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VanDam closes career with $100,000 big bass

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For the second time in his career, Jordan Lee hoisted a Heavy Hitters champion trophy belt.
Photo by Phoenix Moore

Grab the fishing pole and the tackle box and let’s go gas up the boat, National Fishing and Boating Week (NFBW) begins soon!

Jonathan with a bowfin catch from Okefenokee Swamp (April 2024).

Lucas & Fisher from South Carolina take 2nd, and Nathan & Banks with UNA claim 3rd

FLORENCE, AL (May 24, 2024) – The scales are closed, prizes have been awarded, and a new national champion has been crowned for the 2024 season.

Twin Brother Tandem Dylan & Carter Nutt from 3rd Ranked University of North Alabama Take the National Championship Bass Fishing Title at Pickwick Lake.

The Shoals Youth Bassmasters first tournament of the 2024 season is in the books. The trophy winners brought in 71.44 pounds of bass to the scales.

Richard Laxson, director of the Shoals Youth Bassmasters reported the weather for the tournament, on Wheeler Lake out of First Creek, was a slight overcast sky, a little cool and the lake had a chop that was of no concern.

Carson-Newman remains in 2nd, University of North Alabama moves up to 3rd

If not, you need more visibility.

 When a fisherman is asked what the first brand and product comes to mind when mentioning a lure category, the angler’s answer reflects high “brand awareness” for that brand and product.

The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announces the Shoal Creek Public Boat Ramp on Wilson Reservoir near Florence, Alabama, will be closed due to utility construction on Sundays at 7:30 p.m. until Fridays at 3:30 p.m. each week from April 29 through May 24, 2024.

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The Association of Collegiate Anglers Hartwell Slam saw close to 450 anglers compete on Lake Hartwell in Anderson, SC for more than $20,000 in prizes and contingencies.  In addition,  double points to count towards the Bass Pro Shops School of the Year presented by Abu Garcia.