Distraction Charters

Thanks Troy for a truly great experience fishing with my father and two sons. Three generations of the Thomas family enjoyed both a successful and memorable 6 hour trip. While the weather didn’t initially cooperate, your capable handling of The Distraction overcame the weather and delivered a wonderful trip. Thanks for being aware of the specific needs of each of your guests and working to make sure all were accommodated. You live up to your word of operating a family friendly business. Thanks also for the great photos. They wee an added treat.

Captain Troy and Mate Corey were exceptional hosts on our family fishing trip last week. The boat was beautiful, comfortable, clean and very well maintained. The ride out was very pleasant. I even spent some time up top with Cap Troy learning about the spots we would visit and what to expect.
All 5 family members caught fish nearly every 2 – 5 minutes at each stop we made! It was so exciting and Corey was on the ball, caring for the fish, baiting hooks, giving us tips, fixing our tangled wires. There was a clear emphasis on getting us DIRECTLY on top of the fish we wanted (snapper) and keeping our lines baited and in the water catching fish the entire time!
Our video of the experience was awesome– it captured my sister and I teaming up to bring in a 9 pound triggerfish– an experience neither of us will soon forget! The pictures were great too!
One we docked back at the marina, Corey cleaned our fish quickly and Capt. Troy even gave us some of his very own fish rub, which we used when we cooked our fish and it was EXCELLENT (broiled with butter and a few shakes of the rub).
When we go back to Gulf Shores, we will book with them again! Best experience any of us have had in the gulf! I highly recommend them.

Couldn’t have asked for a better charter to go out on. Captain Troy made sure we all caught something we could keep. Both him and Stephen were extremely helpful and made it really easy to just have fun and enjoy the the trip. I would recommend distraction charters to anyone that loves to fish and have fun.

This was a fantastic trip! Captain Troy and first mate Stephen were wonderful to work with, and they made the experience so much fun. After checking all the reviews, they were consistantly the best and we found out they were so right. We will definitely book with them again.

Troy and Stephen were the best. I have been on plenty of different fishing trips before. These guys were a level above. They were the most professional and successful service I have ever been on. We went on a 6 hour trip and brought in plenty of fish but not only that, we caught the widest variety of fish I have ever seen. We brought in white snapper, red snapper, trigger fish, ruby lips, vermillion snapper, and wait for it… a bonita, a King Mackeral, a 25 lb Amber Jack, and… an 8 ft reef shark. These guys are more than helpful and they are family friendly on top of it! I received all of my fish fileted, seasoning, a dvd with all of my pictures, and house made seasoning. These guys are the best hands down.

Awesome family experience. Captain Troy is one of the first conservationists in the charter fishing business. He strives to be family– friendly and provides an outstanding service. Recent outing (7-​8-​2015) hooked a bullnose shark, lots of redfish and a rare Cobia! Wonderful time!

First off, Captian Troy is hands down the best Captian if any deep sea fishing trip I’ve ever been on. Deck hand Stephen was awesome as well. I’ve been on many trips, but I can honestly say I haven’t enjoyed one any better than I did on the Distraction. I wanted to take my Dad, my Brother and Brother –n-​Law out for Father’s Day and I looked through many sights. The reviews for Distraction were unbelievable. Let me tell you they are believable. Captian Troy is focused on you catching fish, but his main focus is your experience while on his boat and I’ll say he does and outstanding job there. He made my Dad’s day joking with him, playing around and just making everyone very comfortable. Some Captians don’t want to be bothered. Not Captian Troy. He is up close and personal and goes out of his way to put you on the good fish and make your trip one to remember. Thanks Captian Troy for the best Father’s Day gift I have ever give my Dad. He’ll never forget fighting that 10lb plus Snapper while you were right beside him cheering him on. GREAT DAY!!!

This was by far the best fishing charter trip we have ever taken! Captain Troy and Stephen were so good with the kids and really helped us find the fish and get some great photos. This was our best fishing trip yet! Would recommend them to anyone and everyone — great family trip for all ages.

We did some research looking for a charter boat to take six of us out fishing before deciding on Distraction. I was very pleased with our choice.
We were warmly met by Captain Troy, his college age son and a very helpful deck hand. Troy showed us the boat (very spacious and clean) before explaining his safety procedures.
After an enjoyable ride out to the reef, with amazing views of the coast, we commenced to fish. Our group consisted of rookie-​knowledgable fishermen, so Stephen, the deck hand, showed everyone how the custom fishing gear worked (very nice — well cared for equipment)
My bait wasn’t in the water before one of our party shouted out «I have one» which turned out to be a large 12+ pound Red Snapper — one of many.
Troy took pictures of each one of us holding up our «trophies» as well as group photos. While I chatted with him on the way back to the dock, he burned a CD of the pictures as well as a DVD of our entire fishing experience.
I whole-​heartedly recommend Distraction to anyone looking for a memorable family fishing trip.

Have you ever caught a fish the size of your leg? After going with the spectacular Captain Troy & Steve duo, my family and I caught 6!!! This was a fantastic trip, and I learned so much about fishing and the ethics and safety of it all! We caught a huge bull shark that took hours of hard work to reel in, and was a great family experience for all! Never had a better trip!

The best day of our vacation by far! Capt. Troy and Stephen made us so comfortable from the moment we arrived. My husband and I brought 3 teenage girls on their first offshore fishing experience and they can’t wait to do it again. Capt. Troy definitely found the fish and Stephen was amazing at making sure the girls caught them! Highlight was the huge shark for sure! When we got back to the marina Stephen did a beautiful job of cleaning all our fish and Capt. Troy gave us CDs with photos and video of the trip. Highly recommend Distraction Charters!!!

Had a great time out on the water with Captain Troy. It’s a great bonus that he takes pictures and shoots video while you are out on the water — so you can focus on the fishing! Spent the day catching some beautiful fish and building great memories with my young nephews. Troy and his first mate, Steve, did a fantastic job taking care of me and my family. Would definitely recommend him for anyone looking for a fun day out on the Gulf. Look him up if you are in the area!

Captain Troy and his «first mate» Steven were absolutely great at giving us the best deep sea fishing trip we could’ve asked for. My two sisters, dad, two friends and I went on our Alabama beach trip last week and decided to book a fishing trip with the Distraction Charters… and it was a dream. Beautiful weather, beautiful fish and good people!
Every spot we went to we always had at least two of us with fish on the line. We caught all kinds of fish and all different sizes! It was such a good time.
The Distraction is such a nice boat with powerful air conditioning and comfy big seats. It was a great little space to get out of the heat for a while!
I’ll never forget this fishing trip and how much fun we all had catching so many fish! Of course we only kept what was in season and the right size, which still ended up being plenty for us to eat that night and the next!
By the end of the trip we all had tired arms and Troy and Steven were our new best friends in the Alabama area.
I would definitely recommend scheduling a time to take a trip with Troy and Steven! They’re amazing at what they do and will always make sure you are happy and having a fun time.

What a fantastic trip! My first time deep sea fishing and it couldn’t have been better!
Captain Troy & Steve were a great team that gave plenty of guidance but let you have the experience. They also take awesome care of you with A/​C, plenty of seats, water, all the fishing supplies, knowledge, laughs, photos AND OF COURSE CATCHING FISH!!! (We caught exactly what we wanted 10 fish each over 16lbs. Captain Troy knew where to fish)
If you are around the Gulf Shores and looking for a good time no matter the age of people you are with check this out!

Would recommend to any family. Troy and Stephen are great. Both very professional and family friendly. Troy genuinely cares about his guests and asks upfront your expectations of the trip to ensure that he can make everything satisfactory. We went fishing the beginning of snapper season and took home the best of the best. Really enjoyed the company of both guys and they were helpful with teaching us how to fish. A lot of first time fishers on the trip and everything went without a problem. Would recommend to any family looking for an enjoyable day with some kind, fun people.

We have chartered MANY boats before but none can compare to Distraction charters service and attention to detail! Capt Troy and his deckhand made this a unique and fun experience. I was a bit nervous my 5 and 7 year old girls would be bored on this trip but they had so much fun «driving» the boat, catching fish and interacting with Capt Frady and Jacob! We will go back and highly recommend anyone wanting a fishing experience to book with Distraction Charters!!!

Distraction Charter’s Tag Line should be «For the Time of Your Life.» That’s exactly what I had yesterday on the Distraction! From the moment you board this beautiful, super clean boat, your safety, comfort, fun and fish becomes the focus. Captain Troy and Deck hand Jacob are knowledgeable, organized, extremely hardworking, and put your fishing fun first and foremost. They chilled our waters/​Gatorades, let us ride up where Capt. Troy drives the boat (in comfy A/​C) where you get a spectacular view, relax in the air conditioned cabin below, or sit «out back» where the fishing happens.
Best friend (BF) and I opted for the 6 hour trip with the goal to get our limit of red snapper. I was concerned that that the duration may be too long. It wasn’t. I highly recommend the 6 hour trip — it gets you out to where the best fish are! It was super-​smooth sailing to the first location to «drop bait» and we did. Within 90 seconds both of us had our first catch! It was unbelievable — beautiful red snapper! Their super-​lightweight rods/​reels were easy to «Learn» and easy to use. BF and I lost count of the fish we caught somewhere around 24. Not being regular fisher people, had these rod/​reels been heavy, we probably would have pooped out and not caught as many fish. Later, we got two trigger fish and a mackerel. My personal biggest thrill was having sharks on the line two separate times, both of which broke the line and «got away.»
Jacob was a pro at quickly re baiting, replacing hooks when the fish would take the hooks, and preparing the rods for the next type of fish we would go for. He ensured we had lines in the water, fishing, at every opportunity. It was delightful to see dolphin swim close to the boat and BF saw sea turtles, but I missed that. Capt. Troy is an established expert in boating and running a smooth organization. Everything about Distraction is top notch. The marina is beautiful and has a nice gift shop where you can purchase any last minute items you may need. Jacob cleaned all our fish upon returning to the marina and Capt. Troy referred us to several restaurants where they prepare the fish for us. The «girls» caught dinner and we had a lovely, fresh caught meal served «family style» nearby, with plenty to bring home!
BF who has taken her family on many «party boat cruises» and owns her own ski boat vowed to book Distraction for her family, since it eclipsed the party boat experience in every way.
Do try Distraction Charters! The booking is easy, via web site or phone Capt. Troy is responsive, ready to address any questions/​concerns you may have, or just talk about deep sea fishing. You truly will have the time of your life!

I have been deep sea fishing on both coasts and in the gulf and this was the best trip ever. We took the 6 hour trip and Capt Troy and Stephen put us directly on the fish. There was no wasted time «fishing for bait», Stephen had the boat and everything ready to go. They were both the friendliest crew I have ever sailed with. They are totally concerned with your happiness and safety. Any other fishing charter is a gamble wiht your money.
Capt Troy is knowledgable (he has the fish sense), friendly and great Capt. Stephen is the best of the mates. He is patient and knowledgable. They were both great hosts and the boat was very comfortable. They are a family friendly crew!
They made my daughter’s first excursion into deep sea fishing the best I could hope for. I would sail with them again (and I will next year on my next trip).
Thanks Capt Trot and Stephen. This was the best trip ever!

I’ve been deep sea fishing in the Dominican Republic and Oceanside, California. Both trips had horrible Captains and Deck Hands. We flew from San Diego California to Orange Beach, Alabama to try out Distraction Charters because my Father-​in-​law highly recommended them.
Form the first moment meeting Captain Troy he had us all laughing and getting excited about fishing the Gulf. He and his deck hand Stephen were professional, helpful and made good conversation. I am not a seasoned fisherman but with the help of the crew I was fighting and pulling in Red Snapper all day. The sea was a little rough but Captain Troy kept the boat centered over the fishing holes so that we could enjoy our time.
On our way in I pulled in a King Mackerel that gave me a great fight and honestly made me look forward to another deep sea fishing trip. When we docked, the deck hand cleaned and filleted our catch and packed it on ice. Also Captain Troy gave us a DVD video of our entire trip that was being filmed from an camera over looking the back of the boat for free. Along with pictures he posted on his facebook page, we have great documentation of our trip.
I highly recommend Distraction Charters for your next deep sea fishing trip on the Gulf.