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!
Fantastic trip!
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
87%
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Roe H.
Red Bank, TN
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Great Day

VERIFIED   3 Hour Trip (PM) on October 27, 2021
Captain John was very knowledgeable about where the fish are. We all had a great day and will go with him again.
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Jerry B.
Pascola, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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2 hours with Captain Lane

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (11AM) on August 2, 2021
The bite wasnโ€™t good but the captain tried hard to out us on some fish.The boat ride alone was worth it for us. Thanks Lane!
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John P.
Gonzales, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2 Hour trip just right!

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (3 PM) on July 28, 2021
My 10 and 13 year old just wanted to fish and not get seasick.ย  They did a terrific job catering to our needs.ย  Both kids...
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Theresa M.
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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Captain Mike was great

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (11AM) on July 14, 2021
Highly recommend Captain Mike. We took the 2 hour trip and Captain Mike was friendly, professional and he put us in trout very...
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Cody H.
Natchez, LA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip (AM) on July 1, 2021
Awesome trip, great people! And you want find a better looking deck hand in all of gulf shores! Thanks captain John and Mrs...
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