Sportfishing for Snapper, Tuna, Grouper, Billfish, Wahoo in Gulf Shores
 

41' Hatteras & CREW
The “Distraction” Fishing Team

Captain Troy Frady
• US Coast Guard license
• Master Captain, 100 ton class
• Alabama Native
• University of Alabama

1981: Started crewing as a deckhand at Gulf Shores, Alabama.

2002: Bought and totally customized the “Distraction” including 2 new twin diesel caterpillar engines, new electronics, air conditioning, fishing gear and more!

Published: “A Sportfishing Career”, University of Alabama Alumni Magazine

Published: “Fishing after Hurricane Ivan” guest featured article, Biringhan News

  Mate Lem Allen
• Memphis, TN Native
• Crewing on "Distraction" since 2006
• Professional Bass Pro

 

41' Hatteras

Our 41' air-conditioned/heated Hatteras sportfisher is fully equipped and totally prepared for a 4-hour, Family Fun, near shore cruise or a 10-hour, Serious Angler, deep sea "big game" trip in Alabama and Florida waters. Outfitted with the latest fish-finding electronics and fish catching equipment, the "DISTRACTION" is a fishing machine prowling the Gulf from Pensacola, Florida to Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama.

Alabama Fishing at its finest with Capt Kurt Sport Fishing Charters

The fishing tackle is top-notch and includes tournament quality graphite fishing rods with Penn International, Penn Senator and Shimano reels of 30lbs. to 80lbs. class. A wide variety of lures including Zuckers Marlin, Wahoo tolling feathers, soft-heads, tuna clones, rapalas and cut bait rigs provide every angler with an arsenal for every fish desired.

The “DISTRACTION” is a custom built Sportfisher with twin diesel caterpillar engines, fully rigged, air conditioned/heat, comfortable and an efficient cruiser perfect for a day of fishing in Alabama.

Furnishings:

• FURUNO weather radar
• Si-TEX Fish Finder
• North Star GPS Navigation
• SIMRAD auto-pilot
• VHF Radio

• 30# to 80# gear
• Fish Box
• Live well
• Head (bathroom & shower)
• Sirius Satellite Radio

• Safety equipment
• Microwave oven
• Portable fighting chair
• Air conditioning / heater

 

 
Sitting area is a large 12' x 13', carpet floor, comfortable seats. Kitchen, Microwave, Freezer, Refrigerator, Fresh Water.
 
 
Bathroom, Private, New Toilet, Shower, Sink, Carpet, CLEAN! Front Room, Sleeps 2, New Cushions, Comfortable!
 
 
New Tackle Station, Organized, Spacious and Clean! New Rods and Reels, Light, Clean, Waiting On You!


“To our friends and Guests,
Welcome aboard the “Distraction” and to our home waters of beautiful Orange Beach, Alabama. Our job is to provide you every opportunity to catch the fish you desire. Our goal is for you to have a fun, safe and successful Sportfishing experience!”

See you soon,

Captain Kurt & Captain Troy

CALL toll-free, 1-866-456-KURT (5878) cell, 509-631-4857
or visit Booking / Email. That’s it! I book up to a year in advance. Summer season books up in a hurry, especially Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays. Call me today – let’s go fishing!

 

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