Beginner Rod Bending

90% (10) 1 - 4 People 2 Hours From $325

About Your Trip

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Weather

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

Head out for an introductory fishing adventure with Captain Todd! This trip is perfect for kids, families, and people who haven't fished much in the past. This trip is just two hours, so it's perfect if you want to hook into some rod-bending action and bring home some tasty fillets for dinner, without dedicating an entire day to the fish. On this trip, you'll target classic Gulf inshore species, such as Redfish, Spotted Trout, and...

About Your Trip

Head out for an introductory fishing adventure with Captain Todd! This trip is perfect for kids, families, and people who haven't fished much in the past. This trip is just two hours, so it's perfect if you want to hook into some rod-bending action and bring home some tasty fillets for dinner, without dedicating an entire day to the fish.
On this trip, you'll target classic Gulf inshore species, such as Redfish, Spotted Trout, and
Flounder. These are great fighting fish, and great table fare as well!
You'll be fishing from the deck of Captain Todd's beautiful 27' Shearwater bay boat—an ideal vessel for fishing these waters. She features a 350 HP Yamaha engine, so you'll be on the fish in no time! Captain Todd will come with everything you need for a great day, including rods, reels, bait, and tackle. All you need to bring is sunscreen, proper clothing, a pair of sunglasses, and a smile!
Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

2 Hours
1 Person
$325.00
2 People
$325.00
3 People
$400.00
4 People
$475.00
Pay 15% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.
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About Your Guide

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Todd B.

Independent Guide
Captain Todd is a USCG-certified captain who has been fishing the area around Gulf Shores, AL for over 20 years. He was raised here in Alabama and loves showing clients all that this beautiful state has to offer. He specializes in inshore fishing, and particularly enjoys targeting Speckled Trout on live baits. He enjoys watching people enjoy reeling in their own fish almost as much as doing it himself, especially when he's given them a...

About Your Guide

Profile photo of Captain Experiences guide Todd

Todd B.

Independent Guide
Captain Todd is a USCG-certified captain who has been fishing the area around Gulf Shores, AL for over 20 years. He was raised here in Alabama and loves showing clients all that this beautiful state has to offer. He specializes in inshore fishing, and particularly enjoys targeting Speckled Trout on live baits. He enjoys watching people enjoy reeling in their own fish almost as much as doing it himself, especially when he's given them a helping hand.
Whether you're a
great fisherman already, or just trying it out, a trip with Captain Todd is sure to be a blast!
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Start Location & Lodging Options

Gulf Shores, Alabama

About Your Boat

Boat photo for Beginner Rod Bending
Boat photo for Beginner Rod Bending
Boat photo for Beginner Rod Bending
Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Shearwater
Year Built
2018
Boat Length
27'

About Your Boat

Boat Type
Bay Boat
Boat Manufacturer
Shearwater
Year Built
2018
Boat Length
27'
Engine Manufacturer
Yamaha
Total Horsepower
350
Number of Engines
1
Additional Amenities
GPS, Fishfinder, Live Bait Well, Wireless Trolling Motor, Ice Box
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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

Skill Levels

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Tackle

All rods, reels, and tackle are included.

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 3 days before the trip.

Fish Cleaning

No cleaning service provided.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

Target Species

Color-coded seasonality below is based on .
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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

  • Bottom Fishing
  • Drift Fishing
  • Jigging
  • Light Tackle Fishing
  • Live Bait Fishing
  • Trolling

Everything Else to Know

Fishing License, Ice Box, Rods, reels & tackle included.
You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.
We use a cashless autopay system. We'll send you a boarding pass, and on the day of the trip, your guide will scan your boarding pass to automatically transfer the remaining balance. The only cash needed is to tip your guide (we recommend 20%).
Cancel for free up to 3 days before the trip and receive credit back to your account.
In the event of inclement weather you'll be covered by out 100% Weather Guarantee and will not lose your deposit.

Reviews

4.5
based on 10 reviews

James

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August 10

A local who knows the fishing holes well!

James

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August 10

A local who knows the fishing holes well!
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Paul

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July 26

We had a great time and Todd is a very experienced guide as well as being very personable

Paul

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July 26

We had a great time and Todd is a very experienced guide as well as being very personable
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Samantha

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May 6

Amazing trip. Our guide Todd was amazing. Helped my elderly father catch a few fish. My 14 year old had a blast.

Samantha

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May 6

Amazing trip. Our guide Todd was amazing. Helped my elderly father catch a few fish. My 14 year old had a blast.
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Michael

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March 29

Captain Todd went above and beyond to make our experience truly memorable! He was quick to bait lines, cast our reels, and provide a lot of laughs and knowledge along the way! 10/10 recommend!

Michael

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March 29

Captain Todd went above and beyond to make our experience truly memorable! He was quick to bait lines, cast our reels, and provide a lot of laughs and knowledge along the way! 10/10 recommend!
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Todd

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September 11

Had a great time. Wish we had caught bigger fish.

Todd

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September 11

Had a great time. Wish we had caught bigger fish.
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Gregory

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August 15

Great experience and good time! Would recommend Captain Todd! He’s a good guide!

Gregory

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August 15

Great experience and good time! Would recommend Captain Todd! He’s a good guide!
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Tonya

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August 5

I waited exactly a week before leaving this review. I wanted to cool off from our extremely horrible experience on captain Todd’s tugboat.
Everyone has an off day and I hope that is what we caught this on , I would hate to think that he treats people on a regular basis the way we were treated.
There are two things that we didn’t count on.
1. A complete lack...

Tonya

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August 5

I waited exactly a week before leaving this review. I wanted to cool off from our extremely horrible experience on captain Todd’s tugboat.
Everyone has an off day and I hope that is what we caught this on , I would hate to think that he treats people on a regular basis the way we were treated.
There are two things that we didn’t count on.
1. A complete lack
of southern hospitality and 2. To fish basically off the bank and in two feet of water.
Captain Todd repeatedly baited our hooks and cast them himself, that’s fine his equipment, we got it. However upon snagging and repeatedly loosing hooks in a rock reef just off the shoreline, he would get upset and yell “goddammit”! Well that was not on us buddy look in the mirror. Or baited hooks flying past your eyes was also a frequent incident . My son managed to catch a few bait fish which we had done off the bank in the hotel. The only Todd was really worried about was getting paid what I would consider an insane amount of money to be hauled around in a tugboat just off the bank. Would never ever recommend ever!
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Response from Captain Experiences:
Hey Tonya, I'm so sorry to hear that about this experience. It sounds like you all were fishing in some shallower water near structure and Captain Todd was doing his best to give you and your family the best possible chance of properly presenting bait to fish. We've tried reaching out to you a few times to get some more context here, so please give us a call when you get a chance. We'd love...

Response from Captain Experiences:

Hey Tonya, I'm so sorry to hear that about this experience. It sounds like you all were fishing in some shallower water near structure and Captain Todd was doing his best to give you and your family the best possible chance of properly presenting bait to fish. We've tried reaching out to you a few times to get some more context here, so please give us a call when you get a chance. We'd love to make this right by you and get y'all back on the water soon!
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Bob

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July 8

Had a great time. Todd was a lot of help to us.

Bob

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July 8

Had a great time. Todd was a lot of help to us.
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Earl

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April 12

Captain Todd was awesome. Weather wasn’t great but still caught some reds and a trout.

Earl

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April 12

Captain Todd was awesome. Weather wasn’t great but still caught some reds and a trout.
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Mary

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October 22

Fishing with Captain Todd was fantastic. Our group included 3 women of various fishing experience, from avid fisherwoman to almost no experience at all. He could not have been a better guide for us. He was helpful and patient the entire time and best of all, we caught fish.

I would definitely book Captain Todd again for any age group or fishing experience level.

Mary

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October 22

Fishing with Captain Todd was fantastic. Our group included 3 women of various fishing experience, from avid fisherwoman to almost no experience at all. He could not have been a better guide for us. He was helpful and patient the entire time and best of all, we caught fish.

I would definitely book Captain Todd again for any age group or fishing experience level.
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We vet our guides and only partner with the best of the best. Our guides do their very best to keep you safe, show you a great time, and send you home with a memorable experience shared with family and friends.
Once you've paid your deposit at checkout, we'll send you a QR Code boarding pass. Just show your guide your boarding pass on the day of the trip, they'll scan it, the remaining balance will transfer automatically, and you'll be all set to get out there. Just make sure you bring a cash tip for the guide!
In the event of inclement weather, our guides will check the conditions and make the final call on whether its safe to go on the trip. If they decide the trip needs to be postponed, we'll work closely with you to reschedule or provide a credit for the full deposit, which can be applied to any of our trips in the US and beyond.
Each trip's price is determined by the guide and reflects all associated costs. A significant factor in pricing is often the type of boat and the corresponding fuel expenses. Additional costs may include leases, marina or slip fees, bait, and the expenses involved in providing and maintaining the necessary gear for your trip.
After booking your trip, we'll connect you directly with your guide to discuss additional details. In the meantime, our team is here to answer any questions via email, text, or phone.