Meet David Rainer
David Rainer has written about the great outdoors on the Alabama Gulf Coast for more than 20 years. For 14 of those years, he covered the many fishing opportunities on the Gulf Coast as outdoors editor at the Mobile Press-Register. He is past president of the Southeastern Outdoor Press Association and currently serves on the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council's Outreach and Education Advisory Panel and the Alabama Gulf Coast Reef & Restoration Foundation board.
Alabama Gulf Coast fishing fans will have their first chance of the year to watch huge fish brought to the weigh dock at the Orange Beach Billfish...
While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hinder boat shows around the Gulf of Mexico, the fishing tournament season is going full-blast in 2021.
Nothing causes more disappointment for anglers on the Alabama Gulf Coast than losing a fish because of line failure.
For the diehard anglers along the Alabama Gulf Coast, the weather won’t keep them off the water during the colder months.
Waiting until the last minute to try to find the perfect gift for the angler(s) in the family is not a great idea.
While fishing or boating are relatively safe and fun ways to enjoy the beautiful waters of the Alabama Gulf Coast, it’s best to be prepared for the...
Although our fishing and boating seasons last for most of the year on Alabama’s Gulf Coast, the weather will finally deteriorate to the point that it...
With the prospects of some of our fall activities being limited this year, a great option is available in the beautiful waters of the Gulf of Mexico.
When the summer heat finally loses its grip on the Alabama Gulf Coast, it will be time to head to the sugar sand beaches in search of some of the best...
One of the hardest fighting species in the Gulf of Mexico, the greater amberjack will provide anglers with the ultimate battle when the AJ season...
Many times when you head out into Alabama’s fertile estuaries and Gulf waters on a fishing trip, your initial plan to catch the more popular species...
One of the most spectacular comeback stories in the world of saltwater fisheries has to be the rebound of redfish stocks along the Gulf Coast...
When the dog days of summer are finally behind us, the fishing in the fall along the beautiful Alabama Gulf Coast may be the best time to fish all...
