News Stories & Fishing Articles

A pleasant morning greeted fifty-eight young bass anglers and their adult sponsors (boat captains) as they arrived at First Creek.

Winners in the 11 to 15 Age Division. SYB photo

Tim McDonald did all the right things preparing for the tournament on Lake Douglass located in Kentucky.

Douglas Lake features a lot of standing timber.

By Jason Duran           

Decatur, Ala May 22— Anglers fishing this event reported catching 70-100 fish throughout the day.

Michael Hood and Randy Wiggins 24.27 pounds finished first, ABT photo

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By Jason Duran          

Columbiana, Ala ‑May 15:  The fourth stop of the Alabama Bass Trail South Division was held on Lay Lake. During practice leading up to the event, teams reported a post-spawn pattern that was causing the lake to fish a little tough.

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On Saturday, June 11, 2022, Alabamians and out-of-state visitors alike will have the opportunity to fish for free in most public waters including both freshwater and saltwater.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Ray Scott passed away on Sunday, May 8 at around 11:30 p.m. He died peacefully in his sleep of natural causes. Scott was 88 years old. 

Payout and Celebrates Tenth Anniversary with Additional Prize Money

 The Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Series will enter its tenth season next year as the state’s premier weekend tournament trail for amateur bass anglers with an 11-event schedule offering more than $590,000 in awards including $10K in prize money in celebration of the tournament’s tenth anniversary.

Only 15 minutes remained Friday in the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Southeast Regional at Lewis Smith Lake and Will Davis Jr. figured the limit in his livewell gave him a chance to win.

Will Davis Jr., of Sylacauga, Ala., has won the 2022 TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S. Nation Southeast Regional on Lewis Smith Lake with a three-day total of 38 pounds, 3 ounces.
Photo by Breanne Jackson/B.A.S.S.

For fishing lines, three main offerings are available to anglers. They include monofilament, also referred to as nylon, braided line, and fluorocarbon.