Captain
Michael Pollman

Member since May 2019 Dauphin Island, United States
Background
Captain Mike is a native of Dauphin Island and he fishes the salt waters southbound of Dauphin Island and the Gulf Shores. He's on the water every day and has the ability to go straight to the location of the big fish. The captain keeps a heavy interest in what fish is biting where and who's catching what. Saltwater runs deep through his veins. He loves to catch and prepare all kinds of seafood, so ask him about some recipes! The captain can also hook you up with local "catch 'n' cook" restaurants or send you to the best taxidermist. He takes pride in giving newcomers the full experience of what it's like to live and fish on the Gulf Coast. Captain Mike loves to teach fishing techniques and target specific species as well as catch his own baits by cast net and pull his trawling nets for wild Shrimp and sea life. He loves various activities related to boating, shrimping, and fishing. In his own words: "This 'Big Water' is my playground and it's time to play."
Techniques
One of the captain's favorite things to do is pull the bait net behind the boat to start the fishing day off. This gives him a variety of options. He likes to take the live bait and inshore fish for Trout and Redfish early in the morning. Then, he would go offshore and see what's biting on the bottom of the rigs and the reefs. Captain Mike also likes to float bait on the top water for pelagic fish, as well as search for fish hitting the top of the water with birds feeding on the smaller bait. The captain is keen on deep dropping for Snapper, Amberjack, and Grouper. If he sees something floating in the water, he checks it for Mahi Mahi or Tripletail. Then he trolls back in for King and Spanish.

Hey, I'm Captain Michael Pollman

Dauphin Island, United States
Background
Captain Mike is a native of Dauphin Island and he fishes the salt waters southbound of Dauphin Island and the Gulf Shores. He's on the water every day and has the ability to go straight to the location of the big fish. The captain keeps a heavy interest in what fish is biting where and who's catching what. Saltwater runs deep through his veins. He loves to catch and prepare all kinds of seafood, so ask him about some recipes! The captain can also hook you up with local "catch 'n' cook" restaurants or send you to the best taxidermist. He takes pride in giving newcomers the full experience of what it's like to live and fish on the Gulf Coast. Captain Mike loves to teach fishing techniques and target specific species as well as catch his own baits by cast net and pull his trawling nets for wild Shrimp and sea life. He loves various activities related to boating, shrimping, and fishing. In his own words: "This 'Big Water' is my playground and it's time to play."
Techniques
One of the captain's favorite things to do is pull the bait net behind the boat to start the fishing day off. This gives him a variety of options. He likes to take the live bait and inshore fish for Trout and Redfish early in the morning. Then, he would go offshore and see what's biting on the bottom of the rigs and the reefs. Captain Mike also likes to float bait on the top water for pelagic fish, as well as search for fish hitting the top of the water with birds feeding on the smaller bait. The captain is keen on deep dropping for Snapper, Amberjack, and Grouper. If he sees something floating in the water, he checks it for Mahi Mahi or Tripletail. Then he trolls back in for King and Spanish.

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Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
4.6 / 5
out of 5 stars from 61 reviews
Boat
Excellent
4.6 / 5
Crew
Excellent
4.7 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.6 / 5
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Fishing with Captain Mike
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Angler rating
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
90%
Friendly captain
95%
Recommend this charter
75%
Appropriate for children
84%
Satisfied with the boat
95%
Caught fish
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Jeremy L.
Bellevue, NE
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Huge Red Snappers

VERIFIED   4 Hour โ€“ Walk On Red Snapper (AM) on June 6, 2022
My son and I had a blast fishing with Mike. We went out for a four hour fishing trip. As soon as we found a spot to to stop...
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The captain canceled

VERIFIED   July 4, 2024
The charter operator canceled 1 days prior to the trip date. This is an automated posting.
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Kristin B.
Ellenwood, GA
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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THE BEST

VERIFIED   4 Hour - Walk On Fishing (AM) on May 14, 2022
Captain Mike is hands down a fantastic guy. We booked a morning trip and ended up staying with him all day and then went out...
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Robin S.
Arnold, MO
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Half Day Trip with Captain Mike

VERIFIED   Offshore Fishing Trip (AM) on December 29, 2021
This was our first fishing trip and we had a great time, even though the weather was against us - a LOT of wind and fog.ย ...
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Shaun L.
United States
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Sons first fishing trip

VERIFIED   4 Hour Trip โ€“ Walk On Fishing (AM) on June 8, 2022
Took my son and a buddy for their first charter fishing trip, had a great time with Captain Mike, Cardi and his daughter.ย ...
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