BALDWIN CTY, AL USA

Tucker good to hear from you. I was wondering why you had not put any comments about your buddy TILLMAN??? Give us something to read. You and him go way back. I have not been to his shop in a long time. You are one of his favorite people that he loves talking about.

Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 10:50:19 AM

semmes, AL USA

well they come and they go like the wind, my family and i have enjoyed one more enjoyable hunting season, my tucker girl (Tiffany) was able to take her fair share of bucks and doe's, the family time spent together was the most important part of the season, bro-n-laws, cousin-laws, sis-n-laws and other family members made it our best season yet, family time is great for all and when it happen in the hunting woods it is even better, we didnt take any big bucks out of our population this season, but that not important, we loved being together, we will start getting the boat ready now, so until later as always god bless tucker out   

Monday, February 1, 2010 @ 8:10:24 AM

atlanta, GA USA

It has been 3 or 4 yrs since i was there. They might have changed or even closed down.. But i was there and killed a 250 lb boar hog the 2nd day i was there.. It was fun but they were talking very seriously about closing.. Good luck....By the way do you know anybody with some mtn. cur or some good, big deer dogs for sale in ms?????If so shoot me an Email..Maybe they are still open so he can kill him a great big hog.....

Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 3:56:01 PM

hurley, MS USA

Thank you Drew, I will call them, hopefully. They can help. Im sure any advice from a Drew in La. is good advice..Geaux Saints.  Im sure with all the hogs in la,ms,al. there will be someone that can accommodate. s young man that will me a true sportsman

Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 3:13:47 PM

atlanta, GA USA

Hey bobby, I no a place you can take ya boy hog huntin at.. Its a place over there in LA.. If im not wrong the phone number is 1 800 324 9876.. the name is LA hog outfitters

Saturday, January 30, 2010 @ 2:38:35 PM

Moss Point, MS USA

Yep that the same one who sold me a new prop. He sold me a new prop and I slung a blade in the delta. That sonofgun told me he needed the blade to be able give me my money back. I tell him something. How am I suppose to get the blade back? I cant tell you that!! I want never by anything from him again. I suppose hea wanta me to go swin and a looking for that blade. May be he just takeus poor folks and knows we cant do nothinf about it. My seggestion is not touse tillman prop shop.

Friday, January 29, 2010 @ 10:47:38 AM

southwest region, AL USA

Congratulations Blane on a nice buck! That's a fine one and proof that management pays off.

Thursday, January 28, 2010 @ 11:58:19 AM

hurley, MS USA

wow, Tillmans is not a place I will ever go back to either..called him cause thier was none over here after Katrina.The day I dropped off my prop, he quoted me a price. the day I showed up to pick it up he quoted me 20.00 higher than a week before. when I got there. I commented on the Bucks.  he had told me he killed 8 Bucks that year. After being raised in price I would never go back nor send anyone there. Im a retired business mgr. How crude and cheap.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 5:37:34 PM

SARALAND, AL USA

Man you guys just don't know about TILLMAN'S. This guy is kin to our x-SHERRIF. I don't know much about his hunting skills, but Birds of a feather flock together. Take your propellar in there and bring home one of his crack ones. Or better than that, buy a new one but be sure that you are there when the box is open. Or guest what?? It may not be what it should be. Should I tell you more?? Why not? He is big man when it come's to slapping woman and kids around. I heard of a few of our local's getting after him. He run's and hide under the bed in his house. He not allow out in Saraland. We hope he stays in Semmes.   

Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 3:56:51 PM

hurley, MS USA

I am looking for some place to take my 14 yr old Hog hunting, somewhat accessible. I do have a four wheeler and a truck and our deer hunting land has no hogs.  He is wanting to try to kill a big hog. He has not saved the money for a pay hunt.He has killed deer and a small hog. he has hunted for 5 years and I am retired and would love to find a place.email bobbyz@cableone.net  228.369.0060.  we are about 20 mins from the airport

Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 1:49:01 PM

SELMA, AL USA

I just started reading this forum this week. I am a land owner in Dallas Cty. Those of you who know Steve and his son Jake. Should warn them. They are going loose their hunting rights. If they are abusing the rights given to them from their land owner. I know serveral land owners in Thomaston. I plan to contact them and have these comments investigated.

Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 11:06:19 AM

FAIRHOPE, AL USA

TSmith, They do the same thing Snapper fishing. They brag on how many they catch over the limit. I don't support their bad conservation habbit's. But they do know propellers. May be they will learn better.

Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 11:13:35 AM

Venice, LA USA

To input on a few of the recent questions. From now through April will be wahoo time on the shelf rigs. Any rig in 200' plus in blue water may hold wahoo. This is a run and gun fishery. If they are there you will catch them usually on the first two passes. Any of the minnow lures will work. My favorites are the Mirrorlure 111MR in pink or green. The stretch 30's, bomber cd30's, and braid mauraders are also popular. The wahoo move around. You may crush them on a rig one day and not get a bite the next. Just keep on the move. The Amberjack fishing is great now on all the deep rigs. The tuna tend to show up on the salt domes along the shelf. Don't know for sure which dome will be hot this year.

On the trevala rods. Go with the 5'8" they hold up better. I have 12 of them and have broken at least 8 of them. You can not use these rods to lift fish in the boat. Make sure you buy them from someone who will stand behind them. They all break in the same place obviously a blank issue. For chartering I stay away from the supper braids most of the time. They are expense and will slice you open. If a customer wraps braid around their hand and picks up a fish for a picture they will get cut. Plus the braid is less forgiving on cutlass bearings and prop seals. I use 60 pound mono on Tekota 800's for snapper. The tekota level winds are smooth and very user friendly. For trolling wahoo and kings I use Tyrnos 30's with 40 pound mono. I reeled in a couple of kings on the tyrno last trip and I was impressed with the reel. Very smooth and a great balance of speed and power. I like them much better than the  TLD 30's I replaced. I like the single speed much better because of the handle. The two speeds have a short handle. You can not get much cranking power out of the short handle. You have to use low gear just to turn the crank. The tyrno single speed has a much better feel. Just something to thing about before you buy.

We have great weather forecast starting Monday. We are open and ready to go. We will be going after tuna, wahoo, and amberjack. Give us a call, let's go fishing.

Till next time,

Capt. Gary
Red Eye Charters
(251) 540-6982

Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 10:33:12 AM

Venice, LA USA

To input on a few of the recent questions. From now through April will be wahoo time on the shelf rigs. Any rig in 200' plus in blue water may hold wahoo. This is a run and gun fishery. If they are there you will catch them usually on the first two passes. Any of the minnow lures will work. My favorites are the Mirrorlure 111MR in pink or green. The streth 30's, bomber cd30's, and braid mauraders are also popular. The wahoo move around. You may crush them on a rig one day and not get a bite the next. Just keep on the move. The Amberjack fishing is great now on all the deep rigs. The tuna tend to show up on the salt domes along the shelf. Don't know for sure which dome will be hot this year.

On the trevala rods. Go with the 5'8" they hold up better. I have 12 of them and have broken at least 8 of them. You can not use these rods to lift fish in the boat. Make sure you buy them from someone who will stand behind them. They all break in the same place obviously a blank issue. For chartering I stay away from the supper braids most of the time. They are expense and will slice you open. If a customer wraps braid around their hand and picks up a fish for a picture they will get cut. Plus the braid is less forgiving on cutlass bearings and prop seals. I use 60 pound mono on Tekota 800's for snapper. The tekota level winds are smooth and very user friendly. For trolling wahoo and kings. I use Tyrnos 30's with 40 pound mono. I reeled in a couple of kings on the tyrno last trip and I was impressed with the reel. Very smooth and a great balance of speed and power. I like them much better than the  TLD 30's I replace. I like the single speed much better because of the handle. The two speeds have a short handle. You can not get much cranking power out of the short handle. You have to use low gear just to turn the crank. The tyrno single speed has much better feel. Just something to thing about before you buy.

We have great weather forecast starting Monday. We are open and ready to go. We will be going after tuna, wahoo, and amberjack. Give us a call, let go fishing.

Till next time,

Capt. Gary
Red Eye Charters
(251) 540-6982

Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 10:32:55 AM

Mobile, AL USA

Steve's son needs to learn the rules and regulations or the Alambam DNRC.  The State of Alabama only allows 3 antlered deer per season.  Thanks for doing your part and a whole of someone else's Jake.  You are a true conservationist.

Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 8:19:01 AM

saraland , AL USA

WOW!!! I went to Tillman's Propeller last week. Steve's son Jake had killed four find bucks the weekend before. He has killed six find deer this year. Everyone should go see what these Southern boys have hanging. They told me they hunt in Thomaston Al. Steve said they take 10 to 12 bucks per year with 18 to 22 inch spreads. If anyone know of any property for lease in that area how about posting a #. Buckcrazy!!!

Thursday, January 14, 2010 @ 7:20:08 AM

Satsuma, AL USA

I heard the sheepshead bite is on. Did you do any fishing at the pass while you were there?

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 2:33:59 PM

Mobile, AL USA

I have been in Pasadena and have been unable to respond to some of the comments that have been made about my recent post so here ya go.  First, I know that we now live in the United States of the Offended where every kid gets a trophy but try not to let your feelings get hurt like a sixteen year old girl with all this ALabama vs Auburn stuff its all in good fun.  In fact, three of my best friends are big Auburn guys and one is an offical booster that I tailgated with this year before and after the Iron Bowl.  Second, I have probably caught more fish with na rod n reel then I have speared I just find that spearfishing is more challenging and acually takes some physical conditioning.  Its easy to drink a case of beer on a boat and drop a cigar minnow over the side.  Third, I have been waiting under the Alabama Point bridge for two days now so here you go 6449 Moffett Rd. Roll Tide!   

Tuesday, January 12, 2010 @ 10:14:36 AM

Biloxi, MS USA

Can any of you offshore guys provide some insight on what may be lurking around the unocal or cats paw reef this time of year?  Thinking about trying those areas the first week in Feb "if the weather will cooperate."  Didn't know what to expect this time of year as we have only fished it during Summer/Fall.  We were hoping that there may be some wahoo and was curious as to if the tuna come in that close?  

Thanks for any and all information guys.

Monday, January 11, 2010 @ 8:20:17 PM

mobile, AL USA

Brad,
I love the trevally rods, they are great for jigging and are light to use with plenty of backbone.  They work fine for snapper and grouper also.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 6:52:17 PM

Mobile, AL USA

Need some expert advice on the optimal fishing line(s) that I should put on a Torium 30 reel.   It will hold 420/25 and 350/30.  I typically fish for kings, red snapper, and grouper.  I would like to the ability to catch bigger game fish when I can get far enough offshore to do so.  Also, I’m considering a Trevala jigging rod 5’8”.  What are your thoughts?  Thanks.

Wednesday, January 6, 2010 @ 12:59:08 PM

semmes , AL USA

Cole, we have kids that read these reports. Please consider everyone when making your opinions known. thanks

Tuesday, January 5, 2010 @ 3:18:45 PM

gulf shores, AL USA

As great as Alabama fans think they're teams are year to year, they sure can't seem to dominate little ole Auburn.  Love seeing mobile rig divers pics, during the year, even if they're caught with a spear.  Sure wish he'd  learn to enjoy his football team instead of obsessing over mine.  War Eagle buddy, enjoy YOUR team if you can.  

Saturday, January 2, 2010 @ 12:25:40 PM

Mobile, AL USA

Rassie,   It is funny to me that all of your comments on the radio are geared toward Auburn.  Can you not leave well enough alone and enjoy your perfect season without downing another team.  Are you so enthralled with Auburn that you have to mention them in all that you do? Do you say your prayers at night and wish bad things to happen to Auburn's football program. You are a prototypical Alabama fan and every time you come on the radio it shows people how big of a douchebag that you truly are. Little guy, big mouth. Good Hunting.

Thursday, December 31, 2009 @ 9:05:12 AM

Mobile, AL USA

In response to Jeff Durkee:
Try this site for questions and (almost) daily reports from the pier.

http://emeraldcoastpierfishing.myfastforum.org/forum40.php&sid=1020857c36281754f0f41a92023534b7

Saturday, December 26, 2009 @ 7:53:40 AM

, Unknown

In response to Jeff Durkee

here is a good link: http://www.gulfshores.com/fishing/biting/

Tuesday, December 22, 2009 @ 12:33:34 PM

gulf shores, AL USA

BIG FAT FLOUNDER on hook and line, no gigging here boys.  all on artificials.  they love a white gulp.

 MOXLEY

Friday, December 18, 2009 @ 3:28:24 PM

Middleton, WI United States

Looking for Gulf Shores pier fishing recommendations and updated fishing reports

Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 11:09:51 PM

Kingston, TN USA

I'm headed to Gulf Shores for two weeks; the ProKat is available to head offshore if the winds cooperate, and I'm bringing my 15' jon boat to fish the Bon Secour area if I can't go out.  Anyone catching reds back in the Bon Secour area?  Flounder around?  Merry Christmas!

Monday, December 14, 2009 @ 7:08:45 PM

mobile, AL USA

I have spoke to someone that told me that the Snapper limits would increase to 3 per man 2010. He works with US Fishery. Lets hope the info is correct.

Thursday, December 10, 2009 @ 3:53:26 PM

Mobile, AL USA

In today's Press Register opinion section on al.com there is a piece entitled "Seeing the truth about red snapper" in which the author references a new red snapper assessment by the federal gummint. He goes on to speculate that based on this new assessment, the GOM Fishery Management Council will probably raise bag limits and/or extend the 2010 snapper season.  The article quotes Roy Crabtree as saying, "the total allowable catch could be allowed to increase each year."  Anybody know anything about this?  

Thursday, December 10, 2009 @ 1:24:54 PM

Daphne, AL USA

Sorry, first time. Picture is under the pictures though just didn't figure out how to put it with the report.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 @ 12:07:14 PM

Daphne, AL USA

Little brother shot this one with his bow

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 @ 12:02:02 PM

semmes, AL USA

my freind Coral Spiker went hunting with us. she killed her 1st deer with me this past weekend. my daddy put blood on her face. she wasnt to happy about that. then her daddy did it to her again. her deer was a spike. she could have shot another one the next day but didnt. tucker girl out good bye.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 @ 7:32:10 AM

Gulfshores, AL USA

How the fishing at the pass Are they caching
anything . Thanks

Monday, December 7, 2009 @ 8:52:55 AM

mobile, AL USA

Better than that...I had two flying pigs fly across my patch this weekend.

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 12:38:23 PM

kenner, LA USA

while hunting blackpowder week one member had two cougars walk down trail. try to convince himself first one was just a big bobcat then second one walked down same trail. prop. in alabama around linden

Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 4:59:28 PM

MOBILE, AL USA

Big Wayne, We know you are proud of Tiffany (tucker girl). She has turn out to be a good hunter & fisherwoman. Her grandfather would be proud fo her. I was eating lunch yesterday and everyone was talking about her two deer shot. Wish you and her luck this season. They tell me that she loves the Blue water fishing. You  guys be careful out in the Gulf. Frank S.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 8:35:29 AM

SEMMES, AL USA

My tucker girl had a nice youth hunt this weekend, she was invited to go hunting with her uncle Billyjoe, it was her 1st time up at his hunting club, she went to the woods around 2:45, at 4pm she fired off her 270 Styer, she has been very blessed not to have deal with to many bad shots, so everyone was sure she had a buck, well when she got pick up everyone was in shock, she had killed 2 bucks with one shot, she was happy and humble, the bullet had hit a 5 point dead on target, when it past thru the deer it hit a spike in the gut, we are very proud of her and thank God for her each day, God Bless tucker out..
P.S. Special thanks to her Uncle Billyjoe.

Monday, November 16, 2009 @ 8:28:06 AM

Gueydan, LA USA

Going down to Daphin Island. Can any one tell me how the fishing is around that area, Year round?

Wednesday, November 11, 2009 @ 5:20:47 AM

Gulf Shores, AL USA

Doesn't look good for next year snapper season. The bull reds are running at perdido pass at night, seems to be going great. Expect about 4 bulls between 6pm-9pm at night. Use cut mullet with circle hook. The current is strong so use a pyramid weight to hold the bait on bottom. Seems to be good just inside the jetties. Using a 3 to 4 foot leader, 60 pound test works great. Dont go if the tide is not moving. On another note, thursday caught a 30" Bull Red in front of my dads pier in orange beach, which means they are all over right now. Seems to be a ghost town out on the water at night lately. Monday gigged 4 flounder in west pass at the lagoon early around 7pm. Everyone and there momma shows up at 9pm and its time to go home. Going to learn how to post pictures from my iphone so I can post the pics. Pictures prove the story.

Saturday, November 7, 2009 @ 3:08:56 PM

semmes, AL USA

amberjack, snapper, what is next?? i may try king fishing, what does it cost to fish the local SKA events? tucker out..

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 2:10:28 PM

Lillian, AL USA

Any body know if the bull reds have showed up just outside the pass in Orange Beach yet?  

Thanks! Planning on trying them out possibly this weekend.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 @ 8:17:03 AM

Helena, AL USA

One snapper per day, for 30 days. You have got to be kidding me.

http://blog.al.com/live/2009/11/red_snapper_limits_for_2010_co.html

Sunday, November 1, 2009 @ 9:12:57 AM

Spanish Fort, AL USA

Say it ain't so!  I just came across this link: http://www.sportfishingmag.com/news/news/recreational-closure-for-greater-amberjack-in-the-gulf-of-mexico--1000077525.html

looks like AJ's are off limits til 2010.

Anyone know where I can find an updated list of what we CAN keep now? Which grouper are available?

Thursday, October 29, 2009 @ 9:47:52 PM

MOBILE, AL USA

Where are the hunter and fisherman reports. I know of you fisherman hunt during this time of the year. Give us something to read. No bad stuff PLEASE.

Friday, October 23, 2009 @ 11:23:18 AM

Mobile, AL United States

In response to Clark

Fishing the ICWW in Gulf Shores is hit-or-miss (mostly miss ;-)
Your best bet (without live bait) would be to try bouncing a Gulp Shrimp on a 1/4 ounce jighead along the bottom in the current (usually running one way or the other).
Try calling Frith's @ 251-968-6484 or J&M @ 251-981-5460 to get tackle and tips plus an idea of what might be biting at the time of your visit.

You might do better at the Lagoon Pass, Perdido Pass or the Gulf State Park Pier.

Hope this helps!

Monday, October 12, 2009 @ 12:54:44 PM

Spanish Fort, AL USA

Mike, there are no mooring buoys at the floaters.  There used to be one at Petronius, I think, but the storms took it off.  We always put out a sea anchor and turn on the radar when we shut down (and someone keeps a sleepy eye on everything).  

For fishing in the canal, most people bank fishing are probably catching croakers, ground mullet, maybe some sheepshead, trout and reds.  In a boat in the cooler months your chances are better for trout.  Good luck.

Sunday, October 11, 2009 @ 11:36:25 AM

mobile, AL USA

Chuck
i am planning to go fishing the weekend,wondering how far you had to go to find a good weed line for them dolphin you got into.thanks for any imformation and God Bless!!!trout

Thursday, October 8, 2009 @ 10:40:51 AM

Madison, MS USA

I spend a lot of time around Gulf Shores for business and was thinking about buying a fishing license to fish in the canal.  I see a lot of folks doing it so i figure there has to be something to it.  Anyone know what they are fishing for there and the best places to catch em?

Wednesday, October 7, 2009 @ 10:12:46 AM

Venice, LA USA

GUATEMALA OFFSHORE REPORT FROM CAPT. EDGAR

After a nice Guatemala Winter that was full of surprises - with the Strike Zone and the Jacpot catching Dorado's, Marlins and Sails - we are preparing for the "High Season" in Guatemala that begins in October.

Sailfish Season starts in October and goes through

May 2010 and as Marlin Magazine cover page said - the

blue & black suit boys hit the Guatemala coasts too -making it the NEW hot place for Marlin as well.

Strike Zone was our first boat to start the season

fishing with our friends Jose Alonzo, Salatiel

Barragan, and Javier Rosales from Mexico this

past Tuesday and it was SWEET! We headed out

at 7 am from Marina Pez Vela as usual and by 8:15 the lines were in the water.

Imagine 7 straight hours fishing!!! WOW between

Dorado's and Sails our friends had a complete

workout. The total count was 6 sails and 15 dorado's - not a bad day at all....

Today was a nice day too - 5 Sails and 1 blue

around 250 pounds. The Marlin - really makes

the day worth it. Just looking at how fast they are and

how he hit the KONA was incredible. The

adrenaline was HIIIIIIIGHHHH!!! Sails were around

the 100 pounds and with 3 dorado's to share the day they had a tasty ceviche was soooo nice! Our friends

from Guatemala and two Americans were having fun

watching those sails jump around. Remember that

catch n release fishing with circle hook makes a

fantastic show to watch.

Come and join us and get to know this wonderful

country full of energy and warm people that will

make your trip worth every minute. Keep tight and

ready because the action is just starting.

Thanks Capt. Edgar for the report. I will be in Guatemala
from Oct 12 to 17 and hope to tag a few Sails.

We still have four spots open for the November trip when you can be a fishing star along with host Mike Lane and rodnreelTV show. Give me a call at 225-279-3800 or Capt Danny Pate a call at 225-205-3766.

LOUISIANA OFFSHORE REPORT : The fishing has been good when the weather let's us get out...The Big Yellowfin are starting to show up and the Blackfin are everywhere. October is a super month....I know football is in the air but on the STRIKE ZONE TOO you won't miss any games even when you or out in the Gulf 100 miles....sit back after bring in a 100+ lb Yellowfin and turn to your favorite game on our 48 inch TV in the AC with a cool beer and wait until the captain yells out "FISH ON"""..... A 50 yard line set an a fighting chair...a remote control with a football game on and a ice cold beer ......What more does a man need..........

STRIKE ZONE CHARTERS LOUISIANA & GUATEMALA

CELEBRATIING 21 YEARS IN THE CHARTER BUSINESS

www.strikezonecharters.net

Tuesday, October 6, 2009 @ 10:24:00 AM