News Stories & Fishing Articles

On Saturday, June 11, 2022, Alabamians and out-of-state visitors alike will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public waters including both freshwater and saltwater.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Ray Scott passed away on Sunday, May 8 at around 11:30 p.m. He died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes. Scott was 88 years old. 

Payout and Celebrates Tenth Anniversary with Additional Prize Money

 The Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Series will enter its tenth season next year as the state’s premier weekend tournament trail for amateur bass anglers with an 11-event schedule offering more than $590,000 in awards including $10K in prize money in celebration of the tournament’s tenth anniversary.

Only 15 minutes remained Friday in the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Southeast Regional at Lewis Smith Lake and Will Davis Jr. figured the limit in his livewell gave him a chance to win.

Will Davis Jr., of Sylacauga, Ala., has won the 2022 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Southeast Regional on Lewis Smith Lake with a three-day total of 38 pounds, 3 ounces.
Photo by Breanne Jackson/B.A.S.S.

For fishing lines, three main offerings are available to anglers. They include monofilament, also referred to as nylon, braided line, and fluorocarbon.

By Jason Duran

The team of Mitch Mitchell and Candler McCollum claimed their 4^th victory on the ABT with 19.96 pounds worth $17,000 including payouts targeting bed fish.

The team of Mitch Mitchell and Candler McCollum claimed their 4th victory on the ABT with 19.96 pounds. ABT photo

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Grass-roots anglers from around the country will take to the waters of Pickwick Lake to compete for one of three berths in the 2023 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk during the 2022 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship Nov. 9-11 in Florence, Ala.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Twelve of the top high school anglers in the country have been selected as new members of the notable Bassmaster High School All-American Fishing Team presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.

Here is a photo of the late and great Charlie Brewer Sr., founder of Slider Lures, on the set of the Southern Fishing TV show.

Slider Lures Slider Head with a Slider 4-inch worm.

By Jason Duran

The South Division reached the midway point at the Alabama River- Cooter’s Pond. The river system has seen an abundance in water and current from recent rains.