This past weekend (April 5), the Association of Collegiate Anglers contested the third event of its historic 20th season on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series. Over 270 teams were on hand in Florence, AL at Pickwick Lake to compete in the Pickwick Slam.
Paxton & Jerry from 12th ranked Adrian College take 2nd,
and Zion & Brady with Purdue University finish in 3rd
Florence, AL (April 5, 2025) – Following close monitoring of the conditions and reports from both the National Weather Service and TVA, the ACA made the decision to cancel Day 2 of the tournament competition at the Pickwick Slam, due to weather and current conditions projected to impact the area. The Pickwick Slam was then shortened to a one-day event.
Chandler Hall & Clayton Ellis from 17th-ranked Blue Mountain Christian University win the Pickwick Slam. CBFS Photo
A few years ago Southern Fishing News shot this video of the late Ray Scott talking to Charlie Brewer, Jr. about how he got into fishing with the Slider Lure. You’ll enjoy this.
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The first event of 2025 for the Association of Collegiate Anglers on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series is the Pickwick Slam at Pickwick Lake in Florence, AL on April 5th – 6th.
Terry Thornton
Vantage Tackle
If you’ve never fished the shad spawn, you’re missing out on one of the wildest feeding frenzies in bass fishing.
I came across this chart some time ago so I don’t remember who to give credit to. That aside, here’s a fairly usable chart featuring seasons, water temperature, and lure selection for clear and muddy water conditions.
The Bill Dance Giant Bass Open is heading to Pickwick Lake on March 8 and 9 out of Pickwick Landing. One of our Southern Fishing News readers, and a former tournament angler, has some reservations about this event and tournaments in general due to tournament-related bass mortality.
