In this week’s Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, host Butch Thierry checks in with some of the most trusted captains along the Gulf Coast to bring you up to speed on summer fishing conditions just ahead of the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo. From the surf zone to the snapper grounds, this episode is full of expert strategies for anglers gearing up for one of the busiest fishing weeks of the year.

We kick things off with Captain Tanner Deas of Dauphin Island Fishing Charters, who shares a land-based report straight from the beach. With “tons of life” in the surf right now, he talks through where to look, what species are biting, and the baits and setups that are producing results for speckled trout, redfish, and more.

Next, Captain Richard Rutland of Cold Blooded Fishing delivers the inshore report, diving into recent tarpon activity, tripletail tactics, and how to stay on speckled trout as conditions heat up. From live bait strategy to reading water movement, Richard offers timely advice for anglers targeting these summer favorites.

To round out the show, Capt. Cody Broughton of Smok’n Reelz on Dauphin Island is running six-hour bottom trips that are turning up red snapper, vermilion snapper (beeliners), mangrove snapper, and the occasional cobia.

Whether you’re fishing from shore, navigating the bays, or heading offshore, this episode offers actionable tips, local insight, and plenty of encouragement to get on the water and stay on the bite.

It’s all brought to you whether it’s good, bad, or ugly. Subscribe, rate, and review the show wherever you listen to podcasts, and don’t forget to text “ASFR” to 779-345-2918 to join our email list and claim a free AFTCO camo lens cleaner cloth!

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Tarpon Runs, Snapper Reefs, and Surfside Whiting

In this week’s Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, host Butch Thierry delivers inshore, offshore, and surfside action from across the Gulf Coast. Captain Patric Garmeson of Ugly Fishing LLC kicks things off with a nearshore and inshore update, sharing where the redfish, trout, and snapper are biting—and how anglers can stay adaptable in shifting summer conditions. Patric also joins us later in the episode for a What Did You Learn segment focused on tips for getting kids into fishing, from managing expectations to choosing the right tackle.

Next, Matthew Isbell, the Bama Beach Bum, checks in with a surf report from the sand, covering recent pompano and whiting catches, as well as exciting tarpon and jack crevalle sightings.

Finally, Captain Kendall Annan of Gulf Rebel Charters closes things out with a strong offshore report featuring red snapper, king mackerel, yellowfin tuna, and even a white marlin encounter. Whether you're wading the beach, dropping on reefs, or fishing with family, this episode brings timely advice for any Gulf angler—good, bad, or ugly.

It’s all brought to you whether it’s good, bad, or ugly. Subscribe, rate, and review the show wherever you listen to podcasts, and don’t forget to text “ASFR” to 779-345-2918 to join our email list and claim a free AFTCO camo lens cleaner cloth!

Keep whackin’ ’em!

Sponsors:

The Coastal Connection

Sea Tow

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Bucks island

Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Works

Admiral Shellfish

Foster Contracting

SouthEastern Pond Management

CCA Alabama STAR Tournament

Fishbites

Salts Gone

Hiltons Offshore Charts

Return em Right

Shoreline Plastics

Saunders Yachtworks

Pure Flats

KillerDock

BOW Blue Water Marine Service

ADCNR

The Obsession Outdoors

Black Buffalo

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.

It’s all brought to you whether it’s good, bad, or ugly. Subscribe, rate, and review the show wherever you listen to podcasts, and don’t forget to text “ASFR” to 779-345-2918 to join our email list and claim a free AFTCO camo lens cleaner cloth!

Keep whackin’ ’em!

Sponsors:

The Coastal Connection

Sea Tow

Test Calibration

Bucks island

Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Works

Admiral Shellfish

Foster Contracting

SouthEastern Pond Management

CCA Alabama STAR Tournament

Fishbites

Salts Gone

Hiltons Offshore Charts

Return em Right

Shoreline Plastics

Saunders Yachtworks

Pure Flats

KillerDock

BOW Blue Water Marine Service

ADCNR

The Obsession Outdoors