Mitchell Forde • Bass Pro Tour

Prior to the Bass Pro Tour’s first ever visit to Lake Hartwell, the prevailing expectation was that finesse techniques and spotted bass would rule O’Reilly Auto Parts Stage 2 Presented by Lowrance.

The Tugaloo River proved to be Omori’s winning spot. Photo by Phoenix Moore

By Greg McCain
Photos By Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation

C.D. McDuffa has a limited history of fishing Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation (ABN) events in recent years. In fact, he said it had been at least 3 years since he last fished with the organization. He has plenty of experience on Lake Guntersville, however, successfully competing in various tournament circuits.

C.D. McDuffa

Have you ever wished you knew when and how much seasonal lake level adjustments TVA was making to Tennessee River lake levels? Well, wish no more.

The fable of Fisher Anaya comes to fruition at Lake Martin

Written by Christopher Decker – Photography by Andy Crawford

Thanks to a dazzling Championship Sunday performance, the 20-year-old rookie from Eva, Ala., earned his first Elite Series victory at the Lippert Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin with a four-day total of 54 pounds, 6 ounces.

Fisher Anaya takes the victory at the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin

This presentation is appropriate for adult bass anglers, youth anglers, bass club programs and youth fishing organizations. The presentation is available as a PowerPoint file, a PDF file and in a video format. Slide timings are set for 20 seconds.

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A Quick History of Bass Lures
By Southern Fishing News

Bass lures have been evolving for more than a century, shaped by the creativity of anglers, the rise of tackle companies, and the demands of competitive fishing.

Written by David A. Brown    Photography by Andy Crawford

SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Hank Cherry, turned 52 today, so it’s fitting that the pro from Lincolnton, N.C., employed a straight-up old-school technique to win the FXR Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville with 88 pounds, 11 ounces.