Alabama's Best Fly Fishing
Matt Lewis
Fly Fisher, Author
★ ★ ★ ★Alabama is quickly becoming one of the most exciting and diverse fly fishing destinations in North America—and Matt Lewis is here to prove it. Join us as we uncover more than 50 hidden gems across the state, from Appalachian streams teeming with redeye bass to coastal marshes alive with trophy redfish. Whether you're chasing bass, bream, or saltwater giants, Alabama has it all. Don’t miss this eye-opening journey through one of fly fishing’s best-kept secrets!
Just a few of the questions asked and answered during the interview:
- What inspired you to write Alabama’s Best Fly Fishing and showcase this state as a fly fishing destination?
- Many anglers overlook Alabama—why do you think it’s a hidden gem in the fly fishing world?
- Why is Alabama called "America's Amazon"?
- How would you describe the diversity of Alabama’s fisheries compared to other states in the South or across the country?
- Can you walk us through the typical bonefish diet and how it may vary by location?
- What makes the redeye bass so unique and special for fly anglers?
- What type of water do you find these fish?
- What are the best strategies and fly patterns for targeting redeye bass in Alabama streams?
- What other bass species are popular to target?
- Alabama is known for trophy striped bass—what are your go-to methods and flies for targeting them?
- What other species of fish are available to fly fish for?
- If you could only choose one place to fish which location would go to?
- What makes Alabama’s Gulf Coast marshes and estuaries special for fly anglers?
- What species are there to target in the marshes and estuaries?
