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
4.7 / 5
out of 5 stars from 540 reviews
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Boat
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.8 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.7 / 5
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Fishing with John
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Friendly captain
97%
Recommend this charter
93%
Appropriate for children
97%
Satisfied with the boat
97%
Caught fish
84%
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Maureen M.
Grand Bay, AL
Excellent
4.3 / 5
Experience:
Very good
4.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
Overall

Fishing with Captn. John

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (Noon) on July 18, 2020
My husband and I went out for a 2 hour charter with Captn. John and 1st. Mate Candace. Caught a few fish but the water was...
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Jennifer P.
Mount Olive, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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4 hour trip with john

VERIFIED   Half Day Trip - Inshore (PM) on June 24, 2020
Had a great trip with captain John and chaz.
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Derek H.
New Orleans, Louisiana
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Fishing with John

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (9 AM) on June 23, 2020
Had a great time took care of everything we needed. ย  ย  ย 
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Noah B.
Loxley, AL
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

June fishing trip

VERIFIED   Quick Fishing Trip (Noon) on June 17, 2020
Great captain great deck hand overall great trip!
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Jeremy B.
Fairhope, AL
Very good
3.7 / 5
Experience:
Good
3.0 / 5
Boat
Very good
4.0 / 5
Crew
Very good
4.0 / 5
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Quick Visit to Weeks Bay

VERIFIED   2 Hour Trip โ€“ Inshore (AM) on July 23, 2021
This was a 2 hour fishing trip.ย  We were under the impression from the posting that it would be in the Gulf and weโ€™d fish...
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