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Sea Tow: Building the Ultimate Boater's Safety Kit Jul 04, 2025

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Life Jackets, Emergency Kits, and the Realities of Offshore Safety

This week on the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, we're diving into boating safety with Captain Walt Bond, a seasoned Sea Tow captain and former firefighter with deep experience in maritime emergencies. From life jackets and communication devices to dewatering kits and AEDs, this episode walks through what every boater should have on hand—and more importantly, how to use it when it counts.

Captain Bohn shares hard-earned insights on planning for the unexpected, preparing for real-life scenarios, and making smart safety investments whether you're fishing inshore, offshore, or just launching from the dock. If you're unsure whether your boat is truly ready for the season, this conversation offers a clear, practical checklist that could make all the difference.

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Pitch Baiting Blue Marlin and Catching Sow Red Snapper Jun 27, 2025

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Pitch baiting blue marlin, targeting sow snapper, and upgrading dockside setups—expert tactics from Gulf Coast veterans.

In this week's Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, Butch Thierry and co-host Angelo DePaola deliver an action-packed episode that dives deep into offshore, bottom, and dockside fishing along the Gulf Coast. Michael Cleveland joins to break down his experience aboard the 72' Viking Never Surrender during the Emerald Coast Billfish Classic, where his team released a blue marlin and dialed in on teaser and pitch bait techniques. He shares insights on how sonar and weather windows shaped the bite—and why persistence and teamwork paid off.

Next, Captain Delynn Sigler, the go-to expert on bottom fishing, gives a full rundown on the sow snapper and scamp bite. He discusses why reading current conditions is key, how to find fish sitting high in the water column, and why sometimes the simplest rigs produce the best results.

Finally, the KillerDock crew returns to share updates on their latest dockside installations, discuss product durability, and explain why smart dock design is becoming essential for serious anglers and coastal homeowners alike.

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Hank Shaw: Borderlands Jun 24, 2025

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Fish Care, Gulf Flavors, and the Borderlands Cookbook with Hank Shaw

In this episode of the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, wild game chef and author Hank Shaw joins the show to share insights from his latest book, Borderlands, which celebrates the culture, landscapes, and cuisine along the U.S.-Mexico border. Hank reflects on his recent fishing trip to the Northern Gulf and dives into practical fish care techniques—like ikejime, saltwater washing, and vacuum sealing—that enhance quality from the water to the plate. From smoked mullet tacos to Gulf-friendly ceviche and frying methods, he offers tips for elevating everyday catches into standout meals. Whether you're a Gulf angler or wild game enthusiast, this episode connects fishing, food, and culture in a unique and memorable way.

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Croaker Soakin', Satellite Wizardry and Flounder Pounding Jun 20, 2025

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Marlin, flounder, and mapping strategies—this week's episode has it all.

In this episode of the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, host Butch Thierry is joined by co-host Dylan Kiene to break down the latest onshore, inshore, and offshore action along the Gulf Coast.

Captain Tanner Deas shares inshore insights, highlighting the transition to live bait as water temps rise and explaining how he's targeting flounder, speckled trout, and redfish around beaches, docks, and soft structure. Captain Jay O'Brien offers an offshore perspective, with reports on recent marlin activity, pelagic movement, and charter strategies heading into tournament season.

The crew also welcomes Tom Hilton of Hilton's Realtime Navigator, who explains how to use altimetry, sea surface temps, and salinity maps to locate productive offshore zones. Whether you're running the beach or heading deep, this episode is packed with tactical tips and tech-driven tools to help you fish smarter.

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Near Shore Snapper, Free Lining Croakers, Big Whiting and Dirty Water Pompano Jun 13, 2025

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Live bait trout tactics, trash fish rodeos, and surfside pompano—all in this week's episode.

In this episode of the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, host Butch Thierry is joined by top anglers from around the Gulf Coast to bring you the latest on inshore, offshore, and onshore action. Whether you're hunting jacks near the beach, chasing trout in shallow structure, or soaking bait for a trophy catfish, this week's show is packed with tactical insight and regional updates.

Capt. Patric Garmeson of Ugly Fishing shares his go-to lures and bait setups for targeting speckled trout and redfish in both shallow and deep water, with tips on thermocline zones and an upcoming jack crevalle tagging project. Capt. Branden Collier of Capt. Collier Charters recaps his Florida Bama Fishing Rodeo success and digs into heavy-tackle techniques for targeting trash fish, jacks, and redfish around nearshore structure and strong current. Matthew Isbell, aka Bama Beach Bum, gives a detailed surf report featuring pompano in close, aggressive flounder, and some of the biggest whiting he's seen in years—plus tips for gear, bait, and self-regulation practices.

This episode also features Jason "Mayhem" from King Sailfish Mounts, who dives into the world of replica mounts, offering conservation-friendly alternatives to skin mounts and advice for preserving your next trophy catch in lifelike detail.

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Gator Trout, Swordfish, Big Redfish and Snapper Jun 06, 2025

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Big trout, close-range snapper, and deep-dropping swords—all in this week's episode.

In this episode of the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, host Butch Thierry is joined by co-host Dylan Kiene to bring you the latest inshore, offshore, and nearshore action from across the coast. From sight fishing redfish around hard structure to freelining snapper high in the water column, the tactics are as varied as the conditions—because this season continues to keep anglers on their toes.

Capt. Cody Broughton of Smokn Reels Fishing shares a strong offshore update, including an exciting daytime swordfish trip and early-season snapper success closer to shore than usual. Capt. Shane Traylor of Bonafide Inshore breaks down his approach to targeting trout and redfish in shifting water levels and tricky wind patterns. Capt. Matt Swiggum of Back Bay Charters joins from Orange Beach with intel on snapper suspended in the column, redfish in the eddies, and why he's building his own rods for the job.

Whether you're dialing in your snapper rigs, scouting for tripletail, or thinking about investing in custom tackle, this week's show delivers valuable insight from the water.

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Finicky Specks, The Tuna Grind and Triggerfish Tips May 30, 2025

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The episode features three fishing reports from local captains discussing the current fishing conditions along the Alabama Gulf Coast. Captain Jay O'Brien from Irish Wake Fishing reported challenging fishing conditions due to windy and dirty water. He's been successfully catching redfish and trout using artificial lures like Mirror Lure Catch 2000 and K-Wigglers, with live shrimp and croakers also producing bites. The key strategies have been using suspending lures, working baits slowly, and moving frequently to find active fish. We also talked with Capt. Jay about his upcoming tournament, The Tripletail Championship.

Captain Skipper Thierry from Captain Mike's Deep Sea Fishing shared an offshore report, noting they've been fishing far offshore due to dirty water conditions. They caught yellowfin tuna using various methods including dead chunks, live baiting, and kite fishing, with limited success. The trip involved dealing with extensive grass and challenging conditions. They also caught trigger fish, bee liners, and saw some small mahi-mahi.

Captain Tanner Deas from Dauphin Island Fishing Charters discussed land-based and boat fishing. He's been catching numerous redfish and puppy drum using live shrimp on Carolina rigs, with bonus catches of sheepshead, pompano, and flounder. He noted dark-colored lures and working baits with a fast, top-water-like retrieve have been effective. The overall theme was adapting to windy, dirty water conditions and using live bait and specific lure techniques to catch fish.

Also, in this episode we talk with Nick Haddad from Return Em Right about how to get the best pictures of fish and how to handle them properly to get the best picture and also release the fish healthily.

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Tough Fishing, High Winds and Dirty Water May 23, 2025

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Tough conditions, smart strategies, and coastal updates from real estate to redfish—all in this week's episode.

In this episode of the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, the crew covers everything from inshore to offshore to surf fishing, breaking down the latest conditions along the coast. Despite recent challenges on the water, anglers are finding success by adjusting techniques and staying dialed in. The episode also features updates on the CCA Alabama Star Tournament and a look at the growing interest in coastal real estate opportunities. Whether you're chasing trout, looking to upgrade your setup, or just want to stay plugged into what's happening across the Gulf, this week's show is packed with helpful insight and local knowledge.

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Federal Mud Dumping in Mobile Bay Update May 21, 2025

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Seagrass loss, dredge dumping, and how you can help protect Mobile Bay's fishery—all in this week's episode.

In this episode of the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, William Strickland of Mobile Baykeeper joins to discuss a pressing environmental issue affecting local waters: the harmful disposal of dredge material from the Mobile Bay ship channel. Strickland explains how this long-standing practice is destroying vital seagrass beds and oyster reefs—critical habitats for species that sustain both recreational and commercial fishing. The conversation covers recent advocacy efforts, including a town hall meeting and the involvement of Senator Elliot, as Mobile Baykeeper works to push for change from the Army Corps of Engineers. Listeners are encouraged to get involved by contacting elected officials and showing up to support legislative action aimed at protecting Alabama's estuary for generations to come.

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