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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.

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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 have a deep dive on Gulf strain Striped Bass from Peter Jordan, and a coastal freshwater report from Justin Dunnam.

If you’ve ever fantasized about chasing big, mean, and hungry salmon during their spawning runs, you won’t want to miss Peter Jordan’s deep dive into “‘Bama Steelheads” AKA native Gulf Striped Bass. Like Gulf Sturgeon, this large, anadramous fish has been greatly reduced from its historical abundance thanks to a host of environmental factors. But unlike sturgeon, stripers have a well-earned reputation as a stellar sport fish. Join us as Peter explains his fascination for the species and shares the best places and tactics to experience these trophy-sized, “searun” leviathans for yourself.

Next up we have Justin Dunnam, who reports that both the bluegill and flounder bite are heating up. Join us as we talk about how to adapt bass tactics to flounder, how to use artificials to separate bull bream from their smaller brethren, and how to make use of satellite imagery, Google Street View, and castable sonar units to e-scout your next honey hole.

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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, we’ve got Steve “Graz” Graziano with Graz’s guide service here to talk about Lake Eufaula bass, and the Mobile-Tensaw Delta’s very own Dip McMillian here to talk about crappie, loop knots, and getting kids in the great outdoors.

First up, Graz gives us the scoop on the bass situation. Bass throughout much of the state are transitioning to a spawn/post-spawn pattern, and in Eufaula in particular they are following large schools of shad. Join us as Graz discusses which baits do the best job of fooling shad-hungry bass. Stick around for a conversation on how to properly use spinning rods. While instructions abound for how to get the most out of your baitcaster setup, Graz says that his decades working with clients has proven to him that there’s definitely a right and a wrong way to use this versatile and often overlooked tool.

Further south, Dip reports excellent crappie conditions, with hungry papermouths eagerly chasing jigs almost everywhere in the many creeks and sloughs that make up the delta. We also dive into one of Dip’s many simple but deadly-effective little tips to put more crappie in the boat: the loop knot. Finally, those with Jr. hunters and anglers in tow will be pleased to hear that Dippie Outdoors has a busy summer planned, with tournaments, hunter’s ed classes, and more in store for future sportsmen and women.

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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, we’ve got Steve “Graz” Graziano with Graz’s guide service here to talk about Lake Eufaula bass, and the Mobile-Tensaw Delta’s very own Dip McMillian here to talk about crappie, loop knots, and getting kids in the great outdoors.

First up, Graz gives us the scoop on the bass situation. Bass throughout much of the state are transitioning to a spawn/post-spawn pattern, and in Eufaula in particular they are following large schools of shad. Join us as Graz discusses which baits do the best job of fooling shad-hungry bass. Stick around for a conversation on how to properly use spinning rods. While instructions abound for how to get the most out of your baitcaster setup, Graz says that his decades working with clients has proven to him that there’s definitely a right and a wrong way to use this versatile and often overlooked tool.

Further south, Dip reports excellent crappie conditions, with hungry papermouths eagerly chasing jigs almost everywhere in the many creeks and sloughs that make up the delta. We also dive into one of Dip’s many simple but deadly-effective little tips to put more crappie in the boat: the loop knot. Finally, those with Jr. hunters and anglers in tow will be pleased to hear that Dippie Outdoors has a busy summer planned, with tournaments, hunter’s ed classes, and more in store for future sportsmen and women.

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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Lake Weiss crappie fishing, night fishing for crappie, and pond electrofishing evaluations with Lee Pitts and SE Pond’s Mike Rigdon.

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.

Spring (and pollen) are in the air as anglers anxiously wait for water and wind levels to drop and make way for great fishing. First up this week we have Lee Pitts reporting in from Lake Weiss. Lee reports difficult conditions, but reassures anglers that for those willing to pay attention to their sonar and try new things, success can be had. Join us as Lee reminisces about night fishing from the bank with crappie, and stay tuned to hear modern night fishing tactics for when the summer heats up and the fishing cools down.

Next up we have fisheries biologist Mike Rigdon here to give us a deep-dive into an often overlooked component of successful fishing pond management: electrofishing surveys. Stay tuned as Mike explains the big health benefits this simple management tool can have for your personal honey hole.

This week on the Alabama Freshwater Fishing Report, we’ve got the Lake Weiss crappie fishing report, night fishing tactics for crappie, and a special segment on

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Shannon Woods joins the show for a deep dive into bluegill fishing and the Scales and Tails Brim Series.

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, host Brian Gilliland sits down with Shannon Woods for the show’s first full episode dedicated to bluegill fishing. A native of Butler County, Shannon shares his roots fishing muddy creeks and ponds with cane poles and hand-dug worms. He describes the variety of sunfish species found across Alabama and how even isolated ponds end up with fish, thanks to nature’s unlikely transporters—birds.

Shannon highlights the Mobile-Tensaw Delta as a sleeper hotspot for big bluegill and shellcracker, especially from late April through June. He breaks down his strategies for finding productive water, including targeting pinch points, current seams, ledges, and shallow flats with sandy or rocky bottoms. He notes that when water levels rise, fish move into the flooded woods—timing and conditions are key.

Gear-wise, Shannon sticks with the classics: 10–12 ft. cane poles, ultralight spinning combos, and a growing interest in fly fishing with a 5–6 wt. setup. He shares his bait preferences, leaning toward crickets for bluegill and worms for shellcracker, though he still remembers the tiny red worms of his youth that he can no longer find in stores.

Shannon also talks about the Scales and Tails Brim Series—an accessible, family-friendly tournament trail focused solely on panfish. The next tournament is April 26, with the biggest event of the year coming up May 17, where anglers weigh in 50 bull bream for a chance at a $1,000 prize. Entry fees are low, and you don’t need a fancy rig to compete—canoes, kayaks, and jon boats are all welcome.

To learn more or register, visit the “Scales and Tails Brim Series” on Facebook, or contact Shannon at downmycreek@gmail.com or (334) 508-0303.

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