Bryan out of Florida was our captain. He was able to take my wife and myself out on his 24 foot boat for five hours. We caught a big variety of fish. I was expecting to go red snapper fishing because it opened up in Alabama Friday, however, did not open up in Florida until Saturday. The captain wasted no time making up for this. He made sure that we still caught some red snapper some Amber Jack and two other types of snapper that we were all able to keep except for the red snapper itself. He made sure we caught some very cool fish. It was my second time going fishing and my wife’s first time even though there was no bathroom, my wife said that she loved it and would do it again I highly recommend Bryan as the captain if you are fishing in the area. He is very impressionable. He is social if you are that type of guy or gal and I’m sure he’s a great captain if you’re not social at all. There were several times we got to a spot and we would catch three or four fish and then we would not get any bites the captain would not stand for this and moved to locations immediately putting us back on a new location of fish. If you want to have a good time with a local guy who has been around here for sometime he is your guy Bryan you are awesome. We will see you next year!

Took my wife and 4yo daughter for a quick inshore trip. We were very lucky we booked with Capt. Smokey! We had an awesome trip - my daughter was grinning from ear to ear and hasn’t stopped talking about it. Smokey went out of his way to make it special for her. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience!

Brian was awesome he called the morning of and told me it was gonna be tough to catch anything due to there not really being a tide but my son and I decided to try it anyway. My son caught a trout while I didn’t catch anything but I enjoyed the experience and the conversation with the captain and it was a memory that we will have forever. The fact that I didn’t catch anything didn’t even matter after seeing my sons face after he did.

Alright folks, let me tell you about a fantastic fishing trip I just had with Captain Brian down at Orange Beach! This wasn’t some fancy deep-sea expedition, we were keeping it close to shore, perfect for a relaxing day on the water.

Captain Brian really knows his stuff. He put us right on the spots where the fish were biting. And boy, did they bite! We were reeling in **mangrove snapper** left and right – those tasty little guys. Then came the **bluefish**, feisty fighters that gave us a good tug on the line. And to top it off, we even landed a bunch of those smaller fellas we call **specs** (speckled trout).
My girlfriend caught the biggest red snapper I’ve ever seen so big we had to throw it back.
I lost one that was even bigger… 😉
It was a blast! Captain Brian kept things easy and fun, even for someone like me who’s not a pro angler. He knew exactly what bait to use and where to cast our lines. We weren’t out there for hours and hours either, just a good, solid chunk of time near the shore, and we still came back with a nice haul.

If you’re looking for a great fishing experience around Orange Beach without needing to go miles offshore, I highly recommend giving Captain Brian a call. He’ll put you on the fish, and you’ll have a reel good time!

We had a great fishing charter with Captain Brian and we are still reeling (pun intended!) from the experience!

From the moment we arrived and set off from the dock, Brian’s expertise, patience and passion for fishing showed and maintained this professional but fun nature throughout.

The boat was clean, well-maintained and was equipped with the necessary equipment to help elevate the experience. Brian provided everything we needed and set us up for success.

Brian went above and beyond to ensure we all had a good time by offering advice, by chiming into our family’s sarcasm and fun and overall ensuring we all caught multiple fish, which was exilerating.

TLDR: Fish with Brian, and I can ensure you will have an unforgettable time and make exceptional memories.