The Alabama Freshwater Fishing report is your best resource for the Lake Guntersville Fishing Report, Weiss Lake Fishing Report, Lake Eufaula Fishing Report, Mobile Tensaw Delta Fishing Report, and all the creeks, rivers, and reservoirs in between.

This week on the Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report, we’ve got legendary warmwater fly tyer and Flint River guide Kent Edmonds (flyfishga.com) on to talk about Shoal Bass.

Join us as Kent shares decades of experience on one of the South’s finest waterways. One of only 40 US rivers to flow over 200 miles undammed, this gorgeous river is home to an equally untouched population of Shoal Bass, and Kent has been introducing anglers to “the waterfall bass” for over twenty years. Join us as he Kent gives us the scoop on why a trip down the Flint should be on every angler’s bucket list.

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The Alabama Freshwater Fishing report is your best resource for the Lake Guntersville Fishing Report, Weiss Lake Fishing Report, Lake Eufaula Fishing Report, Mobile Tensaw Delta Fishing Report, and all the creeks, rivers, and reservoirs in between.

This week on the Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report, we’ve got Steve “Graz” Graziano, Peter John Cole, and Jason white head on to talk bass fishing on Lake Eufaula, the Cahaba River, and Lake Guntersville.

First up we congratulate Graz with Graz’s Guide Service on a recent co-angler win on Lake Eufaula. Graz has been having great success offshore, and this week he’s here to share his thoughts on how beginners should approach learning a new lake if all they’ve ever done is bank-pound or fish the shallows.

Then we swing over to the Cahaba system to hear from our friend Peter John Cole with Fly Fishing Alabama. High, muddy water has tapped the breaks a bit on an otherwise hot spring bite, but Peter reports that the waters are due to come down if we can avoid more rain and that the topwater bit should be good on the beautiful Cahaba. Join us as Peter gives us the report not just on the fly fishing, but on the state of the shoals’ Cahaba Lily Bloom.

Finally, we have Jason Whitehead reporting another contributor win on Lake Guntersville. Jason and his better half recently had a Great Day Outdoors fishing together, and Jason reports that due to lingering cool temperatures bass can be caught “any way you want’em” right now. Stick around to the end to see how long he thinks this awesome spring/summer transition will last before the dog days set in.

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The Alabama Freshwater Fishing report is your best resource for the Lake Guntersville Fishing Report, Weiss Lake Fishing Report, Lake Eufaula Fishing Report, Mobile Tensaw Delta Fishing Report, and all the creeks, rivers, and reservoirs in between.

This week on the Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report, we’ve got Peter Jordan on to talk about how to pick out your first fly rod.

In this episode, we sit down with longtime fly angler and industry rep Peter Jordan to break down everything a first-time fly fisher needs to know when buying their first fly rod combo. From rod weight and line selection to understanding how your casting style influences rod choice, Peter brings two decades of experience and a deep knowledge of Gulf Coast waters to the conversation.

We cover why an 8-weight rod is often the best all-around option for anglers along the Northern Gulf Coast, especially those targeting both freshwater and inshore saltwater species. Peter also explains the importance of buying from a trusted local fly shop, where casting a few rods and getting hands-on advice can dramatically shorten the learning curve.

One of the key takeaways? A fly rod doesn’t have to replace your conventional gear—it can complement it. Peter highlights how a single fly rod can handle multiple fishing styles that would typically require several different setups in conventional fishing. That versatility makes fly fishing a great addition to your arsenal, not a departure from it.

Other highlights include tips on matching fly lines to your target species, how to avoid the most common gear pitfalls, and why a well-sealed reel is worth every penny if you’re fishing around sand and salt. Whether you're a total beginner or a bass angler looking to cross over into fly fishing, this episode offers clear, practical advice to get you started the right way.

It's all brought to you, whether it's good, bad, or ugly. Please subscribe, rate, and review wherever you listen to podcasts, and don't forget to text the word "fishing" to (646) 495-9867 or click here to be added to our email list, and we'll send you the new show each week! All Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report email subscribers receive an AFTCO FREE SUN PROTECTION MASK promo code for any purchase!

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