Charter Operator

Freebird and Gulf Coast charters

Nationality: United States
Languages: English
Experience: 30 years

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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!

Hey, we're Freebird and Gulf Coast charters

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

4.8 / 5

out of 5 stars from 629 reviews

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Boat

4.7 / 5

Crew

4.8 / 5

Experience

4.7 / 5

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5 stars		527
4 stars		58
3 stars		15
2 stars		11
1 star		5

Anglers claimed

Good experience
	93%
Friendly captain
	98%
Recommend this charter
	93%
Appropriate for children
	97%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	87%

Appropriate for children
	97%
Satisfied with the boat
	97%
Caught fish
	87%

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Ronotta S.

Cleveland, GA

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Fishing with John

VERIFIED 3 Hour Trip (6AM) on June 11, 2021

Ronotta S.

Cleveland, GA

5.0 / 5

Jun 11, 2021

3 Hour Trip (6AM)

Fishing with John

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This was our first fishing trip and it was great. Captain John was good with showing and finding fish on our trip.

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Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 12, 2021

Hi Ronotta, Thank you so much for the 5star review. Wish we would have caught more fish but at least we caught some Looking forward to fishing with you guys in the future. Happy Fishing, Cpt John

Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 12, 2021

Hi Ronotta,

Thank you so much for the 5star review. Wish we would have caught more fish but at least we caught some
Looking forward to fishing with you guys in the future.

Happy Fishing,
Cpt John

Charter Operator replied

Joe C.

Spring, TX

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Awesome 4hr trip

VERIFIED Inshore Trip (PM) on June 8, 2021

Joe C.

Spring, TX

5.0 / 5

Jun 8, 2021

Inshore Trip (PM)

Awesome 4hr trip

VERIFIED

Our group had a great time fishing! Best part is Captain helped my grandson have the best fishing experience ever!!

Joe C. recommends Freebird Charters

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Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 12, 2021

Hi Joe, Thank you for the awesome review. I’m so glad the CPT was good to your grandson. We hope to fish with you in the future 🐟 Happy Fishing

Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 12, 2021

Hi Joe,

Thank you for the awesome review. I’m so glad the CPT was good to your grandson. We hope to fish with you in the future 🐟

Happy Fishing

Charter Operator replied

Mark L.

Houston, Texas

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

4 hour trip

VERIFIED Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM) on June 8, 2021

Mark L.

Houston, Texas

5.0 / 5

Jun 8, 2021

Half Day Trip - Inshore (AM)

4 hour trip

VERIFIED

We had a great time and caught a good variety of fish. The captain was great and we really enjoyed our trip. Thanks!!!

Mark L. recommends Gulf Coast Charters

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Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 9, 2021

Hi Mark, We greatly appreciate the great review!! That’s what’s great about fishing around here are all the variety of different fish you catch here. We really hope to fish with you again in the future 🐟 Happy Fishing, Cpt Lane

Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on June 9, 2021

Hi Mark,

We greatly appreciate the great review!! That’s what’s great about fishing around here are all the variety of different fish you catch here. We really hope to fish with you again in the future 🐟

Happy Fishing,
Cpt Lane

Charter Operator replied

Chris H.

Edgerton, WI

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

March fishing trip

VERIFIED Quick Fishing Trip (9 AM) on March 30, 2021

Chris H.

Edgerton, WI

5.0 / 5

Mar 30, 2021

Quick Fishing Trip (9 AM)

March fishing trip

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Had a great experience. Even though we didn’t catch our limit John and tabatha made our trip enjoyable.

Chris H. recommends Gulf Coast Charters

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Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on April 1, 2021

Hi Chris, We are really glad you guys had a great experience!! We really wish you guys would have caught more fish but you guys having fun is really one od the most important things about the trip. Safe travels and we hope to see you in the future!! Happy Fishing, Cpt John & Tabitha

Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on April 1, 2021

Hi Chris,

We are really glad you guys had a great experience!! We really wish you guys would have caught more fish but you guys having fun is really one od the most important things about the trip.
Safe travels and we hope to see you in the future!!

Happy Fishing,
Cpt John & Tabitha

Charter Operator replied

Josh R.

Hillsboro, MO

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Captain John was awesome

VERIFIED Quick Fishing Trip (Noon) on August 19, 2020

Josh R.

Hillsboro, MO

5.0 / 5

Aug 19, 2020

Quick Fishing Trip (Noon)

Captain John was awesome

VERIFIED

I would give this trip 10 stars if I could! Captain John was awesome! By far the best charter we have been on. We caught a lot of fish and had an amazing time. If you want to catch a lot of fish and an amazing captain with southern hospitality I would definitely recommend booking.

I would give this trip 10 stars if I could! Captain John was awesome! By far the best charter we have been on. We caught a...

Josh R. recommends Gulf Coast Charters

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Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 20, 2020

Hi Josh, Thank you so much for such a wonderful review!!! Making people happy on their fishing trip is what we always try to do. We can’t wait to go fishing with you guys again. Happy Fishing, CPT John

Freebird and Gulf Coast charters (The Charter Operator)

Replied on August 20, 2020

Hi Josh,

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review!!!
Making people happy on their fishing trip is what we always try to do.
We can’t wait to go fishing with you guys again.

Happy Fishing,
CPT John

Charter Operator replied

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