Meet Captain Mike Salley

Meet Captain Mike Salley

Captain Mike Salley has spent more than 40 years fishing the waters around Orange Beach, AL, turning a lifelong passion for fishing into a career as a local fishing captain. After spending his entire fishing life in the Orange Beach area, Mike built his charter business around the experience, local knowledge, and relationships he has developed on the water. He believes guests should feel like friends and family rather than simply customers. That welcoming approach makes Sure Shot Fishing Charters a comfortable choice for families, first-time anglers, and experienced fishermen looking to enjoy a day on the Gulf Coast.

An Experienced Orange Beach Fishing Guide

With decades of firsthand experience in Orange Beach, Captain Mike knows thousands of local fishing spots and understands how weather and water conditions can affect the day's fishing. His experience covers bottom fishing and trolling, with opportunities to target species such as red snapper, grouper, amberjack, king mackerel, Spanish mackerel, cobia, mahi mahi, wahoo, tuna, and sailfish. Mike focuses on making every trip enjoyable while providing as much instruction as each guest needs. His knowledge of the local waters also allows him to adjust the trip according to conditions, giving families and anglers a knowledgeable captain for deep sea fishing in Orange Beach.

More Than 40 Years on the Water

Captain Mike's biggest strength is the depth of experience he has built over more than four decades of fishing in Orange Beach. He has maintained a long-term connection to the local waters and has owned his current boat for approximately 30 years, giving him an unusually familiar relationship with his vessel and fishing grounds. His philosophy is simple: provide a good day of fishing, have fun, get to know his guests, and build relationships that continue beyond the trip. That personal approach is an important part of the experience aboard Sure Shot Fishing Charters and helps make the trips suitable for family-friendly fishing charters in Orange Beach.

A Comfortable Boat for Your Orange Beach Fishing Trip

Guests fish aboard a 42-foot custom-built commercial boat designed for comfortable Gulf Coast trips. The vessel is powered by twin 330-horsepower engines and features air conditioning, a toilet, shower, bed, kitchen, and TV for added convenience. A flybridge and outriggers support trolling trips, while the boat is equipped for both light and heavy tackle fishing. The vessel can accommodate groups of up to six people, giving families and small groups plenty of room to enjoy their time on the water. With Captain Mike's decades of local experience and a comfortable fishing platform, Sure Shot Fishing Charters provides an opportunity to explore the waters around Orange Beach and the Gulf of Mexico. Book your fishing trip today and spend a day on the water with a captain who knows these waters firsthand.