Lake Logan Martin · Coosa River
Talley Wacker
Guide Service
Premier crappie fishing charters with Rodney Talley — "The Crappie King."
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Meet Rodney
Rodney Talley has spent years learning every brush pile, ledge and dock on Logan Martin. A Crappie USA tournament pro from Riverside, he's known around the lake for "shooting docks" — skipping a jig 25 feet back under docks where nobody else can reach. He knows where the crappie are when everybody else says they aren't biting. Bring your family, your buddies, or just yourself — he'll put you on fish.
Trips
Guided Crappie Fishing
Half and full days chasing slabs on Logan Martin and the Coosa River.
Crappie & Turkey Combo
Morning on the water, afternoon in the woods. The full Alabama experience.
Striped Bass Fishing
Hook into hard-pulling stripers with a guide who knows where they run.
Easy as 1-2-3
Plan Your Trip
Pick what you want and send it straight to Rodney.
Trip length
Trip type
Time of year
Anglers
Skill level
Your Trip
"Hi Rodney! I'd like to book a half day crappie trip on Logan Martin in spring for 2 people. Skill level: some experience. What dates do you have open?"
The big one. Crappie move shallow to spawn around docks, brush and creek banks. Best numbers and big slabs.
When to Come
Logan Martin has no off-season. Here's what each one brings.
Spring
Feb – May
The big one. Crappie move shallow to spawn around docks, brush and creek banks. Best numbers and big slabs.
Summer
Jun – Sep
Fish go deep, 15–25 ft on brush piles, ledges and deep docks. Early mornings beat the heat.
Fall
Oct – Nov
Cooling water gets fish chasing again. Crappie follow baitfish into creeks. Great, quiet time on the lake.
Winter
Dec – Jan
Slower days, but schools stack up tight on deep structure. Bundle up and catch some heavyweights.
What to Bring
- Alabama fishing license (16 and up)
- Sunglasses (polarized helps)
- Hat and sunscreen
- Rain gear — the trip goes rain or shine
- Layers in cool months
- Snacks, lunch and drinks
- Cooler with ice to take fish home
- Camera for your slabs
Rods, reels, tackle and bait are provided.
Alabama License
- Who needs one: Everyone 16 and older. Alabama residents 65+ are exempt.
- Out-of-state? A 7-day non-resident trip license is the easy pick for a weekend visit.
- Where to buy: Online at Outdoor Alabama, by phone at 1-888-848-6887, or at local bait shops.
- Tip: Buy it before the trip and keep it on your phone.
What Folks Say
"Rodney is The Crappie King!"
"Super knowledgeable about crappie and their habitats."
"Where can I get some of those Talley Wacker Jigs?"
"What an experience!"
"Great day, caught lots of fish!"
"Everybody else said they weren't biting!"
Logan Martin Lake
A 15,000+ acre Coosa River lake about 30 miles east of Birmingham, stretching nearly 50 miles from Logan Martin Dam to Neely Henry. Thousands of docks, brush piles and creek channels make it one of Alabama's best crappie lakes.
15K+
Acres
48 mi
Long
30 min
From B'ham
Questions
Do I need any gear?+
No. Rodney supplies rods, reels, tackle, bait — and his own Talley Wacker jigs. Just bring yourself and the items on the list.
I've never fished. Is that okay?+
Absolutely. Rodney teaches beginners and kids every season. Seasoned anglers can learn his dock-shooting technique.
Can I keep my fish?+
Yes, within Alabama's legal limits. Bring a cooler with ice to take them home.
What if the weather turns bad?+
Light rain is fine. If it's unsafe — storms or lightning — Rodney will reschedule with you.
Where do we meet?+
On Logan Martin Lake near Riverside, Alabama. Rodney sends the exact launch spot when you book.