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
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 540 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Fishing with John
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
84%
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Sherri F.
United States
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   3 Hour Trip (10AM) on August 26, 2022
We took the 3 hr trip and it was really awesome. We caught lots of fish and stingrays. My son caught a 4 ft shark and it broke...
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Mollie F.
Bloomfield, MO
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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4 hour trip with Captain Jerry

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip (AM) on August 11, 2022
As a family that loves to fish- this was a FANTASTIC experience! Captain Jerry is personable and down to earth. He made the...
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William G.
Deckers, CO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Slamming Trout

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (10AM) on April 16, 2022
Thanks to Capt Travis for a great time. These guys work hard to put their clients on fish! As the producer of NBC Sports LIPโ€™EM...
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Daniel B.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Catchin' not Fishin'

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Bay (AM) on April 7, 2023
Captain John put us right on fish and we caught Trout and Sail Catfish. This wasnโ€™t necessarily about the size of fish, it...
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Rob W.
Hoover, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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March fishing trip

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (9 AM) on March 31, 2023
Captain Ari was excellent. Personable, knowledgeable, and patient. He allowed us to use our time very well, and was supportive...
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