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Freebird and Gulf Coast charters

Nationality: United States
Languages: English
Experience: 30 years

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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!

Hey, we're Freebird and Gulf Coast charters

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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Red's and speckled trout

May 16, 2024 Gulf Shores

Fishing stumps and docks with livebait is the only way to go!!!

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Rating summary

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 625 reviews

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Boat

4.7 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.7 / 5

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Catching fish was simple and fun with capt John

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5 stars		524
4 stars		58
3 stars		15
2 stars		11
1 star		5

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	93%
Friendly captain
	98%
Recommend this charter
	93%
Appropriate for children
	97%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	87%

Appropriate for children
	97%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	87%

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Shawn F.

Red Bay, AL

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED Quick Fishing Trip (6 AM) on July 1, 2020

Shawn F.

Red Bay, AL

5.0 / 5

Jul 1, 2020

Quick Fishing Trip (6 AM)

Fishing with John

VERIFIED

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 regret not taking a longer trip.

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...

Shawn F. recommends Gulf Coast Charters

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Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 5, 2020

Hi Shawn, I had a great time fishing with you guys. It was so awesome that you had twins and I am a twin later on that afternoon I had twins on the boat as well that were boys and they were 16 years old so it was ironic twin day thanks for fishing with us we really enjoyed it and hope to see you guys again soon

Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 5, 2020

Hi Shawn,

I had a great time fishing with you guys. It was so awesome that you had twins and I am a twin later on that afternoon I had twins on the boat as well that were boys and they were 16 years old so it was ironic twin day thanks for fishing with us we really enjoyed it and hope to see you guys again soon

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Katie M.

Caspiana, LA

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED Quick Fishing Trip (6 PM) on May 31, 2020

Katie M.

Caspiana, LA

4.7 / 5

May 31, 2020

Quick Fishing Trip (6 PM)

Fishing with John

VERIFIED

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 a shark! Couldn’t keep him, but it was fun all the same. Nothing like fishing and drinking beer while watching the sunset over the bay!

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...

Katie M. recommends Gulf Coast Charters

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Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 1, 2020

Glad that you all enjoyed your trip. Enjoy the rest of your vacation and enjoy the fish.

Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 1, 2020

Glad that you all enjoyed your trip. Enjoy the rest of your vacation and enjoy the fish.

Charter Operator replied

Kelly F.

3.0 / 5

Experience:

3.0 / 5

Boat

3.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

Disappointed

VERIFIED Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on October 3, 2023

Kelly F.

3.0 / 5

Oct 3, 2023

Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)

Disappointed

VERIFIED

We booked a the charter for 4 adults. The captain brought a dog and his daughter serving as deck hand. Although the dog was sweet the limited space in the boat made it more difficult. The daughter started off strong, but by the middle of the trip was laying on the floor of the boat making it difficult to step around her to fish or for the captain to help get the fish off the hook. Overall the experience was okay. Wish the captain was more positive. Members of our group have been on several charters... More

We booked a the charter for 4 adults. The captain brought a dog and his daughter serving as deck hand. Although the dog was...

Kelly F. does not recommend Gulf Coast Charters

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Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on October 4, 2023

I knew as soon as you all got on the boat that I couldn’t please any of you!. With that being said you cought plenty of fish. Just goes to show can’t make everyone happy no matter what you do! I started to just take you all back but I figured if you stared catching fish you would change. Guess not. Hope you enjoy your fish that you cought. 55 trout.

Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on October 4, 2023

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Tommy M.

Russellville, AR

3.0 / 5

Experience:

3.0 / 5

Boat

3.0 / 5

Crew

3.0 / 5

Overall

T and K Review

VERIFIED Inshore Trip (AM) on March 16, 2022

Tommy M.

Russellville, AR

3.0 / 5

Mar 16, 2022

Inshore Trip (AM)

T and K Review

VERIFIED

Our Captain was Travis. He had just relocated to Gulf Shores 4 days prior to our trip. He was a good guide and obviously experienced. His boat did not have a trolling motor on it. We used an anchor and due to waves and rollers my partner was the first mate handling the anchor, the Captain had to manage the boat motor. We managed to catch some fish but not what we could have had we had a trolling motor with spot lock.

Our Captain was Travis. He had just relocated to Gulf Shores 4 days prior to our trip. He was a good guide and obviously...

Tommy M. recommends Freebird Charters

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Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 17, 2022

Hi Tommy, I’m very sorry that your buddy had to throw the anchor. We have a trolling motor that is going to be put on the boat on Friday. Trolling motors have alot of issues, we just got it back from the shop not to long and that’s why it’s not on the boat. We are doing the best we can so that everyone can enjoy their fishing trips. New captians have to learn and we are grateful for you guys helping out. I know you guys caught a good bit of fish. We are working to fix the... More

Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on March 17, 2022

Hi Tommy,
I’m very sorry that your buddy had to throw the anchor. We have a trolling motor that is going to be put on the boat on Friday. Trolling motors have alot of issues, we just got it back from the shop not to long and that’s why it’s not on the boat. We are doing the best we can so that everyone can enjoy their fishing trips. New captians have to learn and we are grateful for you guys helping out. I know you guys caught a good bit of fish. We are working to fix the and will be fixed on Friday!.

Happy Fishing 🎣

Charter Operator replied

Lisa G.

Houston, Texas

4.7 / 5

Experience:

4.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

2 hour trip

VERIFIED Quick Fishing Trip (11AM) on July 20, 2021

Lisa G.

Houston, Texas

4.7 / 5

Jul 20, 2021

Quick Fishing Trip (11AM)

2 hour trip

VERIFIED

Awesome day fishing. Caught fish non stop!! Definitely will book a trip again!

Lisa G. recommends Freebird Charters

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Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 22, 2021

Hi Lisa, Thank you for the pics a great review!!! We are really glad you guys caught fish the whole time!!! Happy Fishing

Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on July 22, 2021

Hi Lisa,

Thank you for the pics a great review!!! We are really glad you guys caught fish the whole time!!!

Happy Fishing

Charter Operator replied

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