DECATUR, AL (February 20, 2025) – The Alabama Bass Trail Teams Series (ABTTS) is set to kick off its twelfth season of the South Division on Stop #1 at Lake Martin on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
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By Greg McCain
Two relative newcomers came away with the wins on Lake Martin Saturday (Feb. 8) in the first Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation (ABN) qualifying event of the year.
Stihl Smith and Jonathan Watson took first place. ABN PHOTO
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By Jason Duran
The Alabama Bass Trail kicked off its 12th season at Smith Lake. Historically, this lake has presented challenges for teams, as Mother Nature often throws unexpected weather conditions just before tournament day.
Blake Hall and Jeremy Lamb ABT PHOTO
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The west ramp at McFarland on Pickwick Lake in Florence, AL has been improved and is now open (See https://southernfishingnews.com/news-stories/mcfarland-boat-ramp-pickwick-lake-closed-for-approximately-three-months). Here are some photos of the new and improved ramp.
Photos provided by Bill Jordan, Director, Florence Park & Recreation
The Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation has published 2025 schedules for adult, high school and junior divisions.
By Jason Duran
The team of Matt Adams and Jason Whitehead secured first place with an impressive total weight of 28.49 pounds at the ABT 100’s first event at Lake Guntersville, Alabama. Recently, teams had been catching over 30-pound bags, and many found fish with relative ease.
Matt Adams and Jason Whitehead. ABT Photo