Largest fishing expo in Alabama history
A large fishing expo is being organized for 2026. It is called the Ultimate Fishing Expo and the dates are January 16th through 18th, 2026. This is an all-species expo.
Bass Fishing News Articles, Reports & Tips - Page 21
Final Standings for the 2024-25 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year
Montevallo finishes in 1st, UNA is ranked 2nd, and Carson-Newman rounds out the Top 3
The University of Montevallo finished the year in the 2024-25 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year, presented by Abu Garcia, ranked number one, with a total of 40,575 points.
Top 10 Baits: How the best caught ’em at Kentucky Lake
MLF Tyler Brinks, Photos by Phoenix Moore
It’s safe to say that Kentucky Lake is back, or at least on a serious upswing. As many expected, Lowrance Stage 5 Presented by Mercury on Kentucky Lake and neighboring Lake Barkley turned into a ledge fishing bonanza with largemouth and smallmouth bass firmly in their summer patterns.
Taking the Pulse
By Susan Ehrenelou, TVA Staff Writer
Healthy Rivers Help Creatures, People, and Power Production
Steam, turbines, pumps, and rushing water – these are essential pieces of the Tennessee Valley Authority’s power production. Also important? Little fish. Not to mention big fish, mussels, snails, and the tiniest of aquatic insects that live in the Tennessee River system.
Dave Matthews, TVA aquatic zoologist. TVA photo
Final Three Anglers Named to ACA’s Collegiate All-Academic Team
SAN ANTONIO, TX (May 29, 2025) – The Association of Collegiate Anglers recently contested its historic 20th National Championship tournament. On Wednesday night of Championship Week, at the ACA’s annual Angler & Sponsor Banquet, three more anglers were named to the ACA’s collegiate All-Academic Team presented by Yamaha.
Garrett Simon – Marshall University, Cody Domingos – University of Tennessee, Alex Geroulis – Indiana University
Eleven Youth Anglers Catch 96.47 Pounds On Wheeler
Fifty-three young anglers showed up ready to fish the first Shoals Youth Bassmasters tournament of the 2025 season. The young anglers showed out with the event trophy qualifiers weighing in 96.47 pounds of bass.
SFN Featured Sponsor-Slider Fishing
Charlie Brewer originated “finesse fishing. Slider’s products not only continue to produce the popular Slider Heads and finesse plastics but have added an extensive line of crappie lures and more multi-species lures. Visit sliderfishing.com and browse the product selection.
Harris & Head Win 2025 Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship
Bryce & Tripp from UNA take 2nd— Brody & Peyton with Montevallo finish in 3rd
ANDERSON, SC (May 23, 2025) – Peyton Harris & Dalton Head from the number one ranked University of Montevallo claim the National Championship title with a two-day total weight of 37.14 pounds.
Peyton Harris & Dalton Head from the number one ranked University of Montevallo. Photo provided
Tackling Invasive Eelgrass
About 12 years ago, the Tennessee Valley Authority aquatic plant management team noticed a new, unusual species spreading at Guntersville and Nickajack reservoirs. The non-native eelgrass was overtaking the native plant habitat.
2026 Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Series Dates and Locations Set
The Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Series will enter its thirteenth season next year as the state’s premier weekend tournament trail for amateur bass anglers with an 11-event schedule offering more than $750,000 in prizes and awards.
ABT photo.