Red Snapper — Just Past the Horizon
The Gulf of America gets serious fast once you clear the jetties. Within a few miles, the bottom drops, the water turns deep green, and the offshore fishing turns into something you’ll be talking about on the drive home.
Captain John Sullens and his licensed captains know these waters and the structure that holds fish throughout the season. When red snapper season opens, there is nowhere better to be on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Target Species
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Red Snapper (in season) — the fish people plan trips around
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Vermilion Snapper — active year-round on deep structure
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Triggerfish — aggressive biters with a memorable fight
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Cobia — surface-roaming and hard on the line
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King Mackerel — fast, violent strikes especially in summer
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Spanish Mackerel — great light-tackle action
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Bull Redfish — big reds that push offshore seasonally
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Sheepshead — structure-oriented and notoriously challenging to hook
Our Offshore Boats
We run two federally permitted offshore vessels — a fully restored 1984 36-footer with twin 300 HP Caterpillar diesel engines, air-conditioned cabin, generator, refrigerator, head, and inside and outside seating; and a fully restored 1979 28' Topaz with twin Chevrolet 350 engines, cabin, head, and state-of-the-art fish finders and GPS. Both carry up to six passengers.
Trip Details
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Passengers: Up to 6
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Trip Duration: 4, 6, 8, or 10 hours
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Departure locations: 16396 The Loop, Gulf Shores, AL and Fort Morgan public boat launch (County Road 6)
What's Included
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Rods, reels, and all tackle
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All live bait
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All licensing and safety equipment
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Catch cleaning and filleting
What to Bring
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Clothing appropriate for the weather
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Food and drinks — alcoholic beverages welcome, no glass containers
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Sunscreen — lotion only, no spray sunscreen please
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Footwear — any type; flip flops preferred
Who This Trip Is For
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Serious anglers targeting snapper
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Groups looking for a full-day offshore experience
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First-timers ready to make their first run into the Gulf
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Veterans and active military — ask us about our military discount
