2015-2016 Charter Fishing Directory

ALABAMA charter fishing association

2015-2016 CHARTER FISHING DIRECTORY Let’s Go Fishing!

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Sportsman Marina

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Captain Don McPherson Call, text, or book online from my website

251-752-0235

www.GetawayCharters.com Offering fishing & fun for up to 6 people.

4, 6, 8, 10 or 12 hour charters available.

Morning or afternoon available with 4 & 6 hour charters.

Bring your family, friends, buddies or clients

Year Round Fishing For Everyone

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• A private charter for one or more • Clean, white, odor-free boat with sanitized bathroom • Spacious seating with cool A/C • Professional service from your Captain & Mate • HDTV, XM & Sirius Satellite Stereo, PlayStation® III

You may fish with us here in Orange Beach or join us in Quepos/Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica.

Catch sailfish, marlin, dorado, rooster fish and more. 90 degree temps year round. www.fishingcostarica.net

4 • ALABAMA CHARTER BOAT FISHING DIRECTORY The Orange Beach Charter Boat Fishing Directory is published annually by Gulf Coast Media, LLC, PO Box 509, Robertsdale, AL 36567 251.947.7712 It is distributed free by the Alabama Charter Fishing Association, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism and at other locations throughout Alabama. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Gulf Coast Media accepts no responsibility in the guarantee of goods and services advertised herein.

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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 Website Manager: Bill Atkinson

Table of Contents

OBFA Board of Directors OBFA Captains and Owners Directory OBFA Deckhands, First Mates and Second OBFA Life Members Business Members Listing Passenger Trip Suggestions & Etiquette Fish We Catch Headboat/Party Boat Directory Multi-Passenger Boat Directory Six Pack Boat Directory Inshore/Nearshore Boat Directory Alabama’s Artificial Reef Program R. V. Minton Nearshore Reef Zones

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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 Alabama Charter 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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Alabama Charter Fishing Association DBA Orange Beach Fishing Association 2015

EXECUTIVE BOARD President - Tom Steber Vice President - Gary Bryant Secretary/Treasurer - Iris G. Ethridge (LM)

Board of Directors Tom Ard Gordon Burdette Frank Ford Troy Frady Johnny Greene – Gulf of Mexico Fisheries Management Council – Council Member John Hollingshead Don McPherson Bill Staff “Skipper” Thierry Debbie Wilhite Jack Wilhite Dale Woodruff

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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 Chambliss, Jeffrey Choron, Michael Coley, Eugene Daniels, Brian Davis, Mike Davis, Mitchell Day, “Chip” Edgar, Brandon *Fairey, Ben Fill, Peter Fish, Henry *Fitzsimons, “Fitz” Ford, Frank Foust, Steve Frady, Troy Gams, Rob Garner, Chris Garris, Joe Goodwin, Gary Greene, Johnny Guinn, Donald Hargle, Gary Hollingshead, John Jarvis, Gary Keahl, Al Lynch, Brian Maines, Doug

Listing Page # 20 34 23, 30 31 19, 25 43 14 35 32, 36, 40 28 41 38 34 24 30 39 37 31 32 42 25 34 33 36 22 22 39 15 26 26 20 39 30 20 16 32 16 28 20 40

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 251.540.6982 205.587.2195 850.207.6675 251.981.2463 850.384.9059 251.747.0051 850.516.9760 251.979.4850 251.714.3474 251.952.8247 850.529.8415 251.747.5782 251.981.4510 251.981.7173 251.626.9437 251.981.4796 251.747.4761 251.975.8111 251.942.4389 251.978.1467 251.968.6488 251.942.2020 251.747.2872 251.747.2119 251.923.9530 850.777.0232 850.837.9551 251.747.8102 251.747.0217 228.365.2352

Secondary Number 251.747.7777 251.747.7777

251.295.6158

251.752.0656 251.981.0933 251.979.1209 251.968.4052

850.529.8876 251.504.1108

850.478.3595

251.213.6680

850.607.7593 850.259.5482 251.550.8887

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Captains and Owners Directory *Indicates Life Member Name Listing Page # McDuffie, Alex 22 McDuffie, Ricky 22 McMahon, Colby 41 McNeil, Walter 33 McPherson, Don 24, 28 Nash, Joe 18 Olmstead, Kevin 43 Partain, Kyle 32 Pfeiffer, George 13, 16 Price, Doug 34 Rabren, Michael 35 Reyer, Chad 36 Rochester, Eric Rowell, Mike 15 Salley, Mike 35 Shaver, Brent 39 Sightler, Dewitt 18 Smith, Russell 30, 36 Sowards, Grady 14 Staff, Bill 22 Steber, Tom Stinson, Albert 31 Stone, Ron 42 Subert, Igor 37 Sullens, John 41 Swindle, Brian 18 Tedder, DeJuan 40 Thierry, Jr., “Skipper” 13 Thierry, Mike 21 Thompson, Eddie 19 Treigle, Jr., Dennis 40 Vicars, Jason 21 *Walker, Bobby 23 Wal1er, Jimmy 16, 42 Walter, David 45 Ware, Reuben 23 Weaver, Mike 42 Wilcox, Dennis 41 Wilhite, Jack 35 Willis, Bill 38 Woodruff, Dale 18 Wyatt, Bobby 33

Primary Number 251.747.4467 251.747.4468 251.406.2951 251.213.0023 251.752.0235 251.974.5615 251.401.3474 251.201.0338 888.558.3889 251.213.5000 251.455.2305 256.431.5767 251.550.7277 251.981.2081 850.261.4358 251.747.0220 850.572.3106 850.725.8334 251.981.7173 251.979.3631 800.793.4044 251.455.1074 251.269.2154 251.233.7200 251.233.4478 251.422.9527 251.978.9711 251.490.2603 251.861.5302 251.979.1167 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 251.391.0935 205.561.4374

Secondary Number

251.981.8047 251.979.1812

850.587.4000 251.504.4468 251.978.2537 251.490.1825

251.422.0757

251.504.7199 251.747.3575 251.981.5749 251.979.9846

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Deckhands, First Mates, Second Captains

Name Annan, Kelly Annan, Kendall Annan, Kevin Annan, Philip Ard, Samuel Blankenship, Alexis Capper, Dick Collins, Kelly Driscoll, Andy Funk, Lincoln Henderson, Tyler Henry, Keenan Holden, Brandon Holloway, Mason Horak, Dean Johnson, Will Knoepflein, Nick Leslie, Joshua McDuffie, Adam McLeod, Connor Maxwell, Paul Murph, Bill Murray, Drew Neff, Billy Newton, Chase Nicholas, Wade Owens, William Phillips, Drew Phillips, Patrick Praytor, Chance Presley, James Resmondo, Paul Russell, Jr., Brett Sapp, Matt Shelby, Christopher Wilhite, Debra Williams, Ryan Woodruff, Andrew

Primary Number 251.981.3119 251.981.3119 251.747.5704 251.981.3119 850.879.0595 901.378.1793 251.747.1886 850.375.3878 251.597.7566 251.747.0692 251.533.0388 251.214.4602 850.723.9835 251.923.8533 251.978.5550 251.979.4626 251.929.2373 205.799.3586 251.223.2654 850.483.3953 251.213.0249 256.529.1800 251.979.7809 251.228.0060 850.797.6042 251.550.5384 251.223.1573 205.292.3620 251.223.6708 251.454.5868 850.803.7637 251.228.0717 334.202.9761 256.592.7251 850.207.2780 251.948.3474 901.827.5081 251.391.0935

Secondary Number

850.591.2731

251.928.4679

251.952.8693

850.232.5557

251.271.0224

901.372.2084

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Membership Requirements Life membership requirements were established by the Board of Directors in 1994.

They are as follows: (1) Must be at least 60 years old.

(2) Minimum experience of 10 years.

(3) Active in the organization.

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. Ty Fleming White Capps

Capt. Butch Tucker Zeke’s Lady

Capt. Earl Griffiths Sea Reaper

Capt. John Turner Fat Pat

Capt. Howard Hall Moreno Queen

Capt. Billy Walker Sea Duster

Capt. Allen “Rookie” Kruse Rookie Capt. Carl McDuffie Pompano

Capt. Robert E. “Bob” Walker Thelma Ann Capt. Robin E. “Bobby” Walker Summer Breeze and Summer Breeze II

Capt. Wynn Millson Hey Boy II Capt. Dennis Oglesbee Wishbone Capt. Sandy Smith Misty III Capt. Walter Trent Albacore

Capt. Gladwin Walker Sea Rebel

Capt. Roland Walker Perdido 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 2038 • Clanton, AL 205.688.3290 Allen Payton

City of Orange Beach

251.981.6979 www.CityOfOrangeBeach.com

410 East Laurel Ave. • Foley, AL 251.943.4717 www.GulfSouthResources.net GSR@gulftel.net

J&M Tackle

25125 Canal Rd. • Orange Beach, AL 251.981.5460 www.JMTackle.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

Rubbee Dubbee Beach Shop

Coastal Alabama Business Chamber

22989 Perdido Beach Blvd. • Orange Beach, AL 251.747.2828 RubbeeDubbee.com russ@rubbeedubbee.com

Crosstie Management Services

27122 Canal Rd. • Orange Beach, AL 251.981.4245 scout1954@hotmail.com

3150 Gulf Shores Pkwy • Gulf Shores, AL 251.968.6901 www.MyGulfCoastChamber.com Captain Iris G. Ethridge - Life Member 251.981.6639

Sam’s Stop & Shop

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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 15% to 20% tip over and above a fish cleaning fee.

6. Make sure you choose a trip that suits you. Our fleet offers 4 hour trips all the way up to 3 day trips. Your Captain can assist you in choosing the appropriate trip to meet your needs.

7. Always inquire about payment method, cancellation and bad weather policies.

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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 34” 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 2 per person ** •Grouper, Yellowfin ** **** Year-Round 20” Min TL 2 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 18” 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 per person are allowed within MRD Jurisdiction. 16” minimum ** 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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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

Escape

Sportsman Marina 65’ Bonner Passengers: Up to 50

Dauphin Island Marina 65’ Bonner Passengers: Up to 38

Captain: George Pfeiffer Phone: 888.558.3889

Captain: “Skipper” Thierry, Jr. Phone: 251.861.5302 Phone: 251.490.2603

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.

Email: capthierry@aol.com Website: www.CaptainMikeOnline.com

Specializes in deep sea fishing for large or small groups. Trips ranging from 6 hours for snapper and other reef fish, to overnight fishing trips for tuna, swordfish, wahoo, dolphin, and other pelagic species. All trips are available as a private charter or a pay-per-person basis.

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Gulf Winds II

Miss E

SanRoc Cay Marina 65’ Bonner Passengers: Up to 60

Flora-Bama Marina 65’ Bonner Passengers: Up to 40

Captain: Grady Sowards Phone: 251.981.7173

Captain: Donnie Ward Phone: 251.980.5222 Phone: 251.747.4468

Email: info@reelsurprisecharters.com Website: www.ReelSurpriseCharters.com

Air Conditioned.

Walk-On & Private Charters.

Reel Surprise

Website: www.FishFloraBama.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.

Zeke’s Lady

SanRoc Cay Marina 65’ Bonner Passengers: Up to 60

Zeke’s Landing Marina 62’ Party Boat Passengers: Up to 57

Captain: Randy Boggs Phone: 251.981.7173

Phone: 251.981.4000 Phone: 800.793.4044

Email: info@reelsurprisecharters.com Website: www.ReelSurpriseCharters.com

Email: info@zekeslanding.com Website: www.ZekesLanding.com

Walk-On & Private Charters.

Air Conditioned.

4, 6, 8 & 10 Charter Fishing.

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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: 251.981.2081

Captain: Steve Foust Phone: 251.747.4761 Phone: 850.478.3595

Email: mike@captainmikesfishing.com Website: www.AnnieGirlCharters.com

All types of Fishing, Tournaments, Overnight, Casino Trips.

We Specialize in a Good Time!

Email: aquastarcharters@aol.com Website: www.AquaStarCharters.com

Bottom Fishing, Tuna & Bill Fishing.

Air Conditioned and a Big Green Egg Grill.

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Back Down 2

Big Adventure

Destin Fishing Fleet Marina 57’ Miller Marine Custom Sportfisher Passengers: Up to 11

Zeke’s Landing Marina 60’ Sportfisherman Passengers: Up to 30

Captain: Gary Jarvis Phone: 850.837.9551 Phone: 850.259.5482

Captain: Jimmy Waller Phone: 251.747.4893 Phone: 251.981.5749

Email: gjabd@aol.com Website: www.BackDown2.com

Email: jimmer41@hotmail.com Facebook.com/bigadventurecharters

Daiwa Saltega and Saltist rods and reels.

The best power pro and monofilament on the market. Offshore Equipment includes Diawa, Tiagra, and Fin-Nor reels and custom built rods. Stand up tuna fishing belts and an international tuna chair for offshore tournaments.

All Types of Fishing.

C.A.T.

Caribe Cruiser

Sportsman Marina 40’ Sea Harvester Passengers: Up to 25

28099 Perdido Beach Blvd.

53’ Covered Pontoon Passengers: Up to 40

Captain: George Pfeiffer Phone: 888.558.3889

Captain: Donald Guinn Phone: 251.747.2119

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.

Website: www.CaribeCruiser.com

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 Accepted

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Class Act

Cool Change

Zeke’s Landing Marina 52’ Miller Passengers: Up to 20

Zeke’s Landing Marina 46’ Custom Passengers: Up to 20

Captain: Dale Woodruff Phone: 251.391.0935

Captain: Joe Nash Phone: 251.974.5615 Phone: 251.979.1812

Email: marinesuv@aol.com Website: www.ClassActFishing.net

Bottom Fishing, Billfishing, Overnighters

C-Rose

Zeke’s Landing Marina Gillman Passengers: Up to 20 Captain: Dewitt Sightler Phone: 850.572.3106 Phone: 850.587.4000 Email: crosecharters@yahoo.com Website: www.CroseCharters.com Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Sport Fishing

Email: captjoenash@gmail.com Website: www.CoolChangeCharter.com

Offshore Bottom Fishing, Big Game Trolling, Redfishing, Inshore Fishing Available. Air Conditioned.

Deliverance

Dauphin Island Marina 60’ Gillman Passengers: Up to 16 on day trips Up to 8 on overnight trips Captain: Brian Swindle Phone: 251.422.9527 Phone: 251.422.0757 Email: charterboatdeliverance@gmail.com Website: www.CharterBoatDeliverance.com We have fished for over 15 years. Private charters.

Day trips 6, 8, 10, 12 hours bottom fishing for red snapper, amberjack and many other species to trolling for king mackerel. Overnight 24 hour and 36 hour trips for tuna, dolphin, wahoo, marlin and deep drop grouper fishing. We also do tournaments.

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Eagle Express Charters

Fairwater II

Sportsman Marina 52’ Miller Passengers: Up to 15

Zeke’s Landing Marina 42’ Sea Harvester Passengers: Up to 22

Captain: Eddie Thompson Phone: 251.979.1167

Captain: Tom Ard Phone: 251.979.2682

Email: je.fish@hotmail.com Facebook: facebook.com/pages/EagleExpress-Fishing-LLC/1529794270578993

Email: tom@fairwaterfishing.com Website: www.OrangeBeachFish.com

Satallite TV Big Green Egg 4 hr to 2 day trips offered Tournaments

Bottom Fishing & Trolling

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High Cotton

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!

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.

Lady Ann

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Legacy

Dauphin Island Marina 60’ Passengers: Up to 16

Zeke’s Landing Marina 40’ Michael Fitz Passengers: Up to 22

Captain: Mike Thierry Phone: 251.861.5302

Captain: Jason Vicars Phone: 251.979.9189

Email: capthierry@aol.com Website: www.CaptainMikeOnline.com

Email: LegacyCharters@yahoo.com Website: wwwLegacyCharters.net

From billfishing for the magnificent blue marlin, tuna, wahoo & bull dolphin (mahi-mahi) to bottom fishing for huge red snapper, grouper and amberjack - to trolling for nice king mackerel — we have the boat to suit your needs.

We take tournament trips, multi-day trips, 24 hours, 18 hours, 12 hours, 11 hours, 10 hours, 8 hours and 5 hour trips.

Bottom Fishing & Blue Water Fishing.

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Sea Hunter

Sea Spray

Outcast Charter Docks 62’ Resmondo Passengers: Up to 28

Orange Beach Marina 65’ Resmondo Passengers: Up to 10

Captain: Ricky McDuffie Captain: Alex McDuffie Phone: 251.747.4468

Captain: Bill Staff Phone: 251.979.3631 Phone: 251.978.2537

Email: captainrickymcduffie@yahoo.com Website: www.OrangeBeachFishing.com

Email: captainbill@seaspraycharterfishing.com Website: www.SeaSprayCharterFishing.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.

Celebrating more than 23 years of deep sea fishing on the Gulf of Mexico! Captain Bill Staff will make your charter fishing trip one to remember. Specializing 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.

Shady Lady

Southerner

Zeke’s Landing Marina 60’ Sportfisherman Passengers: Up to 42

San Roc Cay Marina 65’ Bonner Passengers: Up to 22

Captain: “Fitz” Fitzsimons Phone: 251.626.9437

Captain: Henry Fish Phone: 251.981.7173

Email: captfitzatzekes@hotmail.com Website: www.ShadyLadyCharters.com

Email: info@reelsuprisecharters.com Website: www.ReelSupriseCharters.com

Walk-On & Overnight Trips. Tuna, Marlin, Wahoo, Air Conditioned, Cruises.

All Types of Fishing.

Shared Expense and Private Charters.

Air Conditioned.

Summer Breeze Annan’s Port 55’ Resmondo Passengers: Up to 20

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Summer Breeze II Zeke’s Landing Marina 60’ Customer Resmondo Passengers: Up to 30

Captain: Brian Annan Phone: 251.981.3119 Phone: 251.747.7777

Captain: Bobby Walker Phone: 251.981.6159 Phone: 251.747.3575

Email: gulfrebel@gulftel.com Website: www.GulfRebelCharters.com

Email: captainbobbywalker@yahoo.com Website: www.BobbyWalker.com

Air Conditioned.

Bait & Tackle Furnished.

Bottom Fishing, Marlin, Tournament Fishing.

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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: 205.587.2195 Phone: 251.981.0933

Captain: Don McPherson Phone: 251.752.0235 Phone: 251.981.8047

Email: captgburdette@gmail.com Facebook.com/Alibicharterscharterfishing

Email: getawaycharters@yahoo.com Website: www.GetawayCharters.com

All Types of Fishing, Air Conditioned, Family and Corporate Fun.

Bottom Fishing, Deepwater Fishing, Trolling, Family Fishing, Offshore Big Game Trolling.

Outcast Charter Fleet 36’ Sedan Passenger: 1-6

Sportsman Marina 46’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6

Boll Weevil

Zeke’s Landing Marina Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Tom Ard Phone: 251.979.2682 Email: tom@fairwaterfishing.com Website: www.OrangeBeachFish.com

Bottom Fishing & Trolling.

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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.

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Cool Breeze

Distraction Charters

Captain: Rob Gams Phone: 251.942.4389

Captain: Troy Frady Phone: 251.975.8111

Email: robgams@aol.com Website: www.CoolBreezeCharterFishing.com

Email: distractioncharters@gmail.com Website: www.DistractionCharters.com Facebook.com/orangebeachfishingcharters

Zeke’s Landing Marina 39’ Resmondo Passengers: 1-6

Orange Beach Marina 42’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6

Bottom Fishing, Nearshore & Offshore Trolling, Marlin & Tuna Trips.

Air Conditioned.

We are the leader 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.

MARITIME COVERAGE CORP. ISLAND WIDE MARINE AGENCY 800-559-6651

FAX

386-671-7793

COMPREHENSIVE PASSENGER VESSEL COVERAGE AT AN AFFORDABLE RATE

OUR R PROGRAMS INCLUDE: • Excursion Vessels: • Head Hea a Boats - Dinner Cruises • Cha a Charter Fishing Vessels: - Sightseeing -6P Packs - Multi-Passenger

- Ferries

We at Maritime Coverage Corp. & W Island Wide Marine Agency w wish the Orange Beach Fleet a most successful 2015 season!

“Every trip should start with the right coverage.”

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Fish Trap

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.

Gennie Lee

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.

Getaway

Sportsman Marina 27’ Grady White Passengers: 1-6

Sportsman Marina 36’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6

Captain: Lee Bridges Phone: 615.417.1026

Captain: Don McPherson Phone: 251.752.0235 Phone: 251.981.8047

Email: captainlee@gennieleecharters.com Website: www.GennieLeeCharters.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.

Email: getawaycharters@yahoo.com Website: www.GetAwayCharters.com

Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Family Fishing.

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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.

Gulf Rebel

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.

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.

Email: jamiegcharters23@yahoo.com Website: JamieGCharters.com

Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Cruises, Tournaments, Overnight Trips.

Joyce

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Jus Cuz

Annan’s Port 40’ Custom Passengers: 1-6

Flora-Bama Marina 39’ Custom Sea Harvester Passengers: 1-6

Captain: Donald Annan Phone: 251.981.3119 Phone: 251.747.7777

Captain: Albert Stinson Phone: 251.455.1074 Phone: 251.490.1825

Email: gulfrebel@gulftel.com Website: www.GulfRebelCharters.com

Email: captcuz@aol.com

Air Conditioned.

Bait & Tackle Furnished.

Lazy Line II

Gulf Shores Marina 42’ 1972 Hatteras Passenger: 1-6 Captain: Eugene Coley Phone: 251.747.0051 Phone: 251.968.4052 Email: capt.eugene@yahoo.com Website: www.LazyLineCharters.com Fully Air Conditioned Salon & Cabin HDTV, Stereo, CD, Bose speakers with Ipod Hookup! Full Galley: Stove, Toaster, Microwave, Refrigerator, Grill outside Full Restroom: Showers, Hot & Cold water.

Salon / Cabin Sleeps Six Guests.

Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Light Tackle Fishing.

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Miss Carli

Miss Ginger

Outcast Charter Docks 38’ Topaz Passengers: 1-6

Zeke’s Landing Marina 30’ Island Hopper Passengers: 1-6

Captain: Alex Brewer Phone: 251.550.5588 Phone: 251.295.6158

Captain: Brian Daniels Phone: 850.516.9760

Email: pleasureislandcharters@yahoo.com Website: www.PleasureIslandCharters.com

Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Nearshore & Offshore.

Air Conditioned.

Miss Hollie

Email: brian@briandanielsguideservice.com Website: www.BrianDanielsGuideService.com

Bottom Fishing, Trolling, Nearshore & Offshore Fishing.

Miss Madison

SanRoc Cay Marina 38’ Buskins Passengers: 1-6

Zeke’s Landing Marina Stuart Angler Passenger: 1-6

Captain: John B. Hollingshead Phone: 850.777.0232 Phone: 850.607.7593

Captain: Kyle Partain Phone: 251.201.0338

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!

Email: missmadisonfishing@yahoo.com Website: MissMadisonFishing.com

Family Fun Fishing! Children Welcome!

Clean Restroom with Fresh Water Sink Aboard. Red Snapper & Trolling trips.

Adult & Child Size Tackle Included.

Mojo

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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.

Nicole

Necessity

Orange Beach Marina 62’ Resmondo Passengers: Up to 6 Captain: Ben Fairey Phone: 251.747.5782 Email: benfairey@bellsouth.net Website: www.CaptBen.com

All Types of Gulf Fishing.

Family Friendly.

Nicole II

Gulf Shores Marina 28’ Pursuit Passengers: 1-6

Gulf Shores Marina 23’ Passengers: 1-6

Captain: Walter McNeil Phone: 251.213.0023

Captain: Walter McNeil Phone: 251.213.0023

Email: nicolefishingcharters@yahoo.com Website: www.NicoleFishingCharters.com

Email: nicolefishingcharters@yahoo.com Website: www.NicoleFishingCharters.com

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No Worries

Player

Zeke’s Landing Marina 41’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6

Zeke’s Landing Marina 42’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6

Captain: Brandon Edgar Phone: 850.529.8425

Captain: Keith Andrews Second Captain: Aaron Andrews Phone: 251.269.8201

Email: extremeoffshorecharters@yahoo.com Website: www.ExtremeOffshoreCharters.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.

Red Eye

Email: capnkeith@gmail.com Email: capna42hatt@gmail.com

All Types of Gulf Fishing. Specializing in Tournaments & Overnight Trips.

Reel Deal

Gulf Shores Marina 36’ Topaz Passengers: 1-6

Zeke’s Landing Marina 33’ Bertram Sport Fisherman Passengers: 1-6

Captain: Gary Bryant Phone: 251.540.6982 Phone: 251.752.0656

Captain: Doug Price, Jr. Phone: 251.213.5000

Email: redeye@gulftel.com Website: www.RedEyeCharters.com

Red Snapper, King Mackerel, Oil Rig Fishing, Offshore.

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.

Reel Kill Charters

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Outcast Charter Docks 30’ Power Catamaran with 450 HP Passengers: 1-6

Summer Daze II Safe Harbor Marina Passengers: 1-6

Captain: Michael Rabren Phone: 251.455.2305

Captain: Kendall Bozeman Phone: 334.657.2624

Email: MRDR@centurytel.com Website: www.ReelKillCharters.com Facebook: Facebook.com/reelkillcharters

Email: summerdaze@gulfcoastcaptains.com Website: www.GulfCoastCaptains.com

Reel Kill Charters will run any length charter that your group desires. Trolling trips and 6 hour bottom fishing trips. Over 70% of our charters are repeat happy customers.

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.

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Top Cat

Trade Winds

Captain: Russell Smith Phone: 850.725.8334 Phone: 251.504.4468

Captain: Alex Brewer Phone: 251.550.5588 Phone: 251.295.6158

Email: myfish@bellsouth.net Website: www.BamaCharters.com

Email: pleasureislandcharter@yahoo.com Website: www.PleasureIslandCharter.com

All Air Conditioned.

Tackle and License Furnished.

All types of Fishing.

Bottom Fishing, Trolling Nearshore & Offshore.

Triple Trouble

Yankee Star

Captain: Chad Reyer Phone: 251.431.5767

Captain: Peter Fill Phone: 251.981.4510 Phone: 251.504.1108

Zeke’s Landing Marina 54’ Bertram Passengers: 1-6

SanRoc Cay Marina 46’ Hatteras Passengers: 1-6

Email: Capt_chad@thetriple-trouble.com Website: www.TheTriple-Trouble.com

Offshore and nearshore bottom fishing, offshore and nearshore trolling, air conditioning.

Gulf Shores Marina 30’ Pursuit Passengers: 1-6

38’ Libby Passengers: 1-6

Email: dodo@gulftel.com Website: www.YankeeStar.com

Air Conditioned.

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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.

All Jack’d Up Charters

A-Pair-A-Dice

Captain: Michael Choron Phone: 850.384.9059 Phone: 850.492.6377

Captain: Igor Subert Phone: 251.233.7200

Orange Beach, AL / Perdido Key, FL 21’ Cape Horn “Offshore Series” Passengers: 1-5

Email: choronenterprises@gmail.com Website: www.AllJackdUpCharters.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.

Wharf Marina 24’ Proline Passengers: 1-4

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!

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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: iccabo40@yahoo.com Website: www.LostBayFishing.com

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

Orange Beach Marina 23’ Sea Pro Passengers: 1-4 Captain: David Brown Phone: 251.981.6246 Email: brownsinshore@yahoo.com Website: www.BrownsInshore.com Inshore Light Tackle Fishing.

Full Time Year Round.

3 Time Top Boat Award.

October Rodeo

Baby Therapy Orange Beach Marina 24’ Pathfinder Passengers: 1-4

Captain: Jeffrey Chambliss Phone: 251.981.2463 Phone: 251.979.1209

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Bay Ranger Orange Beach, AL 22’ Bay Ranger Passengers: 1-6

Captain: Frank Ford Phone: 251.981.4796 Email: starfish@gulftel.com

Email: chamblisscharters@gmail.com

Website: www.MyIslandTimeCharters.com

All types Back Bay (Inshore) Fishing including Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Sheephead.

Specializing in Year Round fishing for all inshore/nearshore species. AL & FL license provided.

Captain Bligh

DottieJo Charter Service

Captain: Brent “Hollywood” Shaver Phone: 251.747.0220

Captain: Joe Garris Phone: 251.968.6488 Phone: 251.213.6680

Zeke’s Landing Marina 24’ Pathfinder Passengers: 1-6

Email: captainbligh12@gmail.com Inshore, Back Bay, License, Bait & Tackle Furnished, Fly Fishing, 3 Boats Available.

Fort Morgan Marina and Trent Marina 32’ Century Passengers: 1-6

Email: DottieJoCharterService@yahoo.com Website: www.DottieJoCharterService.com We specialize in family fun trips.

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Extreme Chaos Charters Trailered for Customer Convenience 22’ Sea Hunt Passengers: 1-4 Captain: Doug Maines Phone: 228.365.2352 Email: extremechaoscharters@gmail.com Facebook: Facebook.com/pages/Extreme-Chaossport-fishing-Capt-Doug-Maines

Light tackle fishing inshore/near shore and back bay. Bait, tackle and license included. Bring the kids and GET YOUR FISH-ON!

Game On

Romar Marina 22’ Seahunt Passengers: 1-6 Captain: Alex Brewer Phone: 251.550.5588 Phone: 251.295.6158 Email: pleasureislandcharters@yahoo.com Website: www.PleasureIslandCharter.com

All Inshore Fishing, Trophy Speckled Trout, Redfish, Flounder, Sheephead, Mackerel

Find Me Fishing Charters 23’ Custom Reno Passengers: 1-4

Captain: Dennis M. Treigle Jr. Phone: 850.221.7732 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.

Gulf Adventures No Excuses Gulf Shores Marina Panga Passengers: 1-6 Captain: DeJuan Tedder Phone: 251.978.9711 Email: gulfadventures@yahoo.com Website: www.GulfAdventures.com Back-bay and Nearshore trolling.

Affordable, Family Friendly, Year-Round Fishing trips for all ages. “Red Snapper” Fishing Trips when in season.

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Gulf Coast Charters

Inshore Safaris

Outcast Charter Docks 22’ Offshore Passengers: 1-6

Orange Beach, AL / Fort Morgan, AL 2011 17’ PolarCraft Passengers: 1-2

Captain: John Sullens Phone: 251.233.4478

Captain: Dennis Wilcox Phone: 251.223.1014

Email: Freebird.Charter@yahoo.com Website: CatchFishGulfCoast.com Facebook: Facebook.com/pages/GulfCoast-Charters/377358702362521

Email: fishing@inshoresafaris.com Website: www.InshoreSafaris.com

WE CATCH FISH! We target a wide variety of fish including Speckled Trout, Flounder, Redfish, White Trout, Sheepshead and more! We also offer Red Snapper trips during season!

Killin Time

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

Kittywake

Zeke’s Landing Marina 26’ Custom Goldline Passengers: 1-6

Zeke’s Landing Marina 23’ Sea Pro with T-Top Passengers: 1-4

Captain: Colby McMahon Phone: 251.406.2951

Captain: Kathy Broughton Phone: 251.747.7375

Email: spc_1025@yahoo.com Facebook: Facebook.com/Killin-TimeFishing-Charters/206952969439781

Email: kittywakecharters@yahoo.com

Light Tackle Fishing, Inshore, Nearshore, Back Bay. License, Bait & Tackle Provided.

Affordable Family Fun, Fishing Lessons Included.

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“Lil” Adventure

Miss Mammy

Captain: Jimmy Waller Phone: 251.747.4893 Phone: 251.981.5749

Captain: Mike Davis Phone: 251.979.4850

23’ Blazer Bay Passengers: 1-6

Email: jimmer41@hotmail.com Website: BigAdventureFishing.com Facebook: Facebook.com/ BigAdventureFishingCharters?ref=br_tf

20’ Pathfinder Passengers: 1-6

Email: m_n_mdavis@gulftel.com Website: www.CaptainMikesInshoreFishing.com

4 Hour Inshore, Families & Kids Fishing Trips Welcome.

All types of Inshore and Nearshore Day and Night trips are 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.

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

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!

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Point Clear Fishing Adventures Fairhope AL, 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.

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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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. ■

46 • ALABAMA CHARTER BOAT FISHING DIRECTORY

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 R. V. Minton 220 six-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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