Prior to this event, 90% of the teams had never been to Lake Wedowee, but they were up for the challenge and ready to put their skills to the test.
By Jason Duran
Wedowee Ala-January 23, The Alabama Bass Trail 100 started the 2023 season at Lake Wedowee in Randolph County. The ABT 100 consists of 100 of the best teams in the country fishing for a total payout of $100,000.
Rusty White, Jr. and Brian Elder weighed in 20.07 pounds of Lake Wedowee bass. ABT photo
LEESBURG, Fla. — Another heavyweight battle is on tap as 275 of the best college fishing teams in the country return to central Florida for the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster College Series at Harris Chain presented by Bass Pro Shops Jan. 26-27.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The 2023 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation schedule features five opportunities for grass-roots anglers to battle some of the country’s best bass fisheries. Each regional championship will provide opportunities for everyday anglers to qualify for the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Championship and a shot at one of three berths in the 2024 Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic.
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DailyMail.com has published a story relating to PFOA in freshwater fish. Many stories have been published regarding PFOA, “Forever Chemicals”, found in Wheeler Lake located in North Alabama. The chemical pollution has been attributed to a Decatur 3M plant and/or 3M landfill dumping.
Area of impact downstream on Wheeler Lake from Decatur, AL. Google Earth photo.
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The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission’s (FWC) TrophyCatch program has awarded prizes for the catch and release of more than 13,500 largemouth bass since the program began in 2012. Season 10 ended in October with these incredible highlights:
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