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• Catching Amberjack  Posted 3 months ago
  Snapper season ended July 21st so we’re looking forward to the next season – which is Amberjack! Amberjack season for 2018 begins August 1st and runs through October 31st. Anglers love fishing for amberjack in Orange Beach. The thrill of a big amberjack pulling and bending your rod is pure adrenaline, even for the most experienced fishermen. These big fish commonly weigh 20-40 pounds with some weighing near 70-100 pounds. Triggerfish is another target for this season. Triggerfish are abundant in nearshore and offshore locations. They compete in the same habitat preferred by red snapper and gag grouper. While they normally prefer to stay towards the bottom, they will rise up in the water column to get your bait on the way down. The adults drift along the bottom either alone or in groups while the juveniles drift at the surface. Amberjack and triggerfish can be cooked many ways, if you choose to keep and eat them. Many people prefer a stronger seasoning when cooking amberjack due to its strong taste but marinating it properly is a treat for the taste ...
• 5 Great Flounder Recipes  Posted 5 months ago
  The time to catch flounder is best from March to November so it’s a great time to try a new recipe with family and friends after your fishing trip! Need to fill your freezer with freshly caught fish so you can prepare delicious meals at home? Give us a call at 251-391-0935 and book a trip this summer! Flounder is a lean, flaky white fish with a firm texture and a mild, sweet taste. While its often served sautéed, there are a variety of ways to prepare this tasty fish, which makes for a delicious lunch or dinner option. Enjoy! Baked Flounder with Parmesan Crumbs Here’s a great, fast and easy flounder recipe to add to your list. Freshly grated parmesan is added to the breadcrumbs to form a tasty buttery topping for this flaky, mild fish. Cooking time is just 15 minutes! Crispy Flounder and Roasted Tomatoes Flounder gets a golden crunch from panko and capers give the tomatoes a kick in this quick and easy dinner recipe. Hoisin Flounder Here’s another quick and easy flounder recipe perfect to prepare on busy weeknights but also ...
• Tuna: It's What's For Dinner!  Posted 6 months ago
  Here are on the Gulf Coast, we have some wonderful offshore tuna fishing. Most of the successful tuna trips are 18-36 hours long or longer. Here at Class Act Charters, we specialize in these trips! What kind of tuna will you catch in this area? Yellowfin Tuna (“Ahi” in Hawaiin) are a beautiful and tasty fish found throughout the world in warm waters. They are probably the most commonly caught offshore game fish. They often group together in enormous schools and can be seen breaking the surface chasing after bait. They often follow dolphins around and can be caught under schools of them. Tuna eat a large number of different things including baitfish like sardines and mackerel, squid, and even small pelagic crabs. They can become difficult to catch when they are keyed in on tiny baits. If you see tuna feeding on the surface and can’t get them to bite, that could be the reason! Yellowfin Tuna swim great distances during their lifetimes. They attain sizes in excess of 400lbs, although fish this size are only found in the Eastern Pacific ...
• 3 Reasons to Plan a Deep Sea Fishing Trip for Spring Break  Posted 8 months ago
  By the time spring break comes around, you are ready to take a much-needed vacation. A great way to bring your family together during this time is to plan a trip full of adventure and relaxation, with a little something for everyone. When you reserve a deep sea fishing charter trip with Class Act Charters, you can rest assured that we handle the planning and make sure your family has a great time. Plus, you have the chance to catch game fish that you might otherwise not have the time or tools to reel in. A few reasons spring break is the best time to plan a trip with us… Your Family Already Has Time Off The days of an electronic-free family dinner table in the evenings are long gone. Most of the time your family spends together is accompanied by small glowing screens while your family half-listens to the details of your day. Spend some quality time with your family on the water with one of Class Act Charters’ two boats and it brings the opportunity for great bonding with your otherwise distracted ...
• Safe Fish Handling  Posted 9 months ago
  Warmer weather will be here before we know it along with warmer water temps for fish, which causes oxygen levels to dip and actually puts more stress than usual on the fish we enjoy catching. Here are some tips and techniques for releasing your catch to fight again and ensure their survival:   File or pinch down the barb of your hook. A barbless hook is much easier to remove. However, if your hook is set too deep in the throat, simply cut the fishing line as close as possible to the eye of the hook and release your catch. The hook will rust away or simply be absorbed by the fish’s tissue. Choose circle hooks when possible. Usually these hooks, with the point curving inward toward the shank of the hook, will catch the fish in the corner of its mouth instead of the stomach. In all cases, safe hook removal is made easy with a de-hooking tool, such as long-handled pliers. Net your fish. Slipping a wide hoop landing net ...