Bass Fishing News Articles, Reports & Tips - Page 23
Smallies: Post-Spawn Through Summer
Whitewater Fishing B.A.S.S. tournament pro, Alex Redwine
On most waters, smallmouth bass have either transitioned from post-spawn into summer behavior, or are already in summer mode.
New Beginner Fishing Video
RELEASE SCHEDULED ON JUNE 22, 2025
If you have a young aspiring angler, you’ll want to watch this short SFN Beginner Fishing video to get them interested and involved.
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Rain or Shine They Will Fish
Forty-one young anglers and their adults braved a less-than-optimum forecast to dip a hook on June 7.
Division Trophy Winners.
Slams and Fishing Events
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) shared several newsworthy items about fishing this week.
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.
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