Thread: Heading down April 1-7

I am going to stick with only the saltwater. Only plan to fish Little Lagoon (which is definitely saltwater) and the Pier.

A personal note about Little Lagoon. Hiking out Jeff Friend trail to wade fish for flounder, on two occasions, we encountered many, many rays. Not large, a foot or so across, but, hey, still made us edgy. Both times were in October, spring may be different, just wanted to let y'all know.

I saw the same the time I went there, between the two points I mentioned. Must have been about 30 of them, all around that size. Neat to see. We just didn't wade into the water there.

Wading shoes are a good idea ;-)

Originally Posted by websitewill

I am going to stick with only the saltwater. Only plan to fish Little Lagoon (which is definitely saltwater) and the Pier.

No surf fishing? That's one of my favorite things to do. I'll be down the same time, but getting there a few days earlier.

I am not opposed to doing that. Just not sure where it's allowed on the beach, what time (not that there is ever a bad time to go fishing), etc.
We are staying in Gulf Shores Plantation, which has a private-ish beach. Not sure, yet, what the rules are there, or if I just need to walk a while to get to a proper spot.

Taking any/all tips.

As long as your licensed , you have just as much right being there as swimmers imo. But early in the morning at sun up you usually have a few hours before the beaches are attacked. But even when that happens I’ve fished. I’ll holler hey!!!! There’s a hook at the end of that line. They usually turn around. But don’t let swimmers/waders keep you from fishing!!

Catching the same stuff as from the pier I guess?
Same tackle? Or more of a bottom-fishing engagement?
I am much more a fan of cast-cast-cast as opposed to cast-wait (drink too much beer during those activities).

Ha, that's the reason I have taken up those activities..

I mostly bottom fish from the surf. I will also cast pomp jigs and other artificial while doing so. And oh yeah , drink a few brews..