Episodes

  • Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores Fishing Report for January 13-19, 2025

    Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores Fishing Report for January 13-19, 2025
    Jan 17 2025

    The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between.

    In this episode, Butch Thierry is joined by Captain George Poveromo to discuss the upcoming Saltwater Sportsman National Seminar Series in Mobile, Alabama on February 1, 2025. You'll also hear from Captain Kurt Tillman of Captain Kurt Charters, who shares thrilling tales from his offshore adventures, including chasing giant tuna. For inshore enthusiasts, Capt. Bobby Abruscato from A-Team Fishing provides an in-depth report on speckled trout and redfish activity around the Tyler Rivers, Mississippi Sound, and Mobile Bay. Don't miss out on this action-packed episode full of valuable fishing tips and stories from seasoned pros.

    It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week.

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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores Fishing Reports for January 6-12, 2025

    Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores Fishing Reports for January 6-12, 2025
    Jan 9 2025

    The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between.

    For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores Fishing Report, Gulf State Park fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. This week we bring you a kayak report for those anglers interested in inshore fishing from a kayak. This week we're talking to Scott Kennedy who is giving us the Alabama Fishing report all the way from the Flora Bama to Fort Morgan. Capt. Scott has been in the kayak mostly and has been catching lots of speckled trout and redfish in the tidal rivers and estuaries on the East side of Mobile Bay. Listen in to find out what has been working for Capt. Scott as these water and air temps plummet with the cold weather.

    For our guys looking for the Dauphin Island inshore fishing report or the Orange Beach Inshore Fishing Report, Capt. Patric Garmeson has what you need to know to catch more speckled trout, redfish, and tripletail and how to catch each of these species in the area. The tactics and tips we discuss here each week can be applied to many areas when fishing Alabama's coast and other states along the Gulf of Mexico. Captain Patric has been fishing in lots of areas. He has been finding lots of speckled trout with redfish mixed in. We go in depth on lighter jig heads and how that is working right now by covering more of the water column with a slower presentation. We talk about Capt. Patric’ Sheepshead tournament, the Convict Classic, that will be getting kicked off soon.

    It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week.

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • An In-Depth Look at Upgrading To A Spot-Lock Trolling Motor

    An In-Depth Look at Upgrading To A Spot-Lock Trolling Motor
    Jan 2 2025

    In this special episode of the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, hosts Joe Baya and Butch Thierry welcome Adam Knowles from Johnson Outdoors to discuss the exciting world of spot-lock trolling motors. The conversation covers a range of topics, including the fundamentals of spot-lock technology and its rising popularity among anglers. Adam shares insights on essential features of trolling motors, such as Jog and Drift, as well as the benefits of networkability and brushless motors. Listeners will also learn about crucial factors for big offshore boat owners, battery compatibility, and the differences between affordable and premium options. As technology advances, Adam provides tips on future-proofing purchases and highlights additional capabilities, such as app integration with the One Boat Network. To wrap things up, he offers invaluable advice for those considering an upgrade and resources for further exploration of trolling motors.

    It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week.

    {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There’s no extra charge to our readers for using these.}


    Keep Whackin em'!


    Sponsors

    CCA Alabama

    Alabama Marine Resources

    Angelo Depaola EXP Realty "The Coastal Connection"

    Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo

    KillerDock

    Fishbites

    Gulf Coast Office - National Land Realty

    Hilton’s Offshore Charts

    Pure Flats- The Slick Lure

    Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism

    Great Days Outdoors

    Foster Contracting - Fortified Roofing

    Mallard Bay

    Return Em Right

    AFTCO

    Mustad Fishing

    Texas Hunter Products

    Bucks Island

    Hiltons Realtime Navigator

    Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Works
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    1 hr
  • Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores Fishing Reports for December 23-29, 2024

    Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores Fishing Reports for December 23-29, 2024
    Dec 28 2024
    The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. In this special Holiday Flashback Show, Butch revisits the ASFR Show Archive to highlight the best insights from past years, helping you gear up for a successful week on the water. In Episode 249 from December 19-25, 2022, Capt. Patric shares tips and tactics for targeting speckled trout in the cold weather, while Capt. Shane discusses his strategies for catching redfish on the west side of Mobile Bay. Fast forward to Episode 299 from December 4-11, 2023, where Capt. Adam Peeples covers the exciting offshore fishing scene in the Gulf, delving into techniques for red snapper, grouper, and more, alongside contributions from top tournament captains targeting tuna and wahoo. Lastly, in the December 18-24, 2023 segment, Capt. Scott Kennedy provides an Alabama Fishing report for Baldwin County and the Eastern Shore, detailing successful methods for catching speckled trout and redfish, along with essential safety tips for navigating low tides. It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There’s no extra charge to our readers for using these.} Keep Whackin em'! Contributors: Capt. Robby Howard Capt. Ben Knight Capt. Boe Strange Tony Emmons Capt. Kendall Annan Matt Boyington Chris Stewart Capt. Spencer Kight Capt. Jay O’Brien Tanner Deas-Dauphin Island Fishing Jordan Gooding with G2 Coastal Capt. Shane Traylor Capt. Branden Collier Capt. Matt Swiggum Capt. Kurt Tillman Blane Roberts-Panhandle Salt Capt. Adam Peeples Capt. Scott Kennedy Capt. Dustin Bedgood Capt. Richard Rutland Capt. Patric Garmeson Capt. Patrick Ivie of the Breathe Easy Capt. Bobby Abruscato Angelo DePaola Captain Skipper Thierry David Thornton AKA the “Pier Pounder” Captain Chris Tew Captain Chris “Marlin” Hood Capt. Devin Potts Chris Vecsey Thomas Hilton Capt. King Marchand
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores Fishing Reports for December 16-22, 2024

    Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores Fishing Reports for December 16-22, 2024
    Dec 20 2024
    The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. Keep Whackin em'! {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There’s no extra charge to our readers for using these.} Contributors: Capt. Robby Howard Capt. Ben Knight Capt. Boe Strange Tony Emmons Capt. Kendall Annan Matt Boyington Chris Stewart Capt. Spencer Kight Capt. Jay O’Brien Tanner Deas-Dauphin Island Fishing Jordan Gooding with G2 Coastal Capt. Shane Traylor Capt. Branden Collier Capt. Matt Swiggum Capt. Kurt Tillman Blane Roberts-Panhandle Salt Capt. Adam Peeples Capt. Scott Kennedy Capt. Dustin Bedgood Capt. Richard Rutland Capt. Patric Garmeson Capt. Patrick Ivie of the Breathe Easy Capt. Bobby Abruscato Angelo DePaola Captain Skipper Thierry David Thornton AKA the “Pier Pounder” Captain Chris Tew Captain Chris “Marlin” Hood Capt. Devin Potts Chris Vecsey Thomas Hilton Capt. King Marchand
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores Fishing Reports for December 9-15, 2024

    Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores Fishing Reports for December 9-15, 2024
    Dec 13 2024
    The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. This week we're talking to Chris Stewart who is giving us the Alabama Fishing report all the way from the Flora Bama to Fort Morgan. Chris has been very successful with targeting sheepshead from land, we get a report from the beach, and the Whiting are biting, listen to figure out what kind of rig you need and what kind of bait has been working. Chris has also been having success with redfish From a boat in the backwaters around Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. Captain Scott Kennedy reported he has been targeting sheepshead, redfish, and speckled trout in the tidal rivers and creeks around Baldwin County. He's been using fiddler crabs and a split shot rig to catch the sheepshead, and has found the trout bite to be excellent, especially early in the morning, using suspending twitch baits. He's been adjusting his leader strength and lure colors based on the clear water conditions. Kennedy also discussed the benefits of keeping a detailed fishing log to track patterns. Captain Bobby Abruscato said the fishing has been excellent in the tidal rivers and creeks around the Mobile Bay area, with trout and redfish biting well. He's been relying on the Slick Junior lure, using a light jighead to work it slowly and get it down in the water column. Abruscato emphasized the importance of paying attention to water levels, especially during extreme low tides, to access the best fishing areas. Chris Vecsey from Sam's Bait and Tackle in Orange Beach reported good numbers of trout and redfish in the rivers and creeks, with the falling tide being the most productive. He's also been catching some bonus species like tarpon and stripers. Vecsey discussed the increasing presence of snook in the area and encouraged anglers to report any catches to help collect data on this emerging fishery. It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. Keep Whackin em'! {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There’s no extra charge to our readers for using these.} Contributors: Capt. Robby Howard Capt. Ben Knight Capt. Boe Strange Tony Emmons Capt. Kendall Annan Matt Boyington Chris Stewart Capt. Spencer Kight Capt. Jay O’Brien Tanner Deas-Dauphin Island Fishing Jordan Gooding with G2 Coastal Capt. Shane Traylor Capt. Branden Collier Capt. Matt Swiggum Capt. Kurt Tillman Blane Roberts-Panhandle Salt Capt. Adam Peeples Capt. Scott Kennedy Capt. Dustin Bedgood Capt. Richard Rutland Capt. Patric Garmeson Capt. Patrick Ivie of the Breathe Easy Capt. Bobby Abruscato Angelo DePaola Captain Skipper Thierry David Thornton AKA the “Pier Pounder” Captain Chris Tew Captain Chris “Marlin” Hood Capt. Devin Potts Chris Vecsey Thomas Hilton Capt. King Marchand
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores Fishing Reports for December 2-8, 2024

    Mobile Bay, Dauphin Island and Gulf Shores Fishing Reports for December 2-8, 2024
    Dec 6 2024
    The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. This week we're talking to Tanner Deas who is giving us the Alabama Fishing report all the way from the Flora Bama to Fort Morgan. Chris has been very successful with targeting sheepshead from land, we get a report from the beach, and the Whiting are biting, listen to figure out what kind of rig you need and what kind of bait has been working. For our guys looking for the Dauphin Island inshore fishing report or the Orange Beach Inshore Fishing Report, Capt. Patric Garmeson has what you need to know to catch more speckled trout, redfish, and tripletail and how to catch each of these species in the area. The tactics and tips we discuss here each week can be applied to many areas when fishing Alabama's coast and other states along the Gulf of Mexico. Captain Patric goes in depth on catching speckled trout on artificial lures, we dive super deep on drag settings for different lures and cadences for a variation of different ure types and presentations. Sheepshead are showing up everywhere right now and we talk about what types of structures to focus on and what has been working to put them in the box. For the Alabama Fishing Report nearshore we talk with Capt. Ben Knight from around the orange beach and gulf shores area. Capt. Ben has been doing really well nearshore on red snapper on artificial reefs in 30-40 feet of water. Capt. Ben gives us tips and techniques to basically sight fish these big red snapper later in the season. Sheepshead have also been showing up around perdido pass and the bridge. Listen in to find out how to have success with sheepshead and snapper! It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There’s no extra charge to our readers for using these.} Keep Whackin em'! Contributors: Capt. Robby Howard Capt. Ben Knight Capt. Boe Strange Tony Emmons Capt. Kendall Annan Matt Boyington Chris Stewart Capt. Spencer Kight Capt. Jay O’Brien Tanner Deas-Dauphin Island Fishing Jordan Gooding with G2 Coastal Capt. Shane Traylor Capt. Branden Collier Capt. Matt Swiggum Capt. Kurt Tillman Blane Roberts-Panhandle Salt Capt. Adam Peeples Capt. Scott Kennedy Capt. Dustin Bedgood Capt. Richard Rutland Capt. Patric Garmeson Capt. Patrick Ivie of the Breathe Easy Capt. Bobby Abruscato Angelo DePaola Captain Skipper Thierry David Thornton AKA the “Pier Pounder” Captain Chris Tew Captain Chris “Marlin” Hood Capt. Devin Potts Chris Vecsey Thomas Hilton Capt. King Marchand
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    1 hr and 53 mins
  • Unlocking Peak Performance: Is Your Outboard Prop Holding You Back?

    Unlocking Peak Performance: Is Your Outboard Prop Holding You Back?
    Nov 27 2024

    This episode features a discussion with Greg Sharrow, the founder of Sharrow Marine, about propeller technology and how it can improve boat performance. Sharrow explains how he came up with the idea for the Sharrow propeller, which is designed to be more efficient and quieter than traditional propellers. He discussed the importance of propeller pitch and how it affects factors like top speed, fuel efficiency, and handling. Sharrow highlighted how the Sharrow propeller can provide up to 100% more speed in the mid-range RPMs, 30% better fuel efficiency, and improved reverse control and maneuverability compared to standard props. He also talked about how the Sharrow propeller can be customized for each boat to optimize performance. Overall, the discussion provided valuable insights into the often overlooked but critical role that propellers play in a boat's performance.
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    1 hr and 5 mins