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

Nov 5, 2025 · by Southern Fishing News

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.
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Wheeler, Connell roll to Patriot Cup victory

Nov 2, 2025 · by Southern Fishing News

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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.

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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.

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

Oct 31, 2025 · by Southern Fishing News

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…

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Reigning ABT Champions Donny Beck and Tony Harvey. ABT100 photo

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

Oct 29, 2025 · by Southern Fishing News

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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Oct 26, 2025 · by Southern Fishing News

Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation club members can earn a place in the National Team Championship, the Individual National B.A.S.S. Nation Championship, and the BASSMASTER Classic! Find an Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation-affiliated club in your city and join for these Alabama opportunities. Youth participation opportunities are also available through the Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation.

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Tucker Smith claimed winner’s trophy At Ultimate Angler Championship On Guntersville

Oct 17, 2025 · by Southern Fishing News

By David Rainer
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
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The top bass anglers in the nation converged on Lake Guntersville the second week in October to showcase what is arguably the best bass fishing lake in the nation. The Ultimate Angler Champion is originally from Birmingham, but the 24-year-old Tucker Smith has called Guntersville home for the past year.
 
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Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship holds the trophy as Tucker Smith is congratulated by Senator Steve Livingston for winning the Ultimate Angler Championship at Lake Guntersville. Photo by Kate Stone

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