Captain
Shawn Slattery

Member since December 2019 Gulf Shores, United States
Background
I started my fishing career, at age 12, bought my first, commercial vessel at 14, fishing all over the Gulf. Moved to Kona, Hawaii, switching to charters and built Kona Cowboy Sportfishing. My wife Kimberly and I, worked together establishing a very successful business. When it was time to go home, we sold the Cowboy, moved back to Gulf Shores and bought the Bandit! I stayed with charter fishing, I found the best of both worlds. I get to fish everyday and share my love and enthusiasm for fishing and catch plenty of fish, with other people. Whether you're a first timer, or expert, you won't be disappointed.
Techniques
I prepare for my charters, checking the weather, tide charts, water temperature and the fisherman's coconut wireless. No matter what's biting, no one will work harder, to put you on the fish!

Hey, I'm Captain Shawn Slattery

Gulf Shores, United States
Background
I started my fishing career, at age 12, bought my first, commercial vessel at 14, fishing all over the Gulf. Moved to Kona, Hawaii, switching to charters and built Kona Cowboy Sportfishing. My wife Kimberly and I, worked together establishing a very successful business. When it was time to go home, we sold the Cowboy, moved back to Gulf Shores and bought the Bandit! I stayed with charter fishing, I found the best of both worlds. I get to fish everyday and share my love and enthusiasm for fishing and catch plenty of fish, with other people. Whether you're a first timer, or expert, you won't be disappointed.
Techniques
I prepare for my charters, checking the weather, tide charts, water temperature and the fisherman's coconut wireless. No matter what's biting, no one will work harder, to put you on the fish!
Anglers Choice
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My Charter Listing

Excellent
5.0 / 5
(194 reviews)
Angler's choice
Gulf Shores
 3 bookings in the past week.
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Trips from US $350

Customer reviews

Rating summary
Excellent
5.0 / 5
out of 5 stars from 194 reviews
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience
Excellent
4.9 / 5
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Anglers claimed
Good experience
98%
Friendly captain
100%
Recommend this charter
99%
Appropriate for children
96%
Satisfied with the boat
100%
Caught fish
94%
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Brooke M.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great with kids!

VERIFIED   2 Hour Inshore on June 10, 2025
We took our 9yo son and 6yo daughter on this charter. He tailored the whole trip to our son (daughter had more fun watching)...
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Kent R.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
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Bama Bandit Fishing Charter

VERIFIED   4 Hour InShore AM on May 5, 2025
Capt Shawn is awesome. Work his tail off to get us on redfish. Morning started off slow but his persistence and expertise paid...
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Chuck D.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Bama Bandit

VERIFIED   NEW  4 Hour InShore PM on October 16, 2025
Bama Bandit has great knowledge of the river and which bait to use and when to use it. We caught lots of trout. Iโ€™d highly...
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George C.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hour Inshore PM on October 10, 2025
The captain Shawn was a great guy. very nice boat he made sure the kids were serviced quickly and first. we as a family will...
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Dani W.
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Experience:
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Boat
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Crew
Excellent
5.0 / 5
Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED   NEW  2 Hr. Inshore AM on September 22, 2025
We didnโ€™t catch anything, but the boat ride was beautiful and the captain was fun. Learned a lot about fishing- would definitely...
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