| Saltwater fishing off Alabama's Atlantic coast is some | | | | October. The larger ones can be found farther out. |
| of the sweetest and most productive on the East | | | | The best way to locate Dolphin is to first locate a |
| coast. Part of the reason for this is the diversity of | | | | driftline (otherwise known as a "rip"). The driftline |
| species commonly caught. Another bonus for the | | | | serves as structure for smaller bait fish and this is |
| locals or anglers who choose Alabama as an angling | | | | what the Dolphin prey on. |
| vacation destination is the fact that the southern | | | | Once you've found one, look for action in the water |
| climes allow for a long and comfortable warm season. | | | | and cast into it. This is where the real fishing begins. |
| Alabama has long been known for its Southern charm | | | | The trick is to leave that first fish on a stringer in the |
| and hospitality so rest assured that you will find | | | | water. This will attract more of them and you can |
| plenty of people to help you and point you in the | | | | cast at your leisure. |
| right direction for any questions you might have, | | | | More Shallow Water Angling |
| whether fishing or other activities you might be | | | | Do you like to fish shallow water? Alabama flats |
| involved in while there. | | | | offer ample opportunity to land Redfish. These Reds |
| A Diversity of Species to be Found | | | | like going shallow where they can feast on some of |
| Are you an aficionado of night angling? Be prepared | | | | their favorite treats - small crustaceans. |
| for some serious Flounder action. The tasty "flatfish" | | | | To get up front and personal with this tasty fish |
| are bountiful on the sandbars of Mobile Bay. You can | | | | wading is a good option, and the best way to get to |
| wade or approach quietly in a shallow draft vessel. | | | | the hot spots are by kayak or Florida flats-boats. |
| The only other things you need are a lighting system | | | | Either way once you get there you'll have to find the |
| and a gig. These rascals are experts at camouflaging | | | | fish. |
| themselves with the sand, so look for the telltale | | | | Look for Reds that are "tailing", that is, swimming in |
| hump with an eye. | | | | water that is so shallow that their dorsal fins are out |
| There aren't too many fishing sights as exhilarating as | | | | of the water waving around. This is a sure sign that |
| watching a well-hooked Dolphin (also known in the | | | | they are feeding on small crabs and the like. |
| restaurant as Mahi-Mahi or Dorado because exotic | | | | If you like a spinning reel, a gold spoon works well. If |
| names warrant higher prices) leaping from the water | | | | the flats are weedy, use a weedless rig or bait a |
| displaying a rainbow of colors. | | | | hook with a live shrimp and toss it into the weeds. |
| You can land the smaller ones, up to about ten | | | | The Reds can find it by scent. But since Reds can be |
| pounds, close to shore from early May through | | | | skittish, fly fishing is very effective. |