Boating And Fishing

GUEST BLOG: Alabama offshore overnight trip on April 25-26, 2013

April 29, 2013 by Adam · Leave a Comment

This article was originally published by Captain Johnny Greene of Intimidator Sportfishing and can be viewed in its original format by visiting www.FishOrangeBeach.com.

Orange Beach, Al. – On this offshore overnight trip we had some of my good friends and customers from the Baton Rouge/Lafayette Louisiana area. Most of them had fished the overnight charter with us before but a handful of them had never been to the Alabama Gulf Coast. We departed Thursday morning at 6 AM with a moderate North wind blowing. We stopped to catch just a little bit of bait.We left started riding offshore while Drew and Jay were preparing breakfast before first stop.

We finished a handful of homemade spots in search of some triggerfish and boy did we catch some. I can’t remember that many big triggerfish in one trip ever before. As we rode further on offshore the water got a little bit deeper and we started catching some scamp which is a very mild great tasting member of the group or family. From one stop to the next scamps seem to get bigger and bigger.

From there we trilled off shore about another 10 miles and pulled up to an offshore production platform and it yielded several big amberjack. From there we moved on offshore in a little bit to the west pulled up on another caught our remaining balance of amberjacks. We put the wahoo troilers back out and headed offshore in search of a yellowfin tuna.

We found pretty water, some baitfish, in a couple of small yellowfin tuna as well as some blackfins right at dark on the first day of our trip. We fished into the night but, I guess the big Full moon had the overnight tuna bite slowed down.
The next morning,we did catch a big yellowfin tuna that weighed about about 80 pounds. At that point, as we were running out of time, we put the wahoo trollers back in the water and ran back up inshore.

We had one real good bite and it pulled a bunch of line and was gone, but it got everyone excited! So we moved on inshore and decided to go check an old area that we had finished in the past. This area produced some of the biggest scamp groupers of the trip and was very heartwarming for me to know that area that must have been decimated by hurricane Ivan and come back and was holding fish again.

We pulled up back at the dock around 3 PM and I think everyone, even myself, was amazed at how many fish we quality fish we had.

-Article by Johnny Greene

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The Wharf Boat and Yacht Show

April 18, 2013 by Kara · Leave a Comment

April 25, 2013

April 28, 2013

If you are on the hunt for a new boat, or just looking for a weekend full of rest and relaxation and marine fun, join us at the 2013 Wharf Boat and Yacht Show in Orange Beach.

April 25th through the 28th, The Wharf’s Marina Lawn will be filled with hundreds of trailerable boats and every slip will be full to the brim with 110 plus in water displays of the newest and greatest in the marine industry. The kick off to the show start Thursday the 25th with an exclusive invitation only admission from 2pm until sunset. General Admission starts on Friday at 10am and closing at 7pm through Sunday the 28th.

Along with a wide variety of boats the festival will offer food, live music, and all the shopping you can handle. Admission to the show is only $5 and children 12 and under are free.

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GUEST BLOG: Orange Beach deep-sea fishing trip with the Castillo family

April 11, 2013 by Adam · Leave a Comment

This post was originally written and published by Captain Johnny Greene of Intimidator Sportfishing. To view the original post, please visit www.FishOrangeBeach.com.

Orange Beach/Gulf Shores, Alabama - April 6, 2013 - On this half day six-hour charter fishing trip, we had to Castillo family who is in town from Mobile, Alabama. As it worked out there was three daughters on board for this trip. It just so happened to be Reagan’s birthday who is the youngest child who I believe had more fun than any six people I know! We headed offshore some 15 miles per for spot where the fishing was a little slow. Then moved on offshore a little further to the east and fountain triggers, Vermilion snapper, white snapper and one big old hungry shark.

To say that this family love to fish would be a pure understatement. I don’t think any of all missed a single drop at any point during the half-day trip and I really can’t remember a group that had as much fun as they did. At the conclusion of the trip while Drew was cleaning fish, Reagan would have nothing less than for the Capt. and crew in any bystander to sing happy birthday to her. It was one of those days with one of those groups that you wish happened every day. gauging by the amount of fun the three daughters had on the fishing trip I am certain that Melissa and Sean will be back soon!

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GUEST BLOG: Half Day Deep Sea Fishing Trip with Gary Blackman and Friends

March 14, 2013 by Adam · Leave a Comment

This post was originally published by Capt. Johnny Greene on his website FishOrangeBeach.com.

On today’s deep-sea fishing trip we had Gary Blackman and his buddies on board for a bachelor party. They chose a six-hour charter fishing trip and had a large time. The weather was absolutely picture-perfect although the current was running a bit out of the west it made for perfect conditions.

We did not have a bite on the trollers on the way out or the way back in but we did catch some big king mackerel on 20 pound test spinning reels that was positioned on or near the surface. This is what we call a drift line. We also had some nice red snapper and of course took some pictures then released them to fight another day. The Vermilion Snapper bite was on and there was constant action around the boat through out the trip.

Once we return to the dock Drew unloaded the fish and begin cleaning fish as the charter left to go eat lunch. After lunch Gary and Jeremy returned to pick up the catch then they were off to complete what is sure to be a fun-filled bachelor party weekend.

Thanks again we appreciate your business.

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Wild Hearts Announces New Additions to Their March Sailing Schedule

February 28, 2013 by Adam · Leave a Comment

Experience the beautify of the Alabama Gulf Coast like never before, aboard Wild Hearts’ 53-foot sailing catamaran. Setting sail from Orange Beach, cruise participants will be in awe of the natural wonder of the Back Bays of Orange Beach as well as the opportunity to experience dolphin sightings and sunsets aboard the comfortable sailing vessel.

Adding additional cruise times and packages to their already fantastic schedule, this March, the crew at Wild Hearts is proud to offer morning cruises, afternoon sails, sunset cruises and a single only cruise on Saturday March 16th! In true Wild Hearts fashion, every cruise allows participants to “BYOB,” and each sunset cruise features complimentary hors d’oeuvres for additional evening elegance.

For more information on Wild Hearts and their program of sailing packages, please visit our Boating & Fishing Partners Page today!

To view Wild Hearts’ March sailing schedule, please click on the image below.