Mobile, AL USA

Work schedules has prevented us from making a trip but I expect to have to clean a bunch of Convicts at the first of April.  It's killing me to get out though.  If I can just keep my Duck Dog from chewing up my trailer light wires.

Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 8:44:50 AM

Mobile, AL USA

MRD's when are we going to start seeing some fish...The convicts are in season and I haven't seen any production...Don't let me beat you to your first easy spot....

RTR!

Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 2:40:15 AM

Spanish Fort, AL USA

Where can I get an UPDATED list of what's legal to keep now in regards to offshore fishing.  I remember reading a while back about an amberjack season and some grouper having a season, but can't find a current list.  Any help is appreciated.

Friday, March 19, 2010 @ 5:42:45 PM

Mobile, AL USA

Julio Jones and I caught 15 ground mullet this morning off Sand island in about 3 foot of water. This was a non sanctioned ground mullet fishing trip that was not funded or paid for by a BAMA booster or Logan Young!! Wait Logan stabbed himself in Germantown, TN with a Midevil Sword a couple of years ago. It was self inflicted if i remember right!! LOL

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 2:57:26 PM

Spanish Fort, AL USA

All universities aside, I am hoping to go try to snag some fish Saturday--if the weather holds out...does anyone have any fishing reports from offshore?  Or any trout reports from eastern Mobile Bay?  Oh, by the way, Go Dawgs!!  There's one you don't see chanted much on here.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 2:43:15 PM

gulf shores, AL USA

MRD-
Class response.  So, from a barner to a bamer, good luck on the hook and line and the spear tip this year.  If you're ever inshore, we'll run across each other.

Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 7:18:30 AM

Mobile, AL USA

All joking aside, the MRD's respect all fisherman and Charter Captains. As a diver, I can tell first hand that the Snapper have taken over the reefs. The population is overflowing with quality fish. I realize I'm not telling you anything that you don't already know. One of the benefits of diving is that you are able to put a variety of species of fish in your box. I also rod n reel and its almost impossible to fish a shallow reef and catch anything else other than Snapper. I have a few spots that are dominated by Triggers that I saved until after Snapper season to shoot and when I dove them the Snapper had taken over. I do believe we are on the down swing of this ridiculously short season just might have to make through one more. Although, I'm not so sure about the bag limit. I do feel for people who do this stuff for a living. MRD

Wednesday, March 17, 2010 @ 11:11:34 AM

Theodore, AL USA

Lets talk about something Serious!!!!
Snapper Limits!!!!!

Had the privilege of hearing Mr Tim James speak today!!! If you didnt? You missed out! He has My Vote!
So you know what I am talking about, check this out!

http://blog.al.com/live/2010/03/james_feds_mucking_up_red_snap.html

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 11:13:52 PM

Mobile, AL USA

Where were you when the Tide won 9 in a row? Do you really want to talk about team history? Oh yea, how many National Championships during that 6 years did you attend or watch the Cow College play in?  Have you even been alive for one? Also, who eats or catches Ground Mullet? Don't get your feelings hurt young man. It's all in fun and you will see MRD post many, many pictures real soon.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 6:35:19 PM

Mobile, AL USA

All the BAMA fans i know graduated from BISHOP STATE, what does that tell you! Anybody catching any ground mullet on the beach?

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 4:15:28 PM

gulf shores, AL USA

Rigdiver,

I come on this website to look at fish pics and reports, not to read junior high school comments about the state's football rivalry. By the way, War Eagle, sure wish I'd been able to chat with you for the 6 years prior to '08.  But, I bet you weren't as vocal then.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 4:07:49 PM

mobile, AL USA

Cow College fans, none of your comments will change the fact I had a great time in Pasadena, CA watching the Tide win number 13.  They are funny though just have the balls to list your name. Moreover, Crenshaw is a Barner so I really don't understand that one.

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 2:24:43 PM

Saraland, AL USA

My name is Bradley Crenshaw and I am in desperate need of help. I fashion myself a spearfisherman but I have truely never boated a decent fish. I believe this is caused by three uncontrolling factors. One, I have the heart and courage of a three-year-old little girl, two, my flabby arms are to weak to pull back my speargun bands and three, I can not control my digestive system therefore I spend more time hanging on a drift line floating amongst my on excrement then acually diving! So if anyone reading this can help me with these issues please contact me. You can reach me at manboobs@yahoo.com. Thankyou

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 1:47:52 PM

Mobile, AL USA

PAROLE TIDE is more like it!! Can i get a textbook please!! LOL

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 11:04:03 AM

Semmes, AL USA

RoooollllTiiiiideee!!!

Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 4:26:36 PM

Semmes, AL USA

Hey guys, Mobile Rig Diver here.  Just wanted to see if anyone has seen my booster seat.  Took it out of the truck at Billy Goat Hole this past weekend so I could climb into the back out the truck.  I think I left it on the ramp.  Let me know if you find it.  It looks like 4 phone books duct taped together.  Made it at the shop off Moffett Rd.  I really need it back and will post a reward if someone finds it.  I can't see over the dashboard of my truck without it.  Almost ran into my double wide yesterday morning.  Please help.  Roll Tide!!

Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 4:26:20 PM

Semmes, AL USA

Hey guys, Mobile Rig Diver here.  Just wanted to see if anyone has seen my booster seat.  Took it out of the truck at Billy Goat Hole this past weekend so I could climb into the back out the truck.  I think I left it on the ramp.  Let me know if you find it.  It looks like 4 phone books duct taped together.  Made it at the shop off Moffett Rd.  I really need it back and will post a reward if someone finds it.  I can

Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 4:19:49 PM

Semmes, AL USA

In response to Allen:

We rig divers just drink beers when you boys are wasting gas.  Spearfishing is the way to do it.  If I could have it my way they would just close the snapper season all together.  Roll Tide!!!   

Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 4:11:33 PM

Gulf Shores, AL USA

We have to find a way to get a longer season and get back to keeping four fish per person. Is it even worth going fishing for two fish. Looks like spearfishing is the way to go. You could bypass the thousand snapper that are waiting to bite the line and get to the good stuff like grouper and trigger. 400 dollars in fuel 4 people on the boat, 8 snapper= 50 dollars a fish. I didnt even included the boat wear and tear, tackle, or ice. Oh and the beer.

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 8:15:48 PM

Biloxi, MS USA

Allen---------What are u getting at? There are more snapper than i have ever seen,and I have been at it for over 43 years!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Friday, March 12, 2010 @ 6:56:40 PM

Gulf Shores, AL USA

Sorry I stirred everyone up on that snapper fine question. Everyone just forget it. An idea I have seen be succesful in St. Lucia with lobster season is that it was illegal to have, sell or serve lobster out of season. If we could pass legislation similar to this we could make the snapper season a big event. Put everyone in the same season so we all have leverage together to extend the snapper season. The resurants would look forward to serving snapper only during that aloting season, and people would see it as a seasonal treat. Then the recreational sector along with commerial fishermen and the restaurant owners could be united together and possibly bring enough leverage to actually get something done about this problem. But as long as the commercial guys can go fish the first ten days of every month it will not be fare and the idea won't work.Something to think about..Instead of all this bashing fellow fishermen on this site. Its about time we all put our minds to work on resolving this snapper issue.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 @ 7:53:06 PM

Spanish Fort, AL USA

John,  I have not heard of anyone fishing for tuna/wahoo, but if you get any reports, please post them and I'll do the same.

Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 8:54:59 AM

Mobile, AL USA

In response to Allen:

Ask any "Mobile Rig Diver" about the fines for taking undersized snapper.  They should be bale to tell you.  They are they area's leading authority on the subject.

Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:15:16 PM

Semmes, AL USA

Mobile Rig Divers head to Rome on a "gaycation".  Pics to follow.  Roll Tide on that ass.  Rassie Smith rules!!!

Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 12:35:55 PM

MOBILE, AL USA

Has anyone been wahoo or tuna fishing?

Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:13:05 AM

semmes, AL USA

some of the mobile rig divers went hunting in salipta (thank you jim white)the last weekend of jan, and we went back after mardi gras 2/20/10. final count 7 pigs, dad got a nice 8 pt. time to get the boat ready.

Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:10:22 AM

Gulf Shores, AL USA

Does anyone know what the fine is on keeping to many snapper. Is it by the pound, inch, or fish. I am sure it is high, just curious how high.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 9:09:17 AM

Orange Beach, AL USA

In response to Michael Thomas: I may be able to help you out. Shoot me an email. rolltidenbr1@aol.com

Saturday, February 20, 2010 @ 6:58:31 AM

Theodore, AL USA

In Response to:
Tic Tack Tucker

Dear Mr Tucker,
I have to say that is one finest jobs of Eating Crow I have ever seen! In case your not familiar with the term, here is an explanation:

To Eat Crow:

When you have made a serious error and need to acknowledge it humbly, it is highly probable that the expression you use to describe the process has something to do with food.

The best-known traditional expression of this type in the US is to eat crow. The origin seems fairly obvious: the meat of the crow, being a carnivore, is presumably rank and extremely distasteful, and the experience is easily equated to the mental anguish of being forced to admit one’s fallibility.

Good Luck in your Future Indeavors Mr Tucker! And to other Fellow Sportsman out there, Please be weary of the Vermen out there that prey on the Good Guys!! The Species is really Sneaky, and will have his hooks in you well before you know it!

With all the rules and regulations that we are having to follow these days as well, its only a matter of time before the Vermen gets caught breaking those rules. Vermen Usually does and will get caught!

Thursday, February 18, 2010 @ 2:44:40 PM

Bardstown, KY USA

Hey guys I am looking for a boat slip with a lift or a condo rental with slip... I was keeping the boat down to Ft. Morgan but the rates have gotten so high down there I am forced to put boat in storage inland... I have been comming down for years and it has gotten hard to afford this sport of offshore fishing... 6 years ago I was paying 237 a month and now it is over 500... Any ideas on a seasonal slip.. I have friends looking down there but NO responses yet.. I have a 30' walk around with hard top ... Orange Beach area please..

Thanks and best of spring fishing to all...

Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 8:55:36 AM

pascagoula, MS USA

do you mean grammar?

Saturday, February 13, 2010 @ 10:45:56 AM

semmes, AL USA

Now thats the TitTac I remember. Have you ever heard of the spell check key? You should try the GRAMMER check key . You make all the intellegent souls in Semmes proud. Go to the Island and throw some wake around, you sure know how to do that!

Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 9:25:19 PM

semmes, AL USA

All, i have been pulled into something due to my past relationship with Steve, so i'm taking my lunch time to make this post, Steve is a busn. man, we all know, that are in busn. or runs one, someone is not going to be happy with our service, Steve is out there trying to help the worth of us, fisherman/hunters: all want everything perfect, those of you who knows him like i do, knows he is a perfectionist, he is in my opinion one of the best propellar people around this area, he will do everyting in his power to make you happy, he doesnt want anyone to talk about him not giving his best, now for his father skill, he has raise 2 find kids, both grad's of MGM, both are assetts to our area of town, his x/wife talks good of him, as far any personal problems that we have had, it is between us, he has always been a good hunter, when it comes to fishing, he always give it his all, when i started bass fishing Steve and the Summers family help me a lot, as always tucker out and god bless    

Wednesday, February 10, 2010 @ 2:00:40 PM

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