Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report

  Big trout, close-range snapper, and deep-dropping swords—all in this week’s episode. In this episode of the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, host Butch Thierry is joined by co-host Dylan Kiene to bring you the latest inshore, offshore, and nearshore action from across the coast. From sight fishing redfish around hard structure to freelining snapper high in the water column, the tactics are as varied as the conditions—because this season continues to keep anglers on their toes. Capt. Cody Broughton of Smokin Reels Fishing shares a strong offshore update, including an exciting daytime swordfish trip and early-season snapper success closer to shore than usual. Capt. Shane Traylor of Bonafide Inshore breaks down his approach to targeting trout and redfish in shifting water levels and tricky wind patterns. Capt. Matt Swiggum of Back Bay Charters joins from Orange Beach with intel on snapper suspended in the column, redfish in the eddies, and why he’s building his own rods for the job. Whether you’re dialing in