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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.

About Your Trip

Get ready for non-stop, round-bending action on a thrilling fishing trip in the back bay! Join us as we embark on an unforgettable adventure to chase those little critters that will keep you hooked all day long. Get ready to reel in an impressive number of catfish and create lasting memories of your fishing experience.

Our 27' Parker Pilothouse boat is perfectly suited for navigating the back bay, allowing us to explore the prime fishing spots where these critters thrive. Equipped with all the necessary amenities, the boat ensures your comfort throughout the trip.

Under the expert guidance of our experienced crew, you'll have the opportunity to engage in a variety of fishing techniques that promise exciting results. Whether it's cut bait fishing, drift fishing, or light tackle fishing, we'll tailor the experience to suit your preferences and maximize your chances of landing those trophy catches.

Our knowledgeable crew will share tips and tricks to help you enhance your fishing skills, ensuring that you make the most of your time on the water. They'll provide all the necessary equipment and guide you through the techniques to ensure a successful and enjoyable fishing trip.

Whether you're an experienced angler or new to fishing, our trip is suitable for all skill levels. Our goal is to provide you with a memorable and action-packed experience that will keep you coming back for more.

Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 1 days before the trip.

Disability Friendly

This trip is not suited for those with disabilities.

Lunch

Please provide your own food / snacks.

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Pricing Matrix

	4 Hours
1 Person	$600.00
2 People	$600.00
3 People	$650.00
4 People	$700.00
5 People	$750.00
6 People	$800.00

Pay 50% of the price as a deposit today, with the balance due on the day of the trip.

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About Your Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Troy W.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Certified Damn Good Guides offer 10/10 trips. Guides earn this badge through quality reviews, quick and responsive communication, and low cancellation rates.

Outfitter

Talkative

Laid-back

Instructional

Beginner Oriented

Comfortable

Quality

About Your Guide

Troy W.

Certified Damn Good Guide

Outfitter

I was born and raised in Nashville Tennessee. With a degree in commercial wildlife management, I have traveled the world fishing and hunting. I have been a Captain for over 20 years with a 100 Ton license. At the age of 8 years old, I started hunting and fishing and have never stopped. My fishing and hunting career has taken me to all 50 states and 3 different countries. I have lived in 17 different states including Alaska where I guided many successful Kodiak Brown Bear hunts and ran Halibut charters. I have also guided remote river float trips for Salmon in Alaska. I have commercial fished for Cod in the Bering Sea and have commercial fished for Tuna and Swordfish off the Atlantic coast. I am no stranger to Bill fishing either as I have successfully fished many Billfish Tournaments in the Bahama’s, Mexico, Atlantic Ocean and here in the Gulf of Mexico.

I now specialize in In-shore fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama. I cater to families with kids. My 2021 30' Parker is the only In-shore boat on the island with an enclosed wheelhouse and a bathroom. I offer 4-hour trips. I mainly target Saltwater Catfish. They are excellent table fare and are a lot of fun to catch on light tackle. You can typically expect to catch 10-40 fish a trip when you fish with me. For memories that last a lifetime and an entertaining, laid back inshore fishing charter, come fish with me. Bring your cooler full of drinks and snacks. Alcohol is fine but please do not bring glass bottles. Lastly, If you are looking for a guarantee- I suggest any local seafood market around. They have a menu you can order from, the Gulf of Mexico and it’s Back Bays don’t. Have fun and safe travels.

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Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Pilot Whale 🐋

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Elk buffalo 🦬 or kangaroo backstrap

Rapid Fire Guide Q & A

What’s the biggest fish you’ve caught?

Pilot Whale 🐋

If you were cooking for all your friends what would you cook?

Elk buffalo 🦬 or kangaroo backstrap

Whats your favorite band?

Alabama

Whats your favorite movie?

Jerimia Johnson and Outlaw Jose Whales

Whats your favorite sports team?

Alabama

Whats your drink of choice?

Buschhhhhhhhhhhhhh lite

What was your last halloween costume?

Beaver 🦫

What do you want for Christmas this year?

A raise

How did you get started guiding?

Have a degree in commercial wildlife management

What makes you different from other guides?

Lived in 17 states and 3 countries and have been to all 50 states. I have been guiding for 30 years and have lived in Alaska for 7 years. I have fished tournaments across the world and have found inshore fishing with families and kids is the most rewarding and enjoyable experience.

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Start Location & Lodging Options

Orange Beach, Alabama

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Pilothouse
Boat Manufacturer: Parker
Year Built: 2021
Boat Length: 27'

About Your Boat

Boat Type: Pilothouse
Boat Manufacturer: Parker
Year Built: 2021
Boat Length: 27'
Engine Manufacturer: Yamaha
Total Horsepower: 600
Number of Engines: 2

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Trip Details & Amenities

Water Type

Inshore

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.

Kid Friendly

This trip can cater to kids.

Flexible Cancelation

This trip can be canceled for a refund up to 1 days before the trip.

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 .

	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Black Drum	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good	Good
Hardhead Catfish	Good	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Mullet Snapper	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good
Sheepshead	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Great	Good	Great	Good
Spanish Mackerel	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Good	Good	Not Ideal
Stingray	Not Ideal	Not Ideal	Good	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Great	Good	Not Ideal

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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

Cut Bait Fishing
Drift Fishing
Light Tackle Fishing

Everything Else to Know

All rods, reels, and tackle are included, but we also recommend bringing sunglasses, sunscreen, weather-appropriate clothing, and any gear of your own you want to use on the trip.

You're all set! You don't need to buy a license for this trip.

This trip is managed by an outfitter. Troy will be your point of contact and you will go out with one of their guides.

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 up to 1 day 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

4.8

based on 8 reviews

Dustin

Verified Review

August 10

We had a very great time. Captain Troy was very knowledgeable and helped us find some great fishing fun. When I booked it I did not realize it was only fishing in the bay, that was my mistake. I told him and he still managed to make it a great time for our family. We caught several species, catfish, hard head catfish, few small stingrays (accidents), but we decided to release them all. It was...

Dustin

Verified Review

August 10

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Jeff

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August 3

We had a good time. The Captain was nice but we were out targeting hard head catfish. The trip was so expensive for what we got.

Jeff

Verified Review

August 3

We had a good time. The Captain was nice but we were out targeting hard head catfish. The trip was so expensive for what we got.

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Les

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July 11

Captain Troy was great, and had incredible stories. We had lots of fun.

Les

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July 11

Captain Troy was great, and had incredible stories. We had lots of fun.

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John

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June 7

Capt. Troy was great. He paid attention to our two grandsons and moved to find calmer water and good fishing. And he accomplished both.
Our only concern is that he spent a lot of time on his cellphone as the afternoon progressed.
Even with that, we would recommend him for a family-oriented fishing trip.

John

Verified Review

June 7

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Randel

Verified Review

May 28

T Roy is a great captain and we would definitely go with him again!!

Randel

Verified Review

May 28

T Roy is a great captain and we would definitely go with him again!!

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Joe

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March 28

Windy and tough conditions, but T Roy was able to get us on some fish and we had a great time! Great way to spend an afternoon.

Joe

Verified Review

March 28

Windy and tough conditions, but T Roy was able to get us on some fish and we had a great time! Great way to spend an afternoon.

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Greg

Verified Review

October 2

Troy provided an amazing fishing trip for our crew. He was kept busy re-baiting hooks for a crew of 6, and never showed signs of it being a bother to him. Troy was very concerned that we had a memorable trip and provided several locations for us to try our luck to reel in the big ones! Thanks, Troy!!

Greg

Verified Review

October 2

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Jeff

Verified Review

July 19

Captain Troy was great! Family had a blast. Lost count how many fish we caught. Captain Troy was cool!

Jeff

Verified Review

July 19

Captain Troy was great! Family had a blast. Lost count how many fish we caught. Captain Troy was cool!

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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.