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Tennessee’s Nutt completes record week at Central Division opener on Pickwick Lake with first Toyota Series win
FLORENCE, Ala. – It’s almost impossible to look at the results of this week’s Toyota Series Presented by Phoenix BoatsCentral Division tournament

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. –

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

Brandon Perkins goes big to take the lead on Pickwick Lake heading to Showdown Saturday.
By Justin Brouillard | Photos by Tanner & Travis Lyons and Ben Kennedy With his biggest bag of the tournament,

Day one on Pickwick Lake is in the books and some things went well while other things went, ah, well…
By Justin Brouillard | Photos by Tanner & Travis Lyons and Ben Kennedy Josh Ray brought 19-pounds, 14-ounces to the

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

Teron Prince and Jeff Stubblefield Win the Alabama Bass Trail at Pickwick with 27.79
By Jason Duran Photos by Chris Brown Florence, Ala February 27, 2021- Pickwick Lake was the first stop of the

Pickwick Lake Feature Story with Donnie Beck
By Jason Duran The Alabama Bass Trail North Division launches their season at Pickwick Lake with 225 teams looking to

Schlapper wins B.A.S.S. Nation Championship, earns Classic Berth
Andrew Canulette FLORENCE, Ala. — Pat Schlapper had nothing but good fortune on Friday the 13th when he caught the

Nation: Sylvester holds Day 2 lead
Andrew Canulette FLORENCE, Ala. — Blake Sylvester was a bit worried the spot he pounded to grab the Day 1

Nation: Sylvester leads Day 1
Andrew Canulette FLORENCE, Ala. — Blake Sylvester only caught five keeper bass during Wednesday’s first round of the TNT Fireworks

Pickwick Lake to host B.A.S.S. Nation Championship November 11-13, 2020
B.A.S.S. Communications FLORENCE, Ala. — Grass-roots anglers from around the country will take to the waters of Pickwick Lake to

2021 BFL SCHEDULE
October 21, 2020 Major League Fishing announced today the schedule, rules, payouts and entry dates for the 2021 Phoenix Bass

2021 TOYOTA SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP HITS PICKWICK
September 23, 2020 FLW and the Hardin County Convention & Visitors Bureau announced Wednesday that Counce, Tennessee, will host the

Toyota Bonus Bucks Owners Event Returns to Pickwick Lake
Florence, AL. (July 23, 2020) – If last year’s 22-pound limit of winning smallmouth are any indication, Toyota Bonus Bucks

SCOTT, ANDERSON WIN PICKWICK DOUBLE-HEADER
July 20, 2020 It was a double-header for weekend bass anglers this past weekend in Iuka with the Phoenix Bass Fishing

TOP 10 PATTERNS FROM PICKWICK
June 1, 2020 by Rob Newell Pickwick Lake greeted Toyota Series anglers with high, stained water and stronger than normal

TOP 10 BAITS FROM PICKWICK
May 31, 2020 by By Rob Newell and Jacob Fine From shallow bars to deep ledges, the offshore bite on

WHEELER WINS ON PICKWICK
May 30, 2020 by Rob Newell What started out as a scouting trip to better learn Pickwick Lake turned into

TOP 5 PATTERNS FROM PICKWICK – DAY 2
May 29, 2020 by Rob Newell John Murray took the lead in the Toyota Series Central Division event on Pickwick

MURRAY LEADS WHEELER BY AN OUNCE
May 29, 2020 by Rob Newell Five years ago legendary western pro John Murray moved from Arizona to Spring City,

TOP 5 PATTERNS FROM PICKWICK – DAY 1
May 28, 2020 by Rob Newell Grass seemed to be the dominant theme at the top of the day one

BUDDY BLASTS 24-1 ON PICKWICK
May 28, 2020 by Rob Newell Buddy Gross won his first FLW Tour event on Pickwick Lake in May of

Big Bass Bash scheduled for March 20-22 on Pickwick and Wilson Lakes is cancelled due to the COVID-19 virus

Carolina Rig Carries Lewellen
September 30, 2019 Kyle Lewellen of Byhalia, Mississippi, brought a two-day total of 10 bass to the scale weighing 34

Mitchell and McCollum Win 2019 Alabama Bass Trail on Pickwick Lake
May 11, 2019 – Florence, Ala. – Pickwick Lake has been a steady performer whenever the Northern Division of the Alabama

Austin Weaver wins $10,000 on Pickwick in the American Bass Anglers Open Series Area 1 Championship
Austin Weaver wins $10,000 on Pickwick in the Area 1 Championship Austin Weaver of Sheffield, Alabama took home the win

Jackie Flack and Craig Daniel Win Alabama Bass Trail Pickwick Lake Charlie Cummings and Greg Pugh Claim North Division AOY
by Dan O’Sullivan September 22, 2018 – Florence, Ala. – It is a rare occurrence for the Alabama Bass Trail

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

Alabama Bass Trail Announces 2018 Tournament Schedule, Registration Opens August 1
Decatur, Ala. – The Alabama Bass Trail (ABT) is pleased to unveil the 2018 tournament schedule and among the key

David Surat and Nathan Brewer Win 2017 Alabama Bass Trail Pickwick Lake
David Surat and Nathan Brewer Win 2017 Alabama Bass Trail Pickwick Lake Team Combats Freezing Temperature and Crowds to win

Pickwick Lake Preview with Russ Sapp and Joey Nania
Decatur, Ala. March 7, 2017 – For the second consecutive event of the 2017 Alabama Bass Trail’s Northern Division, the

The Alabama Bass Trail comes to Pickwick Lake March 11, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kay Donaldson, Program Director PHONE: 256.350.3500 / 855.9FISHAL EMAIL: kay@alabamabasstrail.org Pickwick Lake to Host The

Alabama Bass Trail Announces 2017 Tournament Schedule and New Increased Payout
Registration opens August 1, 2016. The Alabama Bass Trail (ABT) is pleased to unveil the 2017 tournament schedule, which includes

Pickwick Lake Top 10 Patterns
May 9, 2016 by Rob Newell While Walmart FLW Tour rookie Buddy Gross took advantage of Pickwick Lake’s new crop

Gross leads wire-to-wire, wins Walmart FLW Tour on Pickwick Lake presented by Quaker State
May 8, 2016 by FLW Communications FLORENCE, Ala. – Just six months ago pro Buddy Gross of Ringgold, Georgia, was

Pickwick Lake Top 5 Patterns Day 3
May 7, 2016 by Rob Newell After day three at the Walmart FLW Tour event presented by Quaker State and

Gross Pads Lead on Day Three Of Walmart FLW Tour on Pickwick Lake presented by Quaker State
May 7, 2016 by FLW Communications FLORENCE, Ala. – Georgia pro Buddy Gross, brought a five-bass limit to the scale

Pickwick Lake Top 5 Patterns Day 2
May 6, 2016 by Rob Newell While rookie Buddy Gross leads the Walmart FLW Tour event presented by Quaker Sate

Gross Extends Lead at Walmart FLW Tour on Pickwick Lake presented by Quaker State
May 6, 2016 by FLW Communications FLORENCE, Ala. – Georgia pro Buddy Gross, brought a five-bass limit to the

Pickwick Lake Top 5 Patterns Day 1
May 5, 2016 by Rob Newell As the old saying goes, the early bird gets the worm and that was

Georgia Rookie Gross Leads Day One of Walmart FLW Tour on Pickwick Lake presented by Quaker State
May 5, 2016 by FLW Communications FLORENCE, Ala. – Rookie pro Buddy Gross of Ringgold, Georgia, weighed a five-bass limit

Walmart FLW Tour Readies for Return to Pickwick Lake
April 25, 2016 by FLW Communications FLORENCE, Ala. – The fourth tournament of the 21st season of the Walmart FLW

Walker & Mason win Alabama Bass Trail event with 22.27lbs – Hear how the top 3 caught their fish.
Alabama Bass Trail North Division Pickwick Lake April 23, 2016 Top three interviews:

2016 Alabama Bass Trail Pickwick Lake Tournament Recap
Jimmy Mason and Lance Walker win Alabama Bass Trail Pickwick Lake Father Son Team Kenneth and Preston Grover finish Second