On The Water - Part 2

GUEST BLOG: Families Vacationing on Alabama’s Gulf Coast Now Have Six More Days of Red Snapper Fishing

July 3, 2012 by Adam · Leave a Comment

This Press-Release was originally posted by the Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Convention and Visitor’s Bureau and can be viewed in its original format by visiting www.GulfShores.com.

NOAA Fisheries Service extends red snapper season in the Gulf of Mexico through July 16

GULF SHORES AND ORANGE BEACH, ALA. – 7/2/2012 - Landing massive red snappers will now be possible for families visiting the Alabama Gulf Coast in mid-July thanks to NOAA Fisheries Service’s extension of the season through July 16. NOAA evaluated the first 26 days of the 2012 recreational red snapper fishing season and determined that extended severe weather, including Tropical Storm Debby, resulted in numerous lost fishing days for the north-central Gulf of Mexico where a substantial portion of this harvest occurs.

“These extra six days are an opportunity for our guests to enjoy one of the world’s best red snapper fisheries,” said Herb Malone, president/CEO of Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism (CVB). “Adding to the options for our families is the opening of grouper season on July 1 alongside many other ongoing seasons. Our state boasts the nation’s largest artificial reef program just off our shores, and the smiles of charter boat guests returning to dock show the evidence of our bountiful fishery and the lifelong memories created.”

Echoing similar thoughts, Tom Steber, president of the Orange Beach Fishing Association said that “this extension will help local captains re-coop the June days lost to weather, and they are thrilled to have six more days to show guests how many hungry red snapper are in our Gulf waters. Then, take the freshly caught snapper and other fish to the local restaurants with hook-and-cook menu options and put an exclamation mark on an excellent Orange Beach fishing trip.”

Visit www.orangebeach.com/fishing for local charter and marina listings in addition to a weekly “What’s Biting” blog.

For more information on this announcement, please contact:

Kim Chapman
Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Tourism
kchapman@gulfshores.com
1-800-745-SAND
251-974-4625 (direct)
251-752-8448 (cell)

Don’t miss out of your opportunity to experience the world-class snapper fishing that the Alabama Gulf Coast has to offer! Visit www.KaiserRealty.com or give us a call at (877) 405-5587 to secure you vacation home or beach condo for a fun filled fishing trip in Gulf Shores/Orange Beach!

Filed Under: About Alabama Gulf Coast, Area News, Boating and Fishing, Nature and History, On the Water, Sports and Recreation · Tagged: Gulf Shores, Gulf Shores Fishing, Kaiser Realty, Orange Beach, Orange Beach Fishing, snapper fishing

Guest Blog: Orange Beach Red Snapper Family Fishing Report

June 20, 2012 by Adam · Leave a Comment

This post is courtesy of Capt. Johnny Greene, Captain and owner of Intimidator Sportfishing in Orange Beach. The original post can be viewed at www.FishOrangeBeach.com.

Orange Beach, Al. - The deep sea family fishing report on the Intimidator for June 2012 is a good one! The red snapper fishing has been really good so far this season. With only a few days to catch them and people in town on vacation it has been a good time. The weather has been a bit of a challenge but thank goodness for a great big, safe boat as we ride offshore.

The catches have been really good with king and Spanish mackerel on the way out and back in as we transit offshore to the fishing grounds on the half day 6 hour charters. The kings have been good on the drift-line and [Read more...]

Filed Under: About Alabama Gulf Coast, Area News, Boating and Fishing, On the Water · Tagged: Captain Johnny Greene, charter fishing, Fish Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, Kaiser Realty, Orange Beach Fishing, red snapper report

Jones’ Daily Beach Photos Help to Unite a Community

May 31, 2012 by Adam · Leave a Comment

It is said “that a picture is worth a thousand words” … Learn how one of Kaiser Realty’s own has embraced this and created millions of words of longing, peace, heartbreak, inspiration, laughter but most of all TRUTH.

When the 2010 Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill occurred, citizens along the Gulf Coast immediately began to wonder how the event would forever change their lives. As it became more and more apparent the oil would indeed reach the sugar white sand beaches of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach, city officials began to brainstorm about how to handle the situation to ensure our cleanup process could be expeditious and carried out diligently.

Kaiser Realty, Inc. Director of Sales / Gulf Shores City Councilman, Steve Jones, decided that he needed to do what he could to preserve the integrity of the area as well as provide a service to beach lovers nationwide. Two days after the first remnants began reaching the shores of the Alabama Gulf Coast, in June of 2010, Jones grabbed his camera and set [Read more...]

Filed Under: About Alabama Gulf Coast, Area News, Nature and History, On the Water, Real Estate · Tagged: daily beach photos, Gulf Shores, Kaiser Realty, Orange Beach, Steve Jones

GUEST BLOG: “Fishing in Orange Beach Continues to be Good after Spring Break” by Capt. Johnny Greene

April 18, 2012 by Adam · Leave a Comment

April 18, 2012 - Now that spring break 2012 has come and gone for the gulf coast we are a still fishing and the action continues to be good for those anglers. One good time about this time of year is most all of the crowds have cleared out and of town and the fishermen are being rewarded with great catches for a minimal amount of money.

On the 4 hour charters, we have been catching lots of Spanish Mackerel and a few big king mackerel have started to show up. We have been fishing down to the west, just offshore between Orange Beach and the Gulf Shores pier. The Spanish are great eating fish that are fun to catch especially for the kids. The length of the trip seems to be just right for the kids not to loose interest. The trips we have run this spring many people have decided to keep only what they were going to eat that night for dinner which is a good thing to teach the youngsters on the boat that it is [Read more...]

Filed Under: About Alabama Gulf Coast, Boating and Fishing, On the Water · Tagged: Captain Johnny Greene, charter fishing, Fish Orange Beach, Gulf Shores, intimidator sportfishing, Kaiser Realty, Orange Beach Marina

“Getting Away Together’s” Gulf Shores & Orange Beach Episode Now Available

March 14, 2012 by Adam · Leave a Comment

Our last post was a nice teaser regarding the latest episode of the new PBS program “Getting Away Together” being filmed in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach (View the post HERE).

Below is the full-length episode of “Getting Away Together” which airs on national television tonight!

We hope you enjoy this great episode filmed along the sugar white sands of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach!
Click here to view episode

Filed Under: About Alabama Gulf Coast, Area News, Attractions, Dining, Nature and History, On the Water · Tagged: colonnades, getting away together, Gulf Shores, Kaiser Realty, Orange Beach, VRMA

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