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 630 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Fantastic trip!
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You will catch fish with Captain John
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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
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Chad C.
Anderson, IN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 hour fishing trip with Lane

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (Noon) on June 14, 2021
Was a great 2 hour fishing trip with my teenage son and daughter- caught fish and Lane did a great job of taking care of us!...
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Rick S.
Spring, TX
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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2 Hour Trip with 7 year old daughter

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (11AM) on June 14, 2021
Single best experience Iโ€™ve ever had on the water or during a family vacation. 100% picture perfect experience & canโ€™t...
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Lee J.
Pocola, OK
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
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5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half day trip with Captain John

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on May 7, 2021
Captain John had us on some fish pretty quick. Had a great time during the entire trip. Will definitely book another trip with...
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John G.
Lebanon, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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3 hour trip with Captain John

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (6AM) on April 7, 2021
Had an excellent trip with Free Bird Charters!ย  Great people who made everything fun!ย  Captain John did a great job putting...
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David G.
Gulf Shores, AL
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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2 hour trip

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (3 PM) on August 6, 2020
Had a great time on a short fishing trip with Captain Mike. Great trip for the family and the kids had lots of fun catching...
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