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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5.0 / 5
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 628 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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One of the best on Gulf Shores
Catching fish was simple and fun with capt John
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Good experience
93%
Friendly captain
98%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
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Cody C.
Columbus, Georgia
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2 hour trip turned out great

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (Noon) on September 9, 2020
chasity and captain john were amazing awsome people started out slow then he took us to another spot and it was one after another...
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Vincent S.
Foley, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Awesome Hospitality!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) on September 4, 2020
We had an incredible experience with Capt. John and his crew!! Great fishing! Very hospitable!! Will definitely fish with them...
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Mandi G.
Orange Beach, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great day and lots of fun!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) on August 5, 2020
Our family had lots of fun! The fish we caught was yummy with John telling us a simple recipe to try. One of the best days...
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Shawn F.
Red Bay, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (6 AM) on July 1, 2020
Everyone was so good to us and we had a great time. Would definitely recommend a 4 hour tour. We only took a two hour one and...
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Katie M.
Caspiana, LA
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (6 PM) on May 31, 2020
We set out at 6 pm in the bay just to go catch some white trout. It was great! We caught around 10 keepers and even hooked...
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