The results of this year's Mobile Big Game Fishing Club's junior angler tournament at Orange Beach are in. Gex Billups won the top club member award aboard the Gaynel. He also took runner up honors in the Catch and Release category. The winner in the Catch and Release category was Kelly Gray on the Gotta Go.
Here are the full Results for the tournament.
An AP article investigates increases in population along the Gulf Coast - in terms of both vacation usage and in permanent residency. The increase in population over the recent past has caused much greater pressure on fragile ecosystems all along the Gulf Shore.
Of particular concern among environmental groups is the possible effect that increased population along the Alabama Gulf Coast might have on Gulf of Mexico fisheries.
In areas where conservation efforts started in the last century, signs of recovery are apparent, according to the study, partly supported by the Lenfest Oceans Program at the Pew Charitable Trusts.
Paul Stackhouse is the outdoor editor for the Decatur Daily. Today he's served up a saltwater surf fishing primer suitable for anyone who has ever thought about casting a line from the beach.
You don't need a lot of fancy equipment. A little common sense and a couple of tips to shortcut the learning process will have you well on your way to a successful day of surf fishing.
It's a delightful read. One I'm sure you'll enjoy even if you're not a fisherman.
Salt water offers new challenges for some anglers
... Those were the good old days. But whenever it was announced that the family was going camping in Destin, Fla., the good old days turned into great old days. There was something special to me about casting in salt water. I think not having a clue as to what I might catch made trips to the Gulf of Mexico much more exciting than casting a bait in Flint Creek.
Boggy Point Boat Launch Opens
Boggy Point Boat Launch is open to the Public from June 16, 2006, on a 24/7 basis.
After several months of redesign and construction, the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources' Marine Resources Division and the City of Orange Beach are pleased to announce the opening of Boggy Point Boat Launch, effective 6 AM Saturday, June 17th.
The redesigned facility at the end of Marina Road in Orange Beach, Alabama, will accommodate 36 vehicles with trailer and offers improved launching ramps, docks and parking area. City of Orange Beach Mayor Pete Blalock states “we are pleased to see Boggy Point reopen which will give immediate relief to the Cotton Bayou area and will provide boaters easier access to waterways and additional parking options. We encourage the public to take advantage of this newly renovated facility, and enjoy the access and views this site provides.â€