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Mike Montgomery
Mike Montgomery
us
Tennessee, US
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Member since 2026
5.0
Verified

Excellent Time with Captain Ritchie

4 Hour Trip — Inshore/Nearshore5 adults

My family and I have been on many fishing trips with many guides. Captain Ritchie is one of the best. He was ready to go when we arrived early and had all the bait ready. The cold snap had an impact on our catching fish but we still caught several Sheeps Head and a red snapper that we had to throw back due to season. He was very helpful and quick to get our lines back in the water. We will book with him again.

Reported Catch
Red Snapper
Red Snapper
Sheepshead
Sheepshead
Response from Captain

Thank you so much for the kind words! looking forward to next time!! Capt Ritchie

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Russell’s Coastal Fishing
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4.9
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26 ft
Group size 1 - 6
1 - 6
Fish 1
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+7
4 hour trip • 6 persons
US $600

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4.9
409 reviews
4.9
Boat & Equipment
5.0
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4.9
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What anglers say

  • 97%
    Great experience
  • 97%
    Family friendly
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    Friendly captain
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    Good boat
  • 97%
    Recommended
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  • Dusty Stone
    Dusty Stone
    us
    Texas, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome Captain

    4 Hour Trip — Inshore/Nearshore • 2 adults

    Captain Ritchie was awesome! The weather didn't play in our favor for the early morning fish. He let me know early we needed to move our time back because of potential severe thunderstorms. He got back with me after a few hours and we went out. He is super knowledgeable about the area and were to go to get on the fish. We pulled in a variety of fish while we were out. He is also was very family oriented and a pleasure to spend the day with out on the water. His equipment was all in great shape. I definitely will be calling him the next time I come to Bama to fish!

    Reported Catch
    Red Snapper
    Response from Captain

    it was a pleasure meeting you today . I hope we fish again in the future again when the weather is much better . I appreciate you very much and ofcourse the kind words too , very thankful , uour friend and Capt Ritchie

  • Frank Watts
    Frank Watts
    us
    Tennessee, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip!

    6 Hour Trip — Inshore/Nearshore • 4 adults

    We went shark fishing. We didn't catch a shark but he went above and beyond to ensure we had a good trip. We caught just about everything else tho which was awsome. red snapper, pink lady, blue fish, squirrel fish, mackerel, and hardfin. we filled the tags on snapper 2 a piece it was a great trip. Captain Richard Russel was a super nice guy very helpful and patient. like i said we may not have caught a shark but we caught like 16 other fish me and my little brother had a great time and we'll definitely book again!

    Reported Catch
    Spanish Mackerel
    Response from Captain

    Thank you for the kind words! Look forward to taking y’all again!! Capt Ritchie

  • Michael Christy
    Michael Christy
    us
    Cleveland, GA, US
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    Member since 2021
    5.0
    Verified

    it’s more like fishing with family !!

    5 Hour Trip — Inshore • 2 adults

    my son and i went out with captain Russel today . its was one of if not the best trip i’ve ever been on . No stress , lots of knowledge . it seem like we was fishing with a long time family friend. The day we went was his birthday and it was like he had rather fish than celebrate . i would highly recommend booking a trip with him , i know I sure will . Thanks for the great day full of memories ,it wouldn’t have been the same out you captin Russel .

    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for the kind words Allan! i enjoyed my time fishing with you and your son! Memories are what it’s all about!! Looking forward to fishing with y’all again! Capt Ritchie

  • Will Dodd
    Will Dodd
    Repeat angler
    us
    Arkansas, US
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    Member since 2025
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    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    it was a blast!

    4 Hour Trip — Inshore/Nearshore - 2:00 PM • 4 adults

    Captain Ritchie was very nice, he welcomed us aboard his boat and treated us like family. The whole trip was easygoing and we didn’t have to worry about a thing. We were a group of first time anglers and he was patient with us and helped us land some fish. I was personally looking to land a shark, but it was not a good time of year to catch one. Despite that, Captain Ritchie did his best to make my wish come true. We didn’t catch one this time, but I’m confident I could come back in the Summer and he would help me get the job done. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun deep sea fishing trip!

    Reported Catch
    Sheepshead
    Response from Captain

    Thank you so much for the kind words! Making memories is what it’s all about!! I look forward to taking y’all fishing again! Capt Ritchie

  • Robert Freeman
    Robert Freeman
    us
    Kansas, US
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    Member since 2026
    5.0
    Verified

    Amazing afternoon of fishing!

    4 Hour Trip — Inshore/Nearshore - 2:00 PM • 3 adults

    Captain Russel went above and beyond to ensure this was a great trip for my wife, daughter, and me. He made sure we were all comfortable and having fun and tailored the trip to what we wanted to go after. Conversation was great, and his knowledge of the bay put us on some mackerel early, and we closed out the trip with a MASSIVE hammerhead. 10 out of 10 recommend; we will be back!

    Reported Catch
    Spanish Mackerel
    Ladyfish
    Response from Captain

    thank you for the kibd words! look forward to taking y’alk fishing again! capt Ritchie