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• Cast a Line for Spring Break 2019 Posted 2 days ago
  Spring Break 2019 is just around the corner. Soon, the Alabama Gulf Coast will be swarming with families eager to experience warm southern skies while dipping their toes into the Gulf of Mexico’s temperate waters. With your family or friends in tow, what’s one of the best ways to experience it? That’s right, Deep Sea Fishing! Here in Orange Beach, we know a thing or two about how to experience the Alabama Gulf Coast the right way. Deep Sea Fishing is a fun activity enjoyed by people of all ages. Unlike other activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding, or parasailing, which some ages may not be able or desire to participate in, Deep Sea Fishing has something for everyone. Whether you are want to soak up the sun, cast a line, or simply want to sit in a chair, drink a beer, and enjoy wathcing your family or friends fish, a charter trip is the perfect way to relax and unplug from the world ashore. The spring season is an exceptional time to deep sea fish because as the water temperatures warm up, so do the fish. Due to the small amount ...
• Parmesan Crusted Flounder Meuniere  Posted 2 months ago
  When it comes to cooking fish, many people find themselves stuck on one go-to fish that works with the preparation method they’ve mastered. Mix it up. Just because a recipe says salmon, that shouldn’t always be your choice. Be flexible enough that you base your recipe on something new from time-to-time. This recipe is great for flounder, but can be changed for your favorite (or most readily available) type of fish! Parmesan Crusted Flounder Meunière (serves 6) Ingredients 2 lbs skinless, boneless flounder filets 16 trimmed asparagus spears 2 tbsp drained capers 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tbsp butter 1 tbsp chopped parsley 1/2 lb Louisiana jumbo lump crabmeat 2 tbsp butter 4 tbsp olive oil vegetable oil spray salt and pepper 2 cast iron skillets Preparation Fry the capers in 2 tablespoons of olive oil on medium high heat until crispy. (They are like buds, so they’re done when they’re open.) Drain well. Cook the asparagus in salted boiling water for 3 minutes and shock in iced water. Season the filets lightly with salt and pepper. Spray filets liberally with vegetable spray ...
• Catching Amberjack  Posted 6 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 8 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 9 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 ...