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Dale Woodruff

Certified Damn Good Guide
A Certified Damn Good Guide is someone who goes above and beyond to show you an incredible experience on your trip. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.
Independent Guide 30 years of exp.
Talkative
Instructional
Laid-back
Quality
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Pleased to meet you! As a husband, father of seven children, two grandchildren and being in the charter fishing industry for more than 30 years, I understand what it’s like to wake up with great expectations—as well as taking on the daily task of whatever may come my way. With this kind of experience, patience and a servant’s heart, I know without a doubt that my goal is to give a big smile and bring joy to every person who comes aboard. So come and enjoy a day on the water!

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Dale Woodruff

Dale Woodruff

Certified Damn Good Guide
Independent Guide 30 years of exp.
Pleased to meet you! As a husband, father of seven children, two grandchildren and being in the charter fishing industry for more than 30 years, I understand what it’s like to wake up with great expectations—as well as taking on the daily task of whatever may come my way. With this kind of experience, patience and a servant’s heart, I know without a doubt that my goal is to give a big smile and bring joy to every person who comes aboard. So come and enjoy a day on the water!
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Duck and Sausage Gumbo
Whats your favorite band?
Anything old country
Whats your favorite movie?
Gladiator

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
Blue Marlin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Duck and Sausage Gumbo
Whats your favorite band?
Anything old country
Whats your favorite movie?
Gladiator
Whats your favorite sports team?
Alabama Crimson Tide
Whats your drink of choice?
Water
What was your last halloween costume?
I don't do Halloween
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Nothing
How did you get started guiding?
Family Fishing
What makes you different from other guides?
Personality
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Class Act Charters Fishing Trips

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Nearshore Fishing in Orange Beach

Trolling Quick Trips

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52 ft 1 - 15 People From $1,400
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Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Orange Beach

Trolling And Bottom Fishing

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52 ft 1 - 15 People From $2,000
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Orange Beach

6 Hr Bottom Fishing

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52 ft 1 - 30 People From $2,000
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Orange Beach

Afternoon Bottom Fishing Trip

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52 ft 1 - 20 People From $2,000
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Fishing in Destin

Nearshore Fishing in Orange Beach

4 Hr Quick Trolling Trip

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38 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,000
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea, Nearshore Fishing in Orange Beach

5 Hr Trolling And Bottom Fishing

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38 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,250
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Orange Beach

6 Hr Bottom Fishing

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38 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,400
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Fishing in Destin
Fishing in Destin

Deep Sea Fishing in Orange Beach

8 Hr Bottom Fishing Trip

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38 ft 1 - 12 People From $1,900

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Recent Reviews of Class Act Charters Fishing

5.0
based on 8 reviews

Steven

Verified Review

Had a great time, we caught our limit of snapper and plenty more, will definitely go with these guys again

Steven

Verified Review

Had a great time, we caught our limit of snapper and plenty more, will definitely go with these guys again
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Stanley

Verified Review

Jordan and Brian were great. Boat too slow to bounce around and find fish.

Stanley

Verified Review

Jordan and Brian were great. Boat too slow to bounce around and find fish.
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Response from Dale:
Thanks for fishing with us and the great review. This is the trip you choose which is written in the literature. The 5 hr trip is a trolling and bottom fishing trip as written in the headlines. Please remember next before booking a trip you chose a trip that will meet all expectations. Thanks again!

Response from Dale:

Thanks for fishing with us and the great review. This is the trip you choose which is written in the literature. The 5 hr trip is a trolling and bottom fishing trip as written in the headlines. Please remember next before booking a trip you chose a trip that will meet all expectations. Thanks again!
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Joseph

Verified Review

Captain Dale and his crew did a great job! Had a load of kids and the accommodated all of them and took care of us well, highly recommend!

Joseph

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Captain Dale and his crew did a great job! Had a load of kids and the accommodated all of them and took care of us well, highly recommend!
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Ronald

Verified Review

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...

Ronald

Verified Review

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.
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Debra

Verified Review

We had a great time! Everyone that fished caught at least one. Kendall was a great help and kept bait on all the hooks and took the fish off quickly so fishing could continue!! We will definitely recommend Captain Experiences and Captain Dale!! Thanks for such a wonderful experience!!

Debra

Verified Review

We had a great time! Everyone that fished caught at least one. Kendall was a great help and kept bait on all the hooks and took the fish off quickly so fishing could continue!! We will definitely recommend Captain Experiences and Captain Dale!! Thanks for such a wonderful experience!!
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Dallas

Verified Review

The trip was awesome dale put us right on fish reeling them in left and right kids had a blast it was so easy booking the trip and finding the dock and dale great people great time we will be back

Thank you guys so much
Dallas

Dallas

Verified Review

The trip was awesome dale put us right on fish reeling them in left and right kids had a blast it was so easy booking the trip and finding the dock and dale great people great time we will be back

Thank you guys so much
Dallas
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David

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Our group of 12 went fishning with Captain Dale and crew in Orange Beach, Alabama on 11/24/23 the day after Thanksgiving and we had such a wonderful time. We didn't know if our luck at that time of year would be good but Captain Dale's extensive experience and knowledge got us right where we needed to be and OMG we didn't stop catching fish. It was the highlight of our Gulf Shores vacation....

David

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Our group of 12 went fishning with Captain Dale and crew in Orange Beach, Alabama on 11/24/23 the day after Thanksgiving and we had such a wonderful time. We didn't know if our luck at that time of year would be good but Captain Dale's extensive experience and knowledge got us right where we needed to be and OMG we didn't stop catching fish. It was the highlight of our Gulf Shores vacation. And we highly recommend booking Captian Dale through Captain Experiences whose process is easy, convenient, and no hassle booking . Trust me, Captain Dale,Zekes Landing,Orange Beach, Alabama = FISH!
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William

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Fantastic time!!!

William

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Fantastic time!!!
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Techniques

Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
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Types of Fishing

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