Whether it’s in search of bass, crappie or catfish, in pursuit of trophies or dinner, with your best buddy or three generations of family, fishing is a treasured tradition in Alabama. The Alabama Bass Trail has earned a reputation as home to a top-notch tournament series and record-setting catches. But that reputation was built on [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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, [...]
Lay Lake is popular for leisure and tournament fishing as well as recreational boating. Located just south of Birmingham, the lake is part of the Coosa River chain and has easy public access for both bank and boat fishing. The other thing it has lots of? Grass. That’s an advantage for both the fish and [...]
