memories. We have already talked about doing this again next year! We recommend John’s business,... More

Our fishing excursion was fantastic. Our captain, Jerry, was fun and engaging. He helped us bait our hooks, and told us where...

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John Sullens (The Captain)

Replied on May 21, 2026

Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled y’all had such a great time on the water with Captain Jerry. Making memories, catching fish, and helping families enjoy their vacation together is exactly what we love to do. We’re honored you chose Freebird Charters for such a special trip with your sons, and we hope to have y’all back aboard again soon! 🎣☀️🛥️ — Freebird Charters

John Sullens (The Captain)

Replied on May 21, 2026

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Patrick L.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

It was a great birthday gift for my brother-in-law it was a great birthday gift for my brother-in-law

VERIFIED NEW 3 Hour Trip – Inshore on August 4, 2026

Patrick L.

5.0 / 5

Aug 4, 2026

3 Hour Trip – Inshore

It was a great birthday gift for my brother-in-law it was a great birthday gift for my brother-in-law

VERIFIED NEW

My brother-in-law and I both love fishing, so it was a semi selfish birthday gift. We both had an amazing time with Jerry as our captain. He is as chill as they come, and will put you where the fish are. Could not recommend this trip enough. We will be doing this again the next time we visit.

My brother-in-law and I both love fishing, so it was a semi selfish birthday gift. We both had an amazing time with Jerry as...

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Taylor B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Knowledgeable Captains make for a great experience!

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip – Inshore on July 20, 2026

Taylor B.

5.0 / 5

Jul 20, 2026

3 Hour Trip – Inshore

Knowledgeable Captains make for a great experience!

VERIFIED

We had an amazing experience on this fishing charter! captain Chastity and captain Luke were friendly, knowledgeable, and worked hard to make sure everyone had a great time. They were helpful from start to finish and made the trip fun, relaxing, and successful. We caught plenty of fish and created memories we’ll never forget. I highly recommend this charter to anyone looking for a fantastic day on the water!

We had an amazing experience on this fishing charter! captain Chastity and captain Luke were friendly, knowledgeable, and worked...

Taylor B. recommends Gulf Coast Charters

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John Sullens (The Captain)

Replied on July 26, 2026

Glad to hear that you had a great time. Thank you. Capt John

John Sullens (The Captain)

Replied on July 26, 2026

Glad to hear that you had a great time. Thank you. Capt John

Captain replied

Brandon B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Flexible and Customer Oriented

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip – Inshore Bay - 2:00 PM on May 28, 2026

Brandon B.

5.0 / 5

May 28, 2026

3 Hour Trip – Inshore Bay - 2:00 PM

Flexible and Customer Oriented

VERIFIED

Jerry and Joe were fantastic. We had some rough weather blow in and they were so gracious to run us back to dock and wait out the rain storm. Jerry allowed us to fish our full three hours following the storm without question. The bite was slow but Jerry and Joe remained focused on finding us fish. They were solely focused on ensuring our group enjoyed our time and had a trip to remember. First class crew!

Jerry and Joe were fantastic. We had some rough weather blow in and they were so gracious to run us back to dock and wait out...

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John Sullens (The Captain)

Replied on May 29, 2026

Thank you so much for the kind words, Brandon! We truly appreciate your patience during the weather delay. Safety is always our top priority, and we’re glad Captain Jerry and Joe were able to get you back on the water and make sure you got your full fishing time. Even when the bite is tough, our crew works hard to put our guests on fish and create a memorable experience. We’re grateful you chose us and hope to have you back aboard again soon! 🎣 Tight lines, The Freebird Charters Team... More

John Sullens (The Captain)

Replied on May 29, 2026

Thank you so much for the kind words, Brandon! We truly appreciate your patience during the weather delay. Safety is always our top priority, and we’re glad Captain Jerry and Joe were able to get you back on the water and make sure you got your full fishing time. Even when the bite is tough, our crew works hard to put our guests on fish and create a memorable experience. We’re grateful you chose us and hope to have you back aboard again soon!
🎣 Tight lines, The Freebird Charters Team We Catch Fish! 🐟

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Brandy F.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

The owner and his wife are AMAZING!

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip - 10:00 AM on June 30, 2026

Brandy F.

5.0 / 5

Jun 30, 2026

3 Hour Trip - 10:00 AM

The owner and his wife are AMAZING!

VERIFIED

They went above and beyond to make sure my teenager had a great time for his first experience saltwater fishing. We live in Oklahoma and he is an avid fisherman, I dont think he will ever catch another fish that gives him the excitement that catching the sharks he caught did. Thank you so much! We just got back to OK and the kids both say they want to start saving to go back!

They went above and beyond to make sure my teenager had a great time for his first experience saltwater fishing. We live in...

Brandy F. recommends Freebird Charters

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John Sullens (The Captain)

Replied on July 3, 2026

Thank you so much for the great review Brandy can’t wait to see you all again. Glad you made it home safely. Captain John

John Sullens (The Captain)

Replied on July 3, 2026

Thank you so much for the great review Brandy can’t wait to see you all again. Glad you made it home safely. Captain John

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Captain
John Sullens

Hey, I'm Captain John Sullens

My Charter Listings

Gulf Coast Charters

Freebird Charters

Freebird Charters – Snapper Season

Customer reviews

Freebird was Fantastic

Freebird was Fantastic

It was a great birthday gift for my brother-in-law it was a great birthday gift for my brother-in-law

It was a great birthday gift for my brother-in-law it was a great birthday gift for my brother-in-law

Knowledgeable Captains make for a great experience!

Knowledgeable Captains make for a great experience!

Flexible and Customer Oriented

Flexible and Customer Oriented

The owner and his wife are AMAZING!

The owner and his wife are AMAZING!

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