{"podcast":{"title":"Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report","slug":"alabama-saltwater-fishing-report-331836","podcast_index_feed_id":331836,"rss_url":"https://alabamasaltwaterfishingreport.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://alabamasaltwaterfishingreport.libsyn.com/website","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/0/d/a/c/0dac55db1b7c1c2e/ASFR-AlabamaSaltwater-logo-3000-USE.jpg","author":"Joe Baya","episode_count":100,"summary":"The Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report is the Gulf Coast's first and only podcast that brings you the REAL fishing report whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Come along with Butch Thierry and Joe Baya as they interview the best fisherman in the area, covering every saltwater species whether you are pier and shore fisherman or you chase pelagics in bluewater. Every episode is packed with the weekly report and forecast as well as pearls of wisdom shared by our expert contributors. All of this comes to you in 60 minutes or less, and is available 24/7, so it's perfect for the ride home or that early morning trip to the dock.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alabama-saltwater-fishing-report-331836"},"episode":{"title":"Winter Curveballs on the Gulf Coast: Tuna Runs, Bull Reds, and the Trout That Won't Commit","slug":"winter-curveballs-on-the-gulf-coast-tuna-runs-bull-reds-and-the-trout-that-won-t-commit","published_at":"2026-02-06T15:54:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alabama-saltwater-fishing-report-331836/winter-curveballs-on-the-gulf-coast-tuna-runs-bull-reds-and-the-trout-that-won-t-commit","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alabama-saltwater-fishing-report-331836","url":"https://alabamasaltwaterfishingreport.libsyn.com/winter-curveballs-on-the-gulf-coast-tuna-runs-bull-reds-and-the-trout-that-wont-commit","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/alabamasaltwaterfishingreport/ASFR_Episode_Feb_5_2026.mp3?dest-id=689022","summary":"In this episode of the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, host Butch Thierry delivers a wide-ranging look at winter fishing conditions along the northern Gulf Coast, touching on everything from offshore tuna runs to inshore redfish, sheepshead, and the ongoing struggle to pattern speckled trout. The show opens with a candid offshore report from Captain Brandon Collier , who details a long run on the Blackjack in pursuit of yellowfin tuna that turned into a battle with heavy boat pressure and overwhelming numbers of sharks. Although tuna were clearly present and feeding early, Collier explains how timing, crowding, and shark activity made landing a fish nearly impossible, forcing a pivot to bottom fishing on natural structure. That plan B paid off with lane snapper, porgies, and tilefish, along with a useful breakdown of how to identify productive bottom using electronics, zoom settings, and life marks before ever dropping bait. The conversation shifts inshore as Collier shares a bright spot in an otherwise tough winter, describing memorable sight-fishing trips for bull redfish and black drum along shallow flats and barrier island shorelines. Using clear water, sunshine, and elevation from kayaks, towers, or even drones, he explains how spotting dark shapes and schools is often more important than worrying about tide or temperature. He also breaks down finesse presentations with buoyant soft plastics that can be dead-sticked in shallow water, triggering bites even when anglers aren't actively working the lure. At the same time, he doesn't sugarcoat the current speckled trout bite, describing a frustrating pattern of short strikes, slaps, and non-committal fish that seem more reactive than hungry, often forcing anglers to rely on jerkbaits and treble-hook lures to convert…","meta_description":"In this episode of the Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report, host Butch Thierry delivers a wide-ranging look at winter fishing conditions along the northern G…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4979,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/alabama-saltwater-fishing-report-331836/episodes/winter-curveballs-on-the-gulf-coast-tuna-runs-bull-reds-and-the-trout-that-won-t-commit/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/alabama-saltwater-fishing-report-331836/winter-curveballs-on-the-gulf-coast-tuna-runs-bull-reds-and-the-trout-that-won-t-commit.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}