What better way to spend a weekend or two traveling around Alabama than fishing AND savoring some of the best barbecue you’ve ever had? Follow the Alabama Bass Trail and you will be led to many versions of finger-lickin’ good BBQ. From the north to the south, you are sure to come across BBQ that will have your senses dancin’. [...]
Avoid the summertime slump! Although the heat may be turned up high in the summer, that doesn’t mean you can’t go out and catch some great bass. Follow along for some tips to help you reel in that big bass you’ve been waiting for. As the water temperatures rise, the fish start looking for cooler places [...]
With summer here, the temperatures are rising, which makes for hot days by the lake. Fishing trips along the Alabama Bass Trail are a fun way to enjoy your summer, but make sure you’re prepared. We’re here to help you beat the heat with these quick tips: Stay hydrated Having cold drinks in a cooler can help you stay refreshed as [...]
If you enjoy a tailor-made pairing of state parks and Alabama Bass Trail lakes, you must check out Joe Wheeler State Park. Varied accommodation levels support those who want to rough it as well as those who want all the comforts of home after a day on the lake. But Joe Wheeler State Park also has a two-bedroom fisherman’s cabin located right next to the First Creek boat launch. If [...]
Great Outdoors Month. What a perfect time to explore the many great fishing opportunities of the Alabama Bass Trail! How many lakes and rivers can you visit in the space of one month? We have the tools and suggestions to make it easy to rise to the challenge. Chart Your Course The Alabama Bass Trail is mapped out for you so you [...]
How do you celebrate a father who loves to reel in a prize-winning bass? A quality gift that lets Dad know you care is easily found and doesn’t have to break the bank. Get Back to Basics with Gear Your first thought may be to splurge on the latest high-tech gadget to give Dad an advantage. But electronic gadgets have a tendency [...]
National Fishing and Boating Week runs June 6-14! Join the rest of the country in celebrating the untamed lakes, rivers and streams across America with a day or two on the water. If you haven’t already done so, take time now to get your fishing license and boat registration so you’ll be ready to go as soon as possible. A [...]
Whether you’re stepping onto a boat for the first time or you developed your sea legs when you were knee-high to a grasshopper, remembering boating safety could save your life. In honor of National Boating Safety Week, May 22-28, here is a quick review of some of the basics: Wear a life jacket. The National Safe Boating Council says that because circumstances can [...]
For those of you whose families don’t necessarily share your obsession with fishing, consider a carefree weekend in the northeast corner of Alabama at Weiss Lake. Three rivers – Little, Chattooga and Coosa – meet to form this lake, and that means there are plenty of great nooks and inlets in which to spend your day. You may know Weiss Lake for its [...]
