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Artistic illustration of bass wearing reflective sunglasses

Bass Don't Have Eyelids

So they gotta wear shades.

Collection of Big O crankbait fishing lures

Do You Remember This Bait?

The Big O took the crankbait world by a storm!

Collage of bass fishing catches

All These Bass Have Two Things In Common

They are big and were caught on 6lb. line.

Bass fishing photo collage near weeds

A Favorite Target For Bass Anglers

Fishin' those weeds!

TV show production set with filming equipment

On The Set Of Southern Fishing TV Show

Our television show was one of the first in North Alabama.

Cartoon illustration of anglers in a speed boat

Be Very Careful

When you feel the need for speed!

View of Pickwick Lake from Wilson Dam spillway

Wilson Dam Spillway

Looking at Pickwick Lake thru the spillway.

Latest Southern Fishing News Stories

Boater Safety Alert: Pickwick Dam

TVA recently completed a new project at Pickwick Dam in Hardin County, TN, enabling the hydro-generation units to operate in condensing mode to support grid voltage stability in the area. 

TVA photo

Spencers Close Out ABT 100 Season in Style with 24.28 on Wilson Lake

By Jason Duran
ABT100 photos

The Alabama Bass Trail 100 wrapped up its 2025 season Saturday on Wilson Lake, marking the series’ first ever visit to the smallest lake on the Tennessee River chain.

Fog delayed the launch until 9AM.

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Go Fish Education Center Open to Visitors while Aquariums Get a Fresh Look

 The Go Fish Education Center in Perry, GA will be giving our aquarium exhibits a fresh new look.

When Crappie Won’t Bite, Tennessee River Has Great Alternatives

Story and Photos By DAVID RAINER
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
 
What do you do after you plan a trip to north Alabama to get in the fall crappie bite, and you’re greeted with bluebird skies the day after a cold front? You make lemonade, and the Tennessee River lakes have just the right recipes.

Wheeler, Connell roll to Patriot Cup victory

Charity Muehlenweg • Fishing Clash Team Series

OXFORD, Ala. — Jacob Wheeler and Dustin Connell of Team O’Reilly Auto Parts capped off an unforgettable week on the Alabama pro’s home waters with a dominant performance Monday, cruising to a win at the Folds of Honor Patriot Cup Presented by B&W Trailer Hitches on Logan Martin Lake.

Jacob Wheeler and Dustin Connell of Team O’Reilly Auto Parts ran away with the Patriot Cup win with 70 pounds, 10 ounces on 46 scorable bass. Photo by Phoenix Moore.

ABT Champs Beck and Harvey Preview the ABT 100 at Wilson Lake

By Jason Duran

The Alabama Bass Trail 100 Series heads to Wilson Lake for its final stop this Saturday [November 1]. With temps dipping into the 40s for the first time this year in North Alabama, the bass are already shifting into seasonal patterns…

Reigning ABT Champions Donny Beck and Tony Harvey. ABT100 photo

Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation HS 2025-26 Schedule

The Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation High School Tiger and Tide Division tournament schedule and details have been published for the 2025-26 season.

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Southern Fishing News publishes bass fishing news articles, tackle tips, tournament info and angler photos to an established readership of dedicated, fishing enthusiasts.

Our center of publication and local coverage is the north Alabama region. Our online news carries on the tradition of Southern Fishing dating back to the late 1970's with the Southern Fishing Television Show, then the print publication Southern Fishing.

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