Bull Reds After Dark and the Coming Blackfin Tuna Run

In this week's Northwest Florida Fishing Report, host Joe Baya covers fall fishing across the Emerald Coast following Hurricane Isaias, with redfish feeding on the flats, Spanish mackerel showing up around Destin, and blackfin tuna season approaching. This episode features Capt. Blake Nelson of Last Cast Charters and Brandon Barton of Emerald Waters Kayak Charters. Alabama Saltwater Fishing Report host Butch Thierry also joins Joe for a conversation with Mitchell Smith of Pike Consulting Group about boating and workplace safety. Capt. Blake reports that water clarity around Choctawhatchee Bay has remained surprisingly good following the storm, with redfish continuing to feed on the flats. He shares tips for sight fishing with paddle-tail soft plastics, explains why cut mullet and ladyfish have been outperforming live bait, and discusses the arrival of larger Spanish mackerel. Mangrove snapper are also biting around bridges and other structure near Destin. Brandon discusses improving kayak fishing around Navarre, where anglers are catching king mackerel, mahi, red snapper, and amberjack despite lingering dirty water. He explains how to prepare for the approaching blackfin tuna run, including trolling Rapala X-Raps and monitoring pier reports and water conditions. Brandon also shares his nighttime topwater tactics for targeting bull redfish around bridges, focusing on moving water, shadow lines, and tidal changes. To close the episode, Butch talks with Mitchell Smith of Pike Consulting Group about boating safety, emergency communication devices, and the importance of workplace safety programs. Mitchell explains how OSHA compliance, employee training, and proactive safety practices can help businesses prevent accidents, avoid costly violations, and protect their employees. Sponsors: Pike Consulting EMS Endeck PVC Decking Dixie Supply and Baker Metal Admiral Shellfish Coastal Connection EXP Realty - Abaco Orange Beach SlipSki Solutions Deep South Cranes KillerDock Hilton's Realtime Navigator