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One of the species we are catching now along our Alabama Gulf Coast amberjack. These fish feed on shrimp, squid, fish, and crustaceans and can be found around bridges, wrecks, pile, towers or reefs as they like to hide around the depths of these kinds of structures. For the best fishing, fish just off the…

The spring of the year is a great time to plan a trip targeting tunas as there are has been very little fishing pressure during the winter. The anglers who venture forth on a two-day trip are seeing great catches of black fin and Yellow fin tunas along our Gulf waters. After catching your tuna,…

Yield: 4 servings. Peach Salsa: 2 cups NC peaches, diced (approximately 4 medium peaches) 2 small jalapeños, seeded and finely diced 2/3 cup red onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped Juice of 1 lime 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika Combine all ingredients…

Another fish you can find this time along our Alabama Gulf Coast is triggerfish. Triggerfish are oval in shape and have a compressed body configuration. Their colors include blue, yellow, white, black, and gray. They have detailed designs that often include lines and spots and their color schemes allow them to blend in well with…

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cobia steaks, cleaned of all dark meat salt and pepper 1 lemon, zested 2 cups sweet basil 1 cup Thai basil 1⁄4 cup chives 1⁄4 cup parsley 1⁄4 cup pistachios (toasted) 1 lemon, zest and juice 2 garlic cloves salt and pepper 1 pinch red pepper flakes 1⁄2 cup…

Along our Alabama Gulf Coast, cobia tend to inhabit the Panhandle area in late February, early March. They can be found in a variety of habitats including coral reefs, rocky shores and inshore around pilings. They are also most commonly found in clean, offshore waters around drifting and stationary objects. Cobia travel southward along the…

Spring fishing along our Alabama Gulf Coast is just around the corner and our charter fleet is gearing up for a great season. Reel Surprise Charters can customize a fishing trip just for you and your group. Whether you are a single passenger or planning a trip for a larger group, we have a boat…

Ingredients: 2 teaspoons salt-free steak grilling blend (such as Mrs. Dash) 1 ½ teaspoons chopped fresh tarragon Cooking spray 4 (6-ounce) amberjack fillets (about 3/4 inch thick 1 lemon Country-Style Dijon Cream Sauce Country-Style Dijon Cream Sauce: ¼ cup light mayonnaise ¼ cup fat-free sour cream 3 tablespoons water 1 ½ tablespoons country-style Dijon mustard…

Did you know that there are more than one species of Amberjack? The largest of the amberjacks are called the Greater Amberjacks and they usually have dark stripes extending from the nose to the front of their dorsal fins. Amberjacks can be found offshore in water depths greater than 60 feet around reefs. When fishing…

Ingredients: 2 Triggerfish filets, about 6-7 oz. each (mine had skin on – so I left it and it was fine) 1/8 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce 4 Tbsp. reduced-calorie margarine 1/4 cup white wine 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. minced garlic 1 Tbsp. capers Heat 2 Tbsp….

The recreational harvest of gray triggerfish in the Gulf of Mexico federal waters will open 12:01 a.m., local time, on January 1, 2018, and will close at 12:01a.m., local time, on January 16, 2018. Recreational triggerfish harvest will reopen on March 1, 2018. Triggerfish inhabit hard bottom ledges and artificial reefs in water depths that…

Ingredients: 4 (5-7 ounce) portions Florida grouper 2 ½ cups vegetable stock 1 cup milk 1 cup grits, coarse ground 1 tablespoon butter 1/2 cup smoked Gouda cheese, cubed 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped fine 1 cup thick-cut bacon, chopped small 2 large Florida tomatoes, diced small 1 tablespoon fresh garlic,…