Even local bass club tournaments can take a lot of preparation and time on the water. There is cash for the winner(s) or simply a trophy and/or braggin’ rights! Southern Fishing News would like to share the results of bass club tournaments with our audience.
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Alabama Bass Trail 100 Opens 2026 Season on Lewis Smith Lake
Alabama Bass Trail 100 Tournament Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Kicks Off Tournament Season January 17th in Cullman
The Alabama Bass Trail 100 (ABT 100) launches its 2026 season Saturday, January 17, with a field made up of professional and highly competitive amateur-level team anglers on Lewis Smith Lake.
FREE 2026 digital calendar from SFN
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Minn Kota Owners Tournament-FAQs
The first 250 anglers who register for a 2- or 3-day entry will receive an Abu Garcia Veritas® BFS 7’1″ Casting Rod – a retail value of $119.95!
Alabama Bass Trail 100 Series Unveils Powerhouse 2026 Angler Lineup
DECATUR, AL – The Alabama Bass Trail (ABT) 100 Series has revealed its complete competitor lineup for the 2026 season, showcasing a formidable assembly of 200 anglers across 100 two-person teams ready to tackle Alabama’s legendary bass waters.
King and Gossett. ABT photo
Mark Davis’ passion, drive still burning as he embarks on 40th season
Mark Davis remembers the moment he first dared to dream about fishing for a living.
In the fall of 1971, he had just turned 8 years old, but Davis was already “madly in love with fishing – like crazy fanatical about it.”
Photo by Tyler Brinks. Bass Pro TourSouthern Fishing News TV-1970’s
Here’s a photo taken on the set of Southern Fishing television in the late 70’s broadcasting from Florence, Alabama. Pictured is host Ronnie McDonald (L) and local angler Ray “Red” Gresham (R). Ray was one of the most dominant competitors in local, state, and regional bass competitions.
