Does everyone like the weather? Plenty of wind, rain, and don't forget the muddy water that makes June and July and like one we haven't seen in many years. At one point, I would have taken a bet that water temps could have never been in the lowermid 80's after the 22nd of July. Put this all together and it put us in the toughest August fishing I can remember. So, the best chance for clean water is south and east of Point Clear to the Fort Morgan peninsula. Alabama Gulf Coast EditionAug 1st, 2013
I'm a big outdoor enthusiast. The happiest memories I have were spent enjoying nature and just feeling at peace surrounded by its beauty. Here in Alabama, we are blessed with an abundance of outdoor activities year round. Many of us in this area hunt, fish, bird watch or simply enjoy lounging at the beach. Alabama Gulf Coast EditionAug 1st, 2013
From a highway blowout to a flat tire on the launch ramp, trailer tire failure is an inconvenience that can be avoided. Use the correct tires, calculate the correct load and maintain the right inflation to avoid problems.Alabama Gulf Coast EditionJul 1st, 2013
As you may know, the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council recently held a series of public hearings to get feedback on their Draft Initial Comprehensive Plan: Restoring the Gulf Coast’s Ecosystem and Economy. The Restoration Council, as established in the RESTORE Act, has the monumental task of developing a plan to guide the spending of 60% of the Clean Water Act penalties from the BP Deepwater Horizon oil disaster.Alabama Gulf Coast EditionJul 1st, 2013
Summer is here! Get out to fish early and late in the day to beat the heat. Fishing the flats at these times has resulted in some good trout and reds lately. My best results for trout have come from fishing Sebile stick shads and MirrOlure top dog Jr.’s. The fish have been more aggressive and I am speeding up my retrieval. With the reds I am going with saltwater assassin plastic sea shads on a 1/8 oz. pro-elite jig head or an Aqua dream spoons. I am fishing these baits slow up near the grass lines where the reds tend to troll looking for a quick meal. Alabama Gulf Coast EditionJul 1st, 2013
Now that our short red snapper season has come and gone it is time to shift back into amberjack mode. These are the hardest fighting fish species that we target as spearfisherman. It is because of their strength they are called “Pez Fuerte” south of the border. In English it means “strong fish”! Alabama Gulf Coast EditionJul 1st, 2013
“Hotter than a 4th of July firecracker” usually describes the weather this month for the shore bound angler from Orange Beach to Dauphin Island. But savvy anglers willing to wake up well before daylight and get their fishing in before the sun rises high and scorches the crowds of beachgoers arriving by 9am often have plenty of room and more comfortable conditions in which to fish.Alabama Gulf Coast EditionJul 1st, 2013
There will be plenty of fish to catch in July. However, red snapper, amberjack and triggerfish will be closed. Red snapper season could be extended so check the latest fishing regulations. Amberjack season will open August 1st. Alabama Gulf Coast EditionJul 1st, 2013
July is here that means RODEO TIME! The Alabama Deep Sea Rodeo is upon us, and that means hot weather and hot fishing. The fishing will continue to be hot while dodging pop up showers. The speckled trout should start moving to the north more than they have so far this summer and will continue to be more abundant. Alabama Gulf Coast EditionJul 1st, 2013
Well folks, the hot summer is upon us and so is the fishing!! The lower end of the bay has been on fire for trout and tripletail. All the usual places, the gas rigs and wrecks in the bay and in Mississippi sound are holding some good trout. The usual summer pattern is in play. Slip cork fishing the rigs and wrecks with live shrimp or croaker is working really well.Alabama Gulf Coast EditionJul 1st, 2013
