Here comes summer !!!! Finally I have something exciting to report .It took a little longer than normal , but our bait has finally shown up in numbers.We actually have been catching a few each day for a couple of weeks now but the numbers arrived this past weekend and we had a good supply of beautiful baits all weekend... .
Posted by bbnet on Monday, April 28 @ 11:10:16 EDT (157 reads)
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2008 Red Snapper Regs
Issue: RED SNAPPER Action: New Regulations for Federal Waters of the Gulf of Mexico Information:
Posted by bbnet on Monday, January 28 @ 10:13:24 EST (250 reads)
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Destin Bait Report 9/10-07
Hey Bottom Bangers,
It certainly has been awhile since we've sent a report.I'm sorry for that.For awhile there , I thought the Gulf Of Mexico was going to boil with the lack of rain and high temps.We have really been fortunate so far this summer as far as having a good supply of bait each day , and we are still rollin' y'all ....
Posted by bbnet on Monday, September 10 @ 11:25:12 EDT (198 reads)
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Record Black Grouper
Rodney Farmer is the owner of "Fish Runners",The premier live bait supplier for the
Orange Beach area. Rodney is a frequent contributer to BottomBangers.Net and a
frontline source of fishing information.I'll let you in on a secret-If you want to know
what they're biting....it's live bait and Fish Runners has it.Call Rodney Farmer.
Posted by bbnet on Saturday, July 28 @ 12:18:49 EDT (363 reads)
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Hallerback girls
The "Hallerback" Crew of Port Orange Florida
We all meet at 5 am, sucks to get up that early but we have such a good time when we are out that it is so worth it... Margaret & I like to sleep until Gabe her husband gets out to sea, normally a 3 hour boat ride or more depends how far out we go for the day... Our first mate is Shayne, he loves to fish and rigs all our baits and gaff's the fish out for us and gets the fish into the boat. He is so cool, he lets Margaret and I bring in the fish and helps us with them rather than get them himself....
Posted by bbnet on Thursday, July 26 @ 09:28:13 EDT (391 reads)
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Destin Bait Report 7/18/07
Hey everyone ,
It certainly has been way to long since I sent a report and I'm sorry for that. WOW ! What an improvement for us this past month. The bait finally showed up good enough for us to have a good supply on a daily basis.We have had all 4 boats in full operation so getting to a baitboat in Destin has has been easy lately...
Posted by bbnet on Wednesday, July 18 @ 09:58:27 EDT (186 reads)
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Panama City Bait Report 6/15/07
Hi bottom bangers. The bait has been extremely good around here this season.We have fished through some pretty nasty weather lately to insure our people have bait. And don't ever forget Charlie the bait barge man,it seems as though he has a never ending supply of choffers,pig fish,squirrel fish,hard tails,and octopus.
Posted by bbnet on Wednesday, June 13 @ 15:46:40 EDT (140 reads)
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2007 Red Snapper World Championship Wrap Up
When the Achilles Fishing Team left their homes in Mobile, AL at 4:30am on Saturday, May 12 for a day of fishing, little did they realize they would not make it back for 23 hours, or that their trip would take them back through Orange Beach.Neither did they realize they would be on the top of the leader board and take home the $25,000 first place prize in the Orange Beach World Championship Red Snapper Tournament.“It was a long day, and one I will never forget”, said David Rowe, member of the Achilles Fishing Team.
Posted by bbnet on Wednesday, May 30 @ 15:26:21 EDT (150 reads)
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A Big Fish Story by Steve Lusk
I’m not sure where to start with this story. This is another time when I wish I had some kind of recording device on me at all times. If you ever meet Jim Roberson and you care anything at all about fishing, you’ll wish you had one too. Actually, if ever do you run into Jim, tell him to “stay right here” while you go out and buy one. Trust me.
Posted by bbnet on Wednesday, May 30 @ 10:27:41 EDT (288 reads)
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Just thought I’d let you know what’s going on in lovely Orange Beach Alabama. Slow start for us this year due to boat shortage but we are just about on track. We start bait sales at 5:30 on barge. If you do not see us on barge please call 850-774-8300 for bait report...
Posted by bbnet on Tuesday, May 22 @ 11:04:49 EDT (129 reads)
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Joey Yerkes-Destin Bait Report 5/14/07
Hey Bangers ,
Well it is Monday morning and I just got back from an unfriendly Gulf Of Mexico. After coming in last night at 11:00 pm I got a few hours of much needed sleep to return at 3am to try to serve the "ANASTASIA" a shot of bait for a long trip .My mission failed due to rough seas.....
Posted by bbnet on Monday, May 14 @ 11:28:08 EDT (162 reads)
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''Kwazar'' Lands Potential Record Red Snapper
During The opening week of the World Championship Red Snapper Tournament being held In Orange Beach Alabama,Captain Marcus Kennedy and his team brought a potential 50lb line class record to the scales.The Giant Red Snappper pulled the needle to 31.20 lbs."Our 34.5 that we won with last year should have been a record, but my angler was delinquent in turning in the application so it did'nt make it, I made sure that everything was done and sent in on this one so it should get approved ". Team Kwazaar also holds the World/state record for Yellowedge Grouper at 46 lbs and has a 52 lb Snowy Grouper pending.To View pictures of these Giants- CLICK HERE.
Posted by bbnet on Monday, May 07 @ 11:04:31 EDT (186 reads)
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Fishing With The Lady D
Lady D Charters is located at Sportsman Marina in Orange Beach, Alabama. To the visit website or book a trip with Captain Don and his top notch crew-CLICK HERE
Posted by bbnet on Sunday, April 29 @ 13:00:51 EDT (201 reads)
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Fishermen die in plane crash
Somber teenagers with tear-stained cheeks today lined the steep brick steps of the McDonough home of classmates killed Sunday afternoon in a plane crash. Identical twin brothers Mike and Chris McCarthy, along with their father Mark, died while returning from an Alabama fishing trip when the twin-engine Beechcraft Baron went down near Pine Mountain in Middle Georgia's Harris County. Also killed were pilot Jesse Champion, of Griffin, and Jim Cox of Concord. "They were coming in from Orange Beach, Ala., where they had fished in the Red Snapper tournament," said wife and mother Cindi McCarthy. "They loved to fish."
Posted by bbnet on Wednesday, April 25 @ 13:26:52 EDT (120 reads)
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MO FISHIN with Mo Shaver
A Gulf Coast Native, Mo has been fishing the waters of South Alabama’s Gulf Coast for all his life. Mo has the secrets, the stories, the places and boat to take you on an adventure in the tidal areas you just can’t find with anyone else.To book your trip Click Here
Posted by bbnet on Tuesday, April 24 @ 08:43:56 EDT (111 reads)
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Coastal Marine Electronics
GHOST IN THE MACHINE? Here are the people with the answers:
Todd and Heather Flanders Coastal Marine Electronics 24978 Wolf Bay Terrace Orange Beach, AL, US 36561
Posted by bbnet on Thursday, April 12 @ 14:45:46 EDT (109 reads)
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Destin Bait Report
APRIL 23 2007 Hey guys,
This weeks report is pretty good with the exception of Sun.We have had plenty for everyone otherwise.Mostly beautiful cigar minnows with about 20% mackerel minnows mixed. Not really many hardtails yet but it shouldn't be long before they show up in force.The Cobia fishing has been off the hook here in Destin this week and should continue on as this SE wind pattern continues. As far as I know it's been pretty good in PCBch , Pensacola , and I would assume Orange Beach , for livies as well. Take care and I will send another report next Mon. or so.
Joey
Posted by bbnet on Wednesday, April 11 @ 10:52:52 EDT (166 reads)
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What happens to Red Snapper Larvae during a Hurricane?The Navy has the answer.
Movie detailing dispersion of Red Snapper larvae during Hurricane Katrina.I'm not sure why... Click Here
Posted by bbnet on Thursday, April 05 @ 15:45:30 EDT (113 reads)
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Interim Rule for Red Snapper
As of May 2nd Red Snapper Bag Limit is 2 per person in Federal Waters For Details Click Here
Posted by bbnet on Wednesday, April 04 @ 17:06:49 EDT (116 reads)
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Noaa "Dial-A-Buoy" Up and Running Again
The Noaa Dial-A-Buoy program is online again after technical difficulties.Just dial the number below then hit 1 to enter Buoy number or hit 2 to get a forecast from that buoy.For more information Click Here
Dial-A-Buoy 888-701-8992
Posted by bbnet on Tuesday, April 03 @ 13:25:29 EDT (108 reads)
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Pensacola Fishing Forum-Local and Lively-All Topics
This is a great site for anyone interested in fishing the northern gulf for any species.PFF is packed full of in-depth discussions on all fishing related topics. Click Here
Posted by bbnet on Tuesday, April 03 @ 09:53:16 EDT (173 reads)
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CCA Goes Coast to Coast
Coastal Conservation Association Expands to Pacific Northwest Decision creates coast-to-coast conservation association.Click Here
Posted by bbnet on Monday, April 02 @ 17:31:07 EDT (124 reads)
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Ice House Locator-TWICE THE ICE
Here's the official Ice House Ice machine locator with Map Quest and also a current listing of present and future Orange Beach locations........
Posted by bbnet on Sunday, April 01 @ 09:27:40 EDT (144 reads)
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Bait Watch 2007-Destin
Report from Joey Yerkes of "Fresh Live Bait Company" in Destin Florida
Posted by bbnet on Friday, March 30 @ 19:13:29 EDT (158 reads)
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Orange Beach-BAIT REPORT 5/23/07
ORANGE BEACH BAIT REPORT 5/23/04
I just got off the phone with Rodney Farmer who is the proprietor of "Fish Runners"of Orange Beach.....
Posted by bbnet on Thursday, March 29 @ 11:50:07 EDT (396 reads)
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Fishing Reports at ReelReports.com
Monthly Orange Beach Fishing Reports from this newly launched Site. Click Here
Posted by bbnet on Tuesday, March 27 @ 14:04:53 EDT (121 reads)
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Shakespeare picks up Penn ignoring tragic history of previous collaborations
SHAKESPEARE FISHING TACKLE ACQUIRES PENN FISHING MFG. CO., A LEADING SALTWATER REEL COMPANY
Posted by bbnet on Tuesday, March 27 @ 13:46:15 EDT (121 reads)
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More Red Snapper "Bait and Switch". This time with video goodness.So I have to wonder, where is the Commercial Total Allowable Catch(TAC) for Red Snapper actually going?Hmm... Click Here and GCYO
Posted by bbnet on Monday, March 26 @ 12:55:42 EDT (105 reads)
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Issue: RED SNAPPER
Hey Bangers , 
A Gulf Coast Native, Mo has been fishing the waters of South Alabama’s Gulf Coast for all his life. Mo has the secrets, the stories, the places and boat to take you on an adventure in the tidal areas you just can’t find with anyone else.To book your trip 
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The new leader at the Red Snapper World Championship 33.8o lbs
Movie detailing dispersion of Red Snapper larvae during Hurricane Katrina.I'm not sure why... 
The Noaa Dial-A-Buoy program is online again after technical difficulties.Just dial the number below then hit 1 to enter Buoy number or hit 2 to get a forecast from that buoy.For more information 
More Red Snapper "Bait and Switch". This time with video goodness.So I have to wonder, where is the Commercial Total Allowable Catch(TAC) for Red Snapper actually going?Hmm...