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Huge 16-3 bass caught literally with hands

Feb 16, 2024 · by Southern Fishing News

Ron McDonald, Editor & Publisher Southern Fishing News

The 16-3 caught by hand (I guess “caught” is the right word) was just shy of the Alabama record for a largemouth bass. The record bass stands at 16 lbs., 8 oz., and was caught in 1987 by Thomas (T. M.) Burgin from View Lake in Shelby County.

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Sommers and Pelt win ABT Lake Jordan

Feb 14, 2024 · by Southern Fishing News

By Jason Duran

The 2024 season of The Alabama Bass Trail began at Lake Jordan for the south division. 225 teams competed for a for an increased payday of $15,000 for first Place. Teams reported having a tough practice but were expecting to catch the quality 4-pound bites needed to win this event.

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Eric Sommers and Robbie Pelt. ABT photo

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Angler Wins Grand Prize For The 2023 Georgia Bass Slam

Feb 13, 2024 · by Southern Fishing News

Anglers that succeed in earning a Georgia Bass Slam already have earned an accomplishment plus they get some fun rewards, but it’s even more exciting when you win the Grand Prize for the 2023 Bass Slam!

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Jason McRae of Duluth, GA

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Montevallo Moves To Number One

Feb 13, 2024 · by Southern Fishing News

Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia

The Association of Collegiate Anglers announces the latest update to the standings for the 2023-24 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia. This is college fishing’s only all-encompassing National Rankings system, and the race for this year’s title is just now past the halfway mark of the season. 

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Keep Fish Lively & Releasable

Feb 6, 2024 · by Southern Fishing News

EGO Fishing’s conservation-driven Tournament Weigh-In Bag is a leak-proof must-have.

 Tournament season is approaching. From club derbies to professional tournaments, anglers are already hitting the water to prefish.

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College angler killed in boating accident

Feb 1, 2024 · by Southern Fishing News

B.A.S.S. mourns death of WKU angler Johnathan Brian

Two boats were involved in an incident on January 25, 2024, resulting in the death of one boater and injuries to three other fishermen.

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Carson-Newman Tops the First Rankings

Jan 26, 2024 · by Southern Fishing News

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University of North Alabama is ranked 2nd, and three-time defending title winner Montevallo drops to 3rd

The Association of Collegiate Anglers has updated the points standings for the 2023-24 Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia.

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