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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Smith Lake
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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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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Alabama Bass Trail – North Division – Smith Lake
Alabama Bass Trail North Division Smith Lake Smith Lake Dam
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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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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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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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2023 – Fishers of Men – Classic Series – Alabama Northwest Team – Smith Lake
Fishers of Men Classic Series Alabama Northwest Team Smith Lake Ramp: Smith Lake Park
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2023 – Fishers of Men – Classic Series – Alabama Northeast Team – Smith Lake
Fishers of Men Classic Series Alabama Northeast Team Smith Lake Ramp: Smith Lake Public Boat Launch (Smith Lake Dam)
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2023 – MLF Toyota Series – Central Division – Smith Lake
Major League Fishing Toyota Series Central Division Smith Lake Ramp: Smith Lake Park
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2023 – MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League – Choo Choo Division – Smith Lake
Major League Fishing Phoenix Bass Fishing League Choo Choo Division Smith Lake Ramp: Smith Lake Dam
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2023 – Alabama Bass Trail 100 – Smith Lake
Alabama Bass Trail 100 Smith Lake Ramp: Smith Lake Dam
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2023 – Alabama Bass Trail – North Division – Smith Lake
Alabama Bass Trail North Division Smith Lake Ramp: Smith Lake Dam
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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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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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Cox Finally Conquers Smith Lake
MARCH 14, 2021 • SEAN OSTRUSZKA • TACKLE WAREHOUSE PRO CIRCUIT CULLMAN, Ala. – It seemed like it was only a
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Milner Leads with Spotted Bass on Day 1 at Smith Lake
MARCH 11, 2021 • ROB NEWELL • TACKLE WAREHOUSE PRO CIRCUIT If you’ve become weary of hearing about forward-facing sonar dominating
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Son and Mom Take Home the Win from Lewis Smith Lake
By: Jason Duran September 12 – Jasper, AL– Lewis Smith Lake concludes the 2020 Alabama Bass Trail North Division Season.
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4th Annual Angling for Autism Bass Tournament on Smith Lake October 19, 2019
We are aiming for our largest tournament yet. Over the last 3 years, you all have helped contribute $30,000 to
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Hudson, Pugh and Gregory Tie For T-H Marine FLW Bass Fishing League Win on Lewis Smith Lake
April 8, 2019 by FLW Communications JASPER, Ala. – Boaters David Hudson of Jasper, and Greg Pugh and Dexton Gregory,
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Griffith and Eyrse Take The Win on Smith Lake
Tim Griffith and David Eyrse Win 2019 Alabama Bass Trail Smith Lake by Dan O’Sullivan February 24, 2019 – Jasper,
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Jesse Wiggins Wins Pro Division of Alabama Bass Trail Open at Smith Lake Wesley Sams and Jordan Wiggins win Amateur Division
by Dan O’Sullivan September 8, 2018 – Jasper, Ala. – For the first time since the inception of the Alabama
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Williams Extends Lead to Near Seven Pounds at FLW Tour at Lewis Smith Lake Presented by T-H Marine
April 28, 2018 by FLW Communications JASPER, Ala. – Pro David Williams of Maiden, North Carolina, weighed a five-bass limit totaling
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Smith Lake Top 5 Patterns – Day 2
April 28, 2018 by Sean Ostruszka David Williams is pretty dialed in thus far, and he’s going to need to
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Williams Rolls on Smith
April 27, 2018 by Sean Ostruszka Almost every pro who crossed the weigh-in stage today said things changed today. David
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Smith Lake Top 5 Patterns – Day 1
April 27, 2018 by Sean Ostruszka As with the previous two FLW Tour events, anglers seem to be specifically targeting
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Williams Grabs Lead with 18+
April 26, 2018 by Sean Ostruszka One species or the other – that’s how the last two FLW Tour events
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Testing Smith Lake with Birge
April 23, 2018 by Jody White After a sophomore slump and a solid third season on the FLW Tour, Zack
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Chasing Spots with Meyer
April 23, 2018 by Rob Newell Hop into a bass boat with professional angler Cody Meyer of Auburn,
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Magic Tree Takes Summerlin to Top
Gil Summerlin April 10, 2018 Gil Summerlin of Guntersville, Alabama, caught a five-bass limit weighing 16 pounds, 3 ounces,
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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
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Sams and Wiggins Take The Win On Smith Lake
April 22, 2017 – Jasper, Ala. – Lewis Smith Lake always seems to present a challenge to anglers in
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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
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Tim Hurst and Mark McCaig Win 2016 Alabama Bass Trail Smith Lake
Tim Hurst and Mark McCaig Win 2016 Alabama Bass Trail Smith Lake Northern Division Anglers Overcome Fog Delay to Produce
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Phoenix Boats to Provide Support at Bassmaster Elite and Open Tournaments
Phoenix Boats President Gary Clouse announced today that Andy Stallings would join Phoenix Boats as their Bassmaster Tournament Support Representative.
Read more5 lb. Spotted Bass Fishing Smith Lake Video
This is Chris Howell fishing Smith Lake January 2, 2016. This is an example of the great fishing opportunities at
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