The fable of Fisher Anaya comes to fruition at Lake Martin
Written by Christopher Decker – Photography by Andy Crawford
Thanks to a dazzling Championship Sunday performance, the 20-year-old rookie from Eva, Ala., earned his first Elite Series victory at the Lippert Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin with a four-day total of 54 pounds, 6 ounces.
Fisher Anaya takes the victory at the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin
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A Quick History of Bass Lures
By Southern Fishing News
Bass lures have been evolving for more than a century, shaped by the creativity of anglers, the rise of tackle companies, and the demands of competitive fishing.
Written by David A. Brown Photography by Andy Crawford
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Hank Cherry, turned 52 today, so it’s fitting that the pro from Lincolnton, N.C., employed a straight-up old-school technique to win the FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville with 88 pounds, 11 ounces.
January 31, 2026 • Jody White • Toyota Series
CLEWISTON, Fla. – The hottest angler in bass fishing, Banks Shaw, earned his third major win in three years with MLF, edging Kyle Cortiana on Saturday for the top spot in the Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Southern Division season-opener event on Lake Okeechobee.
There’s nobody fishing hotter than Banks Shaw right now. Photo by Rob Matsuura.
The February 2026 edition of the Southern Fishing News newsletter has been published and is available for reading/download.
Published with permission of artist Robert van Nood.
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By Roger Brown, The Bass Coach
Every day, it seems that more and more of the general public are starting to take notice that there may be just a bit more to bass fishing than meets the eye.
