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RED OCTOBER: TALES OF THE GULF COAST’S FALL FISHING SEASON

By Meredith Folger Amon — Licensed in Alabama and Florida

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Gulf Coast Fishing October Orange Beach Alabama

Come October, the Gulf turns a shade of silver-blue that’s hard to describe and impossible to forget. The breeze shifts from south to north, the bait runs thick through Perdido Pass, and every friend with a boat starts trading text messages before dawn: “They’re biting at the jetties.”

It’s what locals call Red October — that sweet stretch when the bull reds school up and the fall bite hits its stride from Terry Cove to Bayou St. John. The water cools, the air sharpens, and conversations around the marina turn from summer crowds to…

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Fly Fishing the Gulf Coast: Expert Tips and Locations from an Orange Beach Local

 Fly Fishing Orange Beach Alabama Trout

It’s exciting to see fly fishing gaining traction here on the Gulf Coast. My fly fishing adventures began in the rivers and streams of the Colorado mountains, where I fished for trout amidst stunning landscapes. In Orange Beach, I’ve enjoyed casting for redfish in the back bays and even chased tarpon with family and friends down in the Florida Keys. While fly fishing on the Gulf Coast is different, it offers its own unique challenges and rewards.

For those wondering where to go and how to get started with fly fishing in and near Orange Beach, here’s my personal guide.

Best Fly Fishing Spots Near Orange Beach

1. Back Bays and Inshore Waters
The calm,…

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