All rights reserved. There were more saltwater speckled trout fishing guides hawking their wares than freshwater bass fishing guides. No, bass fishing hasn't relinquished its role as king in this area. The fact, however, that so many from the Birmingham area have become such avid shallow water fishermen on Alabama's coast in recent years is an interesting phenomenon. There's a sporting goods dealer in Birmingham that has a section dedicated to saltwater flyfishing.
Many dealers now sell saltwater tackle.
There's plenty of fishing available right here in our backyard. The nearest saltwater to Birmingham is hundreds of miles away. Fishing guide J.T. Duddy, who operates Jesse's Trout Lodge on the Bon Secour River near Gulf Shores, said an incredible portion of his business comes from the Birmingham area. He said he believes there are a couple of reasons for that. There's a lot more interest.