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Rowell Guevarra
For Rowell, fly fishing is about much more than catching fish. It's about the rivers, the people, and the connections made along the way.
A retired U.S. Army veteran, Rowell has traded much of his time in uniform for time on the water, sharing his passion for fly fishing and the incredible fisheries of East Alabama. While he enjoys chasing just about anything with a fly rod, his true passion is pursuing native Tallapoosa Bass and Alabama Bass on the Tallapoosa River.
As a guide, Rowell enjoys introducing new anglers to fly fishing just as much as helping experienced anglers discover new water and new species. Whether it's someone's first fish on the fly or a seasoned angler chasing a trophy Tallapoosa Bass, his goal is the same: provide a memorable day on the river filled with good fishing, great conversation, and a little appreciation for the waters we call home.
Rowell is also deeply involved in the fly fishing community, volunteering with Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing and The Mayfly Project, where he uses fly fishing to connect with fellow veterans and introduce young people to the outdoors. His commitment to conservation, mentorship, and community is at the heart of everything he does.
Together with his wife, LaRee, Rowell is proud to carry forward the legacy of East Alabama Fly Fishing, continuing its mission of connecting people to our local waters, supporting conservation, and building a community of anglers who care about the rivers they fish.
When he's not guiding, you'll likely still find him on the river, volunteering with some very special nonprofits, chasing native fish, or capturing it all through his camera lens.
Fly Fish Local. Fly Fish Native.
Drew Morgan
Drew's passion for using fly rods to chase warm water species, especially bass, began when fishing the creeks and rivers of South Alabama as a kid. Growing up he was always playing and fishing in creeks...and now does the same in the East/Central region of Alabama.
When he moved to Auburn, Alabama for school, he began to discover the incredible bass fisheries in the piedmont regions of Alabama. After college he started teaching high school and conveniently had summer vacation to spend fishing the region. After years of fishing, East Alabama Fly Fishing was born out of a desire to help others learn to fly fish for bass, as well as network with other anglers who enjoy using fly rods.
Drew's guiding expertise includes the Tallapoosa River and it's tributaries out of a drift boat. His favorite species to fish for is the venerable Redeye Bass.
David Horkey
Certified Casting Instructor (FFI CI)
David grew up here in East Alabama, learned to fly fish here on warm water species, and has spent a life time floating the local waters here. From chasing trout around the country to permit in Belize, bass were his first love and continue to be what drives him as an angler and a guide. Whether you are a complete beginner or a seasoned pro David loves sharing his experience and passion for fly fishing.
John Agricola
John Agricola grew up fly fishing for bream and bass on Lake Guntersville. After trying some saltwater species he really started to hone his craft. He spent three years on trout streams such as the North Platte River and Laramie River. These skills have inflected his pursuit of the “golden ghost” on the Coosa River chain. whether you are going out on Lake Weiss, or Neely Henry, he can find you carp. He is an excellent teacher having worked for several years teaching in schools and in fishing clinics.
Dave Weakley
Dave grew up exploring the creeks of southeast Alabama. This is where his love of fishing first took root. Once he discovered fly fishing, a passion turned into an obsession. After a fishing trip to Alaska, he developed a love of wild native fish. Since then he has dedicated much of his time to exporting the back country streams of Alabama searching out native warm water species. His favorite fish to target is the redeye bass.
Christopher "Murph" Murphy
Murph was introduced to fly fishing through Fly Fishing for Vets in 2006 and hasn't looked back since. Murph has been able to participate and take on leadership roles with Project Healing Waters, The Mayfly Project, The Oars Foundation, and Healing Towers. Over the past 17 years Murph has fished in 8 different states chasing a variety of species. In 2022 he was the only Veteran chosen by Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing to represent the organization to attend Sweet Water Guide School for both his love of the sport and dedication to promoting and teaching others. While he resides in Georgia with his wife and son he is happy to tell you how much he loves the Tallapoosa and that he chooses to drive over closer to fish in an area and species he holds close to his heart.
Kyle Albert
For Kyle Albert, fly fishing is about more than just catching fish. It's about spending time outdoors, exploring the rivers of East Alabama, and sharing those experiences with others.
Whether he's introducing someone to fly fishing for the first time or helping an experienced angler pursue native bass, Kyle strives to make every trip relaxed, enjoyable, and memorable. He appreciates everything that makes a day on the river special, from the excitement of a fish on the fly to the scenery and good conversation along the way.
Kyle looks forward to sharing the waters of East Alabama and helping anglers create memories that last long after the trip ends.
Jake Vincent
Jake grew up in rural northwest Illinois, where his father instilled in him a lifelong love for fishing, both with conventional tackle and fly fishing. The summers of his youth were filled with wading the Driftless region’s creeks on the northwestern Illinois/Wisconsin border for smallmouth bass and pike. He studied fisheries biology at Western Illinois University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in zoology. Jake is an Army veteran and became much more involved in the fly-fishing community after joining Project Healing Waters, where he now teaches fly tying. He relocated to Alabama in 2019 and instantly fell in love with the region’s biodiversity. He enjoys completing the redeye slam multiple times a year. In 2022, he was nominated and recognized as the Alabama Fly Angler of the Year. Jake is the lead mentor for the Auburn, AL Mayfly Project and also a board member and guide for the OARS Foundation.
Josh Walden
Josh Walden brings a passion for fly fishing, the outdoors, and sharing East Alabama's beautiful waterways with others. Whether he's helping a new angler learn the basics or guiding an experienced fly fisherman in pursuit of native bass, Josh focuses on making every trip enjoyable and memorable.
With an appreciation for the rivers, fish, and natural beauty of East Alabama, Josh believes a great day on the water is about more than the number of fish caught. It's about the experience, the people, and the memories made along the way.
Trevor Ibsen
Trevor's mission to "unbind" the traditional expectations of fly fishing. After a 27-year career in the Army and Air Force, Trevor is now pursuing his obsession with the diverse, hard-hitting species of the Coosa River system.
Growing up in Montana, Trevor’s pursuits have spanned the globe from Alaska to Argentina, but he’s found a home on the Coosa tailwaters and Jordan Lake. While he specializes in the "street-fighters" like Alabama Bass, Drum and Longnose Gar, Trevor’s true focus is on the person at the other end of the rod.
Whether you are an experienced angler looking for a technical challenge or a newcomer wanting a relaxed day of learning the ropes, Trevor tailors every trip to your pace. On the water, he balances a deep, technical understanding of fish behavior with an easy-going approach that makes for a great day regardless of what’s on the other end of the line.
As the current IGFA World Record holder for the Alabama Bass (Fly – Length) and a contributor to Fly Fisherman magazine, Trevor brings elite-level expertise to the boat, but his primary goal is ensuring you walk away with new skills and a better appreciation for Alabama’s incredible warm-water fisheries.
Check out Trevor's gar article here: (https://www.flyfisherman.com/editorial/fly-fishing-gar-rope-flies/496196) in Fly Fisherman Magazine
