News Stories & Fishing Articles

NPAA Conference presentation reveals the thrills of father-son fishing connection, plus how to deal with industry changes.

Jason and Jay Przekura. Photo provided

Priority Registration Opens June 1

Decatur, Ala. (March 10, 2023) – The Alabama Bass Trail (ABT) announces dates and locations of the 2024 ABT 100 tournament series which includes a payout reaching $300,000 for all three tournaments.

ABT photo

I saw a video recently where a guy discussed, among other tips, how to re-work a drop shot rig for more flexibility in adjusting the distance of the weight from the bait and freeing the hook and lure to move unhampered as opposed to a fixed hook.

EUFAULA, Ala. — With only a couple of hours remaining in the St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Eufaula, Justin Barnes felt the tournament slipping away.

Justin Barnes of Ellaville, Ga., has won the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Lake Eufaula with a two-day total of 48 pounds, 9 ounces.
Photo by Andy Crawford/B.A.SS.

New release advances electric propulsion with the most advanced trolling motor on the market.

Since the inception of the Shallow Water Anchor more than 20 years ago, the name Power-Pole has become synonymous with innovation and durability.  In keeping with those tenants, Power-Pole introduces a new movement in Total Boat Control with the Power-Pole MOVE Brushless Trolling Motor, the strongest and most advanced trolling motor ever created.

Increase your professionalism, build a great reputation, and understand the numbers to ensure your business’s success.

“There are many routes to entering the professional ranks of the recreational fishing industry in addition to becoming a tournament angler,” says legendary saltwater fisherman, Louisiana guide and Redfish Lodge owner, Mike Frenette, “But there’s also a lot more to being a professional in every one of these fields than you might suspect.”

Mike Frenette

SHELBY COUNTY, Ala. — Trevor Wilburn and Kagen Hill live 6 1/2 hours from Lay Lake, but they looked right at home on Saturday, winning the Strike King Bassmaster High School Series at Lay Lake presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors.

Trevor Wilburn and Kagen Hill of Century High School in Illinois have won the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster High School Series at Lay lake presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors with 19 pounds, 5 ounces.
Photo by Chase Sansom/B.A.S.S.

By Jason Duran

Lake Martin is well known as a lake where you can catch a lot of fish. This lake has an abundance of largemouth and spotted bass.

Rob Lee and Steve Winslett rose above the pack and caught 16.06 of Lake Martin bass to finish first and win $10,000. ABT photo

BAINBRIDGE, Ga. — Despite enduring several painful losses, Arkansas rookie Joey Cifuentes III held on to sack up a final-round limit of 18 pounds, 7 ounces and win the Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Lake Seminole with a four-day total of 85-2.

Joey Cifuentes III of Clinton, Ark., has won the 2023 Gamakatsu Bassmaster Elite at Lake Seminole with a four-day total of 85 pounds, 2 ounces.
Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S.