There are three sections of the Cahaba we consider the prettiest: Leeds to Grant's Mill, Grant's Mill to Overton, and Cahaba Refuge to Pratt's Ferry (Centerville). Those upper ends of the river are typified by high bluffs, rocky shoals, and very little noticeable development. There are some houses, but most are off the water a ways. We don't always see deer on these stretches as there is a ton of woods for them to be in. However, we saw a bunch of them Sunday including a nice 6 pt. We also saw some roosting turkeys.

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This is my wife and I's beach. We stop here every time and eat. It's typical of this stretch of the river: high bluffs, heavy woods, little development.

There are several coal mines on this stretch. We've never stopped to get out and explore, but I'm told people do that. Personally, I spent enough time in underground coal mines to do it for fun, but knock yourselves out!

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There's a spot on the second powerline crossing where a seam of coal is exposed by the river. There are tons of fords and bridges on this section of the river. Our ancestors coming across the river for coal.



Anyway, the fishing was terrible. Wife caught a good one early and I caught a good one mid day. Other than that, it was terrible. Also, the very first shoal I had to walk through my wading boots got wet with the 41 degree water. I took my boots and socks off and went barefoot for the next 6 hours or so. Had to get out and push 3 more times barefooted. I will be investing in some felt booted waders for Christmas......

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This dude ate a 3/8oz jig. If you're only gonna catch one, might as well make it a nice one. Little over 3+

Last edited by William; 12/09/24 01:30 PM.
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