Some may argue that fishing is purely luck. But is it? Do the greatest fishermen in the country just get lucky over and over or do they have a technique? Do they just cast a line and hope for the best or is there an art of fishing that we need to know? With St. [...]
Wheeler Lake is the second largest lake in Alabama. A reservoir feeding from the Tennessee River, this lake is home to a variety of fish and attracts hundreds of anglers every year from around the country. Fish largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, spotted bass and white bass from your boat as you access the waterways of [...]
Have you checked out the itineraries on the Alabama Bass Trail website? This is a great place to start when planning your trip and make your memories along the trail. Here, we offer just four ideas to get you started. But in Alabama, we’re known for road trips, so when these examples get your motor [...]
More than a hot spot on the Alabama Bass Trail, the more than 20,000 acres of the Mobile-Tensaw River Delta are known as one of the most diverse biospheres in the country. In fact, it was named a national Landmark in 1974. Second in size only to the Mississippi River Delta, this delta is also [...]
Alabama is known for its outstanding fisheries and the lakes of the Alabama Bass Trail are some of the best. Wheeler Lake has long been popular for fishing as well as other water sports. These days, though, it’s fishing that is getting a whole lot of attention. There’s a resurgence in fishing here, with increased [...]
We always need “just one more,” right? One more rod. One more lure. When you’re heading out to explore the outstanding fisheries of the Alabama Bass Trail, it’s always good to have options! For most of us, our options are limited by our budget. Short of using our mad fishing skills to go pro and [...]
There’s a saying about the bigger the boys, the bigger the toys, but when it comes to fishing on the Alabama Bass Trail, we’re not talking about toys. We’re talking about tools! And there are some amazing tools out there. While some folks still appreciate the simplicity of hitting the water with a couple favorite [...]
The higher temperatures of summer don’t mean the fishing goes south on the Alabama Bass Trail. The fish are still here and experienced anglers know they can be had, even during the dog days of summer. These are just a few of the reports we’ve seen out there about this summer’s action. Mike Gerry reports, [...]
The secret may be out. Neely Henry has long been considered by in-the-know anglers to be Alabama's best kept secret. They know largemouth and spotted bass are plentiful and stripers can be found here, too, particularly in the headwaters in spring. Neely Henry Reservoir is located in northeast Alabama on the Coosa River, near the [...]
