Good news was in abundance at the 92nd annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo (ADSFR), certified as the largest saltwater fishing tournament in the world.

Mobile, Ala. (WKRG) -- Young Anglers will get a chance to showcase their skills this weekend at the Elaine Rowe Memorial Fishing Rodeo. For the 8th year, the event will be held on Dauphin Island this Saturday, August 2nd. Brian Rowe and his son, L.B., joined us on the Red Couch to talk about the [...]

Dauphin Island, Ala. (WKRG) — Anglers hitting the water for the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo aren’t just fishing for a big catch, they’re actually helping perform a scientific study. University of South Alabama professor Dr. Sean Powers has been judging the rodeo for 20 years, and he says there's a reason this specific event [...]

MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Anglers brought in some crazy catches at the Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo on Friday: two sharks! As dozens of anglers started to come in to weigh their catches of the day, an incredible catch was seen taking up the front of a boat. A bull shark was then pulled [...]

Dauphin Island, Ala. (WKRG) — The world's largest fishing rodeo kicked off this morning with the ceremonial 5 a.m. cannon blast. The Alabama Deep-Sea Fishing Rodeo is a special tradition for many South Alabama families, but perhaps even more special for the Tuberville family. "It's very special," said Emma Tarvar. "Because he actually built this [...]

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The 42nd annual fishing rodeo is set to take place on Saturday, May 10 in Madison County.