ALABAMA charter fishing association dba orange beach fishing association
2014-2015 CHARTER FIS HING DIRECTORY
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Sportsman Marina
27844 Canal Rd Orange Beach, AL 36561
Captain Don McPherson Call, text, or book online from my website
251-752-0235
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Alabama Charter Fishing Association dba Orange Beach Fishing Association
P.O. Box 222 Orange Beach, AL 36561 251.981.2300 info@OrangeBeach FishingAssociation.com www.OrangeBeach FishingAssociation.com
Table of Contents
OBFA Board of Directors OBFA Captains and Owners Directory OBFA Deckhands, First Mates and Second Oglesbee Memorial & OBFA Life Members Business Members Listing Passenger Trip Suggestions & Etiquette Fish We Catch Inshore/Nearshore Boat Directory Headboat/Party Boat Directory Multi-Passenger Boat Directory Six Pack Boat Directory Alabama’s Artificial Reef Program R. V. Minton Nearshore Reef Zones
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OBFA President’s Welcome Come enjoy fishing with the Gulf Coast’s Best Fishing Fleet! A year around family destination offering the greatest Inshore, Nearshore, and Deep Sea Fishing anywhere! We are your guides to the waters that have been attracting people year ‘round to our coast for decades. Our professional captains and crews continue our fishing heritage aboard a broad spectrum of Charter boats. On behalf of the Orange Beach Fishing Association and its member Captains and Crew, we welcome you to join us for a memorable experience. You may prefer to explore and fish the hundreds of miles of backwaters, bayous and bays with an experienced Inshore Captain. These charters offer year ‘round opportunities to hook up with the many species that inhabit these brackish waters. The waters of the Gulf of Mexico that are off the Alabama Coast are home to the best bottom fishing in the world. You can troll near the shores for pelagic species or enjoy the excitement of the annual spring Cobia Run. We believe in the importance of habitat to fish populations and it is critical that we maintain sustainable fisheries. Therefore, for more than 50 years, our Captains and supporters have developed the world’s largest permitted Artificial Reef Zone. These over 17,000 reefs have become residence for many reef fish species and offer a world-class destination for bottom fishing trips. Venture further offshore to reach the deep blue waters and the opportunity to have breathtaking experiences of fighting a big game sport fish such as Tuna, Wahoo and Marlin. Our Captains are stewards of the waters that are home to diverse fisheries and offer spectacular opportunities to enjoy our natural resources. Near the shore, in the deep blue, or anywhere in between, fun-filled memories await. Come join us, let us and our beautiful waters entertain you. Tom Steber President Alabama Charter Fishing Association / Orange Beach Fishing Association
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OBFA Board
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Directors
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Vice-President - Capt. Gary Bryant President - Tom Steber Secretary/Treasurer - Capt. Iris G. Ethridge (LM)
Directors Capt. Tom Ard Capt. Gordon Burdette Capt. Frank Ford Capt. Troy Frady Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council Advisory Panel – Red Snapper Advisory Panel – Data Collection US Department of Commerce – Recreational Fisheries Working Group Marine / Recreational Educational Committee Program RSC 2014 ob charter:Layout 1 1/2/2014 2:41 PM
Capt. Johnny Greene – Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council Member Capt. John Hollingshead Capt. Don McPherson Capt. Debbie Wilhite – Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council Advisory Panel – Data Collection Capt. Jack Wilhite – Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council Advisory Panel – Coastal Migratory Pelagic Species Capt. Page 1Dale Woodruff
Reel Fishing, Reel Fun.
Trips from $65/person 251.981.FISH 800.806.7889
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Captains and Owners Directory
*Indicates Life Member Name Alawine, Sonny Andrews, Keith Annan, Brian *Annan, Donald Ard, Tom Bell, Landon Boggs, Randy Bozeman, Kendall Brewer, Alex Bridges, Lee Broughton, Kathy Brown, David Bryant, Gary Burdette, Gordon Burnham, Dan Cason, Chip Chambliss, Jeff Choron, Michael Daniels, Brian Davis, Mike Day, “Chip” Edgar, Brandon *Fairey, Ben Fill, Peter *Fitzsimons, “Fitz” Ford, Frank Foust, Steve Frady, Troy Gams, Rob Garner, Chris Goodwin, Gary Greene, Jr., Johnny Hale, Thomas A. Hargle, Gary Holk, Andy Hollingshead, John Johnson, Scott Jones, Jr., Art Keahl, Al Kelly, Bobby Lynch, Brian McDuffie, Alex
Listing Page # 25 38 28, 35 35 24 18 20 38 16, 36 34 17 14 38 29 34 15 14 14 36 17 30 35, 37 37 40 27 15 21 33 31 24 35 24 13 30 37 36 20 31 33 26, 36 25 20
Primary Number 251.747.7367 251.269.8201 251.981.3119 251.981.3119 251.979.2682 205.901.4858 251.981.7173 334.657.2624 251.550.5588 615.417.1026 251.747.7375 251.981.6246 251.752.0656 251.981.0933 850.207.6675 251.747.2794 251.979.1209 850.384.9059 850.516.9760 251.979.4850 251.952.8247 850.529.8425 251.747.5782 251.981.4510 251.626.9437 251.981.4796 251.747.4761 251.975.8111 251.942.4389 251.978.1467 251.942.2020 251.747.2872 251.284.5107 251.923.9530 251.747.1831 850.777.0232 800.793.4044 850.995.5031 251.747.8102 251.747.3126 251.747.0217 251.747.4468
Secondary Number 251.747.7777 251.747.7777 800.806.7889 601.369.0651 251.942.4037 251.540.6982 205.587.2195 251.269.7347 251.981.2463 850.492.6377 251.979.4099 850.529.8876 251.504.1108 251.209.9166 850.478.3595
251.271.4231 850.607.7593 251.752.3232 850.944.3124 251.550.8887 850.438.3675 251.233.0350
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*Indicates Life Member Name McDuffie, Ricky McMahon, Colby McPherson, Don Nash, Joe Olmstead, Kevin Pfeiffer, George Price, Doug Reeves, Bryan Rowell, Mike Salley, Mike Shaver, Brent Sightler, Dewitt Sims, Edward Smith, Russell Sowards, Grady Staff, Bill Stone, Ron Subert, Igor Teague, Jack Treigle, Jr., Dennis Vicars, Jason *Walker, Bobby Waller, Jimmy Walter, David Ware, Reuben Weaver, Mike Wilcox, Dennis Wilhite, Jack Willis, Bill Wilson, Seth Woodruff, Dale Wyatt, Bobby
Listing Page # 20, 26 16 29, 34 24 18 19, 22 38 40 21 39 15 22 27 34, 40 19 27 18 13 15 16 26 28 17, 22 41 28 18 16 39 14 26 22 37
Primary Number 251.747.4468 251.406.2951 251.981.8047 251.974.5615 251.401.3474 888.558.3889 251.213.5000 251.233.0465 251.989.3007 850.261.4358 251.747.0220 850.572.3106 251.747.6712 850.725.8334 251.981.7173 251.979.3631 251.269.2154 251.747.1324 305.304.3993 850.221.7732 251.979.9189 251.981.6159 251.747.4893 251.979.2200 251.981.7173 850.232.4251 251.223.1014 251.948.3474 850.748.5076 251.981.1500 251.391.0935 205.561.4374
Closer To The Gulf’s Best Fishing Spots!
Secondary Number 251.233.0350 251.979.1812
251.981.2081 850.587.4000 251.504.4468 800.806.7889 251.978.2537 251.233.7200 850.384.0761 251.747.3575 251.981.5749 800.806.7889
251.974.5911
25311 Perdido Beach Blvd. Orange Beach, AL
251-981- 4628
251-540-2628
1577 St. Hwy. 180 W. Gulf Shores, AL 36542 @ Fort Morgan
Inshore & Offshore Charters Full Service Marina Fuel • Bait • Ice • Groceries Transient Slips Also Available
www.fishingfortmorgan.com
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Deckhands, First Mates, Second Captains
Name Annan, Kendall Annan, Kevin Annan, Phillip Annan, Summer Baker, A.J. Blankenship, Alexis Bright, Harrison Cappar, Dick de Graaf, Mason Dogan, Paul Driscoll, Andy Ferreia, Richard Funk, Lincoln Gibbs, Ryan Golfos, Louie Hardgrave, Harold Harrison, Bob Herman, Blake Herring, Clint Jones, Davy Ledkins, Eddie Lesley, Joshua McDuffie, Adam McLeod, Shane Murray, Drew Myers, Tom Neff, Billy Newton, Adam Parker, Taylor Phillips, Andrew Resmondo, Adam Resmondo, Brent Resmondo, Paul Russell, Jr., Brett Russell, Sr., Brett Schell, John Sculley, Kyle Shelby, Chris Slattery, Sawyer Smith, Colby Smith, Kyle Thornton, Kolby Wilhite, Debra Woodruff, Andrew
Primary Number 251.981.3119 251.981.3119 251.981.3119 251.981.3119 251.504.1449 901.378.1793 256.504.5207 251.747.1886 251.895.8020 251.500.0590 251.597.7566 850.602.2701 251.747.0692 850.375.6169 251.981.3119 850.417.6482 251.981.9038 251.981.3119 601.384.7359 251.233.7651 850.382.2538 205.799.3586 251.233.1699 850.232.5557 251.269.4484 251.747.6603 251.228.0060 251.978.7288 256.503.6485 205.292.3620 251.979.4071 251.979.7566 251.228.0717 334.202.9761 334.467.2813 251.213.8096 251.979.3989 850.207.2780 251.233.3964 251.747.9107 251.404.4484 251.242.1372 251.948.3474 251.391.0935
Secondary Number 251.747.7777 251.747.7777 251.747.7777 251.747.7777 251.981.5749 256.494.9220 251.656.6704 850.291.6227 850.944.0602 251.747.7777 251.747.6295 251.747.7777 251.550.5002
251.981.1961
251.747.1067
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In Remembrance Captain Dennis Lee Oglesbee 1960-2013
We would all like to remember Capt. Denny of the Orange Beach fishing community for his 30 plus years of service to fishing and tourism in our area. He started out as a deckhand on the Moreno Queen for over 10 years before receiving his Captain’s License in 1996. He led the Moreno Queen as captain until it was sold in 2001, then went on to captain his own vessel the Wishbone until the Gulf Oil Spill in 2010. He was known throughout all of the Gulf area marinas, and for his dedication to all of our visitors in this area. He loved to fish and always said that there wasn’t a fish in the Gulf that he couldn’t catch. We could have seen him fish until he was 100 years old if he had lived that long. He is sorely missed by friends, family and the fishing community. — Contributed by loving wife, Monica
OBFA Life Members Capt. Ronnie Andrews Alabama Island Lady Capt. Armand Annan Gulf Rebel Capt. Donald Annan Joyce Capt. Gloyice Ard Boll Weevil Capt. Ray Callaway Rip Tide Capt. Bill Douglas Doug-Out Capt. Iris G. Ethridge Crosstie Capt. Ben Fairey Necessity
Capt. Maurice Fitzsimons Miss Celeste
Capt. Walter Trent Albacore
Capt. Ty Fleming White Capps
Capt. John Turner Fat Pat
Capt. Earl Griffiths Sea Reaper
Capt. Billy Walker Sea Duster
Capt. Howard Hall Moreno Queen Capt. Allen “Rookie” Kruse Rookie
Capt. Gladwin Walker Sea Rebel Capt. Robert E. “Bob” Walker Thelma Ann
Capt. Carl McDuffie Pompano
Capt. Robin E. “Bobby” Walker Summer Breeze I and II
Capt. Sandy Smith Misty III
Capt. Roland Walker Perdido
Capt. Dennis Oglesbee Wishbone
Capt. Roy Walker Miss Kay
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Business Members
Alabama Gulf Coast Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
First Baldwin Insurance
251.974.1510 www.OrangeBeach.com
8154 Hwy 59 Suite 201 • Foley, AL 251.943.6677 www.FirstBaldwinInsurance.com
Official OBFA Website
Gulf South Resources Inc. - Drug Testing
931.742.0119 www.ByNicki.com bill@billatkinson.biz
Blue Water Ships Stores of Alabama 8103 Hwy 59 S. • Foley, AL 251.943.4179 www.BWSSal.com scottf@bwssal.com
Centennial Bank
25051 Canal Rd. • Orange Beach, AL 251.986.8923 Vickie Loper - Branch Manager vloper@my100bank.com
Chilton Contractors, Inc. P.O. Box 850 • Jemison, AL 205.688.3290 Allen Payton
City of Orange Beach
251.981.6979 www.CityOfOrangeBeach.com
Coastal Alabama Business Chamber 3150 Gulf Shores Pkwy • Gulf Shores, AL 251.968.6901 www.MyGulfCoastChamber.com
Crosstie Management Services Captain Iris G. Ethridge - Life Member 251.981.6639
410 East Laurel Ave. • Foley, AL 251.943.4717 www.GulfSouthResources.net
J&M Tackle
25125 Canal Rd. • Orange Beach, AL 251.981.5460 www.JMTackle.com
Lucido Engineering & Surveying, LLC 24693 Canal Rd. Suite A • Orange Beach, AL 251.967.3250 vincelucido@lucidoeng.com
Metlife
Chris Strength LUTC7 Financial Service Rep Licensed in Florida & Alabama 850.478.6390 cstrength@metlife.com
Resmondo Boat Works, Inc.
8155 Escambia Ave. (Hwy 97) • Perdido Beach, AL 251.989.3050 www.ResmondoBoatWorks.com rlresmondo@earthlink.net
Sam’s Stop & Shop
27122 Canal Rd. • Orange Beach, AL 251.981.4245 scout1954@hotmail.com
Unique Pendant Lighting, LLC P.O. Box 117 • Orange Beach, AL 251.402.2729 www.UniquePendantLighting.com Tom Clark - President
ORANGE BEACH AUTO & MARINE SUPPLY Complete Line of
Proudly Supports the Orange Beach Fishing Association Charter Boat Fleet
(251) 947-5757
18750 EAST SILVERHILL AVE. ROBERTSDALE, AL 36567 www.morgansice.com
Domestic & Foreign Parts
WHOLESALE & RETAIL
Marine Batteries
HYDRAULIC HOSES CUSTOM MADE HERE
OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 251-981-6823 (Across from the Tom Thumb Store) 4544 Orange Beach Blvd. (Hwy. 161)
FAX 251-981-1507
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Passenger Trip Suggestions & Etiquette Contributed by Captain Iris G. Ethridge
1. Dress for comfort. Bring sunscreen, a camera, sunglasses and wear soft light colored sole shoes. 2. Avoid rich food and excessive alcohol the night before. Eat a light breakfast and if taking motion sickness medication please follow directions. 3. Bring an ample supply of eats and drinks. It is customary to bring eats and drinks for your captain and crew. 4. Please respect the boat and equipment. Your captain and crew have a lot of pride in their vessels and equipment can be costly to you if damaged or lost overboard. 5. Deckhands work hard for you and have pride in your catch. Their day starts several hours before your trip and extends hours after you are gone. We recommend a Open Daily! 15% to 20% tip over and above a fish Seasonal cleaning fee. Hours May Apply! 6. Make sure you choose a trip that suits you. Our fleet offers 4 hour trips all the 251-968-8111 way up to 3 day trips. Your Captain can assist you in choosing the appropriate trip to meet your needs. TRAIG092 BUY 2 POINTS GET 1 FREE 7. Always inquire about payment method, Not valid with any other specials. Good on single cancellation and bad weather policies. point price only. Excludes Sky Coaster Points.
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Fish Finders GPS & Chartplotters Instruments & Radars Communications Equipment Multifunction Navigation Systems
8103 Highway 59 South - Foley, Alabama 251-943-4179 / 800-318-6736 Visit Us Online at www.bwssal.com
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Alabama State Waters Regulation Size and Creel Limits
All fishing regulations are subject to change. Before going fishing check with the Marine Resources Division (Gulf Shores 251.968.7576, Dauphin Island 251.861.2882). Your OBFA Member Captain is also a knowledgeable informed resource. TL=Total Length • FL=Fork Length • CFL=Curved Fork Length SPECIES BEST TIME SIZE DAILY CREEL TO CATCH LIMIT LIMIT Amberjack, Greater **** Year-Round 30” Min FL 1 per person Amberjack, Lesser Year-Round 14”-22” FL No Creel Limit Bull Redfish (Red Drum) Early Fall to Early Spring 16” Min TL 26” Max TL 3 per person 1 oversized fish allowed Cobia (Ling) Early Spring 33” Min TL 2 per person Flounder Late Spring to Early Fall 12” Min TL 10 per person Groupers Year-Round •Grouper, Black ** **** Year-Round 22” Min TL 4 per person ** •Grouper, Gag ** ***** Year-Round 22” Min TL 0 per person** **** •Grouper, Red ** **** Year-Round 20” Min TL 2 per person ** •Grouper, Scamp ** **** Year-Round 16” Min TL 4 per person ** •Grouper, Yellowfin ** **** Year-Round 20” Min TL 4 per person ** Marlin, Blue Late Spring to Early Fall Marlin, White Early Fall Mackerel, King Late Spring to Fall 24” Min TL 2 per person Mackerel, Spanish Early Spring to Late Fall None 15 per person Pompano, Florida Late Spring to Early Fall 12” Min TL 3 per person Sailfish Late Spring to Late Summer Sharks Year-Round •Atlantic Sharpnose and Bonnethead Year-Round None 1 per person per day •All Other Shark Species Year-Round 54” Min TL 1 per person per day (30” Dressed) Spotted Seatrout (Speckled Trout) Late Spring to Early Fall 14” Min TL 10 per person Sheepshead Year-Round Snappers Year-Round •Red **** Year-Round 16” Min TL 2 per person •Gray (Mangrove, Black) Year-Round 12” Min TL 10 per person •Lane Year-Round 8” Min TL *** •Vermilion Year-Round 10” Min TL 10 per person *** Tarpon Late Spring to Early Fall 60” Min TL $50.00 Tag Required to harvest each Tarpon Triggerfish, Gray Year-Round 14” Min TL *** Tripletail (Blackfish) Mid-Spring to Fall 16” Min TL 3 per person Tuna, Bigeye Year-Round 27” Min CFL No Creel Limit Tuna, Yellowfin Year-Round 27” Min CFL No Creel Limit Wahoo Late Spring to Fall (Off the Rigs) White Trout Late Spring to Early Fall * Only two Striped Bass are allowed within MRD Jurisdiction. ** Mixed species aggregate creel limit | 4 per person (only 2 Red Grouper may be included in Grouper aggregate) *** Reef Fish Aggregate: There is a twenty (20) fish aggregate creel limit for reef fish species (Example: Grunts, Porgies, Gray Triggerfish, Lane Snapper, etc.) for which there is no other creek limit. (Only 10 Vermilion Snapper are allowed in the 20-fish aggregate). **** Alabama State Waters open and close with Federal Regulations. ***** Gag is closed to recreational harvest until NMFS sets a season in mid-2013. NO FISH FILLETS OF ANY SPECIES ARE ALLOWED ON ANY VESSEL. Prohibited Species: Goliath Grouper (Jewfish), Nassau Grouper, Atlantic Angel Shark, Bigeye Sand Tiger, Bigeye Thresher, Bignose Shark, Caribbean Reef Shark, Caribbean Sharpnose Shark, Galapogos Shark, Narrowtooth Shark, Night Shark, Sevengill Shark, Sixgill Shark, Dusky Shark, Longin Mako, Sand Tiger, Basking Shark, Whale Shark, White Shark, Nurse Shark, Smalltail Shark, Smalltooth Sawfish, Largetooth Sawfish, Spotted Eagle Ray, Atlantic Manta.
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Inshore/Nearshore Fishing
On the Alabama Gulf Coast, you have the opportunity to fish in the Bay, Bayou, Delta or Nearshore. Each venue provides a variety of fish. Short fishing trips (4 hours) as well as all day fishing trips are available. Each boat provides bait, tackle and fishing licenses. You will need a cooler for your drinks and snacks. The goal of each captain is to provide a safe, fun, memorable fishing trip for your group. Children are most welcomed! Captains enjoy their work and are willing to share their skills so that you will have a successful trip. When you call your captain to book a fishing trip, please leave a message because he/she may be fishing at the time. Your call will receive a response and together you can plan your trip.
A-Pair-A-Dice Wharf Marina 24’ Proline Passengers: 1-4
Captain: Igor Subert Phone: 251.747.1324 Phone: 251.233.7200 Email: igor_subert@yahoo.com Website: www.OBParadise.com Guide service specializing in Youth anglers!!! Calm back bay waters, Family friendly guide. License, Bait & Premium Tackle provided. Ranked top 10 on Trip Advisor, Orange Beach! Boat rentals with Free fishing rods also available!
Alabama Fish ‘N Fun
Orange Beach, AL Trailered for Customer Convenience 21’ Frontier Passengers: 1-4 Captain: Thomas Hale Phone: 251.284.5107 Phone: 251.271.4231 Email: hale5930@att.net Website: www.AlFishnFun.com Fishing license, bait and tackle provided. Night fishing Charter Trips available.
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All Jack’d Up Charters Orange Beach, AL / Perdido Key, FL 21’ Cape Horn “Offshore Series” Passengers: 1-5 Captain: Michael Choron Phone: 850.384.9059 Phone: 850.492.6377
Aqua Dream
Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, AL and Perdido Key, FL Trailered for Customer Convenience 24’ Skeeter Passenger: 1-4 Captain: Bill Willis Phone: 850.748.5076
Email: choronenterprises@gmail.com Website: www.AllJackdUpCharters.com
Email: iccabo40@yahoo.com Website: www.LostBayFishing.com
Affordable, Family Friendly, Year-Round Fishing trips for all ages. We offer Inshore/ Nearshore and Offshore Fishing Trips. “Red Snapper” Fishing Trips when in season.
Specializes in Shallow Water/Back Bay fishing, Nearshore fishing and night time Flounder gigging trips with affordable rates, year round specials and a “Catch fish Guarantee”.
Audrey II
Baby Therapy
Captain: David Brown Phone: 251.981.6246 Phone: 251.942.4037
Captain: Jeffrey Chambliss Phone: 251.979.1209 Phone: 251.981.2463
Email: brownsinshore@yahoo.com Website: www.BrownsInshore.com
Email: chamblisscharters@gmail.com
Orange Beach Marina 23’ Sea Pro Passengers: 1-4
Inshore Light Tackle Fishing. Full Time Year Round. 3 Time Top Boat Award. October Rodeo
Orange Beach Marina 24’ Pathfinder Passengers: 1-4
All types Back Bay (Inshore) Fishing including Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sheephead.
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Bay Ranger
Captain Bligh
Orange Beach, AL 22’ Bay Ranger Passengers: 1-6
Zeke’s Landing Marina 24’ Skeeter Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Frank Ford Phone: 251.981.4796
Captain: Brent “Hollywood” Shaver Phone: 251.747.0220
Email: starfish@gulftel.com
Email: captainbligh12@gmail.com
Website: www.MyIslandTimeCharters.com
Specializing in Year Round fishing for all inshore/nearshore species. AL & FL license provided.
Captain Cleat Charters Orange Beach, AL Trailered for Customer Convenience 21’ Sea Pro Passenger: 1-4 Captain: Chip Cason Phone: 251.747.2794 Phone: 251.269.7347 Email: captcleat@yahoo.com
Inshore / Nearshore. Fishing license, bait and tackle provided. Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Mackerel, Blue Fish.
Inshore, Back Bay, License, Bait & Tackle Furnished, Fly Fishing, 3 Boats Available.
Captain Jack Charters
20’ Pathfinder & 16’ Hells Bay Flats Skiff Passengers: Up to 4 on the Pathfinder, 2 anglers maximum on the Hells Bay Captain: Jack Teague Phone: 305.304.3993 Email: finaticcharters@bellsouth.net Website: www.CapNJackCharters.com We trailer our boat to fish in areas convenient to the client. Fly, Spin and Conventional Tackle Available, Bait & Licenses Included. Fly Fishing is Our Specialty.
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Find Me Fishing Charters 23’ Custom Reno Passengers: 1-4 Captain: Dennis M. Treigle Jr. Phone: 850.221.7732 Phone: 850.384.0761 Email: fmfcharters@yahoo.com Website: www.FMFCharters.com Specializing in Inshore and Nearshore Fishing. Speckled Trout, Redfish, Sheephead, Flounder, Snapper, King Mackerel, Pompano. 4, 6 & 8 Hour Trips. Bait, License & Tackle Provided.
Inshore Safaris
Game On
Gulf Shores Marina 22’ Seahunt Passengers: 1-4 Captain: Alex Brewer Phone: 251.550.5588 Phone: 601.369.0651 Email: pleasureislandcharters@yahoo.com Website: www.PleasureIslandCharter.com
All Inshore Fishing, Trophy Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheephead, Mackerel
Killin Time
Orange Beach, AL / Fort Morgan, AL 2011 17’ PolarCraft Passengers: 1-2
Zeke’s Landing Marina 26’ Custom Goldline Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Dennis Wilcox Phone: 251.223.1014
Captain: Colby McMahon Phone: 251.406.2951
Email: fishing@inshoresafaris.com Website: www.InshoreSafaris.com
Email: spc_1025@yahoo.com Facebook.com/Killin-Time-Fishing-Charters/206952969439781
All Inshore & Near Shore Fishing. Specializing in One on One Guided Fly Fishing For Red Fish & Speckled Trout. Offshore Trips Available For Trolling Or Bottom Fishing In Our Larger 21’ Center Console Dusky
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Kittywake
“Lil” Adventure
Captain: Kathy Broughton Phone: 251.747.7375
Captain: Jimmy Waller Second Captain: AJ Baker Phone: 251.747.4893 Phone: 251.981.5749
Zeke’s Landing Marina 23’ Sea Pro with T-Top Passengers: 1-4
Email: kittywakecharters@yahoo.com
Light Tackle Fishing, Inshore, Nearshore, Back Bay. License, Bait & Tackle Provided. Affordable Family Fun, Fishing Lessons Included.
23’ Blazer Bay Passengers: 1-6
Email: jimmer41@hotmail.com Facebook: Big Adventure Charters All types of Inshore and Nearshore Day and Night Trips available. • Speckled trout night trips are our specialty • Shark trips available on request day or night • We love kids “even our own”!! • Bait, tackle, license included
Miss Mammy 20’ Pathfinder Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Mike Davis Phone: 251.979.4850 Phone: 251.979.4099 Email: m_n_mdavis@gulftel.com Website: www.CaptainMikesInshoreFishing.com
4 Hour Inshore, Families & Kids Fishing Trips Welcome.
6664 County Rd 95 Josephine, AL 36530 (251) 987-1224 www.piratescoveriffraff.com
Come Join us for one of our Famous Cheeseburgers!
L 300 19.2’ N Lo 870 32.0’ W An area landmark for over 50 years.
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Navigator
Zeke’s Landing Marina 21’ Triumph Passengers: 1-4
Night Shift Charter Service
Captain: Mike Weaver Phone: 850.232.4251
Orange Beach, AL Trailered for Customer Convenience 20’ Excel Aluminum Center Console Passengers: 1-4
Email: mikew611@gmail.com Website: www.CaptainMikeWeaver.com
Captain: Ron Stone Phone: 251.269.2154
Family Friendly, Year-Round Inshore and Nearshore Light Tackle Fishing.
Email: captron@nightshiftcharterservice.com Website: www.NightShiftCharterService.com
Point Clear Fishing Adventures
Fairhope Alabama, Mobile Bay Ranger 2310 Bay boat Passenger: 1-4 Captain: Kevin Olmstead Phone:251.401.3474 Email: koredfish@bellsouth.net Website: www.PointClearFishingAdventures.com
All Inshore Fishing, Night Fishing, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Red Fish & Triple Tail.
Night time fishing and Flounder gigging is a blast! While we do offer daytime inshore and back bay fishing, our specialty is night time fishing, especially Flounder gigging. Flounder is considered the best tasting inshore fish you can catch or gig. No sun screen required!
Southern Bend Charters Zeke’s Landing Marina 23’ Sportcraft Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Landon Bell Phone: 205.901.4858 Email: bell@southernbendcharters.com Website: www.SouthernBendCharters.com
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Nearshore & Offshore Fishing.
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Headboat/Party Boat Deep Sea Fishing
A Headboat offshore charter boat offers an economical way to get out fishing and usually bring home dinner! All boats are U.S. Coast Guard Inspected, with clean restrooms, clean interior salons, and always helpful, friendly crews. The length of the trip and distance traveled offshore is generally determined by weather, sea conditions and the fish you want to target. Boat sizes – Boats range from 57’ to 65’ in size. Rates, pricing and fees – Boats offer individual and group pricing. You can come alone or bring a large group (50 to 66 people). Fish cleaning is generally .30 per pound (whole fish estimated weight). Customary gratuity for your deckhand is 15% to 20% of the trip price. All tackle, bait and license is provided (including Rods and reels, though feel free to bring your own). Remember to bring your own lunch, snacks and beverages.
Emerald Spirit
Gulf Winds II
Captain: George Pfeiffer Phone: 888.558.3889
Captain: Grady Sowards Phone: 251.981.7173 Phone: 800.806.7889
Sportsman Marina 65’ Bonner Passengers: Up to 50
Email: catcharters@gulftel.com Website: www.FishEmeraldSpirit.com
Affordable Family Fun. Private Trips, Walk-Ons, Air Conditioned, USCG Certified. We focus on giving our customers a memorable fishing experience aboard clean, wellmaintained and safe boats.
SanRoc Cay Marina 65’ Bonner Passengers: Up to 60
Email: info@reelsurprisecharters.com Website: www.ReelSurpriseCharters.com
Air Conditioned. Walk-On & Private Charters.
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Miss E
Reel Surprise
Captain: Alex McDuffie Phone: 251.747.4468 Phone: 251.233.0350
Captain: Randy Boggs Phone: 251.981.7173 Phone: 800.806.7889
Outcast Charter Docks 65’ Bonner Passengers: Up to 40
Website: www.OutcastCharterDocks.com Miss E is a 65 foot fully air conditioned Bonner Head Boat. Running Daily Accomodates up to 40 passengers. Individual walk-on, Families, Small or Large groups.
SanRoc Cay Marina 65’ Bonner Passengers: Up to 60
Email: info@reelsurprisecharters.com Website: www.ReelSurpriseCharters.com
Walk-On & Private Charters. Air Conditioned.
Zeke’s Lady
Zeke’s Landing Marina 62’ Party Boat Passengers: Up to 57 Captain: Scott Johnson Phone: 800.793.4044 Phone: 251.752.3232 Email: info@zekeslanding.com Website: www.ZekesLanding.com
4, 6, 8 & 10 Charter Fishing.
The Gulf Coast’s Premier Boatyard Gulf Shores • Orange Beach
251-981-3700
saundersyacht.com
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Multi-Passenger Deep Sea Fishing A multi-passenger offshore charter boat offers many options. These charter boats can carry up to a maximum number of passengers determined by their COI (Certificate of Inspection) issued by the U.S. Coast Guard. The length of the trip and distance traveled offshore is generally determined by weather, sea conditions and the fish you want to target. Boat Sizes - Boats range from 36’ to 65’ in size. One thing the boats have in common is that they are designed to operate in an offshore environment and provide a safe and comfortable ride. These boats are safety inspected by the U.S. Coast Guard. Rates, Pricing and Fees - Most boats offer private fishing charters. This means the fees paid are for the entire group, up to 66 people and for an agreed number of hours. Fish cleaning is generally .30¢ per pound (whole fish estimated weight). Customary gratuity for your deckhand is 15% to 20% of the trip price.
Annie Girl
Characteristics of a MultiPassenger Deep Sea Fishing Boat:
• Ideal for people who want to go deep sea fishing and have seven or more people in their group. These boats will accommodate groups of 6 or less, however the private charter rate is slightly higher than their Six Pack counterparts. • Some boats offer per person or walkon shared expense charters where you can pay to join other passengers, thus keeping the cost per person down. • All boats have a restroom on board. • Most have a shaded area to get out of the sun or an air conditioned cabin. Many are heated as well for comfortable winter fishing.
Aquastar
Zeke’s Landing Marina 62’ Resmondo Passengers: Up to 12
Zeke’s Landing Marina 57’ Gillman Passengers: Up to 18
Captain: Mike Rowell Phone: 251.989.3007 Phone: 251.981.2081
Captain: Steve Foust Phone: 251.747.4761 Phone: 850.478.3595
Email: mike@captainmikesfishing.com Website: www.AnnieGirlCharters.com
Email: aquastarcharters@aol.com Website: www.AquaStarCharters.com
All types of Fishing, Tournaments, Overnight, Casino Trips. We Specialize in a Good Time!
Bottom Fishing, Tuna & Bill Fishing. Air Conditioned and a Big Green Egg Grill.
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Big Adventure
C-Rose
Zeke’s Landing Marina 60’ Sportfisherman Passengers: Up to 30
Zeke’s Landing Marina Gillman Passengers: Up to 20
Captain: Jimmy Waller Phone: 251.747.4893 Phone: 251.981.5749
Captain: Dewitt Sightler Jr. Phone: 850.572.3106 Phone: 850.587.4000
Email: jimmer41@hotmail.com Facebook.com/bigadventurecharters
Email: crosecharters@yahoo.com Website: www.CroseCharters.com
All Types of Fishing. BIG Green Egg. Specializing in multi-day Tuna / Bluewater trips. Deep Dropping for Grouper. All types of Bottom Fishing.
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Sport Fishing
C.A.T.
Class Act
Sportsman Marina 40’ Sea Harvester Passengers: Up to 25
Zeke’s Landing Marina 52’ Miller Passengers: Up to 20
Captain: George Pfeiffer Phone: 888.558.3889
Captain: Dale Woodruff Phone: 251.391.0935 Phone: 251.974.5911
Email: catcharters@gulftel.com Website: www.ActionCatCharters.com
Affordable Family Fun. Private Trips, Walk-Ons, Air Conditioned, USCG Certified. We focus on giving our customers a memorable fishing experience aboard clean, wellmaintained and safe boats.
Email: marinesuv@aol.com Website: www.ClassActFishing.net
Bottom Fishing, Billfishing, Overnighters
Class Act Charters ORANGE BEACH, ALABAMA www.DeepSeaFishingSpecials.com classactcharters@gmail.com
Captain Dale Woodruff Owner/Operator
251.974.5911
Cell 251.391.0935
Fun for all ages! We cater to all Families, Friends, and Businesses.
No fishing license required. All you need is your food and drinks.
•All Types of Fishing Near shore trolling Bottom fishing Big game fishing Winter fishing for redfish Spring Time Cobia fishing
•Clean Sanitized Restrooms •Satellite TV Sony PlayStation® III Blue Ray Disc Satellite Radio MP3 Compatability •Green Egg Grill in the Cockpit for Grilling •All Major Credit Cards Excepted
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Cool Change
Fairwater II
Zeke’s Landing Marina 46’ Custom Passengers: Up to 20
Zeke’s Landing Marina 42’ Sea Harvester Passengers: Up to 22
Captain: Joseph Nash Phone: 251.974.5615 Phone: 251.979.1812
Captain: Tom Ard Phone: 251.979.2682
Email: captjoenash@gmail.com Website: www.CoolChangeCharter.com
Offshore Bottom Fishing, Big Game Trolling, Redfishing, Inshore Fishing Available. Air Conditioned.
High Cotton
Email: tom@fairwaterfishing.com Website: www.OrangeBeachFish.com
Bottom Fishing & Trolling
Intimidator
San Roc Cay Marina 55’ Gillman Passengers: Up to 19
Orange Beach Marina 65’ Custom Passengers: Up to 49
Captain: Chris Garner Phone: 251.978.1467
Captain: Johnny Greene Phone: 251.747.2872
Email: highcottoncharters@gmail.com Website: www.FishHighCotton.com
Email: fishorangebeach@gmail.com Website: www.GulfShoresDeepSeaFishing.com Facebook.com/IntimidatorSportfishing
The High Cotton is a fully equipped Orange Beach sport fishing boat that offers a variety of fishing opportunities that range from half day trips up to multi day overnight trips in Orange Beach, Alabama.
We proudly serve as the platform for the discriminating sportsman who expects the very best in a fishing adventure. With a big 65’ boat and 20 years of experience in the business we will guide you in the right direction for fishing and fun!
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Intruder
Island Girl
Zeke’s Landing Marina 53’ Sportfisherman Passengers: Up to 19
Zeke’s Landing Marina 50’ Glenn Young Passengers: Up to 20
Captain: Sonny Alawine Phone: 251.747.7367
Captain: Brian Lynch Phone: 251.747.0217
Email: captcheeze@yahoo.com
Email: fishislandgirl@yahoo.com Website: www.FishIslandGirl.com
All types Gulf Fishing. From 4 hour to 3 day trips.
All Types Saltwater Fishing.
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Legacy
Rip Tide
Zeke’s Landing Marina 40’ Michael Fitz Passengers: Up to 22
Zeke’s Landing Marina 45’ Resmondo Passengers: Up to 20
Captain: Jason Vicars Phone: 251.979.9189
Captain: Seth Wilson Phone: 251.981.1500
Email: LegacyCharters@yahoo.com Website: www.OrangeBeachCharters.net
Email: fish@fishriptide.com Website: www.FishRipTide.com
Bottom Fishing & Blue Water Fishing.
Liquid Therapy
Affordable Family fishing, private and walk-ons.
Sea Hunter
Zeke’s Landing Marina 44’ Bonner Passengers: Up to 14
SanRoc Cay Marina 62’ Resmondo Passengers: Up to 28
Captain: Bobby Kelly Phone: 251.747.3126 Phone: 850.438.3675
Captain: Ricky McDuffie Second Captain: Alex McDuffie Phone: 251.747.4468 Phone: 251.233.0350
Email: captainbobbykelly@gmail.com Website: www.GulfShoreFishingCharters.com The Liquid Therapy is a 44’ Bonner capable of fishing 14 people and is certified to carry 22 passengers. Recently remodeled inside and out she’s easy on the eyes and will put you on the fish. Fully air conditioned, clean bathroom, Big Green Egg grill and plenty of seating. You’ll leave with memories for a lifetime.
Email: captainrickymcduffie@yahoo.com Website: www.OrangeBeachFishing.com When the Sea Hunter goes out, the fish come in! We love fishing and you will too. Our team does the best job to make your fishing experience a pleasurable one.
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Sea Spray
Shady Lady
Orange Beach Marina 65’ Resmondo Passengers: Up to 43
Zeke’s Landing Marina 60’ Sportfisherman Passengers: Up to 42
Captain: Bill Staff Phone: 251.979.3631 Phone: 251.978.2537
Captain: Eddie Sims Phone: 251.747.6712
Email: captainbill@seaspraycharterfishing.com Website: www.SeaSprayCharterFishing.com Celebrating 24 years of deep sea fishing on the Gulf of Mexico! Captain Bill Staff will make your charter fishing trip one to remember. The Sea Spray specializes in tuna fishing, specifically the Yellowfin Tuna. Your catch might also include Blue Marlin, White Marlin, Dolphin (Mahimahi), Wahoo, Amberjack, Swordfish, Sailfish, Triggerfish, Grouper, and Snapper.
Email: adrenalinefishingcharters@hotmail.com Website: www.AdrenalineFishingCharters.com
Walk-On & Overnight Trips. Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo, Air Conditioned, Cruises. All Types of Fishing.
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Contemporary Coastal Cuisine. Far from Ordinary...
251.923.5300
THE RESTAURANT
Under the Perdido Pass Bridge in Orange Beach www.cobaltrestaurant.net • Catering Director On-site
Great Food, Lively Cocktails & Excellent Service.
251-948-9663 (WOOF) 25753 Canal Road in Orange Beach www.cosmosrestaurantandbar.com Catering Available
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Southerner
Summer Breeze
Captain: Reuben Ware Phone: 251.981.7173 Phone: 800.806.7889
Captain: Brian Annan Phone: 251.981.3119 Phone: 251.747.7777
Email: info@reelsuprisecharters.com Website: www.ReelSupriseCharters.com
Email: gulfrebel@gulftel.com Website: www.GulfRebelCharters.com
Air Conditioned.
Air Conditioned. Bait & Tackle Furnished.
San Roc Cay Marina 65’ Bonner Passengers: Up to 22
Annan’s Port 55’ Resmondo Passengers: Up to 20
Summer Breeze II Zeke’s Landing Marina 60’ Customer Resmondo Passengers: Up to 30 Captain: Bobby Walker Phone: 251.981.6159 Phone: 251.747.3575 Email: captainbobbywalker@yahoo.com Website: www.BobbyWalker.com
Bottom Fishing, Marlin, Tournament Fishing.
Canal Road Cocoa Island Plaza Orange Beach, AL 36561
www.meatmartob.com
251-981-MEAT (6328) FAX 251-981-6330
Owners: Glenn & Dale Beard s, t Steak and-cu Prime H f Jerky, Bee akes, Twice B s, le Cassero sages, au S e d a Handm Butts n to s o B
Order Ahead and We'll Smoke It
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Six Passenger “Six Pack” Deep Sea Fishing A six (6) passenger offshore charter boat is also known as a “Six Pack” boat. These boats can carry 1 to 6 passengers at a time. Many trips are taken with 2 to 3 people. Depending on the length of the trip you have chosen, you may either stay nearshore or go further offshore. There is usually a direct correlation between the length of the charter trip and the distance you can go offshore. Weather and sea conditions are also factors as well as the fish you want to target. Boat Sizes - Boats range from 30’ to 50’ in size. One thing the boats have in common is that they are designed to operate in a nearshore to offshore environment and provide a safe and comfortable ride. Rates, Pricing and Fees - Most boats offer private fishing charters. This means the fees paid are for the entire group, 1 to 6 people and for an agreed number of hours. Some six pack boats do offer shared expense trips. Fish cleaning is generally .30¢ per pound (whole fish estimated weight). Customary gratuity for your deckhand is 15% to 20% of the trip price.
Characteristics of a Six Passenger “Six Pack” Deep Sea Fishing Boat:
• Ideal for people who want to go deep sea fishing in small groups of up to 6 people maximum. • These boats can take you near the beach (nearshore fishing) or offshore (deep sea fishing). • All boats have a restroom on board. • Most have a shaded area to get out of the sun or an air conditioned cabin. Many are heated as well for comfortable winter fishing.
Alibi II
Another Getaway
Captain: Gordon Burdette Phone: 251.981.0933 Phone: 205.587.2195
Captain: Don McPherson Phone: 251.981.8047
Outcast Charter Fleet 36’ Sedan Passenger: 1-6
Email: captgburdette@gmail.com Facebook.com/Alibicharterscharterfishing
All Types of Fishing, Air Conditioned, Family and Corporate Fun.
Sportsman Marina 46’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6
Email: getawaycharters@yahoo.com Website: www.GetawayCharters.com
Bottom Fishing, Deepwater Fishing, Trolling, Family Fishing, Offshore Big Game Trolling.
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Boll Weevil
Zeke’s Landing Marina Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Gary Hargle Phone: 251.923.9530 Email: tom@fairwaterfishing.com Website: www.OrangeBeachFish.com
Bottom Fishing & Trolling.
Chipper’s Clipper Orange Beach Marina 42’ Custom Sportfisherman Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Charles W. “Chip” Day Phone: 251.952.8247 Email: chipjr@gulftel.com Website: www.ChippersClipper.com
Bottom Fishing & Deep Water Grouper Fishing. Trolling: Wahoo, Dolphin, Tuna, Marlin.
628 New Warrington Rd. Pensacola, FL 32506 (850) 456-4553 www.georgesme.com
Serving the Gulf Coast for over 35 years in sales, service and custom installations.
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Cool Breeze
Dana-J
Zeke’s Landing Marina 39’ Resmondo Passengers: 1-6
Outcast Charter Fleet 39’ Custom Sea Harvester Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Rob Gams Phone: 251.942.4389
Captain: Art Jones, Jr. Phone: 850.995.5031 Phone: 850.944.3124
Email: robgams@aol.com Website: www.CoolBreezeCharterFishing.com
Email: danajcharters@gmail.com
Bottom Fishing, Nearshore & Offshore Trolling, Marlin & Tuna Trips. Air Conditioned.
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Light Tackle Fishing.
MARITIME COVERAGE CORP. ISLAND WIDE MARINE AGENCY 800-559-6651
faX
386-671-7793
cOmPrehensIve Passenger vessel cOverage at an affOrdable rate Our PrOgrams Include: • Excursion Vessels: • Head Boats - Dinner Cruises • Charter Fishing Vessels: - Sightseeing - 6 Packs - Multi-Passenger
- Ferries
We at Maritime Coverage Corp. & Island Wide Marine Agency wish the Orange Beach Fleet a most successful 2014 season!
“Every trip should start with the right coverage.”
We Absolutely Specialize In Family Fishing Charters! From Smallmouth to Walleye on Lake St. Claire; Lake Trout and Salmon on The Great Lakes and all the wonderful fishing on The Gulf of Mexico... we’ve done it all and enjoyed every minute of it. We invite you to enjoy it with us. Beautiful weather, great fishing and great conversation... it doesn’t get any better than this! Tight Lines, Capt. Al & Karen
Fish Trap Charters Full Page
35’ Fish Trap II 33’ Fish On 31’ Fish Trap Kids are never too young to go fishing and we fish year round.
Fish Trap Charters
Orange Beach, AL 251.747.8102 • 251.550.8887 Email: sales@fishtrapcharters.biz Visit Us www.FishTrapCharters.biz
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Distraction Charters
Fish On
Orange Beach Marina 42’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6
Zeke’s Landing Marina 33’ Crosby Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Troy Frady Phone: 251.975.8111
Captain: Al Keahl Captain: Nicky Phone: 251.747.8102 Phone: 251.550.8887
Email: distractioncharters@gmail.com Website: www.DistractionCharters.com Facebook.com/orangebeachfishingcharters We are the first in family deep sea fishing. All charters are “G” rated. Kids are welcome. No deposit required and offer complimentary fish cleaning. Easy online bookings that are hassle free.
Fish Trap
Email: sales@fishtrapcharters.biz Website: FishTrapCharters.biz
We absolutely specialize in Family Fishing Charters! 4, 6, 8, 10 & 12 Hour Trips. Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Nearshore & Offshore.
Fish Trap II
Zeke’s Landing Marina 31’ Island Hopper Passengers: 1-6
Zeke’s Landing Marina 35’ Resmondo Passenger: 1-6
Captain: Al Keahl Phone: 251.747.8102 Phone: 251.550.8887
Captain: Al Keahl Phone: 251.747.8102 Phone: 251.550.8887
Email: sales@fishtrapcharters.biz Website: www.FishTrapCharters.biz
Email: sales@fishtrapcharters.biz Website: www.FishTrapCharters.biz
We absolutely specialize in Family Fishing Charters!
We absolutely specialize in Family Fishing Charters!
OUR COMPANY MISSION To treat our customers as we would like to be treated. Our business rests upon the foundation of Satisfaction, Fairness and Courtesy. We strive to make your fishing experience a memorable one.
OUR COMPANY MISSION To treat our customers as we would like to be treated. Our business rests upon the foundation of Satisfaction, Fairness and Courtesy. We strive to make your fishing experience a memorable one.
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Gennie Lee
Getaway
Sportsman Marina 27’ Grady White Passengers: 1-6
Zeke’s Landing Marina 36’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Lee Bridges Phone: 615.417.1026
Captain: Don McPherson Phone: 251.981.8047
Email: captainlee@gennieleecharters.com Website: www.GennieLeeCharters.com
Email: getawaycharters@yahoo.com Website: www.GetAwayCharters.com
We offer a family atmosphere with Offshore Bottom Fishing, Trolling and Inshore Fishing. Fishing trips for all ages and experience levels. A leisurely bay cruise is available as well.
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Family Fishing.
Git’n It On
Good Times
Captain: Russell Smith Phone: 850.725.8334 Phone: 251.504.4468
Captain: Dan Burnham Phone: 850.207.6675
SanRoc Cay Marina 55’ Custom Sportfisher Passengers: 1-6
Email: myfish@bellsouth.net Website: www.BamaCharters.com
All Air Conditioned. Tackle and License Furnished. All types of Fishing.
San Roc Cay Marina 38’ Passengers: 1-6
Email: goodtimecharterfishing@gmail.com Website: www.GoodTimesCharterFishing.com
We offer deep sea fishing trips from 6-36 hours in length. We also offer near shore trolling trips that are 4 hours in length.
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Gulf Rebel
Jamie G
Annan’s Port 44’ Custom Passengers: 1-6
Zeke’s Landing Marina 36’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Brian Annan Phone: 251.981.3119 Phone: 251.747.7777
Captain: Gary Goodwin Phone: 251.942.2020
Email: gulfrebel@gulftel.com Website: www.GulfRebelCharters.com
Air Conditioned. Bait & Tackle Furnished.
Joyce
Email: jamiegcharters23@yahoo.com Website: JamieGCharters.com
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Cruises, Tournaments, Overnight Trips.
Lickety Split
Annan’s Port 40’ Custom Passengers: 1-6
Zeke’s Landing Marina 31’ High Performance Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Donald Annan Phone: 251.981.3119 Phone: 251.747.7777
Captain: J. Brandon Edgar Second Captain: Tyler Arnould Phone: 850.529.8425 Phone: 850.529.8876
Email: gulfrebel@gulftel.com Website: www.GulfRebelCharters.com
Air Conditioned. Bait & Tackle Furnished.
Email: extremeoffshorecharters@yahoo.com Website: www.ExtremeOffshoreCharters.com High performance fishing on a high performance fishing machine!
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Miss Brianna
Miss Carli
Zeke’s Landing Marina 38’ Infinity Passengers: 1-6
Outcast Charter Docks 38’ Topaz Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Bobby Kelly Phone: 251.747.3126
Captain: Alex Brewer Phone: 251.550.5588 Phone: 601.369.0651
Email: captainbobbykelly@gmail.com Website: www.GulfShoreFishingCharters.com
Email: pleasureislandcharters@yahoo.com Website: www.PleasureIslandCharter.com
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Nearshore & Offshore. Air Conditioned.
Miss Ginger
Miss Hollie
Zeke’s Landing Marina 30’ Island Hopper Passengers: 1-6
SanRoc Cay Marina 38’ Buskins Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Brian Daniels Phone: 850.516.9760
Captain: John B. Hollingshead Phone: 850.777.0232 Phone: 850.607.7593
Email: brian@briandanielsguideservice.com Website: www.BrianDanielsGuideService.com
Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Nearshore & Offshore Fishing.
Email: hfcharters@cox.net Website: www.CharterMissHollie.com
Bottom Fishing, Trolling & Dive Trips (Upon Request). Air Conditioned.
Whether you’re a “I want big fish” hard-core fisherman or a first time family with small children... Captain John will work hard to make your fishing experience a great one!
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Mojo
Gulf Shores Marina Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Bobby Wyatt Phone: 205.561.4374 Email: redeye@gulftel.com Website: www.RedEyeCharters.com
We do bottom fishing and trolling. Trip lengths from 4 to 12 hours. We are family friendly. No fishing experience required. We will show you what you need to know.
No Worries
Zeke’s Landing Marina 41’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Brandon Edgar Phone: 850.529.8425 Phone: 850.529.8876
Necessity
Orange Beach Marina 62’ Resmondo Passengers: Up to 6 Captain: Ben Fairey Phone: 251.747.5782 Email: benfairey@gmail.com Website: www.NecessityCharters.com
All Types of Gulf Fishing. Family Friendly. “Like” us on Facebook at Necessity Charters.
Osprey
Sportsman Marina (Apr.-Sept.) Perdido Beach, AL (Oct.-Mar.) 58’ Custom Sport Fisherman Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Andy Holk Phone: 251.747.1831
Email: extremeoffshorecharters@yahoo.com Website: www.ExtremeOffshoreCharters.com
Email: captandy@seaeaglesportfishing.com Website: www.SeaEagleSportFishing.com
All the comforts of home in a battle wagon of a fishing boat. Built to withstand virtually any weather condition the gulf can present. Sleeping accomodations for 6, enclosed marine head and separate shower with hot water. Air Conditioned Salon and Cabin, full galley, and a green egg grill. Corporate trips available.
Nearshore & Offshore Trolling, Bottom Fishing, Tournaments and Overnight trips available. Air Conditioned, Satellite TV, Full Bath, Overnight Accommodations for 6.
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Player
Red Eye
Zeke’s Landing Marina 42’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6
Gulf Shores Marina 36’ Topaz Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Keith Andrews Second Captain: Aaron Andrews Phone: 251.269.8201
Captain: Gary Bryant Phone: 251.752.0656 Phone: 251.540.6982
Email: capnkeith@gmail.com Email: capna42hatt@gmail.com
Email: redeye@gulftel.com Website: www.RedEyeCharters.com
All Types of Gulf Fishing. Specializing in Tournaments & Overnight Trips.
Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Oil Rig Fishing, Offshore.
Reel Deal
Summer Daze II
Captain: Doug Price, Jr. Phone: 251.213.5000
Captain: Kendall Bozeman Phone: 334.657.2624
Zeke’s Landing Marina 33’ Bertram Sport Fisherman Passengers: 1-6
Email: reeldealoba@yahoo.com Website: www.ReelDealOBA.com We offer deep sea & oil rig fishing for cobia, jack crevalle, red snapper, shark, bull redfish, grouper, triple tails, amberjack, trigger fish, barracuda, Bonita, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel and many other varieties.
Safe Harbor Marina Passengers: 1-6
Email: summerdaze@gulfcoastcaptains.com Website: www.GulfCoastCaptains.com
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Summer Hunter
Sure Shot
SanRoc Cay Marina 39’ Sport Craft Sportfisherman Passengers: 1-6
Flora-Bama Marina 42’ Sportfisherman Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Jack Wilhite Second Captain: Debbie Wilhite Phone: 251.948.3474
Captain: Michael Salley Phone: 850.261.4358
Email: CaptJack@SummerHunterCharters.com Website: www.SummerHunterCharters.com
Nearshore Trolling, Blue Water Trolling & Bottom Fishing. Half day family friendly trips to deep water Amberjack and Grouper trips. Monster Sharks May-June. Snapper trips in season.
Email: sandbar3@bellsouth.net Website: www.SureShotFishing.com Trolling, Bottom Fishing, Tournaments, Shark Fishing. Air Conditioned.
GULF SHORES / ORANGE BEACH
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Top Cat
Wild Orange
Zeke’s Landing Marina 54’ Bertram Passengers: 1-6
Zeke’s Landing Marina 38’ Buskins Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Russell Smith Phone: 850.725.8334 Phone: 251.504.4468
Captain: Bryan Reeves Phone: 251.233.0465
Email: myfish@bellsouth.net Website: www.BamaCharters.com
All Air Conditioned. Tackle and License Furnished. All types of Fishing.
Email: wildorange94@yahoo.com Website: www.WildOrangeBeachFishing.com
Come enjoy a day out on the water and experience the thrill of deep sea fishing! We welcome friends, family and anglers of all ages, from the inexperienced to the most seasoned angler.
Yankee Star 38’ Libby Passengers: 1-6
Captain: Peter Fill Phone: 251.981.4510 Phone: 251.504.1108 Email: dodo@gulftel.com Website: www.YankeeStar.com
Air Conditioned.
Count on Cummins Marine Diesel Engines
Sales Larry Neff (D) 251-706-2754 (C) 251-895-1589 larry.e.neff@cummins.com
Parts & Service Mobile, AL Branch 1924 E. I-65 Service Rd. N. Mobile, AL 36617 251-456-2236
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Alabama’s Artificial Reef Program... A Brief History Alabama has the largest permitted artificial reef program in the world. The natural bottom offshore of Alabama is predominately flat sand bottom. This bottom type attracts few fish that are either commercially or recreationally valuable. However, it has long been known that if a vertical relief is created, many reef fish such as snappers and groupers will be attracted. Artificial reefs, over time, will appear as natural reefs with similar communities of encrusting organisms and bait fish. As various encrusting organisms, such as corals and sponges, cover the artificial reef material, small animals take up residence. As these small animals become abundant, larger animals are attracted and feed upon them and so on until a complete reef food web is created. At that point the artificial reef functions as a natural reef. Alabama’s artificial reef building program started in 1953 when the Orange Beach Charter Fishing Association asked the authority to place 250 car bodies off Baldwin County, Alabama. This proved to be very successful and in the years since, many different types of materials have been placed offshore of Alabama. These have included additional car bodies, culverts, bridge rubble, barges, boats and planes. In 1974-75, in an excellent example of State/Federal cooperation, several “ghost-fleeted” liberty ships were sunk in five locations off Mobile and Baldwin Counties in 80 to 93 feet of water. In 1987, a general permit was issued by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers creating specific areas offshore of Alabama for the creation of artificial reefs. These were created in order to provide areas for these materials in order to coordinate with other users of the offshore area. In 1987 the areas encompassed almost 800 square miles. REEF - EX is the program name associated with the concept of deploying obsolete Marantha military combat tanks in the Gulf of Mexico Intracoastal Canal and the Atlantic Ocean as artificial reefs. The 114’ Reefmaker Work Boat initial deployment under this program was on June 1, 1994 with the initial deployment of six Captain: David Walter tanks. With the successful completion of this Phone: 251.979.2200 deployment, the mechanisms were in place for the deployment of hundreds of tanks in Email: reefmaker@gulftel.com the future. Website: www.ReefMaker.net In 1993, the U. S. military, in addressing the need to de-militarize obsolete battle Available for towing and salvage work. tanks, realized that immersion in seawater 114’ X 30’ with only a 5.5’ draft. was an acceptable method. The idea of using 800 hp, 250 KW; Complete workshop these obsolete materials to create artificial 12,000 gallons of fuel; 7,000 gallons of reefs was born. The idea was presented to potable water; 30’ spuds; 20 ton crane. the Alabama Department of Conservation Ideally suitable for shallow water work and Natural Resources, Marine Resources on bridges, structures, diving platform, workshop for experimental projects. Division and development of an operation Reasonable rates plan began. As plans developed the full extent of the impact this program will have on the reef fisheries and associated economy of Alabama became obvious. It is an outstanding and creative way to convert swords to plowshares. ■
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R. V. Minton Nearshore Reef Zones R. Vernon Minton served as Director of the Alabama Marine Resources Division from 1990 until his death in 2010. One of his goals while Director was to provide diverse fishing opportunities for everyone to enjoy. Vernon was particularly keen to introduce fishing to children. An idea of his to make progress toward this goal was to develop a complex of fishing reefs close to shore. His idea became a reality when permission to establish two reef areas within three miles from shore near Perdido Pass was posthumously granted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. These areas, known as R. V. Minton Articificial Reef Zone-East and R.V. Minton Artificial Reef Zone-West, received a total of 220 sixR. V. Minton foot tall concrete pyramids and 34 low relief reefs. The low relief reefs will serve as habitat for juveniles of various fish species. The pyramids were placed in clusters of three and spaced such that anglers can either anchor or troll over them. The reef zones will serve as a lasting legacy to Vernon as their proximity to land will increase fishing opportunities for people of all ages, particularly to families with young children.
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