Podcasts about gulf shores

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Ever wondered what it's like to run heavy equipment with your spouse every day — and still enjoy dinner together?In this latest episode of the Skid Steer Nation Podcast, host Ryan Deemer dives into a compelling conversation with Jeremy and Kellie Haggerty, the husband-and-wife duo behind Haggerty Dozing & Excavating in rural Cuba, Illinois. From sharing equipment to swapping duties mid-job, they've built a successful excavation business while raising a family — and doing it all without letting the job come home.Filled with practical advice and real-world experience, this episode is packed with lessons for any contractor or operator looking to scale with intention.Key Insights:✅ Operate Together, Succeed Together: Jeremy and Kellie both operate equipment and manage the business, proving that a married couple can thrive professionally and personally — without losing their cool.✅ Buy Smart, Scale Smart: Hear how Jeremy started with fixer-upper equipment, flipped machines, and eventually invested in brand-new gear — learning hard lessons along the way.✅ Let the Work Speak: Without relying on ads or even a website, they've grown their customer base through finish quality and word-of-mouth — keeping a steady two-month backlog.✅ Kids, Cabins & Career Balance: Learn how this family stays grounded in a small town, why their daughter's been in a skid steer since age three, and how they still make time for Gulf Shores vacations.

This past weekend I attended Sand in my B00bs Festival thrown by Morgan Wallen in the one and only Gulf Shores, Alabama. Where the oceans meets rednecks. Let's just say the hillbilly in me came on at and led to me hard launching a boy I met when I was 19. Also an event occurred which will now cause me to need plastic surgery on my neck.

  Trout on topwaters, surfside Spanish, and offshore swordfish updates—all in this week's episode. In this episode of the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, host Butch Thierry checks in with top anglers along the Gulf Coast for the latest on inshore, offshore, and surf fishing. Captain Branden Collier breaks down a productive inshore bite for speckled trout, redfish, and flounder, with added action offshore on mahi and amberjack. Tony Emmons shares a surf fishing report from the Orange Beach and Gulf Shores area, highlighting Spanish mackerel, pompano, and trout. Captain Patric Garmeson dives into artificial lure strategies using Slick Lures in Mobile Bay and the Mississippi Sound. Plus, Captain Adam Peeples brings updates from the East Pass Broadbill Open and recent swordfish action offshore. Whether you're casting from the beach or running deep, this episode has the insight you need to stay dialed in. Don't forget about the AFTCO promotion for Great Days Outdoors Podcast Network listeners—text ALSFR to 779-345-2918 for a free camo sunglasses cleaner cloth with any AFTCO purchase! It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you'd like us to email you the latest show, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send it straight to your inbox every week. Keep Whackin' em!   Sponsors: Fishbites Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Killerdock Test Calibration Coastal Connection EXP Realty Great Days Outdoors Hilton's Realtime Navigator Bucks Island Marine Salts Gone Shoreline Plastics Saunders Yachtworks East Pass Broadbill Open Survival at Sea Tohatsu

Welcome back to another solo episode of SANDCAST, where Travis Mewhirter breaks down all the happenings in the world of beach volleyball. This week, Mewhirter chats: - TCU's historic NCAA Championship win in Gulf Shores, the first in program history and a long time coming - This week's AVP tournament in Huntington Beach, which will decide the final two spots per gender in the 2025 AVP League - Volleyball World's proposed rules changes, including, yes, no doubles. Yikes - April Ross' new role with USA Volleyball, and why it's her dream job SHOOTS! *** WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH! Check it out here!! Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, sandcastpod-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!  We are FIRED UP to announce that we've signed on for another year with Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D by purchasing with that link.  If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/

CollegeBeachVB.com's (and UCLA Alumna) Jaden Whitmarsh jumps on the show this week to talk about the recently finished 2025 NCAA Beach National Championship inh Gulf Shores, AL. There were plenty of BIG and clutch performances along with a few unexpected results mixed in. All in all, never-before crowned champion is going to emerge with the NC hardware. 

Welcome back to SANDCAST U, where Madison Fitzpatrick breaks down all things NCAA Beach Volleyball. This is an AWESOME edition, where Madison is literally on the sand of Gulf Shores, shooting our preview episode of this weekend's NCAA Championships. She chats about: - Is this finally the time TCU takes home the first non-West Coast title in NCAA history? - Why she thinks Stanford is the hottest team in the country at just the right time - Will UCLA alas get back on top after watching rival USC win four straight? - Can USC manage to make it an absurd FIVE STRAIGHT NCAA Championships?! That, and more. SHOOTS! *** WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH! Check it out here!! Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, sandcastpod-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!  We are FIRED UP to announce that we've signed on for another year with Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D by purchasing with that link.  If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/  

What happens when you take a massive design risk on a short-term rental—and it turns into your most profitable investment ever?In today's episode of the Cash Flow Positive podcast, Kenny Bedwell welcomes Ashley Guy, a short-term rental investor, mom of six, agent, coach, and creative powerhouse behind one of the most unique Airbnbs in the U.S. Ashley shares the full story behind her now-famous “kink cabin” in Gatlinburg, Tennessee—a bold, adult-themed STR that grosses six figures annually and books out months in advance.Ashley reveals the challenges of designing a fully immersive, highly targeted guest experience—from sourcing custom furniture to marketing without relying on traditional channels. She also breaks down why most investors play it too safe, how to stand out in saturated markets like Gulf Shores, and what it really takes to create properties that command premium rates and loyal repeat guests.If you've enjoyed this episode of the Cash Flow Positive podcast, be sure to leave a review and subscribe today! Listen now and enjoy!In This Episode You'll Learn:Why the “kink cabin” idea was a strategic investment, not a gimmickHow Ashley made over $80K net on a $333K cabin in just one yearThe power of immersive design and what most hosts missHow to turn judgment and taboo into brand loyalty and bookingsWhy niche STRs outperform copy-paste properties in saturated marketsThe role of guest avatars and how to truly design for themHow Ashley scales her creativity across multiple markets and property typesWhy “commit and figure it out” is a mindset every STR investor needsAnd much more...Resources:Connect with Kenny on LinkedInFollow Kenny on Instagramthefemmeinvestor.com Contact Ashley at ashley@thefemmeinvestor.com

Welcome back to another solo episode of SANDCAST, where Travis Mewhirter recaps a wild weekend, and previews a hectic one to come, with the NCAA Championships descending upon Gulf Shores again. Meanwhile, the AVP League had two more tickets punched, and the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour is hereby renamed the Lucky Loser Tour.  Mewhirter chats about: - How Kristen Nuss simply wills gold medals into existence sometimes - James Shaw and Chaim Schalk demolishing folks to clinch their AVP League bid - The wild run of Lexy Denaburg and Julia Scoles into the AVP League - How the new Elite16 format can be changed for the better instead of being the Lucky Loser Tour And, per usual, more SHOOTS! *** WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH! Check it out here!! Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, sandcastpod-20. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball Get 10 PERCENT OFF VBTV using our discount code, SANDCAST10 Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!  We are FIRED UP to announce that we've signed on for another year with Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D by purchasing with that link.  If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/

With Stanford Football's spring practices wrapped, we catch up with Interim Head Coach Frank Reich for a one-on-one interview! Frank shares some of his impressions of the team following spring ball, takes us inside his approach to the season ahead, and covers his relationship with Stanford Football General Manager Andrew Luck and the coaching staff. Also, Stanford Beach Volleyball senior Taylor Wilson looks at how the Cardinal can bring home the big trophy from this weekend's NCAA Championships in Gulf Shores! Plus, 3 Things you need to know around The Farm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

For the first time this season EVERYONE on-screen! Marilu Pally of Cal, Sydney Miller of Hawaii and Kylie Wickley of Texas gather to discuss their conference championship tournaments and what grabbed their attention throughout all the action. Stanford made a "statement run", while USC is heating up. Texas won their 1st CCSA, what will end up being the last CCSA tournament EVER. From there we discuss the brackets for the National Championship in Gulf Shores. Kylie and Marilu's teams face off in the single-elimination dual in the first round.

Futurestay: www.futurestay.com/bill Jonathan Lazzarinojonathan@theshorttermshop.com(832) 914-5012 Thinking about investing on the Alabama Coast? I've been doing deals down here for a decade—and today I'm bringing on my go-to agent, Jonathan Lozano, to break it all down. We talk cash flow realities, pet-friendly gold mines, what $175K down gets you right now, and why the new Gulf Shores airport is a game changer. This isn't just hype—it's the local, boots-on-the-ground insight you need to make smart moves in Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach. 02:20 Meet Jonathan Lazano: Gulf Shores Real Estate Expert 03:00 Current Market Trends in Gulf Shores 04:41 Investment Strategies for Gulf Shores 07:09 Impact of the New Airport on Gulf Shores 10:42 Future Developments and Opportunities 16:02 The Value of Amenities in Real Estate 19:45 Conclusion and Contact Information ➡️ Connect with us: • Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/284886002732508  • Check Out Our website: https://buildstrwealth.com/  • Bill's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billfaeth73 • Brea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breafaeth/  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bfaeth  On Bill Faeth Unfiltered, Bill Faeth breaks down the ins and outs of short-term rental hosting, giving listeners actionable advice that they can use to take their businesses to the next level. Subscribe/Follow so you never miss an episode! #BFUnfiltered #BillFaeth #STR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tuna topwater tactics, popper fishing tips, and offshore tuna gear setups—all in this week's report. The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. This week we're talking to: Chris Bishop, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Yo Zuri North America. Chris shares how tuna fishing techniques have evolved and dives into the best strategies for targeting yellowfin, blackfin, and bluefin tuna using topwater poppers. We discuss the importance of long casting, reading fish behavior, and maximizing the effectiveness of the Yo Zuri Mag Popper with its magnetic weight transfer system. Chris also breaks down ideal rod and reel setups, heavy leader use, and fight tactics that help land big tuna faster and avoid shark predation. Whether you're new to popper fishing or refining your skills, there are plenty of great takeaways for serious offshore anglers. Don't forget about the AFTCO promotion for Great Days Outdoors Podcast Network listeners—text ALSFR to 779-345-2918 for a free camo sunglasses cleaner cloth with any AFTCO purchase! It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you'd like us to email you the latest show, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send it straight to your inbox every week. Keep Whackin' em!   Sponsors: Fishbites Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Killerdock Test Calibration Coastal Connection EXP Realty Great Days Outdoors Hilton's Realtime Navigator Bucks Island Marine Salts Gone Shoreline Plastics Saunders Yachtworks East Pass Broadbill Open Survival at Sea Tohatsu

Inshore redfish updates, offshore tuna strategy, and new insights from swordfish research—all in this week's report.   This week's Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report delivers a well-rounded mix of inshore action, offshore strategy, and scientific insight. Captain Richard Rutland of Cold Blooded Fishing kicks off the show with an inshore update, reporting strong redfish and flounder bites despite an influx of freshwater. Offshore, Captain King Marchand of Capt. Mike's Deep Sea Fishing shares a detailed report from the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach area, highlighting an exceptional tuna bite and bottom fishing success using both live bait and jigging techniques. Wrapping things up, Crystal Hightower joins to discuss her work in swordfish research, explaining the aging process through otoliths and spines, and the critical role that fishing tournaments play in data collection. Throughout the episode, listeners get valuable tips on bait handling, fish finder interpretation, and ethical release methods. Sponsors: Fishbites Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Killerdock Test Calibration Coastal Connection EXP Realty Great Days Outdoors Hilton's Realtime Navigator Bucks Island Marine Salts Gone Shoreline Plastics Saunders Yachtworks East Pass Broadbill Open Survival at Sea Tohatsu

Get ready for the beach and the beats! Jrod is diving deep into the Sand in My Boots Music Festival 2025 with the man himself, Festival Producer Reeves Price! Join us as we preview what promises to be an unforgettable musical weekend, taking place May 16-18 on the stunning beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. We'll be digging into the incredible lineup featuring heavy hitters like Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Brooks & Dunn, Hardy, The War on Drugs, and so many more. Reeves shares his insights on crafting the ultimate fan experience in 2025, the magic of the Gulf Shores location, the story behind this powerhouse lineup, and why Sand in My Boots is poised to be a truly historic musical event.  _______ Support the Show: DUNKIN': Try Jamie's favorite Butter Pecan Iced Coffee at your local Dunkin'! Order in-store or order ahead of time on the Dunkin' app Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trophy trout tactics with oversized lures, expert rigging tips, and South Texas fishing insights—all in this week's report. The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. This week we're talking to: Capt. Colton Blackwell with Coastal Brew Baits to dive into the trophy trout fishery in South Texas. You'll learn how he targets big fish using oversized artificial lures, including the Coastal Brew Baits 8-inch straight tail. Capt. Colton breaks down his approach to bait selection, rigging with the CB Stinger hook system, and effective retrieve techniques that draw strikes from quality fish—even when smaller ones are around. Plus, you'll hear some great personal stories that highlight just how productive big baits can be.   Don't forget about the AFTCO promotion for Great Days Outdoors Podcast Network listeners—text ALSFR to 779-345-2918 for a free camo sunglasses cleaner cloth with any AFTCO purchase! It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you'd like us to email you the latest show, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr  and we'll send it straight to your inbox every week. Keep Whackin em'!   Sponsors: Salts Gone Shoreline Plastics Tohatsu Saunders YachtWorks The Wharf Boat Show BOW Blue Water Marine Service Survival At Sea The East Pass Broadbill Open Test Calibration Admiral Shellfish  CCA Alabama Alabama Marine Resources Angelo Depaola EXP Realty "The Coastal Connection" KillerDock Fishbites Hilton's Offshore Charts Pure Flats- The Slick Lure Great Days Outdoors Foster Contracting - Fortified Roofing Return Em Right AFTCO Texas Hunter Products Bucks Island Hiltons Realtime Navigator Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Works

In this episode of the STR Data Lab, Jamie Lane, Chief Economist at AirDNA, chats with Bill Faeth, founder of Build Short-Term Rental Wealth and a 30-year real estate investor. Bill shares his journey into short-term rentals, which began in 2015 after a convincing conversation with an electrician friend. He describes transition from traditional real estate to short-term rentals by purchasing his first property in Gulf Shores, Alabama.  Bill provides insights into his investment strategy, influenced by the Pumpkin Plan book, and breaks down his unique approach to creating 'super properties.' He explains that successful investments rely on leveraging unique attributes like views, proximities, and amenities—elements that make properties stand out in specific markets. Bill emphasizes the importance of patience and the ability to hold out for ideal investments, rather than compromising on less optimal properties. The dialogue extends into financial advice, indicating that now, amidst market volatility, is a prime time for confident investors to make strategic buys, provided they understand both the cash flow potentials and potential depreciation of their purchases.  The conversation also delves into identifying markets that others may overlook, leveraging various data points to mitigate risks and maximize returns. Bill discusses the significance of outdoor enhancements and views, over just the property's internal features, to substantially boost earnings. He advises listeners on practical approaches like employing multiple data tools, grading properties strategically, and capitalizing on off-market opportunities to ensure investments align with long-term goals. The episode underscores the importance of thinking beyond conventional strategies by using comprehensive data and innovative planning for generating superior returns in short-term rental investments. You don't want to miss this episode! ~~~~ https://go.buildstrwealth.com/superpropertygrader https://www.instagram.com/billfaeth73/ ~~~~ Signup for AirDNA for FREE

Offshore marlin and mahi action, inshore tactics for bull reds and trout, reef fish release tips, and local tournament updates—all in this week's report.   The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. This week, we're checking in with Capt. Adam Peeples for the offshore report. He shares recent success stories on mahi and marlin, talks about the importance of temperature breaks, and offers tips for live baiting and safely handling large fish. Plus, he drops a clever boat hack involving a pool noodle. Then, Capt. Patric Garmeson gives us the inshore report, highlighting the tail end of sheepshead season and the arrival of Spanish mackerel. He also shares strategies for targeting bull redfish in muddy water and predictions for speckled trout fishing. Finally, we hear from Nick Haddad with Return 'Em Right, who discusses the impacts of barotrauma and predation when releasing reef fish, and we wrap up with updates on local tournaments like the Convict Classic and the new Red Fish Classic. Don't forget about the AFTCO promotion for Great Days Outdoors Podcast Network listeners—text ALSFR to 779-345-2918 for a free camo sunglasses cleaner cloth with any AFTCO purchase! It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you'd like us to email you the latest show, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr  and we'll send it straight to your inbox every week. Keep Whackin em'!   Sponsors: Salts Gone Shoreline Plastics Tohatsu Saunders YachtWorks The Wharf Boat Show BOW Blue Water Marine Service Survival At Sea The East Pass Broadbill Open Test Calibration Admiral Shellfish  CCA Alabama Alabama Marine Resources Angelo Depaola EXP Realty "The Coastal Connection" KillerDock Fishbites Hilton's Offshore Charts Pure Flats- The Slick Lure Great Days Outdoors Foster Contracting - Fortified Roofing Return Em Right AFTCO Texas Hunter Products Bucks Island Hiltons Realtime Navigator Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Works

In this episode of Expanded Perspectives, the guys kick things off by chatting about the recent cold snap in north central Texas and Kyle's concern that the chilly weather might take out his freshly planted tomatoes. Then, Kyle shares a mind-bending personal experience that has him seriously questioning reality, leaning into the idea that we might all be living in a computer simulation. Later, the show dives into a series of bizarre and chilling encounters: a group of teenagers in Gulf Shores, Alabama come face-to-face with a strange creature crawling on all fours; two young boys playing hide-and-seek witness a terrifying sight as two demonic entities rise from beneath the floor; and in British Columbia, there's a report of possible Bigfoot activity accompanied by glowing orbs and a potential grey alien sighting. Also featured are accounts of a pterosaur sighting and an enormous, mysterious bird spotted in California. All that and more on this eerie and captivating edition of Expanded Perspectives. Sponsors: IQBAR: To get your twenty percent off, text EXPANDED to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Scared All The Time Podcast: New Episodes drop for free every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts - or head over to patreon.com/scaredallthetime to become a subscriber and get access to bonus episodes, live shows, exclusive merch, and even a button of the month club Want to Share Your Story? Email: expandedperspectives@yahoo.com Hotline: 888-393-2783 Want More Expanded Perspectives? If you want more Expanded Perspectives and help out the show, then join our Patreon. Just click this link or download the Patreon App and search Expanded Perspectives Elite Do you want to give the gift of Expanded Perspectives Elite? Just click this link or go to patreon.com/expandedperspectiveselite/gift

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. This week, we're talking to Tom Hilton from Hilton's Realtime Navigator, who gives us the offshore report. He shares valuable insights on using satellite imagery and sea temperature breaks to identify prime fishing areas, with a focus on wahoo. Then, Chris Vecsey from Sam's Bait and Tackle joins us for the nearshore and inshore fishing report, discussing excellent spring break fishing, including big speckled trout, flounder, and sheep's head, as well as updates on the Alabama Pump Stomp. Next, Captain Bobby Abruscato gives us an update on the inshore fishing scene in the Mississippi Sound, reporting on speckled trout moving to the flats, as well as strong bites for sheep's head, redfish, and flounder. Finally, Angelo DePaola offers a real estate market update for Mobile and Baldwin counties, highlighting rising inventory levels and falling property values. Don't forget about the AFTCO promotion for Great Days Outdoors Podcast Network listeners—text ALSFR to 779-345-2918 for a free camo sunglasses cleaner cloth with any AFTCO purchase! It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you'd like us to email you the latest show, just head over to [website] and we'll send it straight to your inbox every week. Keep Whackin em'!   Sponsors: Salts Gone Shoreline Plastics Tohatsu Saunders YachtWorks The Wharf Boat Show BOW Blue Water Marine Service Survival At Sea The East Pass Broadbill Open Test Calibration Admiral Shellfish  CCA Alabama Alabama Marine Resources Angelo Depaola EXP Realty "The Coastal Connection" KillerDock Fishbites Hilton's Offshore Charts Pure Flats- The Slick Lure Great Days Outdoors Foster Contracting - Fortified Roofing Return Em Right AFTCO Texas Hunter Products Bucks Island Hiltons Realtime Navigator Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Works

This episode of SANDCAST U: NCAA Beach Volleyball with Madison Fitzpatrick, breaks down LSU's Death Volley Invitational, which hosted No. 1 UCLA, No. 2 TCU, No. 4 USC, No. 5 Stanford, No. 7 Florida State, No. 10 Long Beach State, and LSU. Takeaways from the episode: - TCU achieved a remarkable 3-0 record at the Invitational. - Haley Hamlett stepped up impressively in TCU's lineup. - USC faces immense pressure as a top team. - FSU pulled off significant upsets against ranked teams. - Maggie Boyd and Sally Perez are standout players for UCLA. - Stanford's depth could lead to a strong performance at Gulf Shores. - Texas is emerging as a competitive force in beach volleyball. - LSU's entertaining style makes them a fan favorite. - Gabby Bailey was highlighted as an MVP for LSU. - The excitement for Gulf Shores is palpable among teams. *** Watch VBTV for 10% less with our code SANDCAST10 WE'VE GOT NEW MERCH! Check it out here!! Get 20 PERCENT off all Wilson products with our code, SANDCASTVB. https://www.wilson.com/en-us/volleyball Want to get better at beach volleyball? Use our discount code, SANDCAST, and get 10 percent off all Better at Beach products!  We are FIRED UP to announce that we've signed on for another year with Athletic Greens! Get a FREE year's supply of Vitamin D by purchasing with that link.  If you want to receive our SANDCAST weekly newsletter, the Beach Volleyball Digest, which dishes all the biggest news in beach volleyball in one quick newsletter, head over to our website and subscribe! We'd love to have ya! https://www.sandcastvolleyball.com/

  The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. This week, we're talking to Captain King Marshand from Captain Mike's Deep Sea Fishing, who gives us the offshore report. He shares a successful trip where they caught swordfish and blackfin tuna, along with some valuable tips for offshore fishing. Then, Captain Tanner Deas from Dauphin Island Fishing Charters joins us for the land-based fishing report, where he discusses the hot sheep's head bite from shore and shares techniques for fishing in shallow, clear waters. Next, Captain Robbie Howard from Coastal Fins Fishing updates us on the inshore fishing scene, reporting strong speckled trout and sheep's head action. Finally, Courtney Waznjak from Fish Bites talks about exciting new products and upcoming events in the world of fishing. Don't forget about the AFTCO promotion for Great Days Outdoors Podcast Network listeners—text ALSFR to 779-345-2918 for a free camo sunglasses cleaner cloth with any AFTCO purchase! It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts, and if you'd like us to email you the latest show, just head over to [website] and we'll send it straight to your inbox every week. Keep Whackin em'!   Sponsors: Salts Gone Shoreline Plastics Tohatsu Saunders YachtWorks The Wharf Boat Show BOW Blue Water Marine Service Survival At Sea The East Pass Broadbill Open Test Calibration Admiral Shellfish  CCA Alabama Alabama Marine Resources Angelo Depaola EXP Realty "The Coastal Connection" KillerDock Fishbites Hilton's Offshore Charts Pure Flats- The Slick Lure Great Days Outdoors Foster Contracting - Fortified Roofing Return Em Right AFTCO Texas Hunter Products Bucks Island Hiltons Realtime Navigator Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Works

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between.   For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. This week we're talking to The Bama Beach Bum who is giving us the Alabama Fishing report all the way from the Flora Bama to Fort Morgan. Matthew has been combatting some pretty tough conditions fishing from the beach lately but has been able to come through with some solid catches despite them. Whiting, pompano and redfish seem to be the hottest bite right now. Listen in to find out how Matthew has been successful and hear some tips on how you can also combat some of the high surf and dirty water and still catch fish right now.    For our guys looking for the Dauphin Island inshore fishing report or the Orange Beach Inshore Fishing Report, Capt. Richard Rutland has what you need to know to catch more speckled trout, redfish, and tripletail and how to catch each of these species in the area. The tactics and tips we discuss here each week can be applied to many areas when fishing Alabama's coast and other states along the Gulf of Mexico. Capt. Richard gives us the speckled trout and sheepshead report this week. We talk a ton about what the fish are doing right now and what seems to be working for the specks as the spring transition gets kicked off. Sheepshead are plentiful, listen in to find out where and how to catch them.    This week we talk with Saunders YachtWorks about When To Repower: Key Signs It's Time To Upgrade Your Outboard. We also sit down with Jim Cox from The Wharf Boat Show for all of the details that you need to know to attend this awesome event THIS WEEKEND! Get you tickets at wharfboatshow.com   It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to Great Days Outdoors  and we'll send you the new show each week.   Keep Whackin em'!   Sponsors: Salts Gone Shoreline Plastics Tohatsu Saunders YachtWorks The Wharf Boat Show BOW Blue Water Marine Service Survival At Sea The East Pass Broadbill Open Test Calibration Admiral Shellfish  CCA Alabama Alabama Marine Resources Angelo Depaola EXP Realty "The Coastal Connection" KillerDock Fishbites Hilton's Offshore Charts Pure Flats- The Slick Lure Great Days Outdoors Foster Contracting - Fortified Roofing Return Em Right AFTCO Texas Hunter Products Bucks Island Hiltons Realtime Navigator Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Works

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Send us a textJessie and Eric join the podcast to share part 2 of their experience at the Big Beach Marathon weekend in Gulf Shores, Alabama. They completed the challenge, one as a long-time runner and the other as a first-time half-marathoner.Big Beach Marathon Weekend LinksEric and Jessie referenced our pre-race weekend breakdown in RED Episode 293 with Nikki Popovich from  Junction 311 Endurance Sports:https://www.runeatdrink.net/podcast/2024/9/9/red-episode-293-featuring-a-runcation-destination-the-big-beach-marathon-in-gulf-shores-alabama?rq=big%20beach2026 Big Beach Marathon Weekend https://www.bigbeachmarathon.com/The Lodge at Gulf State Parkhttps://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pnslghh-the-lodge-at-gulf-state-park/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-HH-PNSLGHH&y_source=1_MTExMDY0OTMtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D Doc's Seafood and Steakshttps://www.docsseafoodandsteak.com Rotoloshttps://rotolos.com/Flora-Bamahttps://www.florabama.com/Bad Ass Coffeehttps://locations.badasscoffee.com/list/al/orange-beach/Connect with Jessie https://www.instagram.com/harleyruningal/Connect with Erichttps://www.instagram.com/eric.million.223/THAT'S A WRAP! Thank you for listening!  Because of your support, we are in our eighth year of the podcast!  Don't forget to follow us and tell us where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and X.  Also, check out our store on the website and get some swag, thanks to Pure Creative Apparel.  Thanks to www.PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too! Support the showTHAT'S A WRAP! Thank you for listening! Because of your support, we are in our eighth year of the podcast! Don't forget to follow us and tell us where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Also, check out our store on the website and get some swag, thanks to Pure Creative Apparel. Thanks to www.PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. 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. It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There's no extra charge to our readers for using these.}   Keep Whackin em'!

Send us a textJessie and Eric join the podcast to share their experience at the Big Beach Marathon weekend in Gulf Shores, Alabama. They completed the challenge, one as a long-time runner and the other as a first-time half-marathoner.Big Beach Marathon Weekend LinksEric and Jessie referenced our pre-race weekend breakdown in RED Episode 293 with Nikki Popovich from  Junction 311 Endurance Sports:https://www.runeatdrink.net/podcast/2024/9/9/red-episode-293-featuring-a-runcation-destination-the-big-beach-marathon-in-gulf-shores-alabama?rq=big%20beach2026 Big Beach Marathon Weekend https://www.bigbeachmarathon.com/The Lodge at Gulf State Parkhttps://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pnslghh-the-lodge-at-gulf-state-park/?SEO_id=GMB-AMER-HH-PNSLGHH&y_source=1_MTExMDY0OTMtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D Rotoloshttps://rotolos.com/Flora-Bamahttps://www.florabama.com/Bad Ass Coffeehttps://locations.badasscoffee.com/list/al/orange-beach/Connect with Jessie at https://www.instagram.com/harleyruningal/Connect with Ericat https://www.instagram.com/eric.million.223/ Support the showTHAT'S A WRAP! Thank you for listening! Because of your support, we are in our eighth year of the podcast! Don't forget to follow us and tell us where to find you next on our website, Facebook, Instagram, and X. Also, check out our store on the website and get some swag, thanks to Pure Creative Apparel. Thanks to www.PodcastMusic.com for providing the music for this episode, too!

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. This week, we chat with Dylan Kiene about his land-based wade fishing success for speckled trout around Dauphin Island, covering tips on finding hot spots, working with wind and tides, and perfecting lure presentation and rod selection. Next, Captain Patrick Garmeson of Ugly Fishing shares strategies for targeting sheepshead around inshore reefs and docks using shrimp and crabs, plus tips for finding redfish near Fort Morgan and Dauphin Island. Finally, Captain Bern Knight of Great Southern Fishing Charters breaks down catching speckled trout on nearshore reefs with live shrimp and freelining. He also offers advice on targeting spawning sheepshead around docks and jetties near Orange Beach and looks ahead to the upcoming pompano and cobia seasons. It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There's no extra charge to our readers for using these.}   Keep Whackin em'!

Check out some of these St Patrick's Day shows in 2025 on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast #700. Subscribe now! Kinnfolk, Golden Bough, Clover's Revenge, Celtic Wood and Wires, Madman's Window, Sheridan Rúitín, Celtic Conundrum, Tami Curtis, River Driver, Plunk Murray, O'Craven, Stout Pounders, The Muckers, Irishtown Road GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2025 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. Your vote helps me create this year's Best Celtic music of 2025 episode. You have just three weeks to vote this year. Vote Now! You can follow our playlist on YouTube to listen to those top voted tracks as they are added every 2 - 3 weeks. THIS WEEK IN CELTIC MUSIC 0:11 - Kinnfolk "The Triple Crown Set" from Star Above The Mountain 5:08 - WELCOME 7:41 - Golden Bough "The Homecoming/The Gael" from Westering Home 10:59 - Clover's Revenge "The Lakes of Pontchartrain" from Truants And Absolution 17:21 - Celtic Wood and Wires "Tripping Up The Stairs & Smash The Windows" from Into The Music 20:33 - Madman's Window "Farewell to Nova Scotia" from All Guns Blazing - Live! 23:58 - FEEDBACK 28:32 - Sheridan Rúitín "Finnegan's Wake" from Rebels in the Night 31:32 - Celtic Conundrum "Cu Sithe" from Lore 33:36 - Tami Curtis "Keep Our Fire Burning" from Cavort 37:41 - River Driver "John O'Reilly" from Flanagan's Shenanigans! 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The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. This week we're talking to Capt. Scott Kennedy  who is giving us the Alabama Fishing report all the way from the Flora Bama to Fort Morgan. Capt. Scott has been in his Skeeter bay boat doing well with the sheepshead, they are a bit finicky right now, listen in to find out how he has been having success catching them. Capt. Scott has also been in his kayak a good bit targeting redfish and Speckled trout.  We talk with Thomas Hilton for an offshore snapshot this week and we talk about how a subscription to a satellite service can save you tons of time and also money on fuel.  We talk with Keith Sargis with Novamar insurance about offshore fishing boat insurance and what you need to consider when choosing the right insurance for your offshore fishing boat. There may be some exclusions in your policy that you are not aware of!  It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There's no extra charge to our readers for using these.}   Keep Whackin em'!

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. This week we're talking to The Bama Beach Bum Matthew Isbell who is giving us the Alabama Fishing report all the way from the Flora Bama to Fort Morgan. Bama Beach Bum has been catching some pompano from the beach, listen in to find out what has been working to catch them. He has also been catching Spanish and Red Snapper from the Gulf State Park Pier!  For our guys looking for the Dauphin Island inshore fishing report or the Orange Beach Inshore Fishing Report, Capt. Bobby Abruscato has what you need to know to catch more speckled trout, redfish, and tripletail and how to catch each of these species in the area. The tactics and tips we discuss here each week can be applied to many areas when fishing Alabama's coast and other states along the Gulf of Mexico. Captain Bobby has been catching lots of speckled trout in the rivers still. Listen in to find out what has been working and where the fish have been.  The experts over at Saunders Yachtworks join us to give us the rundown on Pre Season outboard Motor Service, issues to look for and how to mitigate issues moving into fishing season!  It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There's no extra charge to our readers for using these.}   Keep Whackin em'!  

Maggie Edwards speaks with attendees of the 2025 Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association annual meeting recently held in Gulf Shores, Ala.Find your elected representatives here.Visit the Alabama Farmers Federation website to sign up for the Capitol Connection.Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.

On this episode, we are joined by Nedra McDaniel from Adventure Mom, who is passionate about having attainable adventures at every stage of life. We are sharing some of our favorite places to go for Spring Break in the USA. You can follow Nedra on her blog, and on social media as @adventuremom on Instagram, Facebook, and others. Expedia recently shared some travel trends for 2024 showing that March is the most expensive month to fly, so if your spring break is in March, you may want to consider a road trip! If you are looking for a cheap airfare, use Google Flights from your airport and put "anywhere" as the destination so that you can sort by price. Spring Break Destinations Florida Keys - is not oppressively hot and humid like it is in the summer. Hawk's Cay in Duck Key is a great location for families. You can take a day trip to Key West and enjoy a wide variety of water sports. Plan a Florida Keys road trip: https://we3travel.com/florida-keys-roadtrip/ Daytona Beach / New Smyrna, Florida - "You have grown up and Daytona Beach has too", it is no longer a party spring break destination but very family friendly. You can go pedal kayaking, climb the Ponce Inlet lighthouse, eco boat tours, see manatees, Daytona racetrack tour, and you can drive on the beach. See more things to do at Daytona Beach: https://adventuremomblog.com/things-to-do-daytona-beach-and-ponce-inlet-fl/ and some of the themed attractions in Daytona: https://adventuremomblog.com/racing-themed-attractions-in-daytona-beach-fl/ Caribbean Cruises - some leave from Florida and some visit Florida ports of call. Just keep in mind that the cruise ships, especially the pools and kids clubs, will be crowded during prime spring break weeks. Read about Kim's spring break onboard Holland America last year: https://stuffedsuitcase.com/review-caribbean-cruise-on-holland-america-nieuw-statendam/ Washington D.C. - Spring break is often Cherry Blossom season and a popular time to visit. For some museums you can arrange timed-entry tickets and many of the Smithsonian Museums are free. D.C. has a great metro system so that you can stay further out to save money and use the Metro to get around. See Tamara's Washington D.C. itinerary: https://we3travel.com/washington-dc-itinerary/ Gatlinburg, TN - Smoky Mountains National Park is free and offers plenty of hiking, be sure to drive or bike Cades Cove Loop, there are also quirky adventures like zorbing, alpine slides, mountain coasters, treetop adventure courses, and Hillbilly Golf. Plus there are so many themed restaurants and shows, along with Dollywood theme park. See Nedra's suggestions for unique adventures in the Smoky Mountains: https://adventuremomblog.com/unique-adventures-try-smoky-mountains/ Phoenix / Scottsdale - spring break is also spring training for Major League Baseball and you can get great ticket prices to watch games in the Cactus League. There are also world-class spas, great brunch spots, and hiking. In the spring the desert is in bloom and beautiful. Scottsdale getaway: https://stuffedsuitcase.com/scottsdale-girls-weekend-itinerary/ Las Vegas - you can use Las Vegas as a base and then explore some of the national parks in the area. It is especially good if you can do Bryce, Zion, and the Grand Canyon midweek and explore the city on the weekends. The Pinball Museum and the Neon Sign Museum are fun and for older teens, try a food tour. See tips for hiking the Narrows: https://adventuremomblog.com/hike-the-narrows-for-an-incredible-adventure-at-zion-national-park/. See more unique adventures in Vegas: https://adventuremomblog.com/7-unique-bucket-list-adventures-in-las-vegas/. And ways to explore from Flagstaff: https://adventuremomblog.com/grand-canyon-beyond-from-the-flagstaff-koa-holiday/ Little St. Simons Island, GA - for families looking for a unique all-inclusive here in the US, Little St. Simons Island is a private island and nature reserve off the coast of Georgia and it is perfect for nature lovers. See Tamara's review: https://we3travel.com/little-st-simons-island-all-inclusive-resort/ Southern California - the weather is great and there is so much to do. Huntington Beach is great if you want to learn to surf. San Diego has the zoo and museums. Plus there are the theme parks. It is also a good season for whale and dolphin watching. See Kim's Southern California itinerary: https://stuffedsuitcase.com/one-week-southern-california-itinerary-disneyland/ Destin, Florida - you can go online and find adventure packs with moms who can consult with you on things to do. You can bike on 30A, go paddle boarding, or go indoors at the underwater-themed bowling alley. Learn more about the adventure packs: https://adventuremomblog.com/why-families-love-destin-fort-walton-beach-adventure-packs/. See more things to do in Destin: https://adventuremomblog.com/things-to-do-destin-florida/ Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, Alabama - also on the Gulf of Mexico not too far from Destin, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach has that same gorgeous white sand, blue-green water, and calm surf. There are tons of fun activities, great food, and cool, family-friendly beach bars. See more things to do in Orange Beach: https://we3travel.com/things-to-do-in-orange-beach-and-gulf-shores-alabama/   Related Episodes Kim's Holland America spring break cruise Southwest Grand Circle road trip Kim and Tamara's trip to Oceanside, California Kim and Tamara's Florida Keys trip Las Vegas with kids Kim and Tamara's trip to Scottsdale, Arizona

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. This week we're talking to Capt. Scott Kennedy who is giving us the Alabama Fishing report all the way from the Flora Bama to Fort Morgan. Capt. Scott gives us a tuna report from his Skeeter bay boat, he has also been fishing for sheepshead, listen in to find out how he ius finding and catching them right now. Speckled trout and redfish have also been great.  For our guys looking for the Dauphin Island inshore fishing report or the Orange Beach Inshore Fishing Report, Capt. Richard Rutland has what you need to know to catch more speckled trout, redfish, and tripletail and how to catch each of these species in the area. The tactics and tips we discuss here each week can be applied to many areas when fishing Alabama's coast and other states along the Gulf of Mexico. Captain Richard gives us the rundown on speckled trout and redfish around mobile bay, Mississippi Sound and Dauphin Island.  Despite the warming trend the fish are still in their winter pattern  For the Alabama Fishing Report offshore we talk withCapt. Kendall Annan from around the orange beach and gulf shores area. Capt.Kendall has had some great trips offshore recently, listen in to figure out how he has been catching them and what to look for offshore to have success.  It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There's no extra charge to our readers for using these.}   Keep Whackin em'!

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. Capt. Tanner Deas hosts the show and gives an onshore report this week. He starts off with talking to Capt. Shane Traylor about the recent cold snap and how it impacted fishing, with the trout moving from deeper water to shallower areas as the water warmed. Anglers had to adjust their lure colors and presentations to target the quality fish, and live bait like shrimp was effective when the artificial bite was tough. Seeing baitfish like mullet was key to locating the trout. The podcast also included an interview with Captain Cody Broughton for the offshore report, who was part of a crew that caught a new state record 237 lb yellowfin tuna. They used popping and swimming lures to target the tuna, which put up an epic fight. Cody discussed his preferred offshore gear, including Yo-Zuri poppers and Jyg swimbait heads. The record tuna was donated to researchers for study, a special contribution to the scientific community. It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There's no extra charge to our readers for using these.} Keep Whackin em'! Sponsors CCA Alabama Alabama Marine Resources Angelo Depaola EXP Realty "The Coastal Connection" Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo KillerDock Fishbites Gulf Coast Office - National Land Realty Hilton's Offshore Charts Pure Flats- The Slick Lure Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism Great Days Outdoors Foster Contracting - Fortified Roofing Mallard Bay Return Em Right AFTCO Mustad Fishing Texas Hunter Products Bucks Island Hiltons Realtime Navigator Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Works

Join host Kyle as he takes you on a wild southern road trip that somehow involved two races, one dolphin-themed medal, and enough BBQ stops to fuel a small army. From Kansas City to Gulf Shores, this episode chronicles the Big Beach Marathon Weekend where Kyle tackled both the Safari 7k and Half Marathon to claim the coveted Dolphin Challenge. Whether you're here for the race stories, the travel mishaps through six states, or just want to see if Kyle actually survived running on beach sand, this episode has it all. Bonus: YouTube and Facebook viewers get to witness the beautiful bling that made all those miles worth it... or at least that's what Kyle keeps telling himself.

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. This week we're talking to Chris Vecsey who is giving us the Alabama Fishing report all the way from the Flora Bama to Fort Morgan. Chris has been in the kayak recently and has been doing really well with the speckled trout around orange beach and gulf shores area. Listen in to see how Chris has been having success.  For our guys looking for the Dauphin Island inshore fishing report or the Orange Beach Inshore Fishing Report, Capt. Patric Garmeson has what you need to know to catch more speckled trout, redfish, and tripletail and how to catch each of these species in the area. The tactics and tips we discuss here each week can be applied to many areas when fishing Alabama's coast and other states along the Gulf of Mexico. Captain Patric goes in depth on winter time fishing and how these low water temperatures have been impacting the fishing in our local area.  For the Alabama Fishing Report offshore report we talk with Capt. Branden Collier for the offshore report out of Dauphin Island.. Capt. Branden went offshore in his 256 Blackjack and found some yellowfin tuna! Capt. Branden and Dylan hop on the report and give us a run down of what it looks like to get offshore in a one engine center console. Poppers were the ticket for the open water tuna bite this trip. Listen in to learn about the gear they used and how they were able to put a big yellowfin on the deck of the bay boat!  It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There's no extra charge to our readers for using these.} Keep Whackin em'!   Contributors:    Capt. Robby Howard Capt. Ben Knight  Capt. Boe Strange Tony Emmons  Capt. Kendall Annan Matt Boyington Chris Stewart Capt. Spencer Kight  Capt. Jay O'Brien Tanner Deas-Dauphin Island Fishing  Jordan Gooding with G2 Coastal  Capt. Shane Traylor Capt. Branden Collier Capt. Matt Swiggum  Capt. Kurt Tillman  Blane Roberts-Panhandle Salt Capt. Adam Peeples  Capt. Scott Kennedy  Capt. Dustin Bedgood Capt. Richard Rutland  Capt. Patric Garmeson Capt. Patrick Ivie of the Breathe Easy Capt. Bobby Abruscato Angelo DePaola Captain Skipper Thierry   David Thornton AKA the “Pier Pounder”    Captain Chris Tew    Captain Chris “Marlin” Hood   Capt. Devin Potts   Chris Vecsey   Thomas Hilton   Capt. King Marchand  

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. In this episode, Butch and Joe dive into the topic of planning offshore fishing trips during the winter months with expert Captain Adam Peeples. With years of experience navigating the winter waters aboard his fishing boats, Captain Adam shares valuable insights on how winter weather patterns impact fishing conditions, the challenges anglers may face, and essential tips for staying safe while fishing offshore. He discusses adapting strategies based on seasonal fish behavior, specific gear adjustments, and key resources for tracking weather patterns. Listeners will also hear memorable stories that highlight the lessons learned from fishing in winter weather, making this episode a must-listen for recreational anglers eager to maximize their winter fishing adventures. It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There's no extra charge to our readers for using these.} Keep Whackin em'! Sponsors CCA Alabama Alabama Marine Resources Angelo Depaola EXP Realty "The Coastal Connection" Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo KillerDock Fishbites Gulf Coast Office - National Land Realty Hilton's Offshore Charts Pure Flats- The Slick Lure Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism Great Days Outdoors Foster Contracting - Fortified Roofing Mallard Bay Return Em Right AFTCO Mustad Fishing Texas Hunter Products Bucks Island Hiltons Realtime Navigator Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Works

Bill outlines the top five markets that real estate investors, particularly those focused on short-term rentals, should avoid in 2025. Drawing from his extensive experience with a $22 million portfolio and 71 short-term rental acquisitions since 2015, Bill emphasizes the importance of eliminating unsuitable markets to avoid 'paralysis by analysis.' He recommends avoiding California, the Poconos, Myrtle Beach, 30A in Florida, and the Texas coast due to high costs, regulation issues, and saturation. Instead, he suggests considering tertiary markets like Gulf Shores, Outer Banks, Banner Elk, and parts of Mississippi and Alabama for better cash flow and investment opportunities. Bill also introduces his Super Property Grader tool to aid in property analysis and decision-making. He advises focusing on cash flow, appreciation, debt paydown, and taxes when selecting properties and highlights the importance of having a detailed, data-driven approach. For more detailed market insights and the Super Property Grader tool, viewers are encouraged to subscribe and follow his content. Super Property Grader - https://go.buildstrwealth.com/superpropertygrader  https://www.marketmystr.com/ 00:00 Introduction: Avoid These 5 Markets in 2025 00:29 Meet Bill Faith: Your Real Estate Guide 00:51 The Importance of Market Elimination 02:32 Why You Need the Super Property Grader 03:23 Top 5 Markets to Avoid 05:18 Market #1: California 06:35 Market #2: The Poconos 08:29 Market #3: Myrtle Beach 10:56 Market #4: 30A 13:08 Market #5: Texas Coast 17:24 Conclusion: Smarter Investments with the Right Tools ➡️ Connect with us: • Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/284886002732508  • Check Out Our website: https://buildstrwealth.com/  • Bill's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billfaeth73 • Brea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breafaeth/  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bfaeth  On Bill Faeth Unfiltered, Bill Faeth breaks down the ins and outs of short-term rental hosting, giving listeners actionable advice that they can use to take their businesses to the next level. Subscribe/Follow so you never miss an episode! #BFUnfiltered #BillFaeth #STR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. In this episode, Butch Thierry is joined by Captain George Poveromo to discuss the upcoming Saltwater Sportsman National Seminar Series in Mobile, Alabama on February 1, 2025. You'll also hear from Captain Kurt Tillman of Captain Kurt Charters, who shares thrilling tales from his offshore adventures, including chasing giant tuna. For inshore enthusiasts, Capt. Bobby Abruscato from A-Team Fishing provides an in-depth report on speckled trout and redfish activity around the Tyler Rivers, Mississippi Sound, and Mobile Bay. Don't miss out on this action-packed episode full of valuable fishing tips and stories from seasoned pros.  It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There's no extra charge to our readers for using these.} Keep Whackin em'! Sponsors CCA Alabama Alabama Marine Resources Angelo Depaola EXP Realty "The Coastal Connection" Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo KillerDock Fishbites Gulf Coast Office - National Land Realty Hilton's Offshore Charts Pure Flats- The Slick Lure Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism Great Days Outdoors Foster Contracting - Fortified Roofing Mallard Bay Return Em Right AFTCO Mustad Fishing Texas Hunter Products Bucks Island Hiltons Realtime Navigator Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Works

Couple's Retreat - https://go.buildstrwealth.com/montanacouples Bill and his wife, Brea, discuss the importance of alignment in both personal life and investment strategies. The couple recounts their early misalignments and how their journey into real estate investments, specifically short-term rentals, brought them closer. They share their first significant investment in a beautiful beach house in Seaside, Florida, and their subsequent realization that they could not afford the 30A market. They opted for a more affordable investment in Gulf Shores, Alabama, which became a pivotal learning experience. They emphasize the need for clear criteria when selecting properties, sharing Brea's three must-haves: seeing, hearing, and smelling the ocean. The couple also talks about their experiences with property management companies, detailing their failures and eventual success after taking over management themselves. They highlight the importance of continuous education and alignment on financial goals. Their investment journey includes significant milestones such as their first investment property Bella Vista, and their biggest investment in Banner Elk, North Carolina. They discuss their practical strategies, including leveraging interest-only loans and maintaining a principal account. The couple also touches on the emotional aspects of selling beloved properties to reinvest for better financial returns. The episode concludes with an invitation to their upcoming couples retreat in Whitefish, Montana, aimed at helping couples align their personal and financial goals while enjoying a unique and intimate setting. 00:00 Introduction to Alignment in Investing and Personal Life 00:24 Starting the Journey: Early Misalignments 00:36 Discovering Short-Term Rentals 01:32 First Investment Challenges and Lessons 04:30 Taking Control: Self-Management 05:49 The Importance of Alignment in Investments 10:43 Smith Lake Investment and New Strategies 12:52 Banner Elk: A New Opportunity 15:18 Financial Understanding and Emotional Growth 22:24 The Power of Alignment in Personal and Professional Life 25:58 Invitation to Couples Retreat ➡️ Connect with us: • Join Our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/284886002732508  • Check Out Our website: https://buildstrwealth.com/  • Bill's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/billfaeth73 • Brea's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/breafaeth/  • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bfaeth  On Bill Faeth Unfiltered, Bill Faeth breaks down the ins and outs of short-term rental hosting, giving listeners actionable advice that they can use to take their businesses to the next level. Subscribe/Follow so you never miss an episode! #BFUnfiltered #BillFaeth #STR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another enlightening episode of IDD Health Matters, hosted by Craig Escudé, MD, FAAFP, FAADM, president of IntellectAbility, where we delve into health, wellness, and equity for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. In this episode, we are joined by the talented Cody Clark, a magician and autistic self-advocate from Louisville, Kentucky. From a magical beginning in Gulf Shores, Alabama, Cody shares how a family vacation and an inspiring stage moment sparked his journey into the world of magic at the age of eleven. This episode isn't just about tricks; it's about transformation and advocacy. Cody discusses how embracing his autism publicly became a crucial part of his performances, allowing him to connect deeply with audiences and foster understanding about autism through his art. Cody also sheds light on how healthcare providers can better support individuals with autism, stressing the importance of clear communication and sensory-friendly environments. From the quietness of a dentist's office to the challenges at the pediatrician, Cody's insights offer invaluable advice for medical professionals. Tune in as Cody performs a couple of his thoughtful magic tricks live, demonstrating how magic can not only entertain but also educate and advocate for the autism community. Don't miss this magical blend of art and advocacy that Cody brings to our show. For more about Cody's work or to book him for an event, visit CodyClarkMagic.com. Dive deeper into this episode's content by watching the video version on our YouTube channel at IDD Health Matters Podcast.

We discuss the upcoming Alabama Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (AFVGA) Conference and Trade Show with Blake Thaxton, AFVGA Executive Director; Ellie Watson, Sweet Grown Alabama director and event sponsor; and Dr. Susan Fant Cassidy, Founder of eMarketing Director LLC and conference speaker, about the event. The conference and trade show that will take place Feb. 5-7 at The Lodge at Gulf State Park in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Please visit www.AFVGA.org for more information and to register before Jan. 19.Find out more about our sponsor, Alabama Ag Credit, and also about Alabama Farmers Federation.

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores Fishing Report, Gulf State Park fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. This week we bring you a kayak report for those anglers interested in inshore fishing from a kayak. This week we're talking to Scott Kennedy  who is giving us the Alabama Fishing report all the way from the Flora Bama to Fort Morgan.  Capt. Scott has been in the kayak mostly and has been catching lots of speckled trout and redfish in the tidal rivers and estuaries on the East side of Mobile Bay. Listen in to find out what has been working for Capt. Scott as these water and air temps plummet with the cold weather.  For our guys looking for the Dauphin Island inshore fishing report or the Orange Beach Inshore Fishing Report, Capt. Patric Garmeson has what you need to know to catch more speckled trout, redfish, and tripletail and how to catch each of these species in the area. The tactics and tips we discuss here each week can be applied to many areas when fishing Alabama's coast and other states along the Gulf of Mexico. Captain Patric has been fishing in lots of areas. He has been finding lots of speckled trout with redfish mixed in. We go in depth on lighter jig heads and how that is working right now by covering more of the water column with a slower presentation. We talk about Capt. Patric' Sheepshead tournament, the Convict Classic, that will be getting kicked off soon.  It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There's no extra charge to our readers for using these.}   Keep Whackin em'!

Curious how to tackle the toughest challenges in your Airbnb or short-term rental business? In this episode, I'm joined by Kara Margraf, a nurse-turned-condo owner, who shares her inspiring journey from discovering the magic of Gulf Shores, Alabama, to navigating the highs and lows of vacation property ownership. Kara's story is packed with real-world lessons that every Airbnb host and short-term rental owner needs to hear. From a difficult chargeback battle to crucial financial and legal hurdles, Kara reveals the essential strategies that helped her protect her business. Her secret weapons? Clear policies, rock-solid documentation, and a commitment to authentic hosting that builds trust and creates unforgettable guest experiences. But that's just the beginning. Kara also pulls back the curtain on how she balances family life while running her short-term rental business. We discuss the power of building a reliable team and how communication and systems are the secret sauce to a smooth operation. Whether you're launching your first Airbnb or scaling your short-term rental empire, this episode is a goldmine of actionable tips, inspiring stories, and expert advice. Don't miss out on the chance to learn from Kara's invaluable experience. Tune in now and get ready to level up your short-term rental success! HIGHLIGHTS AND KEY POINTS: [02:05] A short introduction about our guest Kara Margraf [03:32] How Kara got started and how she selected her market [10:10] The challenges Kara faced in her journey as a short-term rental host and how she navigated them [14:15] Kara shares her experience and thoughts on genuine hosting and how it is vital for building strong guest relationships and a positive experience [20:15] The value of building systems and a reliable team around your short-term rental business [24:01] Kara shares her experience dealing with a chargeback issue as a short-term rental host [33:05] The serious issue of chargebacks and fraudulent activity that can happen in the short-term rental industry [36:26] The importance of maintaining professional standards and implementing security measures [38:26] Kara discusses the challenges and dynamics of running a business with her spouse [44:28] The lightning round Golden Nuggets: “Don't go into it if you think that it's going to do it by itself. You have to have a heart for taking care of people.” “My biggest piece of advice is learning to host your guests. It doesn't happen overnight. You're not going to do it perfectly from the beginning. You're going to do your absolute best.” “Surround yourself with a good group of people.” Enjoyed the show? Subscribe, Rate, Review, Like, and Share!

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. In this special Holiday Flashback Show, Butch revisits the ASFR Show Archive to highlight the best insights from past years, helping you gear up for a successful week on the water. In Episode 249 from December 19-25, 2022, Capt. Patric shares tips and tactics for targeting speckled trout in the cold weather, while Capt. Shane discusses his strategies for catching redfish on the west side of Mobile Bay. Fast forward to Episode 299 from December 4-11, 2023, where Capt. Adam Peeples covers the exciting offshore fishing scene in the Gulf, delving into techniques for red snapper, grouper, and more, alongside contributions from top tournament captains targeting tuna and wahoo. Lastly, in the December 18-24, 2023 segment, Capt. Scott Kennedy provides an Alabama Fishing report for Baldwin County and the Eastern Shore, detailing successful methods for catching speckled trout and redfish, along with essential safety tips for navigating low tides.  It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week.   {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There's no extra charge to our readers for using these.}   Keep Whackin em'!   Contributors:  Capt. Robby Howard Capt. Ben Knight  Capt. Boe Strange  Tony Emmons  Capt. Kendall Annan Matt Boyington Chris Stewart   Capt. Spencer Kight    Capt. Jay O'Brien   Tanner Deas-Dauphin Island Fishing    Jordan Gooding with G2 Coastal    Capt. Shane Traylor   Capt. Branden Collier   Capt. Matt Swiggum    Capt. Kurt Tillman    Blane Roberts-Panhandle Salt   Capt. Adam Peeples    Capt. Scott Kennedy    Capt. Dustin Bedgood   Capt. Richard Rutland    Capt. Patric Garmeson   Capt. Patrick Ivie of the Breathe Easy   Capt. Bobby Abruscato     Angelo DePaola   Captain Skipper Thierry   David Thornton AKA the “Pier Pounder”    Captain Chris Tew    Captain Chris “Marlin” Hood   Capt. Devin Potts   Chris Vecsey   Thomas Hilton   Capt. King Marchand      

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report.  It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week.   Keep Whackin em'!   {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There's no extra charge to our readers for using these.}   Contributors:    Capt. Robby Howard Capt. Ben Knight  Capt. Boe Strange  Tony Emmons  Capt. Kendall Annan Matt Boyington Chris Stewart   Capt. Spencer Kight    Capt. Jay O'Brien   Tanner Deas-Dauphin Island Fishing    Jordan Gooding with G2 Coastal    Capt. Shane Traylor   Capt. Branden Collier   Capt. Matt Swiggum    Capt. Kurt Tillman    Blane Roberts-Panhandle Salt   Capt. Adam Peeples    Capt. Scott Kennedy    Capt. Dustin Bedgood   Capt. Richard Rutland    Capt. Patric Garmeson   Capt. Patrick Ivie of the Breathe Easy   Capt. Bobby Abruscato Angelo DePaola   Captain Skipper Thierry   David Thornton AKA the “Pier Pounder”    Captain Chris Tew    Captain Chris “Marlin” Hood   Capt. Devin Potts   Chris Vecsey   Thomas Hilton   Capt. King Marchand  

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. This week we're talking to Chris Stewart who is giving us the Alabama Fishing report all the way from the Flora Bama to Fort Morgan. Chris has been very successful with targeting sheepshead from land, we get a report from the beach, and the Whiting are biting, listen to figure out what kind of rig you need and what kind of bait has been working. Chris has also been having success with redfish From a boat in the backwaters around Orange Beach and Gulf Shores. Captain Scott Kennedy reported he has been targeting sheepshead, redfish, and speckled trout in the tidal rivers and creeks around Baldwin County. He's been using fiddler crabs and a split shot rig to catch the sheepshead, and has found the trout bite to be excellent, especially early in the morning, using suspending twitch baits. He's been adjusting his leader strength and lure colors based on the clear water conditions. Kennedy also discussed the benefits of keeping a detailed fishing log to track patterns. Captain Bobby Abruscato said the fishing has been excellent in the tidal rivers and creeks around the Mobile Bay area, with trout and redfish biting well. He's been relying on the Slick Junior lure, using a light jighead to work it slowly and get it down in the water column. Abruscato emphasized the importance of paying attention to water levels, especially during extreme low tides, to access the best fishing areas. Chris Vecsey from Sam's Bait and Tackle in Orange Beach reported good numbers of trout and redfish in the rivers and creeks, with the falling tide being the most productive. He's also been catching some bonus species like tarpon and stripers. Vecsey discussed the increasing presence of snook in the area and encouraged anglers to report any catches to help collect data on this emerging fishery. It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. Keep Whackin em'! {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There's no extra charge to our readers for using these.}   Contributors:    Capt. Robby Howard Capt. Ben Knight  Capt. Boe Strange  Tony Emmons  Capt. Kendall Annan Matt Boyington Chris Stewart Capt. Spencer Kight  Capt. Jay O'Brien Tanner Deas-Dauphin Island Fishing  Jordan Gooding with G2 Coastal  Capt. Shane Traylor   Capt. Branden Collier   Capt. Matt Swiggum    Capt. Kurt Tillman    Blane Roberts-Panhandle Salt   Capt. Adam Peeples    Capt. Scott Kennedy    Capt. Dustin Bedgood   Capt. Richard Rutland    Capt. Patric Garmeson   Capt. Patrick Ivie of the Breathe Easy   Capt. Bobby Abruscato Angelo DePaola   Captain Skipper Thierry   David Thornton AKA the “Pier Pounder”    Captain Chris Tew    Captain Chris “Marlin” Hood   Capt. Devin Potts   Chris Vecsey   Thomas Hilton   Capt. King Marchand  

The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is your best resource for the Gulf Shores Surf Fishing Report, Orange Beach Fishing Report, Dauphin Island Fishing Report, Mobile Bay Fishing Report, and Alabama saltwater fishing everywhere in between. For the anglers looking for a Gulf Shores surf Fishing Report, Gulf State Park pier fishing report, Orange Beach Fishing Report and Fort Morgan fishing report, look no further than the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report. Every week we bring you an "onshore" report for those anglers interested in a gulf shores surf fishing report or a gulf shores pier fishing report. This week we're talking to Tanner Deas who is giving us the Alabama Fishing report all the way from the Flora Bama to Fort Morgan. Chris has been very successful with targeting sheepshead from land, we get a report from the beach, and the Whiting are biting, listen to figure out what kind of rig you need and what kind of bait has been working.  For our guys looking for the Dauphin Island inshore fishing report or the Orange Beach Inshore Fishing Report, Capt. Patric Garmeson has what you need to know to catch more speckled trout, redfish, and tripletail and how to catch each of these species in the area. The tactics and tips we discuss here each week can be applied to many areas when fishing Alabama's coast and other states along the Gulf of Mexico. Captain Patric goes in depth on catching speckled trout on artificial lures, we dive super deep on drag settings for different lures and cadences for a variation of different ure types and presentations. Sheepshead are showing up everywhere right now and we talk about what types of structures to focus on and what has been working to put them in the box.  For the Alabama Fishing Report nearshore we talk with Capt. Ben Knight from around the orange beach and gulf shores area. Capt. Ben has been doing really well nearshore on red snapper on artificial reefs in 30-40 feet of water. Capt. Ben gives us tips and techniques to basically sight fish these big red snapper later in the season. Sheepshead have also been showing up around perdido pass and the bridge. Listen in to find out how to have success with sheepshead and snapper!  It's all brought to you whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like us to email you the podcast, just head over to greatdaysoutdoors.com/asfr and we'll send you the new show each week. {Full Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. There's no extra charge to our readers for using these.}   Keep Whackin em'!   Contributors:    Capt. Robby Howard Capt. Ben Knight Capt. Boe Strange Tony Emmons Capt. Kendall Annan Matt Boyington Chris Stewart Capt. Spencer Kight  Capt. Jay O'Brien   Tanner Deas-Dauphin Island Fishing    Jordan Gooding with G2 Coastal    Capt. Shane Traylor   Capt. Branden Collier   Capt. Matt Swiggum    Capt. Kurt Tillman    Blane Roberts-Panhandle Salt   Capt. Adam Peeples    Capt. Scott Kennedy    Capt. Dustin Bedgood   Capt. Richard Rutland    Capt. Patric Garmeson   Capt. Patrick Ivie of the Breathe Easy   Capt. Bobby Abruscato   Angelo DePaola   Captain Skipper Thierry   David Thornton AKA the “Pier Pounder”    Captain Chris Tew    Captain Chris “Marlin” Hood   Capt. Devin Potts   Chris Vecsey   Thomas Hilton   Capt. King Marchand  

This episode features a conversation with Captain Bobby Abruscato, a long-time inshore and offshore fishing guide in Alabama. He discussed the current fishing conditions in the area, noting that the warm weather has kept the fishing in a late summer/early fall pattern, with anglers still finding good numbers of speckled trout and redfish feeding on shrimp. Captain Bobby explained that as the water temperatures start to drop with the upcoming cold front, the shrimp will begin to thin out and the fishing will transition, with anglers needing to switch to tactics like topwater lures, jigs, and soft plastics to target the trout and reds. He provided detailed tips on techniques like the "do nothing drift" for fishing deep river channels in the winter. The hosts also discussed the importance of boating safety and emergency preparedness, including the essential gear that should be kept in a well-stocked "ditch bag" on the boat. They were joined by ACR Electronics to talk about Ditch Bags and the importance of having one. Mikele D'Arcangelo with ACR provides expert advice on items like EPIRBs, PLBs, and other communication and signaling devices that can be critical in an emergency situation offshore.