Visiting Alabama, Anyone need a Fishing Partner/ Help Me Fish?

[JiggyJonJon]

Hi, hope everyone enjoying their fall,

 

I'm posting in seeking if anyone is willing to take a young college student out on a day of fishing in one of the many Alabama fisheries. See I'm not from here, I've lived in Oregon all of my life and just recently about year ago got very interested into fishing, specifically bass fishing. Currently am visiting my Grandma and helping her with a great deal of things. Awhile I'm here I would love to experience a real day of fishing in Alabama, I don't have a vehicle expect my Maw's and it seems that the most closest fishing spots are private ponds. I'm just a young 23 year old recently graduated college student, who has dreamed of fishing in one of the greatest states for it. I don't have money for a guide service, a boat, or really much fishing gear but I can provide money for gas, buy breakfast/lunch/dinner, snacks, tackle, and be a respectful guest. I'm located in Blount county, it seem far stretched but it be ideal to carpool, unless my grandma can manage not having a vehicle for the day. This is no way to take advantage of your generosity, part of this is actually in hope to one of the great citizens of Alabama and hear your story. 

 

 

A little more about me.

 

Just recently getting inspired by fishing from hearing stories of my dad/grandaddy, I realized that it was more than just a sport. It was a family tradition, something that was enjoyed for many reasons. This was a around a year and a half ago and ever since I've been a fishing addict. Growing up and living in Oregon, a great state for fishing but not outstanding for bass. Not having access to a boat made it difficult or having very unproductive days provided myself the realization that fishing is more than just catching. It's the connection with nature, the relationships/bonds that are built, and the environment of escaping the commitments of living. Besides fishing, I love SEC football, golf, skiing, and farming. I'm very well mannered, respectful, and well behaved. I appreciate any help or suggestion, and thank y'all.

 

 

[TnRiver46]

Looks like you are sandwiched in between The coosa and the black warrior rivers. I’ve fished both of these and they are both pretty awesome, lots of grass and mean spotted bass. Buzzbaits at daylight and dragging worms were about all we ever did with some cranking mixed in. I also have a buddy that grew up in cullman fishing smith lake, which is deep and clear. Top waters on points and Carolina rigs are what he always mentions. Also just looking at a map, the locust fork looks like a good place to fish and the mulberry fork would be worth looking at also. Sorry im

no help on taking you fishing, I’m up in TN but I do get down there a few times a year 

[JiggyJonJon]

On 10/3/2020 at 4:49 AM, TnRiver46 said:

Looks like you are sandwiched in between The coosa and the black warrior rivers. I’ve fished both of these and they are both pretty awesome, lots of grass and mean spotted bass. Buzzbaits at daylight and dragging worms were about all we ever did with some cranking mixed in. I also have a buddy that grew up in cullman fishing smith lake, which is deep and clear. Top waters on points and Carolina rigs are what he always mentions. Also just looking at a map, the locust fork looks like a good place to fish and the mulberry fork would be worth looking at also. Sorry im

no help on taking you fishing, I’m up in TN but I do get down there a few times a year 

 

Thank you for your responses and tips. I'm going to look up public accessible spots for the coosa/black warrior river. Found some old original 80/90's fishing gear that looks to be capable for some bank fishing, plan on maybe knocking on peoples door and asking to fish their property ponds. I hope it's not intrusive. I appreciate it a lot.