Angler's Catches

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Anglers' Pictures from the Coosa River below Jordan Lake, Alabama

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We have an angler recognition program for large sport fish.

Chelsey Shafer with a 53
Chelsey Shafer caught this 53" paddlefish from below Bouldin Dam on July 23, 2011.  Paddlefish are making a comeback on the Alabama River as flows are more consistent during spawning season.  Paddlefish eggs need flowing water for survival.  Paddlefish are protected and must be release unharmed, as this one was.

Alabama spotted bass
are fun to catch, May 2011.
Blugill on a fly rod from a canoe.
Dr. Lovell landed this fine bluegill from the lower Coosa River in May of 2010 while using a fly rod and popping bug.
 
A fat Alabama spotted bass was caught on a Lucky Craft bait from a kayak, May 2011.

Rob Prevate holds a white bass from the Coosa River.
This white bass was caught on a kayaking trip below Jordan Dam.  The rod was tied to the kayak to prevent its loss.

Jenny with a bluegill from below Jordan Dam
A bluegill caught on a popping bug is a thing of beauty, but no match for Jenny.

 Chris Greene caught this darkly colored bluegill from the Coosa River on July 11, 2008.
Chris Greene caught this darkly colored bluegill from the Coosa River on July 11, 2008.

Doug Darr lands a small spotted bass while fishing topwater on the lower Coosa River. 
Smaller spotted bass can be taken using surface lures on the edge of the river.

Damon with a Spotted Bass
Damon Abernethy shows a spotted bass while on a float trip down the lower Coosa River.