Angler Fishing Tournament October 16

The Gulf Coast will be reeling in a crowd when the Alabama Gulf Coast Sports Commission welcomes approximately 80 anglers for the IFA Redfish Tour Fishing Tournament on October 16.

The tournament begins at safe light when 40 boats take-off from LuLu’s at Homeport Marina. After a full day of fishing, the captains will return with their prize catches for a 3 p.m. weigh-in at LuLu’s. On Friday evening, LuLu’s will host registration from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. followed by a captain’s meeting at 7 p.m. The winners advance to the IFA Championship, which will take place in Orange Beach on November 4-6.

Also, the area will host a new one-man kayak division. A captain’s meeting is set for October 16 at LuLu’s following the weigh-ins of the previously mentioned IFA tournament. Then the kayakers will fish on Sunday and weigh-in with their catches that afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at LuLu’s. The winners from this competition will also advance to the IFA Kayak Championship on November 11-13, which will also be held in the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area.

For information on this or other athletic events on Alabama’s Gulf Coast or to see a complete list of the sports commission’s generous annual sponsors, please visit www.alabamagulfcoastsports.com, or call 1-800-745-SAND.

This is the Place to Be!

Welcome shrimp lovers and boat fanatics! With the National Shrimp Festival in full swing through the weekend, it’s a great time to book a charter. Fishing restrictions over the summer mean that it’s not just Red Snapper that are biting. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for even beginners to catch their limit. As experienced charter fishermen, we make sure you have an experience you won’t forget.

Thunder on the Gulf starts next weekend – October 12 – 17th and charters will be out in force to accommodate visitors. Come out and see the excitement of offshore powerboat racing and then let us get you revved up reeling in snapper, mackerel, wahoo, and even sailfish.

As charter fishermen, we know what the fish are biting on, and where to find them. We know every inlet, bay, bayou and backwater area. We will also make sure you take in the sites, enjoy the wildlife and birds as well as sunrises and sunsets.

So take advantage of the special snapper season between October 1st and November 22nd this year. Call now to book your accommodations and charters, Orange Beach Fishing Association 251-981-2300, obfa@centurytel.net