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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Freebird Charters โ€“ Snapper Season

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5.0 / 5
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Rating summary
Excellent
4.8 / 5
out of 5 stars from 625 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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One of the best on Gulf Shores
Catching fish was simple and fun with capt 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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Roland S.
Houston, TX
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2 hr trip

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (6 AM) on September 1, 2020
I booked two 2 hr trips. This was perfect for kids. We caught a lot of fish in a short amount of time. Captain Margaret was...
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Ryan S.
Winder, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

July fishing trip

VERIFIED   Inshore Trip (PM) on July 29, 2020
Best fishing trip ever!! Captain John knows his business. I got tired of reeling in fish. I have took other charters and had...
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Barry B.
Robertsdale, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

2 hour trip.

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (Noon) on June 16, 2020
Good time. Capt. John put us on some fish. Very satisfied with the trip. Sharks, white trout, and decent size catfish. No better...
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Bud Y.
Oak Hill, KS
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Half day

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (9 AM) on June 27, 2023
Good time Fun captain
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Nikki B.
Ankeny, IA
Very good
4.0 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

2 hour trip, fish werenโ€™t biting

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (3 PM) on March 16, 2022
The fish werenโ€™t biting so it was a bit disappointing on that end but we know that happens. John did everything he could...
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