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SOUTHERN FISHING NEWS FAQs
WHAT FISHING INFORMATION IS POSTED?
Bass fishing tournament news, articles, product updates, stories, tips, photos, graphics, videos, youth fishing, boating safety, water conservation, fisheries management, and promotion of bass fishing overall.
WHERE ARE POSTS AVAILABLE?
Southern Fishing News publishes content on southernfishingnews.com and several other social media pages that expand angler impressions and reach. Our content is shared via Facebook (two pages), LinkedIn, MeWe, Pinterest, Twitter, Google Photos, and YouTube. Additionally, Southern Fishing News distributes email newsletters to our database of fishermen.
WHERE ARE YOU LOCATED?
Southern Fishing News is based in Northwest Alabama, a hub for bass fishing, including:
GUNTERSVILLE • WHEELER • WILSON • PICKWICK • SMITH • LOGAN MARTIN • WEISS • MARTIN • EUFAULA • JORDAN • LAY • NEELEY HENRY • and WEST POINT LAKES.
WHERE ARE READERS LOCATED?
Our audience has an international reach. Geographically, the highest readership is in North Alabama (covering South Central Tennessee and Northeast Mississippi), followed by Southeast U.S., national, and international audiences.
WHAT IS THE BACKGROUND OF THE EDITOR & PUBLISHER?
Ron McDonald, the publisher and editor of Southern Fishing News, has been immersed in bass fishing since 1973, bringing valuable insight and experience as a hobbyist, professional, and industry insider.
His background includes:
• Creating the cartoon series Billy Bass & Charlie Carp, published in Bassmaster Magazine.
• Developing the cartoon story Anheuser Ambush, published in Bassman Magazine.
• Hosting the Southern Fishing television show, broadcast in North Alabama, South Central Tennessee, and Northeast Mississippi.
• Producing the Southern Fishing website and social media pages.
• Publishing and editing the Southern Fishing printed tabloid newspaper.
• Creating and managing the All Star Bassin’ Team and Top Rod Championship Tournaments.
• Publishing and editing the Southern Fishing Email News.
• Participating as a tournament angler.
• Working as a field representative for multiple lure manufacturers.
WHO CAN BE A SPONSOR?
Sponsors of Southern Fishing News are primarily (but not exclusively) companies related to the bass fishing industry. Sponsorship levels are chosen by companies for a one-year commitment.
HOW DO I CONTACT SOUTHERN FISHING NEWS?
The quickest way to reach Southern Fishing News is by emailing publisher@southernfishingnews.com. Anglers interested in joining the email newsletter can send a request to the same address.
