Thursday, September 30, 2010

Red Snapper Season Starts Tomorrow!

You probably know by now that we have an additional Red Snapper season this year, now that NOAA has declared the waters safe for fishing. Every weekend from October 1 – November 21 we will be out in force with charters ready to go. And the fish should be biting like crazy. The early season only yielded about a third of the normal Red Snapper catch. That means the fish are bigger, bolder and more abundant.

If you are not familiar with Red Snapper you should know that they are prolific throughout the Gulf of Mexico but love the artificial reefs of Alabama. They generally stay in waters from 30 to 200 feet, but with so many this season, they are sure to be found at all depths. They tend to travel in large schools so charters are great for putting you right in the middle of the action. Snappers are great fighters, making them a lot of fun to catch and they have a lot of flavor to enjoy after the battle.

So what are you waiting for? It’s time to head down to Orange Beach to catch your limit.

Friday, September 10, 2010

Coastal Clean Up September 18

Well it has been a crazy summer, but we still love our life in paradise. Fishing has been open everywhere for catch and release for almost a month. The charters are out and the fish are biting. As the summer comes to a close, it’s time to care for the great beaches we call home.

Saturday, September 18 is the 23rd Annual Coastal Clean Up. It may have more meaning this year, but we have always taken pride in the amazing beauty of our beaches and the strength and diversity of our wildlife. Taking this day to protect that beauty is the least we can do to preserve the way of life we all love.

So come on out - catch your fill of trash and debris. Over the years the Clean-up has had 48,446 volunteers remove 902,242 pounds of waste along 2,847 miles of coastline. This year with all the media attention this area has received, we expect record numbers of visiting volunteers. Let’s make sure they are welcomed and well-received.

For more information about the 23rd Annual Coastal Clean Up, visit www.alcoastalcleanup.org or call 251-621-1216.