Minutes of Use Fishing Charter

Gulf Shores, Alabama
Offshore Center Console

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Jerry Whisenhunt

Jerry Whisenhunt

Outfitter 24 years of exp.
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Comfortable
Beginner Oriented
Quality
This speedy fishing charter has been taking novice and veteran fisherman alike out on the water for fun, fish, and fresh ocean breezes since 2016. At the helm, you’ll find Captain Walt; a former recreational fisherman, he became inspired to share his love of the sport with out-of-towners, visitors, and families across Alabama and beyond. He’ll pick you up at the Dauphin Island or Fort Morgan Marinas in the morning and get right to a half or full day of outdoor adventures. Every guest leaves with seasonal catches in their hands, pictures on their cameras, and memories in their mind’s eye.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Jerry Whisenhunt

Jerry Whisenhunt

Outfitter 24 years of exp.
This speedy fishing charter has been taking novice and veteran fisherman alike out on the water for fun, fish, and fresh ocean breezes since 2016. At the helm, you’ll find Captain Walt; a former recreational fisherman, he became inspired to share his love of the sport with out-of-towners, visitors, and families across Alabama and beyond. He’ll pick you up at the Dauphin Island or Fort Morgan Marinas in the morning and get right to a half or full day of outdoor adventures. Every guest leaves with seasonal catches in their hands, pictures on their cameras, and memories in their mind’s eye.
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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
158 pound yellow fin tuna. Bigger sharks but we don't take them in to weigh them.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Blackened Red Snapper
What’s your favorite band?
Eagles
What’s your drink of choice?
Strawberry Lemonade with a splash of vodka
How did you get started guiding?
got tired of being the one who reeled in the fish but still want to be a part of the trip and catching fish.
What makes you different from other guides?
we know this is your vacation and this is an investment in time with your family. We work to make sure this is the best day of you vacation and you make it something you look forward to every year.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
158 pound yellow fin tuna. Bigger sharks but we don't take them in to weigh them.
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Blackened Red Snapper
What’s your favorite band?
Eagles
What’s your drink of choice?
Strawberry Lemonade with a splash of vodka
How did you get started guiding?
got tired of being the one who reeled in the fish but still want to be a part of the trip and catching fish.
What makes you different from other guides?
we know this is your vacation and this is an investment in time with your family. We work to make sure this is the best day of you vacation and you make it something you look forward to every year.
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Red Snapper Round Up

93% (15) 1 - 6 People 4 - 10 Hours From $1,200
Gulf Shores Nearshore Run
Gulf Shores Nearshore Run
Gulf Shores Nearshore Run
Gulf Shores Nearshore Run
Gulf Shores Nearshore Run
Gulf Shores Nearshore Run
Gulf Shores Nearshore Run
Gulf Shores Nearshore Run
Gulf Shores Nearshore Run
Gulf Shores Nearshore Run
Gulf Shores Nearshore Run
Gulf Shores Nearshore Run
Offshore Center Console
Offshore Center Console
Offshore Center Console
Red Snapper Round Up
Red Snapper Round Up

About Your Trip

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

6 hour/Half day trips are a favorite during the Red Snapper season. We go get a limit of Red Snapper and chase some other fish and have a lot of fun on the water. After a half day working on fish most crews are worn out and ready to relax on the beach and have a cold drink. This is the perfect boat and trip for both beginners and seasoned fishermen wanting to have fun...

About Your Trip

6 hour/Half day trips are a favorite during the Red Snapper season. We go get a limit of Red Snapper and chase some other fish and have a lot of fun on the water. After a half day working on fish most crews are worn out and ready to relax on the beach and have a cold drink. This is the perfect boat and trip for both beginners and seasoned fishermen wanting to have fun and plenty fish to eat on vacation. Make this a part of your vacation experience, we catch fish!!!

On 4 hour trips we generally go after whatever is biting and it is all about having fun catching fish not worrying about a specific species rather focusing on what is close and the bite is hot. With limited time we do not want to spend the time riding, we want to be fishing and catching fish! Red Snapper is available on this trip.

6 hour trips (half day) during snapper season we go after limits of snapper then start working on other fish that have been biting. We generally get a limit with a few large snapper along with an average size to complete the limit, and some other fish species. We do not focus on all big fish as we are time limited and want to make sure we get you as many fish as possible up to the limit.

8 hour trips allow the captain time to be more picky about the fish we keep so the average size of what we keep is normally larger. It also allows time to target other fish and expand the adventure.

This vessel is a great family and starter boat because she is open air, fast, and most affordable. Captain Walt loves working with new fishermen and youngsters, getting them hooked on deep sea fishing forever. She is the perfect boat to take the family or group of up to 6 people, and have a private trip with a captain and deck hand focused on your success and enjoyment of the day. There are plenty of fish to catch, the secret is to have fun catching them!!!!

We ask you to bring wipe on sunscreen rather than spray on if at all possible as the spray gets on the floor and makes it very slick. You also need only to bring drinks, snacks, and a camera for pictures. When the trip is over the crew will clean your fish and bag them for you. The deck hand is normally the hardest working guy on the boat helping you with bait, tips on catching, rigging the rods, and all around helping make the trip easier and fun. Tipping the deck hand in customary in the 10-20% range.

Captain Walt will be contacting you before the trip so if you have any questions he will be happy to answer and make sure it is a great trip!
Amenities

Water Type

Deep Sea, Nearshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

Fish Cleaning

This guide will clean your catch for you.

Beer

Feel free to enjoy responsibly, but please no glass.

Boat Restroom

This boat has a restroom.

Live Bait

Live bait is included for this trip.

Weather

You won’t lose your deposit if the trip is canceled due to weather

Federal Permit

This boat is federally permitted to go deep offshore.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Flexible Cancelation

The deposit for this trip is non-refundable.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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About Your Boat

Boat photo for Red Snapper Round Up
Boat photo for Red Snapper Round Up
Boat photo for Red Snapper Round Up
Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Cape Horn
Boat Length
31'
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Center Console
Boat Manufacturer
Cape Horn
Boat Length
31'
Engine Manufacturer
Suzuki
Total Horsepower
600
Number of Engines
2
Additional Amenities
This vessel boats twin 300 horsepower Suzuki engines. She is a fast no-frills fishing boat we used as a personal tournament fishing boat for years before we started the charter business. She is fast and economical with a large fishing deck. The downside is that she has a portable head. We ride on bean bags, which are very comfortable, on the trip out and back into the dock. This boat is what most of the fishing charters in the area use because they are fast, large fishing deck, and the most economical. They are perfect for 4-6 hour trips because of the speed and versatility, and the very large fishing area that allows people to spread out while they fish. With 6 fishermen it is not crowded and all 6 are able to fish at the same time and avoid tangled lines. Amenities: GPS, Fish finder, Satellite music and weather, Live Bait wells, Bean bag chairs, down riggers
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Recent Reviews of Minutes of Use Fishing Charter

4.7
based on 15 reviews

Roberto

Verified Review

Captain Walt and Keith were fantastic! Extremely welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful, plus great to crack a joke and share a laugh with. The waves were choppy when we went out and Walt & Keith guided us through it and took us around the area when we eventually got too sick haha. Highly recommend! I’ll be coming to them again in the future.

Roberto

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Captain Walt and Keith were fantastic! Extremely welcoming, knowledgeable, and helpful, plus great to crack a joke and share a laugh with. The waves were choppy when we went out and Walt & Keith guided us through it and took us around the area when we eventually got too sick haha. Highly recommend! I’ll be coming to them again in the future.
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Phillip

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Booked charter 6 months in advance only to have assigned captain (Jerry) cancel on us the evening before our charter. Never got a call or explanation from Jerry so it kind of left us feeling like we had been dumped. Adam from Captain Experience found us a replacement Captain (Chase) that did a great job but still feel as though we were shortchanged. I hope you dump Jerry as one of your “excellent” captains.

Phillip

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Booked charter 6 months in advance only to have assigned captain (Jerry) cancel on us the evening before our charter. Never got a call or explanation from Jerry so it kind of left us feeling like we had been dumped. Adam from Captain Experience found us a replacement Captain (Chase) that did a great job but still feel as though we were shortchanged. I hope you dump Jerry as one of your “excellent” captains.
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Response from Captain Experiences:
Boat breakdowns happen, but obviously they aren't fun for anyone and Im sorry it got in the way of your plans. Im glad we were able to get you out with a replacement guide at the last minute for what sounds like a good trip but we still want to apologize personally for the disruption to your vacation and messaged you separately for a discount off your next trip with us (in any of our...

Response from Captain Experiences:

Boat breakdowns happen, but obviously they aren't fun for anyone and Im sorry it got in the way of your plans. Im glad we were able to get you out with a replacement guide at the last minute for what sounds like a good trip but we still want to apologize personally for the disruption to your vacation and messaged you separately for a discount off your next trip with us (in any of our locations) if you'd be willing to let us make it up to you. We hope you had a good rest of your vacation and please reach out if we can do anything else for you.
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Chad

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Great trip caught plenty of fish and had a wonderful time with the crew

Chad

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Great trip caught plenty of fish and had a wonderful time with the crew
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Sheri

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We had a great day fishing with Jerry and Huey!! We definitely recommend!!

Sheri

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We had a great day fishing with Jerry and Huey!! We definitely recommend!!
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Robert

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Had a great time. Really enjoyed Walt and Kenny🐬🐟

Robert

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Had a great time. Really enjoyed Walt and Kenny🐬🐟
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Tracie

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Had a great time! We will be booking again!

Tracie

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Had a great time! We will be booking again!
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Joshua

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This was a great family outing! Walt & Cody were phenomenal teaching us and ensuring that everyone had a great day! Highly recommend them for anyone looking to go deep see fishing around Gulf Shores!

Joshua

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This was a great family outing! Walt & Cody were phenomenal teaching us and ensuring that everyone had a great day! Highly recommend them for anyone looking to go deep see fishing around Gulf Shores!
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Jason

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Fantastic 12hr trip with Captain Jerry and Huey. They were great to be around, helpful, enjoyable and put our group on a lot of fish!!

Jason

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Fantastic 12hr trip with Captain Jerry and Huey. They were great to be around, helpful, enjoyable and put our group on a lot of fish!!
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Chris

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Awesome trip, took a couple of my boys with me to celebrate a late Father's day snapper fishing with Captain Sheldon. Best trip ever, biggest snapper for me and my boys.

Chris

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Awesome trip, took a couple of my boys with me to celebrate a late Father's day snapper fishing with Captain Sheldon. Best trip ever, biggest snapper for me and my boys.
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Chad

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One of the best trips ever went on and also one of the best crews ever went with

Chad

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One of the best trips ever went on and also one of the best crews ever went with
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Ashley

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This was so much fun!!

Ashley

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This was so much fun!!
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Tim

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Trip was great. Captain Walt & Andy put us on the fish and we caught em til our arms gave out

Tim

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Trip was great. Captain Walt & Andy put us on the fish and we caught em til our arms gave out
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Penny

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We have been charter fishing for 5 years. This was the BEST by far!!!! They are very accommodating and go above and beyond to make sure you have a memorable trip!! We will definitely be booking with then again!! No one else even comes close in comparison!!!

Penny

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We have been charter fishing for 5 years. This was the BEST by far!!!! They are very accommodating and go above and beyond to make sure you have a memorable trip!! We will definitely be booking with then again!! No one else even comes close in comparison!!!
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Joseph

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Jerry and his sidekick were incredible. We haven’t been fishing for the past 10 years or so, and they showed us the ropes again. Weather was great and our catch was nice considering the fact that I got seasick. Not because of them. I’d recommend again!!!

Joseph

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Jerry and his sidekick were incredible. We haven’t been fishing for the past 10 years or so, and they showed us the ropes again. Weather was great and our catch was nice considering the fact that I got seasick. Not because of them. I’d recommend again!!!
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Charles

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Super nice, knowledgeable, and accommodating! Highly recommend! Will use again!

Charles

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Super nice, knowledgeable, and accommodating! Highly recommend! Will use again!
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Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
January February March April May June July August September October November December
Blacktip Shark
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Bonito
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Jack Crevalle
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Kingfish
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Mangrove Snapper
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Not Ideal
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Not Ideal
Red Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Good
Good
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Scamp Grouper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
Great
Good
Good
Vermillion Snapper
Good
Good
Good
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Great
Good
Good
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  • Get it while it's HOT!
  • This species is in play.
  • You might get lucky (as long as things are in-season).
  • Couldn't tell ya! (no data)

Techniques

Artificial Lure Fishing
Bottom Fishing
Cut Bait Fishing
Deep Dropping
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Nearshore

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