Alabama / Pensacola Editorial

photo courtesy of Capt Jimmy Nelson

Red Snapper Season

Florida: The recreational red snapper season for both Gulf state and federal waters will open: June 11-July 20, closing July … May 21st, 2018

Navarre Beach Fishing Pier

Being the longest pier in the Gulf of Mexico and the state of Florida, Navarre Beach Pier is definitely a … May 21st, 2018

Birth of the Blues— Marlins, that is!

This was discussed over many toddy’s at River’s End Lodge dock on the River, after a great day offshore. Anglers and storytellers included the three Childress brothers, Bill, Al and Joe, also Lea Perez, General Ray Hufft, Clyde Hawk, Harley Howcott, Capt. Bob and old (young then) me!Aug 1st, 2014

There’s a New Sunrise in Alabama!

The largest Chaparral, Robalo, and Cape Horn dealer in the world, Sunrise Marine, just opened a new location in Daphne, AL, just south of I10 at the Bass Pro Shops exit. Jul 13th, 2014

Stories From Tricky Dicks Tackle Box: June – “Bust’n Out All Over!”

hat a month! And really a big one for yours truly. First, ole Tricky Dick had another birthday, and that ain’t bad as it sure beats the alternative! My good friend, retired General Rich Moss, and I celebrated our birthdays together again with family and friends at the “Boss Moss” home on the front beach, for the 8th annual year. And it was party time! Then, I experienced another major milestone as “the love of my life”, my awesome wife, Jacky, and I celebrated our 60th Wedding AnniversaryJul 1st, 2014

It’s Time To Go Non-Compliant On Red Snapper: The Broken System Can’t Work

The Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council, at its April meeting and under the hammer of the Federal Courts, declared the ridiculous recreational season for red snapper to be eleven days. As reported last month in this column, the Council had no choice. The recreational quota had been exceeded for the sixth time in seven years.Jun 1st, 2014

Offshore Kayak Fishing

Kayak fishing has become one of the fastest growing sports in the past several years. I started my adventure in 2009 and have never looked back. I purchased my first kayak to fish inshore for Trout, Redfish, and Bass. In 2010, after meeting several people who had the same love for kayak fishing as I did, we decided to take it to the extreme and go offshore. I had no idea what to expect or how to even prepare for this new journey in kayak fishing. After a few trips in the Gulf of Mexico catching King Mackerel, Snapper, and even Grouper, I was hooked.Jun 1st, 2014

Restoring Beyond the Shore is Critical to Gulf Recovery

When the Deepwater Horizon exploded four summers ago, we all watched as BP’s well endlessly poured gallon after gallon of oil into the Gulf of Mexico. Jun 1st, 2014