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I am under contract with a publisher and am currently working on a fly fishing guide to Alabama book. I want to make this as complete as possible and admit while I have a lot of fly fishing experience, I don't know everything. If you know of a subject-matter expert or a guy that is particularly good at fly fishing for a certain species, please help me get in touch with them!
I already am familiar with most guides, I am looking at folks that are particularly experienced with a certain species on the fly.
Thanks!
Scientist and Author, Fly Fishing for Redeye Bass: An Adventure Across Southern Waters and Alabama's Best Fly Fishing
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"I do not hunt turkeys because I want to, I hunt them because I have to." - Tom Kelly
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Have you checked the Alabama Fly Fishing FB group?
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Have you checked the Alabama Fly Fishing FB group? I run that group
Scientist and Author, Fly Fishing for Redeye Bass: An Adventure Across Southern Waters and Alabama's Best Fly Fishing
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"I do not hunt turkeys because I want to, I hunt them because I have to." - Tom Kelly
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Have you checked the Alabama Fly Fishing FB group? I run that group Cool ; I just joined
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They Call Me Gator 🐊
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You need to get in touch with a gentleman named Tom Hand in Athens. He used to be neighbors with my parents and had been tying flies for years. May have a lot to offer
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You should give the Riverside Fly Shop on the Sipsey Fork a call.
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You should give the Riverside Fly Shop on the Sipsey Fork a call. Thanks. I should have mentioned I know all shops/guides in the state. I am searching out the guy that does his thing, and does it well, without anyone knowing.
Scientist and Author, Fly Fishing for Redeye Bass: An Adventure Across Southern Waters and Alabama's Best Fly Fishing
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"I do not hunt turkeys because I want to, I hunt them because I have to." - Tom Kelly
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I can tie an extremely mediocre Morrish hopper and wear out some bluegill on Aldridge Creek....
Hope you find what you're looking for, sounds like a cool project.
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You should give the Riverside Fly Shop on the Sipsey Fork a call. Thanks. I should have mentioned I know all shops/guides in the state. I am searching out the guy that does his thing, and does it well, without anyone knowing. Problem is; he probably wants to keep it that way?
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You should give the Riverside Fly Shop on the Sipsey Fork a call. Thanks. I should have mentioned I know all shops/guides in the state. I am searching out the guy that does his thing, and does it well, without anyone knowing. Problem is; he probably wants to keep it that way? Maybe. I'm talking more techniques and on the water knowledge than spots though. Obviously a person would have to be willing. If no one comes forward, that's fine too. Just thought I'd ask.
Scientist and Author, Fly Fishing for Redeye Bass: An Adventure Across Southern Waters and Alabama's Best Fly Fishing
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"I do not hunt turkeys because I want to, I hunt them because I have to." - Tom Kelly
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Good luck on the book; put me down for a copy. Planning to do a lot more fly fishing this year.
Thanks
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I use a fly rod for my Tournament Pro Rig. That's a triple drop shot that I let drag while bass fishing. The fly rod has a baitcaster instead of a fly reel to hold the line. I caught several on it yesterday. But this is a real purist method and you probably don't want it in your book.  Good luck with the book!
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I use a fly rod for my Tournament Pro Rig. That's a triple drop shot that I let drag while bass fishing. The fly rod has a baitcaster instead of a fly reel to hold the line. I caught several on it yesterday. But this is a real purist method and you probably don't want it in your book. Good luck with the book! Haha. Some of your observations and experience while fishing may mean more than whether you used a fly or not to catch them!
Scientist and Author, Fly Fishing for Redeye Bass: An Adventure Across Southern Waters and Alabama's Best Fly Fishing
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"I do not hunt turkeys because I want to, I hunt them because I have to." - Tom Kelly
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I know this ain't what you were asking for, but I thought you might find it interesting. Found this in my Dad's stuff. They advertise various flies, rods, reels and clothing. I googled the name and it seems they are still in business. I have Dad's old fly rod, but I've never used one before. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/V9XLEZH.jpg)
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Trout-Bum,
With the crappie population around here; how about a chapter in the book on fly fishing for that species? Have you targeted crappie?
Have a good crappie population on the lake I live on and was hoping to try for them on fly this year.
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If you’re doing a saltwater chapter, Cliff Jones is the only true fly guide in my area.
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Do popping bugs count as flies? I always just use different sizes of Adams and hares ear nymphs, about all I have ever needed.
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Look up flyfingalabama on instagram. The guys name is Steven Rockarts
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Trout-Bum,
With the crappie population around here; how about a chapter in the book on fly fishing for that species? Have you targeted crappie?
Have a good crappie population on the lake I live on and was hoping to try for them on fly this year. I will be covering them and I have fly fished for them quite a bit! If you’re doing a saltwater chapter, Cliff Jones is the only true fly guide in my area. Got a contact? Do popping bugs count as flies? I always just use different sizes of Adams and hares ear nymphs, about all I have ever needed. Yes! Look up flyfingalabama on instagram. The guys name is Steven Rockarts I know him well, but he's relatively new to fly fishing himself. I'm looking for OGs or subject matter experts.
Scientist and Author, Fly Fishing for Redeye Bass: An Adventure Across Southern Waters and Alabama's Best Fly Fishing
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"I do not hunt turkeys because I want to, I hunt them because I have to." - Tom Kelly
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Cliff Jones is a boss. Definitely get with JohnG and get with him, or find Jones online.
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