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Tim Birell

Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Another great trip this morning. Sheepshead won’t last much longer. Spanish and King Mackerel starting to move in.
Tim Birell
Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago
Another great trip this morning. Sheepshead won’t last much longer. Spanish and King Mackerel starting to move in.
Sheepshead, Spadefish Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Sheepshead, Spadefish Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Sheepshead, Spadefish Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Sheepshead, Spadefish Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Tim Birell

Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

Dad and two teenagers rocked it today
Tim Birell
Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago
Dad and two teenagers rocked it today
Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Joe Nash

Joe Nash
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

The trolling for Spanish Mackerel has just started biting well, we have also been catching some sheepshead on the shallow wrecks. The Bottom fishing has been good for vermilion snapper,white snapper, some triggerfish and lane snapper. The sea conditions and weather has been less than favorable but will soon turn...
Joe Nash
Joe Nash Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago
The trolling for Spanish Mackerel has just started biting well, we have also been catching some sheepshead on the shallow wrecks. The Bottom fishing has been good for vermilion snapper,white snapper, some triggerfish and lane snapper. The sea conditions and weather has been less than favorable but will soon turn for the better and be more like spring. Let’s go fishing!
Sheepshead, Spanish Mackerel Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Tim Birell

Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

caught more than they wanted to keep in 30 minutes. Catching and releasing rest of trip.
Tim Birell
Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago
caught more than they wanted to keep in 30 minutes. Catching and releasing rest of trip.
Sheepshead Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Sheepshead Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Bryars Bishop

Bryars Bishop
Fairhope, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

The bite has been on fire the past couple of weeks! We are Catching lots of different species. Book your fishing charter with us and get in on the action!
Bryars Bishop
Bryars Bishop Fairhope, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago
The bite has been on fire the past couple of weeks! We are Catching lots of different species. Book your fishing charter with us and get in on the action!
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Bobby Cagle

Bobby Cagle
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

I'm Capt Bobby Ray! I live in Orange Beach Alabama with my wife Tera and our son Wyatt Cagle. I grew up working in my fathers bait shop. Fishing is in my blood. I'm going fishing with or with out y'all so come go with me! Gonna be a good...
Bobby Cagle
Bobby Cagle Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago
I'm Capt Bobby Ray! I live in Orange Beach Alabama with my wife Tera and our son Wyatt Cagle. I grew up working in my fathers bait shop. Fishing is in my blood. I'm going fishing with or with out y'all so come go with me! Gonna be a good time!
Mahi Mahi Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Mahi Mahi Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Mahi Mahi Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Mahi Mahi Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Travis Tucker

Travis Tucker with Strickly Fishing Charters
Pensacola Beach, Florida
Reported: 2 years ago

This 6 hour fishing charter was on the tail end of a cold front. With that we had some wind and some bigger than normal seas but this crew toughed it out! There main focus was to keep what they caught so we targeted vermilion snapper and trigger fish that...
Travis Tucker
Travis Tucker with Strickly Fishing Charters Pensacola Beach, Florida Reported: 2 years ago
This 6 hour fishing charter was on the tail end of a cold front. With that we had some wind and some bigger than normal seas but this crew toughed it out! There main focus was to keep what they caught so we targeted vermilion snapper and trigger fish that were in season. We also caught some red snapper that went back. All in all I good day with some great people!
Triggerfish, Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Pensacola Beach, Florida
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Rob Kritzmire

Rob Kritzmire
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 2 years ago

The last couple weeks have been good, water is warming up super early and the fish are responding great, pompano, trout, red fish, sheepshead and black drum
Rob Kritzmire
Rob Kritzmire Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 2 years ago
The last couple weeks have been good, water is warming up super early and the fish are responding great, pompano, trout, red fish, sheepshead and black drum
Black Drum Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Black Drum Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Black Drum Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Black Drum Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Black Drum Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Black Drum Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Recent Pensacola Reviews

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    Great time enjoyed it !

    James R. | November 26, 2025

    Trip: INSHORE/NEARSHORE FISHING

  • ★★★★★
    Great Experience! We had a great time. Captain Kyle did a great job finding spots to catch in and provided a smooth ride. Our deckhand Tristan was outstanding! Friendly, helpful, efficient and an overall nice guy. He kept our rods ready with bait, patient when taking our pictures, he made this day extremely enjoyable.

    Jamie J. | November 19, 2025

    Trip: 4 Hr PM Fishing Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Cade was amazing and would highly recommend him. Caught lots of fish. Completely satisfied with the charter. Thank You Cade for a great fishing experience.

    Darlene B. | November 15, 2025

    Trip: 3 Hour Inshore/Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    We were quite disappointed in our experience. Cade is a nice young man, but asked us nothing about our fishing experience or expectations for the day. Our first fishing spot was about 300 yards from the launch ramp where we caught about 5 or 6 fish, with the biggest being about 8 inches. We then traveled about 35 minutes to the second location which was under a highway bridge.. We caught about 4 or 5 fish, with the biggest being about 10 inches. I understand that the guide cannot be responsible for the fish caught but it seemed like we were in locations that were targeting smaller fish. For the cost of the trip, we were expecting more of a "Gulf charter fishing experience." I would recommend not using this venue.

    Randy M. | November 14, 2025

    Trip: 3 Hour Inshore/Offshore

  • ★★★★★
    What a day! We had the best experience with Captain James and his crew mate today. I highly recommend booking this trip. I will definitely book again.

    Kari S. | November 8, 2025

    Trip: Pensacola Fishing Frenzy

  • ★★★★★
    WE had a great time!

    Bryant T. | October 31, 2025

    Trip: Inshore/Nearshore Special!

  • ★★★★★
    We absolutely loved Capt Robert and his fishing trip (and I had teen boys!)! We will be fishing with Capt Robert again on another trip!

    Greg C. | October 17, 2025

    Trip: Bay Side Inshore Trip

  • ★★★★★
    Josh was very knowledgeable and friendly. Got us on fish early. Did pretty decent considering that fishing has been slow. Well definitely use him again.

    Steven D. | October 16, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Family Fun 6 Hour

  • ★★★★★
    Despite not catching anything big enough to keep, Jason made efforts to change locations and lures to give us the best chances. He expertly navigated pop-up storms and kept spirits high with a curated playlist. Even though we lost the "big one" as it snapped an 80-lb test line while darting under the boat, we had a great time and would fish with him again. The inclusion of a toilet on the boat, though small, was invaluable for our party of 4.

    Peter S. | October 16, 2025

    Trip: Inshore Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    5 out of 5 stars. My granddaughter loved Jeff. He tried his best to get the big redfish to the boat with her, just spit the hook out at the last second.

    Melvin H. | October 15, 2025

    Trip: 2hr Family Fun Fishing Trip

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