The family and I are going to Orange Beach, AL (Gulf Shores) in August. We have reserved a nice little condo on Old River with a fishing dock. I have no idea what to bring. Will I need my midwest tackle bag and an assortment of rods? I figure I will be doing mostly tightline, bobber and maybe some surf casting but I have no clue what baits to use or presentations to make. Any advice or ridicule will be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Bass, The bait of Champions. Check out my fishing pics! http://www.flickr.com/photos/tankdg/

When you get there talk to the local bait and tackle store guys, thats where you'll get all the local info.

I live in Florida but the fishing is about the same. I would bring spinning gear with 10 - 25 pound test line. Some freshwater bass lures work well in the saltwater coastal areas for sea trout and redfish. Tube baits and topwater crank baits. Bobbers and #1 thru #3 hooks work well. Check bait shops for live shrimp and other baits for the area you are going to. Most import thing is to get a copy of the local saltwater license and size limit laws (you may be able to find this on line under Alabama Saltwater fishing requirements). Good Luck and have a safe vacation. Paul

Thanks to both of you,
I wasn't sure if my bass and cat gear would be appropriate or not, sounds like it will though. A guy I work with said shrimp is key where he fished in Florida. I have already looked into the license but being that I have I no knowledge of saltwater fish I am a bit worried about the size limits issue. It would be nice if the CLUB could put together a fish directory.

Go to this site and Download the regulations http://www.outdooralabama.com/fishi...gulations/ Hope this helps.

hey i have a condo on old river and fish there every weekend. What you are going to want to do is get atleast a dozen if not 2 dozen live shrimp, and the best way to fish for speckled trout, white trout, or redfish is to free line a live shrimp in the lights at night with a kahle hook, 8-15 pound line and a good spinning reel or baitcaster. That should do the trick. Good Luck!

Hey that really helps.  I just hope the place is not completely ruined by BP.

You may not want to go there now.
I think that area is now closed to all fishing Thanks to BP.
Keep an eye on the news.

hey i was fishing off the beach today at orange beach and caught some ladyfish and a pompano. While i was out there i found one little bit of oil about the size of a half dollar. Thankfully the oil hasn't hit us very hard yet but i'm afraid it's coming.

Here is the lastest on the closed waters in the Gulf. Good Luck

Shrimp on jig heads or mud minnows are always a hit with the local fish

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Live shrimp or mullet on a carolina rig is all I use.