Reel Em In with Captain Tom Ard

Effects of Fishing on Children

obfishing — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 23:35:55 +0000

Fishing can be fun for the entire family. How about bringing the kids? Charter fishing can be a way to educate your children about fish species and their oceanic habitat. Charter Fishing is a great way to teach kids the importance of protecting the oceanic ecosystem.

What a great way to bond with your son or daughter, and bring along your parents too, for each generation to share in the lasting memory. A fishing trip with kids can help teach them about the different bait, tackle, line, techniques, and water safety.

Always remember that the children have to wear life vests on board at all times. And the Fairwater II crew members will be close by to help reel in the children’s fish, and give the children hands on fishing experience.

Another thing to be prepared for when bringing the children is sea sickness. Children tend to become sea sick more often than adults because of the inner ear development. Two remedies you may want to buy before coming on board are Sea-Band and Ginger root, both are helpful to recovering and easing the symptoms of sea sickness.

All in all fishing is a way to make lifelong happy memories with your children. Below is a poem written by my cousin about my deceased uncle who took time with him fishing:

Dedicated to Uncle Merill Ard

My Papa Ard and I went fishing a long time ago.
The day young and the sun low as we rode in my Papa’s car, boat in tow, heading for the blue-green lagoon.
We took the boat to the middle of the lagoon.
We cast our lines.
We sat, watched, and waited.
You told me about getting ready for a war you never got to fight in.
Told me about selling crops and seeing the sites during the depression.
As the day drew on the wind stopped blowing. It began to get lazily hot. I looked to the bobber as it plunged in. You helped me reel in the fish, talking me through what I had to do.
Though I know one day we will both leave.
I’m sure I’ll see you soon. Maybe we’ll get to fish, where the fish bite even at noon.

2009 Red Snapper Season is Here

obfishing — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:56:29 +0000

The 2009 Red Snapper Season runs from June 1st to August 15th. 10 days longer than the 2008 season. If you are not familiar with red snapper, it is an extremely valuable natural resource to the Gulf of Mexico.

Orange Beach, AL is home of the 2009 Red Snapper World Championship. It is a Saltwater Series Tournament where anglers can compete to win over $200,ooo in cash and prizes. The proceeds go towards improving and perserving the future of recreational salt water fishing. Only $10/day ticket or $300 for the entire tournament which runs March 15th-August 15th. www.redsnapperworldchampionship.com

Contact Fairwater II Charters for your boat to catch your prize winning Red Snapper or the 9 other species of fish to win! 251-979-2682 www.orangebeachfish.com

: March 15, 2009-August 15, 2009

Welcome to OrangeBeachFish.com Blog

obfishing — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:22:44 +0000

My name is Captain Tom Ard, and I am passionate about fishing along the Alabama Gulf Coast. I am using this blog to teach and update about the great bottom and troll fishing we have in Orange Beach, AL. Also informing about the destination beach on the Alabama Gulf Coast.

If you are looking for a family vacation and full of fun memories, you should think about the Alabama Gulf Coast. It offers reasonable accommodations over looking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico on the sugar white sand beaches, family fun activities such as fishing charters, amusement parks, golf, great dining, beach trails, nature trails, zoo, water parks, historical monuments and museums, art events and stores, sailing lessons and rides, and luxurious spas and shopping. There is so much fun to explore, why aren’t you here?

Experience the thrill and adventure that deep sea fishing on the abundant waters of the Gulf of Mexico has to offer! Go sport fishing from the Alabama Gulf Coast with the Fairwater fishing team. We run bottom fishing charters for Red Snapper, Triggerfish, Amberjack, and Grouper. We also troll for King Mackerel, Spanish Mackerel, Bonita, and other offshore fish. With a lifetime of fishing experience, your almost guaranteed a great catch. We enjoy being on the Gulf and care about our customers, so come on, have fun.

FaiwaterII Charters is operated out of Zeke’s Marina in Orange Beach, AL. Call 251-979-2682. Please call to schedule your charter, I do not take walk on’s.