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
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Tournaments
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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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,
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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
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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. –
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Jesse and Jordan Wiggins Win ABT 100 on Smith Lake
By Jason Duran The third and final stop for the ABT 100 was on Lewis Smith Lake where 100 of
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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,
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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. –
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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
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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
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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,
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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,
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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
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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,
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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