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 637 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Jerry and Lacy ROCKED!!!
Jerry and Lacy ROCKED!!!
Jerry and Lacy ROCKED!!!
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Angler rating
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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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Kyle E.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Thank you!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Bay (AM) on July 26, 2025
Jerry was a fantastic captain. We caught 50+ fish, and Jerry was great with my 11 year old son. It was a great way to finish...
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Anthony P.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great time

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (3 PM) on July 15, 2025
Had a blast.ย  My son had an awesome time for his time going offshore. They put us on the fish and caught fish the whole two...
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David C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Amazing 3 hour in shore trip!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (10AM) on July 9, 2025
Caught over 40 fish! These guys know the spots, laid back, polite, and take care of everything for you. Weโ€™ll definitely...
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Clay G.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Definitely book with Gulf Shores Charters they put us on them!!

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) on June 4, 2025
Captain Kyle was great!!! We had fish on the line most of our 4 hour trip. Definitely booking with these guys if we come back...
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Ryan J.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great family trip!

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore Bay (AM) on May 26, 2025
We had a great time, our captain was really good with our young children who have no fishing experience. Would recommend for...
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