Sun - Jul 25 2010
6 hour fishing trip July 21, 2010
We headed to the southeast and worked way offshore about 13 miles from Perdido Pass to our first spot and caught some nice Red Snapper and Triggerfish. Then, we moved on to the east and continued having fun with the catch and release fishing that was going of with king mackerel.

Tue - Jul 20 2010
We are FISHING!
We are now running fishing trips. Granted the trips , are just short family oriented fishing charters at this time bu,t the local waters are now open! Thanks to Commissioner Barnett Lawley for opening the pass to allow us to go fishing again. If you have fished with us, take you a weekend and bring the wife and kids down and lets teach them that it is okay to let the fish go!

Sat - Jul 17 2010
Orange Beach Fishing after Gulf Oil Spill
Orange Beach, Ala. - With the cap in place on the well at the Deepwater Horizon site appearing to be holding and the beach being relatively clear for the last few weeks the phone is starting to ring a little with people inquiring about fishing trips. We are open for business and will be glad to take you on a deep sea charter fishing trip but you need to know a few things. At this point state waters are the only thing that is open in Alabama and Florida

Thu - Jul 15 2010
Orange Beach and the Oil Spill
Orange Beach, Alabama - We are still not fishing at this time nor or we getting paid from BP. This trend seems to be continuing all across the Gulf Coast from what I am hearing. We are looking forward to getting back to work soon as the mood in Orange Beach and Gulf Shores seems to be "Cautiously Optimistic" at this time, with the cap design that BP is trying at the well site.

Tue - Jul 13 2010
Deep Sea Fishing T-Shirts
Orange Beach, Al. - We have not been fishing in almost a month now and are getting pretty fidgety to say the least. I am hoping that BP will pay us like they say but, at this point it just has not happened. We have T-Shirts in stock over at the Orange Beach Marina dock store and would love for you buy some.

Mon - Jul 12 2010
Gulf Shores still rockin!
Gulf Shores, Al. - I have to say that there were no hidden surprise acts to the Jimmy Buffett concert but, he did not need any help! Jimmy and the coral reefer band rocked into the night playing all of your favorite old songs and some new ones too!

Sun - Jul 11 2010
Brooks and Dunn?? Surprize at tonight’s Jimmy Buffett show?
Gulf Shores, Al. - There are rumors flying all over the beaches that Brooks and Dunn will show up to tonight at the Jimmy Buffett Concert!

Sun - Jul 11 2010
Jimmy Buffett’s concert in Gulf Shores… Tonight!
Gulf Shores, Al. - We are really lucky to have at least one celebrity person help us with the lack of attention that we have from the mainstream media. While most people who are removed from the local area hear very little about the oil spill and the adverse effects of it, only Jimmy Buffett has stepped up to help

Wed - Jul 07 2010
BP and the fishing business in Orange Beach
Everyone is thinking that BP is paying us, and lots of money at that, but just so you know, at this time I have still not received one dime from BP for my business. In fact, I have only had one follow up phone call from them, letting me know that they got my claim

Fri - Jul 02 2010
Orange Beach Deep-sea Fishing
Orange Beach, Al - At this time we are still shut down for our day to day operations of deep-sea fishing along the Alabama Gulf Coast. We remain hopeful that BP will stop the flow of oil coming from the Mocondo well where the Deepwater Horizon oil platform sank in April.

What do I need to bring on a deep sea fishing charter on the Intimidator?
You may want to bring plenty of food, drinks, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, camera, film, and motion sickness medication on your deep sea fishing charter. However, motion sickness medicine works best when taken the night before for those who may have a woozy stomach. If you contact your doctor ask for the "patch" it seems to have helped a lot of people. There is no known cure for the "flora-bama" flu!

What is included in the price of the Intimidator?
All of the bait, tackle, rods, reels, licenses, and ice for the fish are included in the price of each deep sea fishing charter.

When do we need to arrive to catch the boat?
In most cases, fifteen minutes before the scheduled deep sea fishing charter departure time is usually sufficient.

How is the Mate of the Intimidator paid?
Please remember that the mate on each deep sea fishing charter works for tips and fish cleaning money. A really good mate can make all the difference in the trip. Some of his duties will include rigging the tackle daily, catching live bait, cutting bait, teaching first timers how to fish and helping the old salt out with any new tricks or tactics that may be beneficial to make for a more successful deep sea fishing charter. They will usually arrive about one hour ahead of our scheduled departure time and may not leave until several hours after you leave. We kindly suggest 15-20% of the total fare paid, plus fish cleaning is $.30 per pound.

What if there are two mates?
Normally on our day trips or our extended trips and overnighter's there will be two mates. They will split the tip and fish cleaning. Just remember that the Intimidator mates are the ones who are down in the middle of the action with you. For me to keep good mates, I need to try to help make sure that they make a fair daily wage. Once again, we kindly suggest 15-20% gratuity plus the fish-cleaning fee of $.30 per pound.

How far offshore will we go during a deep sea fishing charter trip?
Depending on the length of your trip, we may venture anywhere from 10 to 20 miles on a half day trip, 75 to 80 miles offshore on a two day and up to 100 miles on a three day offshore adventure.

How deep is the water?
The water where we fish on a bottom trip is anywhere from 50-150 feet deep. On an offshore trip the water may reach depths in excess of 6,000 feet.

When is the best time of year to go on a deep sea fishing charter?
There is no better time of the year to fish than in the spring or the fall. Unfortunately, it is not the best time of year for family vacations. During the summer, the water will warm up to over 80° and we will have to get in a little deeper water, but this is not a problem. The summer time is usually the calmest time of year and with three 24,000 Btu's air conditioners on the Intimidator, it will be nice and cool inside the cabin! In the winter you’ll find some of the very best fishing that we have to offer. The crowds start to thin out and the fish really go to biting! Remember some waterproof boots (soft sole) and sweat pants seem to work well.

What kind of tackle will we use on the Intimidator?
We strive to use only the highest quality dependable rods and reels available. On the Intimidator, we have a full array of tackle ranging from 30# spinning reels to Penn International 80 wides. For most of the bottom trips, we use the conventional Penn 4/0 and 6/0. We have over 45 combinations that we will select from.

Can I bring my own personal tackle?
Sure, as long as it’s suited for the type of fish that we are fishing for. However, we cannot be held responsible for broken rods, reels or hearts!

Don't forget the Grill!
If you would like, you are welcome to bring some food on your deep sea fishing charter to put on the Big Green Egg grill. This has always proven to be a great idea when entertaining customers or hanging out with the guys because no one likes a cold bologna sandwich. The Green Egg is a large grill that is permanently attached to the Intimidator. We will supply the utensils and charcoal; just remember to bring enough for us!