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Another species anglers are catching on our charters are permit. This popular sport fish often gets mistaken for Florida pompano. Permit can grow much larger than pompano, up to 15 or 20 pounds with a...

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Recently, anglers on our charters have caught spadefish. These fish have become a popular game fish due to their reputation as strong fighters, especially in the spring and summer months when they are...

Gray Taxidermy has been in business for over 50 years. Here are a couple of questions they recommend asking before you decide on a company: ...

Many of you have asked about taxidermy services for your catch. We at Reel Surprise Charters recommend Gray Taxidermy, one of the world’s largest marine taxidermy companies. Gray Taxidermy has...

Another common question we get at Reel Surprise Charters is the weather conditions and how they affect our trips. Orange Beach, Alabama is one of the rainiest places in the south. In the spring...

Many have asked the differences between shared expense trips and private charters. At Reel Surprise Charters, our shared expense trips are also called walk-ons. These are shared charters where the...

Spring fishing is almost here and our charter fleet is gearing up for a great season. We can customize a fishing trip to meet your exact needs. Whether you are a single passenger or planning a trip...

Tomtate, or grunts, are another species found in our Gulf Waters in the early winter months. These fish are bottom dwellers and can be found in inshore patches and offshore reefs of South Florida and...

Red porgy, sometimes called pink snapper, are the only American porgy with a near nostril that is round. They are a silvery red in color with many tiny blue spots. Red porgy are carnivorous bottom...