Catch & Release Fishing Tips

Catch & Release Fishing Tips

Catch and release fishing is ideal for so many reasons. Catch and release fishing is ideal for so many reasons. Whether you’ve caught a fish that’s not the right size to keep – it’s under the legal limit, or less likely, it’s too large to fit in your cooler!  Or...
Fishing Basics 101: How to Choose a Lure

Fishing Basics 101: How to Choose a Lure

Casual fishing basics discussion between me, a fishing novice, and Tyler, our Fish and Swim Guide Specialist. He also happens to fish on the Montevallo Bass Fishing Team and runs an awesome jig company! Check out his site Wicked Jigs. If you missed our first...
Fireworks on the Coosa: 2020 Edition

Fireworks on the Coosa: 2020 Edition

In these times of uncertainty and confusion people are looking for anything familiar and others are looking forward to the light at the end of the tunnel. Let fireworks be that light! Each year Alabamaians hit the road to bear witness to magnificent displays of light...
Neely Henry: A Look Back

Neely Henry: A Look Back

If y’all haven’t been to Neely Henry, then you’re really missing out. The lake is currently known for its fishing and recreational opportunities, but the area also has a lot to offer to history buffs. I’m not a historian by any means, but below...
pH and Dissolved Oxygen, Explained

pH and Dissolved Oxygen, Explained

I can’t take credit for this blog post. It was written by Tucker Watson, our AmeriCorps Patrol Member who runs our Swim Guide Lab.  Dive in and learn about pH and D.O.!  Many of you rely on OUR Swim Guide program each summer to learn if it is safe to swim based...