Fishing and Alabama go together like peas and carrots. Everybody knows that. But – no matter what our die-hard anglers say – Alabama has more than fishing, including some off-the-water fun that can be a memorable addition to your next trip along the Alabama Bass Trail. Take a look at these exciting attractions you’ll find [...]
The lakes of the Alabama Bass Trail are home to many experienced anglers who know where to find the bass and how to catch them. The trail is known for largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass and much more. Here are the lures they list as tops for fishing our lakes year-round. 1.) Jigs – As [...]
The Alabama Bass Trail is known for fishing adventures, from the award-winning catches of tournament anglers to the epic stories of the annual guys’ getaway. The trail is also known as the setting for families to enjoy. It’s the perfect place to reel in some family fun and land priceless memories. Even if not everyone [...]
As summer heats up, so does the fishing on Logan Martin Lake, one of the premier spots on the Alabama Bass Trail. Created in 1965, Logan Martin is one of the six Coosa River chain of lakes created by Alabama Power Company. The lake covers more than 15,000 acres in Talladega and St. Clair counties. [...]
Every great family vacation has a story. In Alabama, we love stories! A family vacation is a great time to get together on the lake and create some stories of your own. Fishing is a tradition in Alabama and there is no better way to start a new family tradition than spending vacation time together [...]
Summer is a great time to be out on the water! But summer in Alabama is hot. We all know that. For anglers, dealing with the sun and the heat is a natural part of summer fishing on the Alabama Bass Trail. It's important to take time to consider the conditions when heading out onto [...]
The great thing about the lakes of the Alabama Bass Trail is that they include such a variety of recreational opportunities. Smith Lake is widely known as a summer fun spot for recreational boaters but that doesn’t deter anglers from enjoying their time on this productive lake, as well. Impounded in 1961, Smith is located [...]
Are you looking for a Father’s Day gift for the fisherman in your family? Gear is tricky because you know every angler has his special baits and gear combinations. With that in mind, a gift card to his favorite retailers is always a safe and thoughtful present. But if you want to pick out something [...]
Whether you’re new to fishing or an experienced angler, the question of what kind and how many lures you need seems never ending. More is better, but when taken to the extreme can create chaos for your tackle box, boat and garage … not to mention your budget. There are so many options out there, [...]
