Cooler weather brings cooler water temperatures that can affect your fishing experience. Fish are cold-blooded and cannot regulate their body temperature, so they are forced to adjust their metabolism to the seasons. Lower water temperatures cause the metabolism of the fish to slow, which in turn slows their movement and decreases their need for food. [...]
Lewis Smith Lake Lewis Smith Lake, also known as, Smith Lake is home to numerous world-record catches for spotted bass and is popular with angler from across the country. This 21, 000 acre lake located between Huntsville and Birmingham has a lot to offer. With the winding streams and sloughs to the steep [...]
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 [...]
Spring is almost here and the fish are waiting! With warmer days ahead, it’s time to load up the boat and hit the water with a good amount of bait and the perfect fishing gear. So what exactly will you be fishing for this spring in Alabama? As Old Man Winter fades out of sight, [...]
What kind of fisherman are you? Do you love exploring the aisles of big box outdoorsmen retailers for the latest lure, reel or electronic gadget to give you a competitive edge? Are you a purist who believes it’s not about the equipment, it’s about reading the water and the weather, and using your experience and [...]
If you are new to fishing in general or to bass fishing in Alabama specifically, welcome. Bass fishing is all about being prepared, knowing what you need to be successful, relaxing, and waiting for the adrenaline-fueled rush that comes when you get a tug on your line. How do you reel in the excitement of [...]
It’s time to explore Logan Martin Lake! New year, new you . . . or new fishing spot. Out with the old and in with the new, right? Scope out your newest fishing destination along the Alabama Bass Trail - we have just the place for you. Logan Martin Lake is known as the Lake of [...]
2020 is almost over and it seems we’re all more than ready to welcome in a new year! Why not start making your 2021 resolutions a little early this time so you can feel the excitement of new things to come? Let’s look at three things that need to be added to your list, shall [...]
Christmas is coming. What do you get the angler who has everything? More fishing gear, of course! Do we even have to say it twice? You know the person we are describing. The person who has every fishing pole, every tackle box and more. The person who walks into an outdoor store and their eyes [...]
