Fishing on the gulf coast at beautiful Mobile Bay, Alabama

Posted: November 4th, 2008

This saltwater fishing is really taking off with me and although I’m relatively new to most of it, I’m getting pretty doggoned excited about all of it!

I’ve just returned from fishing on the gulf coast at beautiful Mobile Bay, Alabama with my good friend Pat James, founder and president of the new Cypress Point development there.

We absolutely had a blast with the speckled trout. The fish were moving up river above the I-10 bridge and all you had to do to find ‘em was keep an eye of the birds! We used poppin’ corks and caught plenty of 14 to 18 inch fish with some up to 20 inches.

If you’re interested in giving it a try yourself, right now and for the next month is a great time to go. For more information, contact my ole buddy Gary Davis who guides there for trout and several other species.  Phone 251-943-6298. 

Gotta run for now to meet another friend, Mark Zona who hosts “The World’s Greatest Fishin’ Show” on ESPN.  We’re going catfishing on the mighty Mississippi River today out of Memphis.  You know, now that I think about it, I don’t understand why he calls his show that. He must have never seen Bill Dance Outdoors! (chuckle)  

Anyway, I’ll let you know how that trip turns out.

November 5th, 2008 at 3:19 am eddie woodward Says:

bill i have watched your show ever since i was a kid i am a aviad crappie and catfish fisher and have learnd a lot from your shows i would like to meet you someday and maybe learn some more from the pros i live close to ky lake and enjoy fishing there ty for all your help over the years sincer your fan eddie

November 10th, 2008 at 6:40 pm Danny Says:

Bill, I live just a few miles from the new Bass Pro in Leeds, AL and I am really looking forward to meeting you at the grand opening. You taught me to worm fish through your book on that subject when I was just a little boy. Thank you for making a real difference to fishermen everywhere. Love your bloopers!

Danny

November 11th, 2008 at 12:21 pm drew fowler Says:

bill i am an 11 year old kid. i have been watching your show for four years. i am a fair bass fisher. i use plastics alot but every time i catch a bass it ruens the plastic every time. got any tips. drew

November 12th, 2008 at 7:57 pm Tom Wilson Says:

Life long fan, your show is why I went fishing and how I learned to.

Thanks!!!!

November 14th, 2008 at 11:41 am Tommy Hosang Says:

Bill,
I am 12 years old and a fishing fanatic. i go fishing whenever I can and I have my own private pond. It has many big bass and I have recently caught two 19inch ones. any pointers for winter and spring bass fishing? PS: i have about 300 bucks wrapped up in tackle.

November 15th, 2008 at 12:25 pm Brad Brewer Says:

Hey Bill!

I love your show, and watch whenever I possibly can. You always inspire me to get out there and try new things. Every show you put on TV is very helpful, and I always learn something that will help me in my fishing experience. Thanks for all you do and keep up the great fishing shows! Hope to get to meet you one day!

Your Fan for Life,
Brad Brewer

November 19th, 2008 at 11:23 pm jesse romero Says:

Hello Bill,
I’m encountering a situation in a neighborhood lake that just puzzles me. The bass are feeding heavily on shad and unlike last year where anything you’d throw would get slammed, this year it seems nothing seems to produce. I’ve tried poppers, spooks, plastic shad, tubes, flukes and johnson spoons to no avail. WWBDD? What Would Bill Dance Do?

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