Gulf Shores is about 200 miles west of where I was fishing in St. Joe Bay, FL. I wasn't much of a salt water fisherman until I got a good taste of reds and trout about 5 years ago. Now I have a tough time waiting from one trip to the next.
Good luck on the big lake. Walleye and perch are about as good of table fare as you'll find anywhere. And be sure to take sunscreen and bug repellant. It's gonna be hot unless there's a breeze.
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