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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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 634 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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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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Colin P.
Madison, WI
Good
2.7 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Bad
2.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

3 hour trip with captain John

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Bay (PM) on March 28, 2023
The fishing was good while it lasted. The problem was that we paid for a 3 hour fishing trip, and we only fished for about...
Colin P. does not recommend Gulf Coast Charters
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Colby D.
Loxley, AL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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August fishing trip

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (6 PM) on August 5, 2020
Colby D. recommends Gulf Coast Charters
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Ben M.
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 25, 2020
Ben M. recommends Gulf Coast Charters
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Natalie N.
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (9 AM) on June 16, 2020
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Daniel S.
Trussville, AL
Good
2.3 / 5
Experience:
Bad
2.0 / 5
Boat
Good
3.0 / 5
Crew
Bad
2.0 / 5
Overall

Underwelming

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip (AM) on April 30, 2022
It started with disappointment when we get there and find out that the captain with 27 yrs of experience is off that day. He...
Daniel S. does not recommend Freebird Charters
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