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Austin Shults
Austin S.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Well snapper season has been busy. We are staying bowed up out there. We are still catching some nice amberjacks, King Mackeral, and snappers. With the full moon and tides, the bite during the day has been challenging. However, there are still lots of fish out there showing up on the fish finder. The challenge to enticing a bite exists. We recommend scaling down on your leader size and floating some live bait out there to entice a nice hookup. If snappers aren't your thing, the sharks have been aggressive and there is a huge potential to hook up on...
Austin Shults
Austin S. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Well snapper season has been busy. We are staying bowed up out there. We are still catching some nice amberjacks, King Mackeral, and snappers. With the full moon and tides, the bite during the day has been challenging. However, there are still lots of fish out there showing up on the fish finder. The challenge to enticing a bite exists. We recommend scaling down on your leader size and floating some live bait out there to entice a nice hookup. If snappers aren't your thing, the sharks have been aggressive and there is a huge potential to hook up on an 8-10 footer. Mahi have moved in, if you see fish busting the surface throw a top water, or gotcha plug at the boil, you'll be surprised to what may be swimming below! It's been a hot, hot summer, stay hydrated and keep plugging. Now that the lunar cycle is changing, we expect the bite to get even stronger. Tight lines and we hope to see ya out on the water.
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Austin Shults
Austin S.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Well the season is finally starting to heat up. Through March and April you can expect a hot sheepshead bite. We have been catching tank sheepshead and redfish regularly fishing structure and the jetties on our inshore areas. The Spanish Mackerel have moved inside to the pass and inner bay areas for a great opportunity to pick them up on an inshore troll.
offshore the fishing has been spectacular with various catches of keeper Triggerfish, vermillion snappers, and seabass. Red snappers are abundant, however, they are catch and release at this time. We have picked up some great catches trolling...
Austin Shults
Austin S. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Well the season is finally starting to heat up. Through March and April you can expect a hot sheepshead bite. We have been catching tank sheepshead and redfish regularly fishing structure and the jetties on our inshore areas. The Spanish Mackerel have moved inside to the pass and inner bay areas for a great opportunity to pick them up on an inshore troll.
offshore the fishing has been spectacular with various catches of keeper Triggerfish, vermillion snappers, and seabass. Red snappers are abundant, however, they are catch and release at this time. We have picked up some great catches trolling
baits to include Wahoo, and some heavy fighting amberjacks.
Although the water temps are cooler than normal, when you can find a good temperature break, you can expect some great hookups. As we progress through April, we look forward to warmer water temps and the fish to get more active.
April and May are some of the best times to fish in the Pensacola area as there are numerous opportunities to catch quality offshore action.
No matter what you choose, inshore or offshore, the action is hot and you will enjoy fishing with us!
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Tom M.
Gulf Shores, Alabama
Reported 2 years ago
Last week, the trout and Pompano bite was red hot. A few Sheepshead are starting to arrive. Also several black drum got a ride to the dock. Awesome way to finish out the year.
Tom Myers
Tom M. Gulf Shores, Alabama Reported 2 years ago
Last week, the trout and Pompano bite was red hot. A few Sheepshead are starting to arrive. Also several black drum got a ride to the dock. Awesome way to finish out the year.
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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Tim Birell
Tim B.
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported 2 years ago
Sheepshead are starting to bite. This is February last year. Book your trip before they fill up
Tim Birell
Tim B. Summerdale, Alabama Reported 2 years ago
Sheepshead are starting to bite. This is February last year. Book your trip before they fill up
Sheepshead Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Sheepshead Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Tim Birell
Tim B.
Summerdale, Alabama
Reported 2 years ago
Had a nice 4 hour trip today, sadly we couldn't keep the Red Snappers (out of season). but got on some big Vermillion Snapper.
Tim Birell
Tim B. Summerdale, Alabama Reported 2 years ago
Had a nice 4 hour trip today, sadly we couldn't keep the Red Snappers (out of season). but got on some big Vermillion Snapper.
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
Vermillion Snapper Fishing in Gulf Shores, Alabama
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Jacob Miller
Jacob M.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Sharks and wicked thunderstorms are reining terror on the gulf coast.
Vermillion snapper bite is great. Some king mackerel getting caught close as well.
Red snapper are plentiful enough to catch a few but the bite is not on fire
Jacob Miller
Jacob M. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Sharks and wicked thunderstorms are reining terror on the gulf coast.
Vermillion snapper bite is great. Some king mackerel getting caught close as well.
Red snapper are plentiful enough to catch a few but the bite is not on fire
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Troy Wise
Troy W.
Elberta, Alabama
Reported 2 years ago
Sting Ray action
Troy Wise
Troy W. Elberta, Alabama Reported 2 years ago
Sting Ray action
Stingray Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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James Callahan
James C.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Redfish are beginning to show up in big schools in the bay. Offshore the Vermilion, snapper, triggerfish, red snapper bite, is still strong.
James Callahan
James C. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Redfish are beginning to show up in big schools in the bay. Offshore the Vermilion, snapper, triggerfish, red snapper bite, is still strong.
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Redfish Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Austin Shults
Austin S.
Pensacola, Florida
Reported 2 years ago
Well it's the end of September and fishing has been outstanding. There is a variety of species still being caught offshore. Snappers, triggerfish, Mackeral, and Mahi are still actively chasing baits. Stopping to sabiki for live sardines and cigar minnows has been effective for targeting those offshore species. We can expect as the waters continue to cool down to see a slower bite as those big fish move further out. Therefore, bouncing around from spot to spot seems to be the key to pick up those big ones still lurking around.
Inshore, the mangrove snapper and sharks are still plentiful...
Austin Shults
Austin S. Pensacola, Florida Reported 2 years ago
Well it's the end of September and fishing has been outstanding. There is a variety of species still being caught offshore. Snappers, triggerfish, Mackeral, and Mahi are still actively chasing baits. Stopping to sabiki for live sardines and cigar minnows has been effective for targeting those offshore species. We can expect as the waters continue to cool down to see a slower bite as those big fish move further out. Therefore, bouncing around from spot to spot seems to be the key to pick up those big ones still lurking around.
Inshore, the mangrove snapper and sharks are still plentiful
on the bridges in the bays and any structure you can find. The big bull reds are starting to push inshore and we look forward to targeting those big schools as we progress into October and November.
There is still plenty of fish to be caught so don't put up those rods yet and let's get out there for some great fall saltwater action.
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
Red Snapper Fishing in Pensacola, Florida
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Zack Gilbert
Zack G.
Lillian, Alabama
Reported 2 years ago
The weather has been hot and the fishing has been as hot!
Zack Gilbert
Zack G. Lillian, Alabama Reported 2 years ago
The weather has been hot and the fishing has been as hot!
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
Red Snapper Fishing in Orange Beach, Alabama
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