This week on the Mobile-Tensaw Delta Fishing Report, host Nick Williams checks in with three trusted Delta voices to break down late-winter conditions, seasonal transitions, and what anglers and outdoorsmen should be paying attention to right now across the system. The episode opens with Darren Shirah of Real Time Outdoors, who shares a detailed look at winter panfish behavior and how warming trends are starting to trigger early movement from crappie and bream. Darren explains how he targets suspended fish during cold weather using long cane poles and handmade porcupine quill floats, why subtle bites demand ultra-sensitive presentations, and how constant depth adjustments help locate fish that aren’t locked to the bottom. Nick then checks in with Justin Dunnam of Eight Mile Drifter to talk about what’s ahead for kayak anglers as winter begins to loosen its grip. Justin breaks down the local kayak tournament scene in both saltwater and freshwater, including how Mobile Bay Kayak Fishing Association and Mob Town Kayak Bass Fishing operate, what new anglers should expect, and why catch-photo-release formats have become so popular. He walks through the basics of proper fish measurement, board setup, and photo submission, while also emphasizing the low barrier to entry, strong camaraderie, and learning opportunities these tournaments provide. The episode wraps up with Captain Patric Garmeson of Ugly Fishing delivering an important conservation update for Mobile Bay. Patric explains the recent legislative victory banning open-water dredge disposal in the bay, outlining how community involvement, town hall meetings, and unified voices across the fishing community helped push the bill through the House and Senate. He discusses what the change means for oysters, water clarity, and habitat health, as well as why continued restoration work and public engagement will be critical moving forward. SPONSORSDixie Building SupplyBlack BuffaloSlipSki