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This week, we dive into Alabama’s saltwater fishing scene with updates from surf, inshore, and conservation experts. Blane Roberts of Panhandle Salt shares exciting news about his expanding tackle shop and the launch of a new copolymer leader line. He reports strong surf fishing action with pompano, black and red drum, and even early Spanish mackerel. Blane offers tips on adjusting tackle for water clarity, using the Tracer rig for bottom fishing, and targeting fish around sandbars. He also discusses bait options like ghost shrimp and proper positioning when fighting fish in the surf.
Next, Captain Shane Traylor of Bonafide Inshore Charters reports on the transition of speckled trout from rivers to the bay while redfish remain abundant in the rivers. He emphasizes finding bait for successful redfishing and recommends a simple split-shot rig with shrimp near docks and structure. Shane also shares promising signs for flounder, tips for using suspended baits and topwater lures for speckled trout, and insights on the impact of morning tides on spring fishing.
Shifting to conservation, William Strickland of Mobile Baykeeper provides an update on the fight against mud dumping in Mobile Bay, its impact on fisheries, and their advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C. He urges listeners to take action at savemobilebay.com. Meanwhile, Blakeley Ellis of CCA Alabama highlights their upcoming fish tagging seminars at the Mobile Boat Show (March 14-16) and encourages participation in the TAG Alabama program and Star Tournament.
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