Fishing North Alabama

DAIWA’s new multispecies KAGE LT engineered to be the lightest spinning reel in its class. FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (July 24, 2024)

Rebel Lures has a long tradition producing lures with natural shapes and color patterns to match gamefish forage species. Iconic

Great Lakes Finesse is taking jig fishing finesse to a new level with the release of the Matte Finesse Jig.

Irving, TX – Phenix Rods has expanded their M1 series of rods with the brand new M1 Walleye series. Designed

Irving, TX – The Yamamoto Covert Craw is just as sneaky as it sounds. Based on a proven and popular

Forward facing sonar has forever changed the way many bass anglers fish, and BOOYAH is changing jerkbait fishing with the

Irving, TX – Phenix Rods is excited to announce their new Virtus series of rods, featuring American-made craftmanship and attention

Irving, TX – Freedom is all you can ask for, and that’s exactly what the new Buckeye Freestyle Head delivers.

Irving, TX – CUDA, known as a leading brand in the world of filet knives and fishing tools, has gone

Irving, TX – Bucca Brand’s new Trick Shad is a testament to some baits just having a little extra magic.

Irving, TX – “Best”is a strong word. Big Bite Baits means it. The Best Skipper Ever is a 3.5″ creature

Irving, TX – Frog Factory is living up to its name by adding 12 new, eye-catching colors for the Ribbit

Irving, TX – Every so often a bait comes around that can only be described as “different”. SteelShad’s new Bottom

Irving, TX – Yamamoto Baits has officially entered the swimbait world. The new Shad Shape Swimmer is a subtle swimbait

Irving, TX – Dobyns Rods has expanded its ever-growing lineup with the brand-new Josh Jones Hyperlite Series. Designed to Josh’s

Irving, TX – Trying to trigger explosive bites? The brand-new Bill Lewis Depth Strike, optimized for forward facing sonar, is

Today’s Powerful, New 36-Volt Direct-Drive & Lithium-Powered Trolling motors require special, high-performance connections… which 6 Gauge Wire configured Connect-Ease® 36V PRO

Irving, TX – Bait colors matter. There are bass fishing staples, crazy colors, gimmick colors, and then there’s SteelShad’s new

Irving, TX – Designed by pro angler Gerald Swindle, the brand-new Buckeye G-Stroll Jighead is built for the mid-strolling technique

Irving, TX – The topwater bite just got wilder. The new Zig-Zag from Bill Lewis is designed to be tied

Irving, TX – The Yamatanuki just got a little freakier. The new Nuki Bug from Yamamoto Baits adds claws and

Heddon Lures is bubbling with excitement over the newest member of the Spit’n Image Family of lures. The new Heddon

The new line of Norsk Lithium® 36+28V 60Ah batteries boast two sets of terminals, offering dual voltage functionality within a single

Whitewater Fishing’s new Great Lakes Pro Insulated Rainsuit is the ultimate outerwear for fishing the coldest and wettest freshwater and

Irving, TX – A proven design just got better. Building off the popular Pro Swimmer, the new Scentsation Pro Swimmer

Irving, TX – Bill Lewis has added a little flair to The GNAT with 6 new eye-catching colors. The heavy-hitting

Irving, TX – Simply put, the brand-new Nekorama from Big Bite Baits is a worm built for catching. Designed with

Irving, TX – Buckeye Lures has kicked out another winner with the all-new Spot Remover Jig. Utilizing the same style

Irving, TX – Buckeye Lures has added a new tool to the tackle box. The all-new Buckeye Hover Rig, designed

Irving, TX – Every angler’s dream when flipping and pitching is to feel the signature “thump” that means the battle

Irving, TX – A new Senko has arrived. Inspired by its big brother, the 5″ Fat Senko, the brand-new Yamamoto

Irving, TX – Building off the success of last year’s Scope Shad release, Yamamoto Baits is excited to announce the

Irving, TX – Sometimes a sneaky approach is required to make fish bite, and that’s why GSM Outdoors has introduced

Jig-minnow fishing or Cindy rigging has become so popular for big smallmouth bass that the fish are starting to get

New Shadtron™ LT merges realism & durability with cutting-edge line-through hook system Ladson, SC (July 15, 2024) – A golden age of angling now

Whitewater Fishing’s new Prevail Pant fuses functionality, fit, and freedom of movement. MUSKEGON, Mich. (July 9, 2024) – There’s a reason

Whitewater Fishing’s new Rays Performance Hoodie keeps sunrays and perspiration out, while delivering unmatched performance and comfort on the water. 

Ever Green’s new Combat Rat elevates wakebait fishing for giant bass. FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (July 12, 2024) – You might associate

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Irving, TX – Nobody does lipless crankbaits like Bill Lewis. A downsized brother to the popular Hammer Trap, the brand

Decatur, Alabama – The Alabama Bass Trail (ABT) is thrilled to announce that registration for the highly anticipated 2025 season

DAIWA’s new multispecies KAGE LT engineered to be the lightest spinning reel in its class. FOOTHILL RANCH, CA (July 24, 2024)

Rebel Lures has a long tradition producing lures with natural shapes and color patterns to match gamefish forage species. Iconic

Great Lakes Finesse is taking jig fishing finesse to a new level with the release of the Matte Finesse Jig.

Irving, TX – Phenix Rods has expanded their M1 series of rods with the brand new M1 Walleye series. Designed

Irving, TX – The Yamamoto Covert Craw is just as sneaky as it sounds. Based on a proven and popular

Forward facing sonar has forever changed the way many bass anglers fish, and BOOYAH is changing jerkbait fishing with the

Irving, TX – Phenix Rods is excited to announce their new Virtus series of rods, featuring American-made craftmanship and attention

Irving, TX – Freedom is all you can ask for, and that’s exactly what the new Buckeye Freestyle Head delivers.

By Jason DuranThe North Division of The Alabama Bass Trail made stop number five at LakeGuntersville. Lake Guntersville is the

Boaz’s Ramsey tops Strike King co-angler division APRIL 15, 2024 • MLF SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Boater Jason Atkins of Section, Alabama, caught

Photos and video provided by: Kenneth Grover The 2nd Annual Battle of the Brands Tournament February 18, 2024 started with

A wide variety of baits worked for the Top 10 pros in the Central Division opener on G-ville. Photo by

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Less than a week removed from 21-year-old phenom Drew Gill’s Tackle Warehouse Invitationals win at Sam Rayburn, 20-year-old

Matt O’Connell leads on Lake Guntersville thanks to a 27-6 bag on Thursday for a two-day total of 10 bass

Clint Knight is off to a strong start on Guntersville with a 28-6 for Day 1. Photo by Jody White.

Illinois’ Holsapple tops Strike King co-angler division FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • MLF SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Boater Charlie Murphy of Columbia, Tennessee, caught

FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • MLF SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – The Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats is set to return to Scottsboro, Alabama, next

Huntsville’s Davenport wins Strike King co-angler division SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Boater Phillip Dutra of

Standout collegiate angler for Auburn University reels in $235K with three-day total of 57 pounds, 12 ounces November 9, 2024

Alabama pro leads by 1-pound, 13-ounce margin, Top 25 set for final-day in competition for up to $235,000 November 8,

Former Auburn College Fishing angler leads by 1-pound, 9-ounce margin after opening day of competition November 8, 2024 • MLF

By Jason Duran The ABT 100 concluded the 2024 season at Wheeler Lake, where 100 of the best teams in

The Toyota Series Championship is a highlight of fall. Photo by Cobi Pellerito. OCTOBER 17, 2024 • JODY WHITE • TOYOTA

Georgia’s Hill tops Strike King co-angler division ROGERSVILLE, Ala. – Boater Trent Suratt of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, caught a two-day total of 10

By Jason Duran The Alabama Bass Trail North Division hosted its third stop at Wheeler Lake, where 225 teams competed

The 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule features nine events across six states Photo by Seigo Saito / B.A.S.S. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — For the first time since 2018,

By Jason Duran The final stop of the ABT 2023 regular season was held at Wheeler Lake in Decatur. 225

Adam Rasmussen of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., has won the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Wheeler Lake with a three-day total

Scott Ashley and his Board of Directors are proud to announce the RiverBend Student Angler Trail! This endeavor has been

May 9, 2016  by Rob Newell While Walmart FLW Tour rookie Buddy Gross took advantage of Pickwick Lake’s new crop

May 8, 2016  by FLW Communications FLORENCE, Ala. – Just six months ago pro Buddy Gross of Ringgold, Georgia, was

May 7, 2016  by Rob Newell After day three at the Walmart FLW Tour event presented by Quaker State and

May 7, 2016  by FLW Communications FLORENCE, Ala. – Georgia pro Buddy Gross, brought a five-bass limit to the scale

May 6, 2016  by Rob Newell While rookie Buddy Gross leads the Walmart FLW Tour event presented by Quaker Sate

  May 6, 2016  by FLW Communications FLORENCE, Ala. – Georgia pro Buddy Gross, brought a five-bass limit to the

May 5, 2016  by Rob Newell As the old saying goes, the early bird gets the worm and that was

May 5, 2016  by FLW Communications FLORENCE, Ala. – Rookie pro Buddy Gross of Ringgold, Georgia, weighed a five-bass limit

A wide range of baits played at Smith Lake, but bigger offerings helped produce the top two finishes. Photo by

APRIL 6, 2024 • JUSTIN ONSLOW CULLMAN, Ala. – A 20-plus-pound limit at Smith Lake isn’t unheard of, but it

Two 15-pound bags added up to a Day 2 lead for Austin Swindle at Smith Lake. Photo by Rob Matsuura.

Laker Howell took the lead on Day 1 with five bass weighing 16 pounds, 10 ounces. Photo by Rob Matsuura.

Sunny skies and clear water welcomed the anglers for Day 1 on Smith Lake. Photo by Rob Matsuura. APRIL 4,

MARCH 26, 2024 • MLF CULLMAN, Ala. – The Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats is set to visit Cullman, Alabama, next

By Jason Duran The second stop of the Alabama Bass Trail North Division recently took place at Lewis Smith Lake.

By Jason Duran  The third and final stop for the ABT 100 was on Lewis Smith Lake where 100 of

The 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule features nine events across six states Photo by Seigo Saito / B.A.S.S. BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — For the first time since 2018,

Idaho’s Fernandez Claims Strike King Co-Angler Division JANUARY 30, 2023 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE JASPER, Ala. – Boater Roman

By Jason Duran The second stop of the Alabama Bass Trail 100 took place at Weiss Lake. Weiss Lake is

By Jason Duran Leesburg, Ala — Weiss Lake, known as the Crappie Capital of the World and home to some

LEESBURG, Ala. – Terry L. Tucker won the Boater Division in the American Bass Anglers Open Series, Presented by Caymas

With anglers chomping at the bits to get back to fishing, the Alabama Bass Trail North Division was back in

April 27, 2019 – Centre, Ala. – Weiss Lake has become one of the more interesting events on the Alabama Bass

8/01/2018, Athens, AL – American Bass Anglers announced the 2019 Triton Boats 100% Plus Team Tour season details today.  The

Sunday, July 1, 2018 the ABA Triton 100% Plus Team Tour held its last tournament of the regular season that

The Alabama North Division held its last event for the 2018 regular season at Little River Marina on Weiss Lake

Nolen Spencer and Jonathon Reese win 2018 Alabama Bass Trail Weiss Lake by Dan O’Sullivan       May 12,

April 24, 2018 Marty Torrence of Crystal Springs, Mississippi, caught a five-bass limit weighing 17 pounds, 15 ounces, Saturday to

Huntsville’s McBride tops Strike King co-angler division JULY 15, 2024 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES GADSDEN, Ala. – Boater Wes Logan of Springville,

By Jason Duran Neely Henry Lake was the fourth stop of the Alabama Bass Trail North Division, with a top

Robertsdale’s Macks wins Strike King co-angler Division JUNE 26, 2023 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE GADSDEN, Ala. – Boater Mark McCaig

Georgia’s Langdale Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division JUNE 13, 2022 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE GADSDEN, Ala. – Boater Lee

By Jason Duran The second stop of three Alabama Bass Trail 100 tournaments made its way to Neely Henry Lake

By Jason Duran Gadsden, Ala. Feb. 20- The Alabama Bass Trail North Division started its 2022 season on Neely Henry

TULSA, Okla. – MLF announced today the schedule, rules, payouts and entry dates for the 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented

By Jason Duran Photos by Chris Brown The Alabama Bass Trail North Division concluded its regular season on Lake Neely

GADSDEN, Ala. — Wes Logan said memories came flooding back to him throughout the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Neely Henry Lake. That’s bound

by Andrew Canulette GADSDEN, Ala. — Wes Logan grew up fishing this 11,200-acre Coosa River fishery, so it’s no surprise his intimate

Alabama’s Josh Butler completes a wire-to-wire victory at the 2024 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Logan Martin Lake presented by SEVIIN with a three-day

Alabama’s Logan Martin Lake will host the 2024 St. Croix Bassmaster Open presented by SEVIIN May 2-4. Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S LINCOLN, Ala. — The

By Jason Duran Logan Martin Lake hosted the third stop of the ABT South Division.  A total of 225 teams

By Jason Duran The first stop for the Alabama Bass Trail 100 was held at Logan Martin Lake and Lincoln’s

By Jason Duran The fourth stop of the Alabama Bass Trail South Division was held on Logan Martin Lake. The

LINCOLN, Ala. – Ezekiel P. Gossett won the Boater Division in the American Bass Anglers Open Series, Presented by Caymas

By Jason Duran Lincoln, Ala. Feb. 26- The Alabama Bass Trail South Division began the 2022 season from Logan Martin

The Alabama Bass Trail is back and Covid-19 has made for an interesting time in our country. Stay at home

PELL CITY, Ala. — Justin Atkins has never been happier to admit he was wrong than he was on the

PELL CITY, Ala. —  Mark Rose doesn’t care for repetition, and that disposition served him well on Day 2 of the