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Author: Kenneth Grover

ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Yamamoto Debuts Covert Craw

July 18, 2024July 18, 2024 Kenneth Grover Covert Craw, GSM Outdoors, ICAST 2024, Jig Trailer, Mega Floater Formula, Ned Rig, Tai Au, Yamamoto Baits

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Buckeye Lures Unveils Freestyle Head

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Kenneth Grover Bottom Hook, Buckeye Lures, Freestyle Head, GSM Outdoors, ICAST 2024, Swimbait HEad, Top Hook

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

CUDA Announces Electric Filet Knife

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Kenneth Grover Cuda, Electric, Filet Knife

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Bucca Brand Introduces Trick Shad

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Kenneth Grover Bucca Brand, GSM Outdoors, ICAST 2024, Mike Bucca, Swimbait, Trick Shad

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Big Bite’s Best Skipper Ever Arrives

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Kenneth Grover Best Skipper Ever, Big Bite Baits, BSE, GSM Outdoors, ICAST 2024

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Frog Factory Adds 12 New Ribbit Colors

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Kenneth Grover Fred Roumbanis, Frog, Frog Factory, GSM Outdoors, ICAST 2024, Ribbit

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

SteelShad Debuts Unique Bottom Blade

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Kenneth Grover Bottom Blade, GSM Outdoors, ICAST 2024, Jack Dice, Steelshad Lures

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Shad Shape Swimmer Debuts

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Kenneth Grover GSM Outdoors, ICAST 2024, Matt Becker, Shad Shape Swimmer, Stealth Series Colors, Yamamoto Baits

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Josh Jones Hyperlite Series – New Crappie Rod from Dobyns

July 17, 2024July 17, 2024 Kenneth Grover Crappie Rods, Dobyns Rods, Forward Facing Sonar, Hyperlite Series, Josh Jones, Livescope, Offshore Fishing

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Bill Lewis Unveils the All-New Depth Strike

July 17, 2024August 8, 2024 Kenneth Grover Bill Lewis Lures, Depth Strike, Forward Facing Sonar, Livescope, Mark Daniels Jr., Twitch Bait

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

SteelShad Unveils Real Life Color Series

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Kenneth Grover Bluegill, Gizzard Shad, GSM Outdoors, Herring, Real Life Color Series, Steelshad Lures, Threadfin, Yellow Perch

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Buckeye, Swindle Debut G-Stroll

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Kenneth Grover Buckeye Lures, G-Stroll, GSM Outdoors, Jighead

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Bill Lewis Debuts Zig-Zag

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Kenneth Grover Bill Lewis Lures, GSM Outdoors, Topwater Fishing, Zig-Zag

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Yamamoto Unleashes Nuki Bug

July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Kenneth Grover GSM Outdoors, Nuki Bug, Yamamoto Baits

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Big Bite Baits Adds Scentsation Pro Swimmer

July 15, 2024July 16, 2024 Kenneth Grover Big Bite Baits, Pro Swimmer, Scentsation

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Bill Lewis Adds New GNAT Colors

July 15, 2024July 16, 2024 Kenneth Grover BFS, Bill Lewis Lures, Crankbait, Gnat, Micro Crank, New Colors

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Big Bite Nekorama Hits the Water

July 15, 2024July 16, 2024 Kenneth Grover Big Bite Baits, BPT WInning Bait, Drew Gill, GSM Outdoors, Matte Colors, Neko Rig, Nekorama

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Buckeye Lures Introduces Spot Remover Jig

July 15, 2024July 16, 2024 Kenneth Grover Buckeye Lures, GSM Outdoors, Mark Daniels Jr., Spot Remover Jig

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Buckeye Lures Adds Hover Rig

July 15, 2024July 16, 2024 Kenneth Grover Brent Ehrler, Buckeye Lures, GSM Outdoors, Hover Rig

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Feel “The Thump”

July 15, 2024July 16, 2024 Kenneth Grover Buckeye Lures, Fletcher Shryock, Flippin' Jig, GSM Outdoors, Thump Jig

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

4″ Fat Senko Joins Yamamoto Family

July 15, 2024July 16, 2024 Kenneth Grover GSM Outdoors, ICAST 2024, Senko, Tai Au, Yamamoto Baits

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

Yamamoto Expands Scope Shad Offerings

July 15, 2024July 16, 2024 Kenneth Grover Cody Meyer, GSM Outdoors, ICAST 2024, Scope Shad, Yamamoto Baits

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

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ICAST 2024 Industry News News 

GSM Introduces Stealth Color Series

July 15, 2024July 16, 2024 Kenneth Grover Big Bite Baits, GSM Outdoors, ICAST 2024, Jerk Minnow, Pro Swimmer, Scope Shad, Shad Shape Swimmer, Stealth Colors, Yamamoto

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

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Industry News News Tournaments 

30th Annual Skeeter Owners’ Tournament Set for June 6-9 on Lake Fork

May 9, 2024May 9, 2024 Kenneth Grover Lake Fork Texas, Skeeter Boats, Skeeter Owner's Tournament, Yamaha Outboards

KILGORE, Texas, May 8, 2024 – Skeeter Boats and Yamaha will host the 30th annual Skeeter Owners Bass Tournament on

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Yamamoto Sensei Worm
Industry News News Tips and Techniques 

Yamamoto Releases Sensei Worm

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 Kenneth Grover Cody Meyer, Dropshotting, GSM Outdoors, Neko Rig, Sensei Worm, Yamamoto Baits

Irving, TX – Yamamoto Baits is excited to announce the release of the all-new Sensei Worm. Designed to be a

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Battle of the Brands Guntersville Lake News Tournaments 

The team of Lopez and Frey win the 2nd Annual Battle of the Brands Tournament on Lake Guntersville with 24.01 lbs.

March 15, 2024March 15, 2024 Kenneth Grover Battle of the Brands, Big Bite Baits, Bill Lewis Lures, Buckeye Lures, GSM Outdoors, Lake Guntersville, Steel Shad Lures, Yamamoto Baits

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

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ICAST 2023 Industry News News 

Yamamoto Unveils Scope Shad 

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 Kenneth Grover Forward Facing Sonar, GSM Outdoors, ICAST2023, Jacob Powroznik, Mega Floater Formula, Scope Shad, Yamamoto Baits

Irving, TX – Designed to be the perfect tool for forward facing sonar, but certainly not limited it, the Yamamoto

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ICAST 2023 Industry News News 

Buckeye Debuts Scope-Head

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 Kenneth Grover Buckeye Lures, Forward Facing Sonar, ICAST2023, Jacob Powroznik, Scope Head

Irving, TX – In a time where forward facing sonar is an ever more useful tool in the arsenal of

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ICAST 2023 Industry News News 

Revolutionary FishLung® Set to Transform Fish Care in the Fishing Industry

July 11, 2023July 10, 2023 Kenneth Grover Fish Care, FishLung, ICAST2023, O2 Air-Sea, Optimal Oxygen Level

FishLung® to be revealed at iCast 2023 Orlando, Florida, July 11, 2023 — O2 Air-Sea, LLC is proud to announce

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ICAST 2023 Industry News News 

Bill Lewis Lures Introduces Hammer Trap

July 8, 2023July 11, 2023 Kenneth Grover Bill Lewis Lures, Hammer Trap, ICAST2023, Mark Danioels Jr, Mustad Triple Grip Hooks, Tri-Tone Sound Chamber

Irving, TX – Bill Lewis put lipless crankbaits on the map over 50 years ago. The Hammer-Trap is the newest

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ICAST 2023 Industry News News 

Buckeye, Swindle Debut G-Buzz

July 8, 2023July 11, 2023 Kenneth Grover Buckeye Lures, Buzzbait, Gerald Swindle, GSM Outdoors, ICAST2023

Irving, TX – There is simply no denying the success that Gerald Swindle has had throughout his career using a

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ICAST 2023 Industry News News 

3″ Yama Craw Arrives

July 8, 2023July 11, 2023 Kenneth Grover Brent Ehrler, GSM Outdoors, ICAST2023, Mega Floater Formula, Yama Craw, Yamamoto Baits

Irving, TX – Yamamoto Baits released the popular Yama Craw in December of 2022. Thanks to its incredible action and

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ICAST 2023 Industry News News 

Bill Lewis Lures Debuts GNAT

July 8, 2023July 11, 2023 Kenneth Grover Bill Lewis Lures, Crankbait, Gnat, GSM Outdoors, ICAST2023, Micro-Crank

Irving, TX – Not all micro-cranks are created equal. Though the all-new Bill Lewis GNAT may be small, it has

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Alabama Bass Trail News Pickwick Lake Tournaments 

Lance Whitaker and Jeremy Briscoe win ABT on Pickwick Lake with 21.48 

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 Kenneth Grover Alabama Bass Trail, Bryan Gregory, Candler McCollum, Jeremy Briscoe, Lance Whitaker, McFarland Park, Mitch Mitchell, Pickwick Lake, Tony Keef

By Jason Duran 225 teams converged on Pickwick Lake for the fourth stop for the Alabama Bass Trail North Division.

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Industry News News 

Money Where Its Mouth Is

May 16, 2023May 16, 2023 Kenneth Grover American Sportfishng Association, Angling, ASA, NPAA, Recrearional Boating

NPAA President participates in ASA’s Government Affairs spring meeting to sound off in support of recreational sportfishing. Forestville, WI (May

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Industry News News Tips and Techniques 

Yamatanuki Invades USA

April 5, 2023April 5, 2023 Kenneth Grover Cody Meyer, GSM Outdoors, Yamamoto Baits, Yamatanuki

Irving, TX – Yamamoto Baits is excited to announce the stateside debut of the Yamatanuki. Wildly popular in Japan, the

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Battle of the Brands Guntersville Lake News Tournaments 

Battle of the Brands on Lake Guntersville Was a Huge Success

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 Kenneth Grover Battle of the Brands, Bill Lewis Lures, Buckeye Lures, GSM Outdoors, Guntersville Civitan Park, Lake Guntersville, Rat-L-Trap, Senko, Steel Shad Lures, Yamamoto Baits

Photos provided by: Kenneth Grover – Fishing North Alabama What would have been the 12th Annual Rat-L-Trap Tournament on Lake

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Industry News News 

Yamamoto unveils Yama Craw

December 1, 2022December 1, 2022 Kenneth Grover Cody Meyer, Crispin Powley, GSM Outdoors, Mega Floater Formula, Yama Craw, Yamamoto Baits

Irving, TX – Yamamoto Baits is proud to unveil the all-new Yama Craw. Designed to provide a tight and fast

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Industry News News 

GMAN To Headline NPAA’s Annual Conference

November 7, 2022November 7, 2022 Kenneth Grover Annual Conference, Future Angler Foundation, Gerald Swindle, National Professional Anglers Association

Fort Meyer’s gathering focused on sport fishing pros controlling their own destiny. Forestville, WI (November 7, 2022) – The National

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MLF Big5 BFL News Tournaments Wheeler Lake 

Wheeler Lake readies to host Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine Wild Card Regional

November 1, 2022November 1, 2022 Kenneth Grover Decatur, Ingalls Harbor, Major League Fishing, Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Ryan Salzman, Wheeler Lake

Two-Day Event, Hosted by Decatur Morgan County Tourism, to Launch from Ingalls Harbor in Decatur NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • MLF

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Guntersville Lake MLF Big5 Toyota Series News Tournaments 

Guntersville primed for another big-money fall championship

October 28, 2022October 28, 2022 Kenneth Grover Bryan Thrift, Carl Jocumsen, Jacob Wall, Kyle Walters, Lake Guntersville, Major League Fishing, Toyota Series

Kyle Walters won by punching last time the FLW Series Championship was held on Lake Guntersville in fall of 2018.

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FLW Toyota Series Guntersville Lake News Tournaments 

2022 Toyota Series Championship roster is set

October 27, 2022October 28, 2022 Kenneth Grover Lake Guntersville, Major League Fishing, Toyota Series

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • MLF • TOYOTA SERIES With the conclusion of the regular season, all eyes now turn toward the

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Guntersville Lake MLF Big5 Toyota Series News Tournaments 

Fall patterns in play at Toyota Series Championship on Lake Guntersville

October 27, 2022October 28, 2022 Kenneth Grover Lake Guntersville, Major League Fishing, Toyota Series

More than 400 bass anglers set to compete for a total event purse of $675,000 in 2022 Toyota Series finale

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MLF Big5 BFL News Smith Lake Tournaments 

Jesse Wiggins Wins Phoenix Bass Fishing League Regional Tournament on Lewis Smith Lake

October 25, 2022November 1, 2022 Kenneth Grover Emil Wagner, Grant Adams, Jack Daniel Williams, Jesse Wiggins, Joe Anders, Major League Fishing, Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Smith Lake, Tristan Abbott

Strike King Co-angler Victory Goes to Tennessee’s Gunsauls OCTOBER 24, 2022 • MLF • PRESS RELEASES CULLMAN, Ala. – Boater Jesse Wiggins

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Industry News News 

NPAA’s Annual Conference Headed to Fort Myers, Florida

September 23, 2022October 5, 2022 Kenneth Grover Annual Conference, Fort Myers, Fort Myers Florida, Future Angler Foundation, National Professional Anglers Association, NPAA

Registration set to open for premiere gathering of recreational fishing industry professionals. Forestville, WI (September 23, 2022) – For recreational fishing

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Industry News News 

Iconic Bassmaster Classic Trophy To Be Named In Honor Of Ray Scott

July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 Kenneth Grover B.A.S.S., Bassmaster Classic, Bassmaster Classic Trophy, Bassmasters, Jason Christie, Ray Scott

Photo by Seigo Saito/B.A.S.S BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — When a world champion of fishing is crowned at the 2023 Academy Sports

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ICAST 2022 Industry News News 

Missile Baits Releases Chunky D, New Colors

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Kenneth Grover Chunky D, ICAST 2022, Mini D Chunk, Missile Baits

Salem, Va. – July 18, 2022 – Missile Baits is releasing the Chunky D to add to their collection of flipping

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ICAST 2022 Industry News News 

LAKEWOOD PRODUCTS BASS FISHING SERIES NEWEST ADDITION

July 13, 2022July 13, 2022 Kenneth Grover Buzzbaits, Lakewood Products, Spinnerbait Deposit Box, Spinnerbaits, Tackle management

Lifetime Cases for Lifelong Adventures Suamico, WI – Lakewood Products, a Division of Midwest Textile Manufacturing Corporation and the leader

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Dobyns Rods - Don't Fish Chicken!
Industry News News 

The Dobyns Rods Josh Jones Hyperlite Series

July 9, 2022July 9, 2022 Kenneth Grover Crappie Fishing, Dobyns Rods, Hyperlite Series, Josh Jones Fishing, Livescope

Dobyns Rods is happy to announce the new Hyperlite Series with Josh Jones. Josh and Gary are great friends and

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Jan 24
All day

Bass Fishing League – Choo Choo Division – Lake Guntersville

Jan 24
All day

Fisher’s of Men – Alabama Northeast Classic Division – Lake Guntersville

Feb 5
February 5 - February 8

Bassmaster Elite Series – Lake Guntersville

Feb 7
All day

Northwest Alabama Team Trail – Pickwick Lake

Feb 14
All day

Bass Fishing League – Choo Choo Division – Lake Guntersville

Feb 18
February 18 - February 20

Major League Fishing – Toyota Series – Lake Guntersville

Feb 28
All day

Alabama Bass Trail – North Division – Lake Guntersville

Mar 7
All day

Northwest Alabama Team Trail – Wilson Lake

Mar 7
All day

Bass Fishing League – Choo Choo Division – Lake Guntersville

Mar 7
All day

American Team Fishing – Neely Henry Lake

Mar 7
All day

Southern Bass League – Lake Guntersville

Mar 14
All day

Bass Fishing League – Mississippi Division – Pickwick Lake

Mar 14
All day

Fisher’s of Men – Alabama Northeast Classic Division – Smith Lake

Mar 28
All day

Alabama Bass Trail – North Division – Pickwick Lake

Mar 31
March 31 - April 2

Major League Fishing – Toyota Series – Pickwick Lake

Apr 4
All day

American Team Fishing – Weiss Lake

Apr 4
All day

Ikon Tailgate Tour – Lake Guntersville

Apr 11
All day

Southern Bass League – Pickwick Lake

Apr 18
All day

Alabama Bass Trail – North Division – Neely Henry Lake

Apr 25
All day

Northwest Alabama Team Trail – Wheeler Lake

Apr 25
All day

Fisher’s of Men – Alabama Northeast Classic Division – Neely Henry Lake

Apr 25
All day

Castin’ N Catchin’ – Lake Guntersville

May 2
All day

Bass Fishing League – Choo Choo Division – Lake Guntersville

May 2
All day

American Team Fishing – Lake Guntersville

May 2
All day

Fisher’s of Men – Alabama Northeast Classic Division – Weiss Lake

May 9
All day

Alabama Bass Trail – North Division – Wheeler Lake

May 16
All day

Northwest Alabama Team Trail – Wilson Lake

May 16
All day

Alabama Bass Trail – South Division – Logan Martin Lake

May 19
May 19 - May 21

Major League Fishing – Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit – Wheeler Lake

May 23
All day

Southern Bass League – Neely Henry Lake

May 30
All day

Fisher’s of Men – Alabama Northeast Classic Division – Logan Martin Lake

Jun 6
All day

Alabama Bass Trail 100 – Neely Henry Lake

Jun 6
All day

American Team Fishing – Logan Martin Lake

Jun 13
All day

Southern Bass League – Logan Martin Lake

Jun 20
All day

Alabama Bass Trail – North Division – Weiss Lake

Jun 27
All day

Northwest Alabama Team Trail – Pickwick Lake

Jul 18
All day

Bass Fishing League – Bama Division – Neely Henry Lake

Sep 5
All day

American Team Fishing – Weiss Lake

Sep 12
September 12 - September 13

Bass Fishing League – Mississippi Division – Pickwick Lake

Sep 19
All day

Southern Bass League – Smith Lake

Sep 19
September 19 - September 20

Bass Fishing League – Choo Choo Division – Lake Guntersville

Oct 3
All day

American Team Fishing – Logan Martin Lake

Oct 23
October 23 - October 24

Northwest Alabama Team Trail Championship – Wheeler Lake and TBD

Oct 24
All day

Fisher’s of Men – Alabama Northeast Fundraiser “OPEN” Tournament – Logan Martin Lake

Nov 5
November 5 - November 7

Major League Fishing – Toyota Series Championship – Pickwick Lake

Nov 6
November 6 - November 7

Southern Bass League – Championship – Wheeler Lake

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