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Red, White and Blues Along our Gulf Coast

Of course, you know we are in the midst of Red Snapper season along our Alabama Gulf Coast but did you know another fish you can catch now is Red Grouper? Similar to the gag grouper, the red grouper...

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What to Expect with Reel Surprise Charters

No matter how large or small your family or group is, Reel Surprise Charters has a charter boat to fit your needs.  We have charters that carry no more than six people as well as charters that...

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Shared Expense Trip vs. Private Charter

Many of you have asked what the difference is between a shared expense trip and a private charter. At Reel Surprise Charters, our shared expense trips are also called walk-ons. These are shared...

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Reel Surprise Charters Proud Supporter of Beach Initiative

Reel Surprise Charters is proud to be a supporter of the Gulf Shores/Orange Beach Leave Only Footprints Initiative. This new initiative is being undertaken by the cities of Gulf Shores and Orange...

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Red Snapper Season Opens

Make your plans and reserve your charter because Red Snapper season opens Wednesday, June 1 and continues until July 16, 2016. We still have openings for both shared expense trips as well as private...

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Mobile Big Game Fishing in Orange Beach

Want to try another Gulf Coast tournament? What about the 39th Annual Mobile Big Game Fishing Club’s Memorial Day Tournament? Held this weekend, May 27 through May 30 at Orange Beach Marina, the...

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Orange Beach Billfish Classic

The Gulf Coast’s most popular billfish tournament will take place this coming weekend, May 18 - May 22 at The Wharf in Orange Beach. This tournament, historically one of the final events on the...

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Pensacola Ladies Billfish Tournament

The 37th Annual Pensacola Ladies Billfish Tournament will be held this weekend, May 13 – 15 at Lost Key Marina in Perdido Key. There will be a Captain’s Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Lost Key...

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Fried Pompano

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Catching Pompano

Perhaps the most common way to catch pompano is by standing on the shore and casting out, but you can also catch pompano on an inshore charter. Reel Surprise Charters has seven inshore charter boats...

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