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Hayden Marbut wins 2024 Toyota Series Championship Presented by Bass Boat Technologies on Wheeler Lake
Standout collegiate angler for Auburn University reels in $235K with three-day total of 57 pounds, 12 ounces November 9, 2024
Keith Poche takes lead after Day 2 of Toyota Series Championship Presented by Bass Boat Technologies on Wheeler Lake
Alabama pro leads by 1-pound, 13-ounce margin, Top 25 set for final-day in competition for up to $235,000 November 8,
Birmingham pro Hayden Marbut leads Day 1 of the Toyota Series Championship Presented by Bass Boat Technologies on Wheeler Lake
Former Auburn College Fishing angler leads by 1-pound, 9-ounce margin after opening day of competition November 8, 2024 • MLF
Roberts and Greenberg Catch 21.79 lbs. and win $25,000 in the Alabama Bass Trail 100 Tournament on Wheeler Lake
By Jason Duran The ABT 100 concluded the 2024 season at Wheeler Lake, where 100 of the best teams in
Setting up the Toyota Series Championship on Wheeler Lake
The Toyota Series Championship is a highlight of fall. Photo by Cobi Pellerito. OCTOBER 17, 2024 • JODY WHITE • TOYOTA
Tennessee’s Suratt posts fifth career win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament at Wheeler Lake
Georgia’s Hill tops Strike King co-angler division ROGERSVILLE, Ala. – Boater Trent Suratt of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, caught a two-day total of 10
Alabama Bass Trail Announces another successful registration for the upcoming 2025 season, celebrating it’s 12th year of competitive fishing
Decatur, Alabama – The Alabama Bass Trail (ABT) is thrilled to announce that registration for the highly anticipated 2025 season
Logan junk-fishes for the win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Neely Henry
Huntsville’s McBride tops Strike King co-angler division JULY 15, 2024 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES GADSDEN, Ala. – Boater Wes Logan of Springville,
Fisher and Ryan Anaya 26.34 win ABT Lake Guntersville
By Jason DuranThe North Division of The Alabama Bass Trail made stop number five at LakeGuntersville. Lake Guntersville is the
Gossett and King Win $25,000 in the Alabama Bass Trail 100 Tournament on Weiss Lake with 18.75 lbs.
By Jason Duran The second stop of the Alabama Bass Trail 100 took place at Weiss Lake. Weiss Lake is
McAvoy and Butts win the Alabama Bass Trail Tournament on Neely Henry with 18.43 lbs.
By Jason Duran Neely Henry Lake was the fourth stop of the Alabama Bass Trail North Division, with a top
30th Annual Skeeter Owners’ Tournament Set for June 6-9 on Lake Fork
KILGORE, Texas, May 8, 2024 – Skeeter Boats and Yamaha will host the 30th annual Skeeter Owners Bass Tournament on
Butler completes wire-to-wire win in Bassmaster Open at Logan Martin Lake
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
2025 Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Dates and Locations Set
Decatur, Ala. (May 3, 2024) – The Alabama Bass Trail Tournament Series will enter its twelfth season next year as
Phillip Harrell and Clint Gilbertson Win ABT 24.28
By Jason Duran The Alabama Bass Trail North Division hosted its third stop at Wheeler Lake, where 225 teams competed
A full Logan Martin will offer many options for Bassmaster Opens Field
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
Section’s Atkins posts second career win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Lake Guntersville
Boaz’s Ramsey tops Strike King co-angler division APRIL 15, 2024 • MLF SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Boater Jason Atkins of Section, Alabama, caught
Josh Chapple and Paul Davis Win ABT Logan Martin Lake
By Jason Duran Logan Martin Lake hosted the third stop of the ABT South Division. A total of 225 teams
Top 10 baits from Smith Lake
A wide range of baits played at Smith Lake, but bigger offerings helped produce the top two finishes. Photo by
Cooper eclipses 20 pounds on final day to top massive field at Smith Lake
APRIL 6, 2024 • JUSTIN ONSLOW CULLMAN, Ala. – A 20-plus-pound limit at Smith Lake isn’t unheard of, but it
Swindle targets spawning spots for Day 2 lead at Smith
Two 15-pound bags added up to a Day 2 lead for Austin Swindle at Smith Lake. Photo by Rob Matsuura.
Howell rides largemouth to Day 1 lead at Smith
Laker Howell took the lead on Day 1 with five bass weighing 16 pounds, 10 ounces. Photo by Rob Matsuura.
Packed field takes on Smith Lake
Sunny skies and clear water welcomed the anglers for Day 1 on Smith Lake. Photo by Rob Matsuura. APRIL 4,
Cullman, Alabama set to host Toyota Series at Smith Lake
MARCH 26, 2024 • MLF CULLMAN, Ala. – The Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats is set to visit Cullman, Alabama, next
Killen’s Beck catches 28-7 limit of smallmouth to win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Pickwick Lake
Bell, of Starkville, Mississippi, tops Strike King co-angler division MARCH 25, 2024 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE FLORENCE, Ala. –
Grubbs and Ferguson weigh 20.26 lbs. to win the Alabama Bass Trail Tournament on Smith Lake
By Jason Duran The second stop of the Alabama Bass Trail North Division recently took place at Lewis Smith Lake.
The team of Lopez and Frey win the 2nd Annual Battle of the Brands Tournament on Lake Guntersville with 24.01 lbs.
Photos and video provided by: Kenneth Grover The 2nd Annual Battle of the Brands Tournament February 18, 2024 started with
28.18-pounds of Pickwick Bass for Tracy and Dustin Robinson wins ABT North
By Jason Duran The North Division of The Alabama Bass Trail began the 2024 season at Pickwick Lake. 225 teams
Top 10 baits from Lake Guntersville
A wide variety of baits worked for the Top 10 pros in the Central Division opener on G-ville. Photo by
Auburn University angler Hayden Marbut wins $100K at Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats at Lake Guntersville
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
O’Connell surges into lead with 27-6 at Guntersville
Matt O’Connell leads on Lake Guntersville thanks to a 27-6 bag on Thursday for a two-day total of 10 bass
Knight weighs in 28-6, grabs early lead at Guntersville
Clint Knight is off to a strong start on Guntersville with a 28-6 for Day 1. Photo by Jody White.
Tennessee’s Murphy catches 31-6 limit to win Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Lake Guntersville
Illinois’ Holsapple tops Strike King co-angler division FEBRUARY 12, 2024 • MLF SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Boater Charlie Murphy of Columbia, Tennessee, caught
Lake Guntersville readies to host Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats Central Division opener
FEBRUARY 6, 2024 • MLF SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – The Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats is set to return to Scottsboro, Alabama, next
Jed Lamb and Andrew Loberg with 17.52 win ABT 100 Logan Martin Lake
By Jason Duran The first stop for the Alabama Bass Trail 100 was held at Logan Martin Lake and Lincoln’s
California transplant Phillip Dutra earns victory at two-day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Lake Guntersville
Huntsville’s Davenport wins Strike King co-angler division SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Boater Phillip Dutra of
B.A.S.S. announces 2024 Bassmaster Elite Series schedule with nine events in six states
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,
Allen Hayes and Danny Bishop win ABT Wheeler Lake with 23.23
By Jason Duran The final stop of the ABT 2023 regular season was held at Wheeler Lake in Decatur. 225
Oxford’s McCaig claims victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Neely Henry Lake Presented by Southern Petroleum Services
Robertsdale’s Macks wins Strike King co-angler Division JUNE 26, 2023 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE GADSDEN, Ala. – Boater Mark McCaig
Foster (Chip) Bradley and Nick Harris Win ABT Logan Martin Lake
By Jason Duran The fourth stop of the Alabama Bass Trail South Division was held on Logan Martin Lake. The
Wheeler Earns Win at MLF Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage Four on Lake Guntersville Presented by Bass Cat Boats
Harrison, Tennessee, Pro Catches Limit Weighing 54-15 to Win by 9-Pound 7-Ounce Margin and Earn $100,000 Top Prize GUNTERSVILLE, Ala.
Wheeler Leads Going into Final Day at MLF Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage Four on Lake Guntersville Presented by Bass Cat Boats
Tennessee Pro Catches Five Largemouth Weighing 29 Pounds, 9 Ounces to Pace Knockout Round Field, Final 10 Anglers Set for
Huge morning rally lifts Rasmussen to Bassmaster Open win at Wheeler Lake
Adam Rasmussen of Sturgeon Bay, Wis., has won the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Wheeler Lake with a three-day total
George overcomes hardship to lead Bassmaster Open at Wheeler Lake
Sam George of Athens, Ala., is leading after Day 2 of the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Wheeler Lake with a
Becker Wins Group B Qualifying Round at MLF Bass Pro TourToro Stage Four on Lake Guntersville Presented by Bass Cat Boats
Tennessee Rookie Tops Group B Qualifying Round, Field of 40 Set for Saturday’s Knockout Round GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. (May 19, 2023)
Rookie Jacob Wall Coasts to Qualifying Round Win at MLF Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage Four on Lake Guntersville
New Hope, Alabama Pro Catches Two-Day Total of 10 Bass Weighing 47-13 to Win Group A Qualifying Round, Top 20
McKinney hunts down the lead at Bassmaster Open on Wheeler Lake
Trey McKinney of Carbondale, Ill., is leading after Day 1 of the 2023 St. Croix Bassmaster Open at Wheeler Lake with
Matt Becker Smacks 30½-Pound Limit to Lead Group B at MLF Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage Four on Lake Guntersville
Ten Mile, Tennessee Pro Catches 30-9 To Lead Big Early for Group B, Group A Anglers to Wrap Qualifying Round
Local Favorite Jacob Wall Takes Day 1 Lead at MLF Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage Four on Lake Guntersville
New Hope, Alabama Rookie Catches 26-8 To Lead Early for Group A, 40 Anglers in Group B to Begin Competition
Lance Whitaker and Jeremy Briscoe win ABT on Pickwick Lake with 21.48
By Jason Duran 225 teams converged on Pickwick Lake for the fourth stop for the Alabama Bass Trail North Division.
Bassmaster College Championship heads to Pickwick Lake
The country’s top college teams will compete on Pickwick Lake in Counce, Tenn., August 10-12 at the 2023 Strike King Bassmaster College
Primarily postspawn scenario should show off Wheeler’s potential during Bassmaster Open
DECATUR, Ala. — Bass fishing on Wheeler Lake is hardly a secret, but Kyle Welcher said the lake’s probably fishing
Bass Pro Tour Toro Stage Four Presented by Bass Cat Boats set for Lake Guntersville
GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Major League Fishing and the Bass Pro Tour, showcasing the top anglers in the sport of professional bass
Tennessee’s Suratt claims fourth BFL victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Pickwick Lake
Jasper’s Stephenson wins Strike King co-angler Division MAY 9, 2023 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE FLORENCE, Ala. – Boater Trent
Dakota Lithium signs on as new Bassmaster Rookie of the Year sponsor
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Dakota Lithium, a U.S. battery manufacturer founded in 2008 and the Official Lithium Battery of Bassmaster, has
Indiana’s Way claims victory by 1 ounce at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event at Lake Guntersville
MARCH 29, 2023 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Boater Joe Way of Bedford, Indiana, caught a five-bass limit
Grant’s Patterson finds feeding fish, tops field at Phoenix Bass Fishing League event on Lake Guntersville
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Boater Johnny Patterson of Grant, Alabama, caught a five-bass limit
Top 10 baits from the Toyota Series on Lake Guntersville
FEBRUARY 19, 2023 • SEAN OSTRUSZKA, COBI PELLERITO • TOYOTA SERIES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – You know a lake is one of the best
Heffington hammers 52-5 for two-day Guntersville victory, umbrella rig and LiveScope does the trick
Photo by Cobi Pellerito FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • SEAN OSTRUSZKA • TOYOTA SERIES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – They say when it’s your time,
Heffington catches 27-9 to start things off on Guntersville, 11 pros cross the 20-pound mark
FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • SEAN OSTRUSZKA • TOYOTA SERIES Photos by Cobi Pellerito SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Maybe 10 minutes – that’s how
Day 1 on Guntersville canceled due to weather
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • SEAN OSTRUSZKA • TOYOTA SERIES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Big winds can be bad out on the water.
Lake Guntersville readies for Toyota Series Central Division opener
FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – The Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix Boats is set to visit Lake Guntersville
Battle of the Brands on Lake Guntersville Was a Huge Success
Photos provided by: Kenneth Grover – Fishing North Alabama What would have been the 12th Annual Rat-L-Trap Tournament on Lake
Jasper’s Calvert tops field to win Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Lewis Smith Lake
Idaho’s Fernandez Claims Strike King Co-Angler Division JANUARY 30, 2023 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE JASPER, Ala. – Boater Roman
Tennessee’s Lee earns victory at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Wild Card on Wheeler Lake
Tennessee’s Eden Tops Strike King Co-Angler Division NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE DECATUR, Ala. – Boater Jake
Davis Rallies To Win B.A.S.S. Nation Championship On Pickwick Lake, Earns Classic Berth
FLORENCE, Ala. — Will Davis, Jr. said earlier this week that despite difficult fishing on Pickwick Lake, the TNT Fireworks
Dieffenbauch Leads Heading Into The Final Round Of The B.A.S.S. Nation Championship On Pickwick
Photo by Chase Sansom/B.A.S.S. FLORENCE, Ala. — Wil Dieffenbauch wasted no time Thursday cementing his lead in the TNT Fireworks
Dieffenbauch Takes Early Lead At B.A.S.S. Nation Championship On Pickwick Lake
FLORENCE, Ala. — Wil Dieffenbauch was the second-to-last boater to weigh in on Day 1 of the TNT Fireworks B.A.S.S.
Hall triumphs at Toyota Series Championship on Guntersville
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • MASON PRINCE • TOYOTA SERIES GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – It’s a good year to be Kyle Hall. The young
Sandidge claims convincing Strike King co-angler win in Toyota Series Championship
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • MASON PRINCE • TOYOTA SERIES GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – The memory of last year’s third-place finish is now
Top 5 patterns from Lake Guntersville – Day 2
NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • JODY WHITE • TOYOTA SERIES GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – If you came to Lake Guntersville looking for a
Consistency prevails to give Hall Day 2 lead on Guntersville
Sandidge leads co-angler field with 13-11 limit of spotted bass NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • MASON PRINCE • TOYOTA SERIES GUNTERSVILLE, Ala.
Top 5 patterns from Lake Guntersville – Day 1
NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • JODY WHITE, MASON PRINCE • TOYOTA SERIES GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – A flip through the leaderboard after Day
Castledine’s 21-3 leads pros on Day 1 at Toyota Series Championship on Guntersville
Phillips leads co-angler field with 18-pound first day NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • MASON PRINCE • TOYOTA SERIES GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – There
2022 B.A.S.S. Nation Champion Will Be Crowned At Pickwick Lake
Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S November 2, 2022 2022 B.A.S.S. Nation Champion Will Be Crowned At Pickwick Lake Florence, Ala. —More
Legendary Angler And Bassmaster Classic Champion Larry Nixon To Fish Elites In 2023
Photos by B.A.S.S BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Bassmaster Classic champion and two-time Angler of the Year Larry Nixon will be among
Wheeler Lake readies to host Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine Wild Card Regional
Two-Day Event, Hosted by Decatur Morgan County Tourism, to Launch from Ingalls Harbor in Decatur NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • MLF
Guntersville primed for another big-money fall championship
Kyle Walters won by punching last time the FLW Series Championship was held on Lake Guntersville in fall of 2018.
2022 Toyota Series Championship roster is set
OCTOBER 26, 2022 • MLF • TOYOTA SERIES With the conclusion of the regular season, all eyes now turn toward the
Fall patterns in play at Toyota Series Championship on Lake Guntersville
More than 400 bass anglers set to compete for a total event purse of $675,000 in 2022 Toyota Series finale
Jesse Wiggins Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Tournament on Lewis Smith Lake
Strike King Co-angler Victory Goes to Tennessee’s Gunsauls OCTOBER 24, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES CULLMAN, Ala. – Boater Jesse Wiggins
South Carolina’s Kelley Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Tournament on Pickwick Lake
Strike King Co-angler Victory Goes to Murfreesboro’s Haraguchi OCTOBER 17, 2022 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE COUNCE, Tenn. –
Gregory Seals Third Win Of Season At Bassmaster Kayak Series Event On Pickwick Lake
Drew Gregory of Kent, Ohio, has won the 2022 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series at Pickwick Lake presented by TourneyX with
Gregory Takes Lead On Day 1 Of Bassmaster Kayak Tournament At Pickwick
The final event of the 2022 Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series presented by TourneyX will wrap up tomorrow on Pickwick
Swindle Says Go Big For Guntersville Giants
By Pete Robbins Lake Guntersville, the gem of Alabama and perhaps the most consistent big bass lake in the country,
Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Set for Lewis Smith Lake
Hundreds of Boaters and Co-anglers Compete in Cullman for $60,000 and Their Shot at the 2023 All-American Championship OCTOBER 4,
Bassmaster Kayak Series Wraps 2022 Season On Pickwick Lake
Photo by Kyle Jessie/B.A.S.S The Yamaha Rightwaters Bassmaster Kayak Series powered by TourneyX will wrap up the 2022 season on
Wheeler Lake Chosen as Venue for 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Wild Card Regional
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE TULSA, Okla. – Major League Fishing, the world’s largest tournament fishing organization,
Big Bass Tour on Guntersville Lake October 14-16, 2022 – Black Rifle Bonus Payout
We are excited to welcome Black Rifle Coffee as a 2022 Tour supporting sponsor, as well as, the creation of
Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Set for Pickwick Lake, Tennessee
Hundreds of Boaters and Co-anglers Compete in Counce, Tennessee, for $60,000 and Their Shot at the 2023 All-American Championship SEPTEMBER
B.A.S.S. Announces 2023 Bassmaster Opens Schedule With New Format For Elite Qualification
Photo by James Overstreet/B.A.S.S BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — The St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by Mossy Oak Fishing have grown exponentially
Major League Fishing Announces Formation of New Qualifying Series – the MLF Invitationals
MLF Introduces Six-Tournament Invitational Series Featuring “Win and You’re In” Automatic Qualification into Major League Fishing’s REDCREST TULSA, Okla. (Sept.
The Increased Cost of Chasing Your Dreams
How NPAA pros are tackling higher expenses on the tournament trail Forestville, WI (August 4, 2022) – There’s no doubt
The Riverbend Student Angler Trail Announces New North Alabama Schedule for High School Anglers
Scott Ashley and his Board of Directors are proud to announce the RiverBend Student Angler Trail! This endeavor has been
Galbraith Rolls To Victory On Lake Wheeler
DECATUR, Ala. – Roy L. Galbraith won the Boater Division in the American Bass Anglers Open Series, Presented by Caymas
Gossett Comes Out On Top At Lake Logan Martin
LINCOLN, Ala. – Ezekiel P. Gossett won the Boater Division in the American Bass Anglers Open Series, Presented by Caymas
Clepper and Ford Claim High School National Championship on Pickwick
The co-ed duo from Texas takes high school fishing’s largest prize JUNE 24, 2022 • JOE SILLS • HIGH SCHOOL FISHING
Reeling For Ronald Fishing Tournament on Pickwick Lake July 16, 2022
Bass fishing tournament on Pickwick Lake out of McFarland Park on July 16, 2022. See the flyer below for the
Clepper, Ford Cling to 1-Ounce Lead at High School National Championship on Pickwick Lake
JUNE 23, 2022 • JOE SILLS • HIGH SCHOOL FISHING FLORENCE, Ala. – A single ounce separates first place from runner-up
Clepper and Ford Command Crushing Lead on First Day of High School National Championship
JUNE 22, 2022 • JOE SILLS • HIGH SCHOOL FISHING FLORENCE, Ala. – On the first day of their first tournament
High School Fishing National Championship and $3 Million in Prizes on the Line in Alabama
JUNE 22, 2022 • JOE SILLS, JODY WHITE • HIGH SCHOOL FISHING FLORENCE, Ala. — A national championship title, two Strike
Danville’s Black Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Neely Henry Lake
Georgia’s Langdale Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division JUNE 13, 2022 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE GADSDEN, Ala. – Boater Lee
Jade Keeton and Adam Brown Win ABT 100 on Neely Henry with 17.23
By Jason Duran The second stop of three Alabama Bass Trail 100 tournaments made its way to Neely Henry Lake
Lester Saves His Best For Last, Slams the Door On Bassmaster Elite Series Win At Pickwick Lake
Photo by: B.A.S.S. / Seigo Saito COUNCE, Tenn. — At long last, Brandon Lester has his trophy. A veteran pro
Brandon Lester Holds On To Top Spot At Bassmaster Elite Series Event On Pickwick Lake
Photo by: B.A.S.S. / Seigo Saito COUNCE, Tenn. — Saying you need 20 pounds per day to win is one
Tennessee Pro Lester Seizes Control Of Bassmaster Elite Series Event On Pickwick Lake
Photo by: B.A.S.S. / Seigo Saito COUNCE, Tenn. — Brandon Lester said his goal at the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at
Robertson Goes Offshore To Grab Lead in Bassmaster Eite Series Event on Pickwick Lake
Photo by: B.A.S.S. / Seigo Saito COUNCE, Tenn. — Matt Robertson has been waiting for a warm-weather tournament on a
Michael Hood and Randy Wiggins Win the ABT on Wheeler Lake with 24.27
By Jason Duran Decatur, Ala May 22— The Alabama Bass Trail North Division completed stop number four on Wheeler Lake.
Top 10 Patterns on Lake Guntersville
MAY 19, 2022 • JOE SILLS • TACKLE WAREHOUSE PRO CIRCUIT GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. — Lake Guntersville produced big bags all week at the Tackle
Top 10 Baits from Lake Guntersville
MAY 18, 2022 • JOE SILLS, ROB MATSUURA • TACKLE WAREHOUSE PRO CIRCUIT GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – The sudden onset of summer
Louisiana’s Nick LeBrun Wins Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit B&W Trailer Hitches Stop 4 on Lake Guntersville Presented by A.R.E.
Bossier City Pro Weighs in 22-15 on Final Day to Take Home Top Prize of $100,000 MAY 15, 2022 •
Arkansas’ Shuffield Continues to Pace Field at Stop 4 of the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit
Top 10 Anglers Now Set for One-Day Shootout for Top Payout of Up to $135k on Championship Sunday MAY 14,
Shuffield Maintains Lead on Day 2 of Stop 4 on the Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit
MAY 13, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Pro Spencer Shuffield of Hot Springs, Arkansas, brought a limit weighing
Spencer Shuffield Takes Early Lead on Day 1 of Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Stop 4
MAY 12, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – Bluebird skies and a calm breeze created a variety of options
Arab’s Jacob Gardner Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Lake Guntersville
MAY 2, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Boater Jacob Gardner of Arab, Alabama, caught five bass Saturday weighing
Top 10 Patterns from Pickwick Lake
APRIL 27, 2022 • SEAN OSTRUSZKA • TACKLE WAREHOUSE PRO CIRCUIT COUNCE, Tenn. – Were the bass spawning during Lithium Pros Stop
Top 10 Baits from Pickwick Lake
APRIL 26, 2022 • SEAN OSTRUSZKA, ROB MATSUURA • TACKLE WAREHOUSE PRO CIRCUIT COUNCE, Tenn. – Swimbaits, vibrating jigs and drop-shots
Mitch Mitchell and Candler Mccollum Take the win on Wiess Lake the 100th ABT Event
By Jason Duran Leesburg, Ala — Weiss Lake, known as the Crappie Capital of the World and home to some
Alabama’s Jon Canada Wins Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Lithium Pros Stop 3 on Pickwick Lake
APRIL 24, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES COUNCE, Tenn. – Pro Jon Canada of Helena, Alabama, brought a five-bass limit to the scale
Rookie Andrew Loberg Moves Ahead on Day 3 of Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Lithium Pros Stop 3
APRIL 23, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES COUNCE, Tenn. – Rookie Andrew Loberg of Rocklin, California caught a five-bass limit Saturday weighing 18
Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Lithium Pros Stop 3 on Pickwick Lake Presented by Covercraft
Florence Pro Catches Limit Weighing 16-15 To Lead by 1 Pound, 8 Ounces – Top 50 Advance to Saturday APRIL
Italy’s Jacopo Gallelli Leads Day 1 of Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit Lithium Pros Stop 3 Presented by Covercraft
APRIL 21, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES COUNCE, Tenn. – After a rainy start to the morning, a field of 156
Tucker Takes Tournament Title At Weiss Lake
LEESBURG, Ala. – Terry L. Tucker won the Boater Division in the American Bass Anglers Open Series, Presented by Caymas
Jeff Kirby and Mark Justice weigh 21.95 lbs. of Lake Guntersville bass to win the 2022 Freedom Marine Center 8th Annual Fishing Tournament
Pictures and Story by Kenneth Grover The 8th Annual Freedom Marine Center Tournament had an electric start with storms combined
Trinity’s Johnson Claims Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event Title on Wheeler Lake
APRIL 11, 2022 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE DECATUR, Ala. – Boater James Johnson of Trinity, Alabama, caught five bass
Damien Willis and Tyler Kiker 15.42 on Lewis Smith Lake
By Jason Duran Gadsden, Ala— March 13, The Alabama Bass Trail North Division faced the conditions and completed another successful
Dustin Connell Wins Stage Three on Lewis Smith Lake
MARCH 7, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES CULLMAN, Ala. – For the second time in two years, Alabama is “home sweet
Florida Gateway College Wins Lake Guntersville
MARCH 7, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES GUNTERSVILLE, Ala. – The Florida Gateway College duo of Seth Slanker and Jackson Swisher, both of
Randy Howell Leads Final Eight to Championship Round of Stage Three
MARCH 6, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES CULLMAN, Ala. – Amid strong south winds and cloudy, overcast conditions that foreshadowed
Neal Runs Away with Group B Qualifying Round Win at Stage Three
MARCH 5, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES CULLMAN, Ala. – After taking over the lead early in the day, and holding
Wheeler Cruises to Group A Qualifying Round Win at Stage Three
MARCH 4, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES CULLMAN, Ala. – Academy Sports + Outdoors pro Jacob Wheeler of Harrison, Tennessee caught 11 scorable
Alabama Bass Trail Announces 2023 ABT 100 Tournament Schedule and Payout
Priority Registration Opens June 1 Decatur, Ala. (March 4, 2022) – The Alabama Bass Trail (ABT) is pleased to unveil
Faircloth Grabs Early Lead for Group B at MLF Bass Pro Tour Favorite Fishing Stage Three on Lewis Smith Lake Presented by Mercury
Texas Pro Leads Group B Day 1 by 4-Pound, 13-Ounce Margin – Group A Resumes Competition Friday MARCH 3, 2022
Wheeler Jumps to Early Lead at MLF Bass Pro Tour Favorite Fishing Stage Three on Lewis Smith Lake Presented by Mercury
Tennessee Pro Leads Day 1 for Group A by 26-Pound Margin – Group B Begins Competition Thursday MARCH 2, 2022
MERCURY KEYS TO VICTORY: Will it be Main Lake or Creeks on Smith Lake for Stage Three?
FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • TYLER BRINKS • BASS PRO TOUR CULLMAN, Alabama – After two prespawn largemouth slugfests to start the
Top 10 Baits from Lake Guntersville
FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • JUSTIN ONSLOW, CHRISTIAN CALDWELL • TOYOTA SERIES While smallmouth from Wheeler Lake below the Guntersville Dam looked
Rob Lee and Steve Winslett win $10,750 on Logan Martin Lake
By Jason Duran Lincoln, Ala. Feb. 26- The Alabama Bass Trail South Division began the 2022 season from Logan Martin
Kingston Springs’ Anderson Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Pickwick Lake
Boater Brent Anderson of Kingston Springs, Tenn., and Strike-King co-angler Johnny Suratt, Lawrenceburg, Tenn FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • MLF • PRESS
Bass Pro Tour Returns to Lewis Smith Lake March 2-7
80 Pro Anglers Set to Compete Over Six Days for More Than $800,000 at Favorite Fishing Stage Three on Lewis
Ware Wins Toyota Series Event on Lake Guntersville
FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – With big bags of smallmouth leading the tournament after the first
Top 5 Patterns from Lake Guntersville – Day 2
FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • JUSTIN ONSLOW • TOYOTA SERIES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – A fog delay didn’t put much of a damper on
Brewer Bags 50 Pounds of Brown, Widens G-Ville Lead
FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • JUSTIN ONSLOW • TOYOTA SERIES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – After two days of the Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. Central Division
Top 5 Patterns from Lake Guntersville – Day 1
Despite a windy, rainy Day 1, Guntersville still produced the quality bites it’s known for.FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • JUSTIN ONSLOW
Brewer Hammers 28-5 of Smallmouth on Day 1 at Guntersville
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • JUSTIN ONSLOW • TOYOTA SERIES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Catching 28 pounds, 5 ounces of bass in a tournament
Expect the Unexpected at Guntersville
FEBRUARY 22, 2022 • JUSTIN ONSLOW • TOYOTA SERIES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – As the Central Division of the Toyota Series Presented by
Meridian’s Gilmore Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Pickwick Lake
Columbus’ Koenigsberger Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division FEBRUARY 21, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES IUKA, Miss. – Boater Heath Gilmore of Meridian,
Blake Hice and Jonathon Collins Take the Win with 22.17 on Neely Henry
By Jason Duran Gadsden, Ala. Feb. 20- The Alabama Bass Trail North Division started its 2022 season on Neely Henry
AFTCO Named Official Sponsor of 2022 MLF Toyota Series and Phoenix Bass Fishing League
Fishing Clothing Company Offers New Contingency Program, Exclusive Discount for Registered Anglers FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • MLF • PHOENIX BASS FISHING
MLF Toyota Series Set to Return to Lake Guntersville for Central Division Tournament out of Scottsboro
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – The Major League Fishing Toyota Series Presented by A.R.E. is set for
Brownsboro’s Martin Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event on Lake Guntersville
Huntsville’s Salvail Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Boater Casey Martin of Brownsboro,
Patterson Opens Division Season with Guntersville Win
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. – Johnny E. Patterson won the Boater Division in the American Bass Anglers Open Series, Presented by Caymas
Top 10 Patterns from Pickwick Lake
NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • KYLE WOOD, JODY WHITE • TOYOTA SERIES COUNCE, Tenn. – It was boldly apparent that the grass
Top 10 Baits from Pickwick Lake
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • JODY WHITE, KYLE WOOD, ROB MATSUURA • TOYOTA SERIES COUNCE, Tenn. – The fishing in the Toyota Series Championship
Parsons Wins Strike King Co-angler Title on Pickwick
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • KYLE WOOD • TOYOTA SERIES COUNCE, Tenn. – Fishing from the back of the boat in the Toyota
Crow Flies High on Final Day of Toyota Series Championship
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • KYLE WOOD • TOYOTA SERIES COUNCE, Tenn. – Fishing below the Wilson Dam, Brent Crow of Hartselle, Alabama, came out
Top 5 Patterns from Pickwick Lake – Day 2
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • JODY WHITE • TOYOTA SERIES COUNCE, Tenn. – Through two days of the Toyota Series Championship Presented by Guaranteed Rate, Pickwick
Consistent Keyso Moves Ahead on Pickwick
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • KYLE WOOD • TOYOTA SERIES COUNCE, Tenn. – Mikey Keyso hails from Florida, so he’s no stranger to fishing
Top 5 Patterns from Pickwick Lake – Day 1
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • JODY WHITE • TOYOTA SERIES COUNCE, Tenn. – Day 1 of the Toyota Series Championship Presented by Guaranteed Rate
Thrift Scores 19-15 for Pickwick Lead
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • KYLE WOOD • TOYOTA SERIES COUNCE, Tenn. – After a rainy, windy and cloudy Day 1 of
Lake Guntersville Selected to Host 2022 Toyota Series Championship
Nation’s Best Bass Fishing Pros and Top International Anglers Will Compete in Alabama for up to $235,000 Cash OCTOBER 27,
Previewing the Toyota Series Championship on Pickwick Lake
OCTOBER 23, 2021 • JODY WHITE • TOYOTA SERIES The last big tournament of the year, the Toyota Series Championship is presented by
Top lures at Smith Lake 2021
With his victory in the Basspro.com Bassmaster Open at Lewis Smith Lake, Jacob Powroznik will fish the 2022 Academy Sports
Smith Wins Wheeler Lake Regional on a “Magical Spot”
Photos by MLF and Kenneth Grover. OCTOBER 11, 2021 • JODY WHITE • PHOENIX BASS FISHING LEAGUE Just 20 years old
Open: Powroznik powers to the top for Smith Lake win
JASPER, Ala. — Jacob Powroznik had one goal in mind when he signed up for the entire 2021 Basspro.com Bassmaster
Major League Fishing Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Tournament on Wheeler Lake – Day 3 Information and Photos
Ingalls Harbor Decatur, Alabama – October 9, 2021 Championship day (day 3) turns out to be the first day without
Major League Fishing Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Tournament on Wheeler Lake – Day 2 Photos
Ingalls Harbor Decatur, Alabama – October 8, 2021 Day two begins with another fog delay. This one lasted a little
Major League Fishing Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship Tournament on Wheeler Lake – Day 1 Photos
Ingalls Harbor Decatur, Alabama – October 7, 2021 The fog began to set in as anglers were launching their boats
Open: LeBrun maintains the lead on Day 2
JASPER, Ala. — Nick LeBrun has been using Lowrance Active Target for nearly a year to target crappie in deep
Open: LeBrun atop the field on Day 1
JASPER, Ala. — While the bites were hard to come by, Louisiana angler Nick LeBrun caught 15 pounds, 2 ounces of spotted
Huntsville’s Salzman Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Lake Guntersville
Dawson’s Harcrow Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division Photos by MLF Staff OCTOBER 6, 2021 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES SCOTTSBORO, Ala.
MLF Announces 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine Schedule, Entry Dates and Advancement Opportunities
TULSA, Okla. – MLF announced today the schedule, rules, payouts and entry dates for the 2022 Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented
Rogersville’s Mason Wins Two-Day Phoenix Bass Fishing League Super Tournament on Pickwick Lake
Leoma’s McMahan Wins Strike King Co-Angler Division IUKA, Miss. – Boater Jimmy Mason of Rogersville, Arkansas wins the two-day Phoenix Bass
Decatur to Host Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Championship on Wheeler Lake
Four-Hundred Boaters and Co-anglers Descend on Decatur to Compete for $60,000 and Their Shot at the 2022 All-American Championship OCTOBER
Taming spotted bass could be key to winning Open on Lewis Smith Lake
B.A.S.S. Communications JASPER, Ala. — While Alabama native David Kilgore thinks many anglers will be around big spotted bass during the Basspro.com Bassmaster
James “Jimmy” Mason comes from behind to win the 2-Day Bass Pro Shops Open Series District 1 Championship Tournament on Pickwick Lake.
ATHENS, Ala. – Mason win’s the 2021 Bass Pro Shop Open Series District 1 Championship Tournament, held Sept. 25th-26th on
Brandon Perkins is the hometown hero on Pickwick Lake.
COUNCE, TENNESSEE – With his smallest bag of the event on the final day, Counce, Tennessee’s Brandon Perkins takes the
Bradley Jones and Broox Goza take the win at Neely Henry and win AOY
By Jason Duran Photos by Chris Brown The Alabama Bass Trail North Division concluded its regular season on Lake Neely
Kuphall conquers Guntersville!
David A. Brown SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — An Elite angler’s “walk-up” music has no bearing on tournament performance, but Caleb Kuphall’s
Kuphall keeps top spot on Day 3
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Knowing when to shift gears rewarded Caleb Kuphall with a five-bass limit of 23 pounds, 9 ounces,
Kuphall keeps momentum on Day 2
David A. Brown SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — On Thursday, Caleb Kuphall said he was concerned he’d exhausted his Day 1 hot spot, but
Kuphall crushes Day 1
David A. Brown SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — A fast start plus two afternoon upgrades yielded a five-bass limit of 27 pounds,
Logan lands first Elite victory
GADSDEN, Ala. — Wes Logan said memories came flooding back to him throughout the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Neely Henry Lake. That’s bound
Logan’s big limit lands Day 3 lead
by Andrew Canulette GADSDEN, Ala. — Wes Logan grew up fishing this 11,200-acre Coosa River fishery, so it’s no surprise his intimate
Mueller moves into lead on Day 2
Andy Canulette GADSDEN, Ala. — Paul Mueller said consistency will decide who wins the Whataburger Bassmaster Elite at Neely Henry Lake. If that’s
Mosley moves into the lead on Day 1
Andrew Canulette GADSDEN, Ala. — After a few forgettable practice rounds, Brock Mosley polished his junk fishing repertoire to produce a shining
Bassmaster Elite Series may benefit from perfect timing at Neely Henry
B.A.S.S. Communications GADSDEN, Ala. — When the 99 competitors from the Bassmaster Elite Series arrive next week for the Whataburger Bassmaster
Wise Moves From Behind to Win at Lake Guntersville
SCOTTSBORO, Ala. — Catching the largest single day bag and the only sack to exceed 20 pounds in the event,
Bailey Holds Slim Lead After One Day in Guntersville Event
By John N. Felsher John O. Bailey maintains a slim edge after one day of intense competition in the American
Open: Nania nabs the win at Pickwick
David A. Brown COUNCE, Tenn. — An astute observation led Joey Nania to a strategic bait change that delivered a
Open: Early start sends Crow into lead on Pickwick
COUNCE, Tenn. — Focusing on two distinctly different spawns rewarded Alabama angler Brent Crow with a five-bass limit of 22
Daily Limit: No guts, no glory for Lowen
Gut or bottom line? It’s been Bill Lowen’s dilemma which to follow in much of his Bassmaster Elite Series career.
Lowen and Pipkens share lead after Day 3
David A. Brown FLORENCE, Ala. — Tomorrow, there can be only one winner, but Bill Lowen and Chad Pipkens share
Kreiger’s giant bag cements Day 1 lead
FLORENCE, Ala. — A strong start plus a strong finish was the formula for Koby Kreiger to lead Day 1
Top 10 Patterns from Smith Lake
MARCH 17, 2021 • SEAN OSTRUSZKA • TACKLE WAREHOUSE PRO CIRCUIT Keeping up with transitioning fish can be tough enough in
Top 10 Baits from Smith Lake
MARCH 17, 2021 • SEAN OSTRUSZKA, JODY WHITE • TACKLE WAREHOUSE PRO CIRCUIT Shallow or deep. Largemouth or spotted bass. All
Cox Finally Conquers Smith Lake
MARCH 14, 2021 • SEAN OSTRUSZKA • TACKLE WAREHOUSE PRO CIRCUIT CULLMAN, Ala. – It seemed like it was only a
Top 5 Patterns from Smith Lake – Day 3
MARCH 13, 2021 • SEAN OSTRUSZKA • TACKLE WAREHOUSE PRO CIRCUIT CULLMAN, Ala. – Lewis Smith Lake decided to make it
Cox Expands Lead Heading into the Final Day on Smith Lake
MARCH 13, 2021 • ROB NEWELL • TACKLE WAREHOUSE PRO CIRCUIT CULLMAN, Ala. – John Cox continues to expand his lead
Top 5 Patterns from Smith Lake – Day 2
MARCH 12, 2021 • SEAN OSTRUSZKA • TACKLE WAREHOUSE PRO CIRCUIT CULLMAN, Ala – Times, they are a-changing, and they’re changing
Cox on the Path for Smith Lake Redemption
MARCH 12, 2021 • ROB NEWELL • TACKLE WAREHOUSE PRO CIRCUIT Largemouth bass nudged spotted bass out of the way today