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Patrick Gallagher

Independent Guide 7 years of exp.
Talkative
Laid-back
Instructional
Beginner Oriented
Adventurous
Quality
Captain Patrick is a great example of how a life-long passion for fishing can turn into a full-time job. He spent every moment he could spare on the water and in 2010 he became a professional angler. Captain Patrick won several tournaments including the Dauphin Island Rodeo and Gulf Coast Slam in the Flounder and Speckled Trout category. These days, he loves running charters and meeting new people! When you hop on one of Captain Patrick’s boats, you will be greeted with a smile and as soon as the boats leave the docks you can expect the joking to start!! Just like going fishing with a lifelong pal, you should feel right at home aboard Captain Patrick’s fleet.

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Patrick Gallagher

Patrick Gallagher

Independent Guide 7 years of exp.
Captain Patrick is a great example of how a life-long passion for fishing can turn into a full-time job. He spent every moment he could spare on the water and in 2010 he became a professional angler. Captain Patrick won several tournaments including the Dauphin Island Rodeo and Gulf Coast Slam in the Flounder and Speckled Trout category. These days, he loves running charters and meeting new people! When you hop on one of Captain Patrick’s boats, you will be greeted with a smile and as soon as the boats leave the docks you can expect the joking to start!! Just like going fishing with a lifelong pal, you should feel right at home aboard Captain Patrick’s fleet.

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
165lb yellowfin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Rib-eye, street corn, baked potato with a side salad
What’s your favorite band?
Sleep token
What’s your favorite movie?
Step brothers

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?
165lb yellowfin
If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?
Rib-eye, street corn, baked potato with a side salad
What’s your favorite band?
Sleep token
What’s your favorite movie?
Step brothers
What’s your favorite sports team?
Notre Dame fighting Irish (college) and Atlanta Braves
What’s your drink of choice?
Titos, club soda and lime
What was your last halloween costume?
Rip from yellowstone
What do you want for Christmas this year?
Check back with me in September.
How did you get started guiding?
I was a offshore deckhand for 5 years and got tired of getting beat up offshore so i started fishing tournaments and realized i was a good inshore fisherman so i started guiding.
What makes you different from other guides?
My brutal honesty… to elaborate, I’m not going to take someone just to earn a paycheck. I want each group to have the best time possible on the water, and if that means the day we are scheduled for isn’t fishable and i have to cram more trips into another day I’d rather work longer than take someone out to just earn a paycheck. On rough days when explaining this to customers i use the phrase “ if you just want to get beat up, i can take you to the parking lot with a baseball bat, and you’ll feel the same but save your money….. OR if you REALLY want to go I’ll take you but it’s not going to be fun” …

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Recent Reviews of Trick'Em Charters

4.9
based on 19 reviews

Eric

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The weather was not cooperating but Capt. Patrick was on top of it and communicated well. He created a good plan for the day and we caught fish and had a great time.

Eric

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The weather was not cooperating but Capt. Patrick was on top of it and communicated well. He created a good plan for the day and we caught fish and had a great time.

Gerald

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Patrick was great !

Gerald

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Patrick was great !

Anthony

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Patrick was awesome! We ran into some weather issues but he worked with us, and still squeezed us in while we were in town. We had an absolute blast and were on some trout! We will be coming back for sure!

Anthony

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Patrick was awesome! We ran into some weather issues but he worked with us, and still squeezed us in while we were in town. We had an absolute blast and were on some trout! We will be coming back for sure!

John

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Captain Patrick was hands down on top of his game!! Put us where the fish were and caught some good sized fish. Will definitely be back the next time we come to Gulf Shores.

John

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Captain Patrick was hands down on top of his game!! Put us where the fish were and caught some good sized fish. Will definitely be back the next time we come to Gulf Shores.

Cassi

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

Cassi

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

Potential Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on the current month (April).
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  • Black Drum
  • Bluefish
  • Cobia
  • Flounder
  • Red Snapper
  • Redfish
  • Sheepshead
  • Spanish Mackerel
  • Speckled Trout
  • 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
Drift Fishing
Heavy Tackle Fishing
Jigging
Light Tackle Fishing
Live Bait Fishing
Topwater Fishing
Trolling

Types of Fishing

Deep Sea
Inshore
Nearshore

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