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Charlie Brewer’s Slider Lures marks the start of the company’s 50th year of business in 2020-“Where Finesse Fishing Began”. This new issue of the company’s newsletter, “SliderLines”, Includes a look back at the beginning by Charlie Brewer, Jr. and an in-depth story on how Slider Lures was originated by Charlie Brewer, Sr. as “Crazy Head Lures”. Also in this issue are Charlie Brewer, Sr., “In His Own Words” tips about line selection when fishing for crappie and a look at the Spin Cast Reel GA1000 available from Slider.

Here is a comprehensive list of Alabama’s State Record Freshwater Fish-from Largemouth Bass to Warmouth.

Procedures for the “Certification of Alabama State Record Freshwater Fish” includes:

• Fish must be caught in Alabama waters by legal means. 
• Fish must be identified by a Fisheries Section biologist or other certified fisheries biologist. 
• Fish must be weighed on certified scales. Weighing must be witnessed by two people. 
• Application must be submitted on official application form. 
• Application form must be notarized.

The Alabama Department of Environmental Management continues to monitor the Perflourochemical situation in Alabama’s Morgan and Lawrence counties (Wheeler Lake).

By Greg McCain

One of the first major cold fronts of the fall proved to be a major obstacle for many fishermen competing in the Alabama B.A.S.S. Nation (ABN) State Championship on Lake Guntersville Friday and Saturday (Nov. 1-2).

Temperatures near freezing and north winds greeted anglers in both days of the tournament, making fishing conditions less than desirable after the front passed. Zeros were numerous and most weights were low compared to normal Guntersville standards.

Adrian College’s Lead Narrows as 12 Schools Move in Top 25

SAN ANTONIO, TX- Event number two of the 2019-2020 season on the Bass Pro Shops Collegiate Bass Fishing Series is in the books. 

The schedules are set for Bassmaster’s Elite Series, Opens, College and High School tournaments. See the fisheries that made the cut to host these exciting competitions in 2020.

Hunter Bridges and Brannan Rippey overcame a lack of sleep and less-than-ideal fishing conditions to win the Timmy Horton High School Bass Anglers Challenge on Pickwick Lake Oct. 12.

GET READY for 2020! MARK YOUR CALENDERS!