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Tim Birell

Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

2 hour trip in the Gulf. Made it back just in time.
Tim Birell
Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago
2 hour trip in the Gulf. Made it back just in time.
Spadefish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Spadefish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Spadefish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Stephen Crews

Stephen Crews
Foley, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

This year has been an incredibly tough fishing year for red snapper. The water temps were what they typically are in August by the 1st of July. The marks are all there on the fishfinder. The fish got smarter, faster this year as their appetites were reduced by the temperature...
Stephen Crews
Stephen Crews Foley, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago
This year has been an incredibly tough fishing year for red snapper. The water temps were what they typically are in August by the 1st of July. The marks are all there on the fishfinder. The fish got smarter, faster this year as their appetites were reduced by the temperature increase. We've also had more issues with sharks and dolphins eating our fish and bait off the hooks. We had to switch gears, work harder and try different methods to outsmart the fish. The deeper water fish were still biting well, but with the increase of fuel prices, going out 30 miles on a 6 hour trip was not a sustainable business practice. We finally decided to switch gears and go after vermilion snapper while targeting red snapper on the side. This has given our charters better experiences than before. We're still targeting red snapper until the end of the season but it's not our primary target. That takes the pressure off and makes fishing fun again.
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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Tim Birell

Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

2 hour trip today
Tim Birell
Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago
2 hour trip today
King Mackerel / Kingfish fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
King Mackerel / Kingfish fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Tim Birell

Tim Birell
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

Had to wait out the storm and deal with some rough water; but we goter done
Tim Birell
Tim Birell Summerdale, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago
Had to wait out the storm and deal with some rough water; but we goter done
King Mackerel / Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
King Mackerel / Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
King Mackerel / Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Lynn Pridgen

Lynn Pridgen
Creola, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

We catch it all biting like crazy in Alabama
Lynn Pridgen
Lynn Pridgen Creola, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago
We catch it all biting like crazy in Alabama
Red Snapper fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Red Snapper fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Red Snapper fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Brian Daniels
Orange Beach, Alabama
Reported: 3 years ago

Today
Brian Daniels
Brian Daniels Orange Beach, Alabama Reported: 3 years ago
Today
Red Snapper fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Red Snapper fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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  • ★★★★★
    Patrick was an excellent guide with great knowledge . We had young boys with us and he showed a lot of patience and a great time.

    Chad L. | October 7, 2025

    Trip: Epic Inshore Adventure - 24' Kenner

  • ★★★★★
    My son and I had a great time!!

    Michael E. | July 15, 2025

    Trip: 3 Hour Inshore Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Excellent trip, got our limit of Red Snapper. Older boat but in good condition. Deck hand kept us baited up and after catch right back in the water. When bait slowed Dale moved quickly to different location and back on the bait. Good experience for my two novice 15 year old young men. Definitely recommend my experience with Dale. Just showed our “ boarding pass” and on our way Got our limit of Red Snapper. Dale put us on the bite and our deck hand kept baited up and handle our catch. Would use this service again. Thanks again to Dale and crew.

    Ronald J. | June 17, 2025

    Trip: 6 Hr Bottom Fishing

  • ★★★★★
    Patrick was an excellent guide. Had us on fish quick and kept us on them the whole time. We had a great time and definitely made memories. We highly suggest booking with him for your next trip to Gulf Shores.

    Shannon G. | June 6, 2025

    Trip: Epic Inshore Adventure - 24' Kenner

  • ★★★★★
    Patrick was awesome! He picked us up last minute when another guide we booked with couldn't. Great guide! My wife and I were down here for our honeymoon, and neither of us have done much salt water fishing. Patrick 5ook us to a great spot, had great vibes and help my wife kick my butt. We took home 20 white trout in 3 hrs. Will definitely book with Patrick agian next time we come down.

    Brian C. | May 3, 2025

    Trip: 3 Hour Inshore Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Great captain, Enjoyed the four hour trip with the whole family highly recommend.

    Trent M. | April 23, 2025

    Trip: Epic Inshore Adventure - 24' Kenner

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    Patrick was great !

    Gerald A. | December 26, 2024

    Trip: 3 Hour Inshore Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    We had a great time. Will return on our next trip to gulf shores!

    Cassi W. | September 3, 2024

    Trip: 3 Hour Inshore Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    We really enjoyed our experience with Patrick. He was an excellent guide and we caught our limit! Would definitely go again. Fun times!

    Dean G. | August 14, 2024

    Trip: 3 Hour Inshore Nearshore

  • ★★★★★
    Good time on a quick trip to a shallow rig. We caught 5 species of fish and had a great time. Patrick and Tristan made it an enjoyable and easy trip.

    Michael N. | July 24, 2024

    Trip: 3 Hour Inshore Nearshore

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