Spring Wading for Specks, Beach Flounder, Blackfin and Beeliners!
Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report
Release Date: 04/18/2025
Cold Water Tactics: Science and Strategy for Winter Inshore Fishing
Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report
Join the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report for a masterclass in cold-weather inshore fishing. Hosts Butch and Joe are joined by two expert guides, Captain Evan Wheeler from the Pensacola area and Captain Patrick Garmon from the Mobile Bay fishery, for an in-depth discussion on how to consistently find and catch speckled trout and redfish when the temperature drops. This episode dives deep into the science and strategies that make winter fishing successful. The captains break down how a fish's slowed metabolism changes their behavior, making solunar feeding windows more critical than ever. They...
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Christmas Special Top Fishing Gifts & Gear Guide 2025
Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report
Join hosts Joe Baya, Butch Theory, and Nick Williams for a special holiday episode of the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, presented by Great Days Outdoors Magazine. In this Christmas Special, the captains discuss the best fishing gift ideas and must-have angling gear for 2025, covering both freshwater and saltwater essentials. Listeners will discover expert recommendations on waders, filet knives, vacuum sealers, rain gear, polarized sunglasses, portable sonar, safety equipment, and more. The episode is packed with angler safety tips, reviews of top fishing products and brands like AFTCO and...
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Cold Snaps, Hot Bites: Winter Inshore Fishing Across Alabama
Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report
This week on the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, steps in as host to break down a strong inshore and onshore bite across the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and Alabama’s beaches. With offshore opportunities limited by weather, the focus turns to what’s been some of the most consistent winter fishing anglers have seen in years. We start in the Delta with , who says this season is shaping up to be one of the best he can remember. After a recent cold snap, speckled trout have piled into deeper river bends and channels, creating incredible numbers and quality fish for anglers willing to slow down and...
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Inshore Tournament Tactics, Speckled Trout Strategies, and Coastal Conservation
Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report
This week your hosts are and " , and they get an awesome two part inshore report from and , The onshore report comes from , for a jam-packed episode of the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. This episode covers inshore fishing tips, proven trout tournament strategies from the "Battle of the Grubs," advanced speckled trout and sheepshead techniques, and real-world advice on adapting to changing conditions in coastal Alabama waters. Our captains dive into choosing the right baits, leaders, and rigging adjustments for sheephead, live shrimp and crab tactics, lure selection for tough trout, and...
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Winter Wahoo, Sheepshead Tactics, CCA Auction & Pro Charter Guides
Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report
This week on the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, hosts Butch and bring you the ultimate insider’s guide to cold-weather angling and upcoming events. Special guests include Blake Lee Ellis from discussing the annual online silent auction and conservation efforts, sharing expert tips for winter Wahoo fishing and his new blast-freeze fish processing service, and breaking down sheepshead fishing tactics and the latest inshore and nearshore action. With updates on blast vacuum-sealed fish packaging, state-water charters, and comprehensive beach fishing strategies for whiting,...
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Speckled Trout, Redfish, Tuna & Expert Fly Fishing Tips
Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report
Tune into this episode of the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, where host Tanner Deas sits down with Captain Jay O'Brien of Irish Wake Fishing, Chris Vecsey from Sam's Bait and Tackle, and fly fishing expert Sam Sumlin of Space Coast Flies and Community Fly Supply. Dive deep into expert strategies for targeting speckled trout, redfish, and white trout across Alabama's tidal rivers and causeways, plus the latest tips on matching the hatch and adjusting lure profiles and colors for trophy catches. Learn about the current nearshore tuna bite, including blackfin and yellowfin action just off the...
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Gulf Coast Inshore & Offshore Action, Barrier Island Wade Fishing, Coastal Real Estate Trends
Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report
Join the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report for an action-packed episode loaded with the latest Gulf Coast fishing insights and expert tips. Host Butch Thierry and co-host Angelo DePaola deliver hot reports on inshore and offshore fishing across Alabama’s coastal waters, including strategies for targeting speckled trout, redfish, wahoo, and yellowfin tuna. Captain Bobby Crawley of Making Plans Charters recaps an epic barrier island wade fishing adventure, breaking down tackle setups and must-have gear for trophy catches. Captain King Marchand of the Lady Anne shares offshore tuna and bottom...
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Fall Fishing Tips for Speckled Trout, Redfish & Surf Species | Gulf Coast Tactics
Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report
Join host Butch Thierry for this week’s Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, packed with expert fall fishing tips and Gulf Coast tactics for targeting speckled trout, redfish, pompano, and whiting. shares proven Delta strategies as water temperatures drop, covering deep and shallow water presentations for big trout and redfish. dives into successful fishing in tidal rivers and the Delta, breaking down lure selection, water column coverage, and how to adapt to changing conditions. ) gives a surf fishing update, highlighting minimalist rigs, large pompano catches, persistent whiting action, and...
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Speckled Trout, Redfish & Gulf Tuna Action
Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report
Join host Butch Thierry on this week’s Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report as he returns to the mic with two powerhouse guests— of A-Team Fishing and from Sam’s Bait and Tackle. Together, they deliver the latest inshore, nearshore, and offshore updates from across the Alabama Gulf Coast. Captain Bobby breaks down the hot bite in the Mobile-Tensaw Delta and tidal rivers, where clear water and cooling temps have speckled trout, white trout, and redfish feeding hard. He shares what’s been working best around the bird schools, explains why drifting beats spot-locking when the fish are...
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Flounder, Redfish, Trout & Gulf Coast Action
Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report
Join host on this week’s Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Tanner is joined by for the onshore report. Capt. Tanner teams up with and Captain to deliver the ultimate Gulf Coast fishing update. This episode dives deep into the current inshore, offshore, and onshore conditions across Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island, and the greater Alabama Gulf Coast, spotlighting high-percentage tactics for targeting flounder, redfish, trout, and more. Learn expert tips on fall fishing strategies, bait selection, how changing water temperatures affect fish movement, and the best practices for wade...
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Captain Branden Collier and Matthew Isbell (Bama Beach Bum). Captain Branden discusses wade fishing and near-shore fishing, noting that sheepshead fishing is slowing down but still productive. He shared tips about fishing techniques, baits like worms and crabs, and recommended looking for areas with bait activity and structure. Matthew Isbell focused on beach fishing, particularly pompano and flounder. He described challenges with recent rain and wind affecting water conditions, and shared a detailed technique for flounder fishing involving using a tandem rig with two paddle tails and a unique slow-reel presentation that significantly increased his catch. Both guests provided insights into current fishing conditions along the Alabama coast, discussing water temperatures, bait strategies, and promising fishing locations. For the offshore report, Captain Kendall Annan from Gulf Rebel Charters discusses his recent fishing trips in the Orange Beach Gulf Shores area. Despite windy conditions, he successfully targeted bottom fish like bee liners, white snapper, triggerfish, and tuna. He faced challenges due to a full moon phase, heavy currents, and fatigue among his clients. They caught over 130 bottom fish, including large blackfin tuna. Captain Kendall emphasized the importance of using descending devices to release out-of-season fish, which significantly reduces predation. He also highlighted the effectiveness of live bait and jigging techniques.
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