Docking can be intimidating, especially when winds are a factor. Read on for tips on how to dock a boat under differing wind scenarios. Docking a boat when the wind is blowing toward the dock Prepare the dock lines on your bow and stern. Attach the fenders on the side of the boat that will [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Is your boat ready for summer? Here are some tips and tricks to getting ready to hit the lake! It’s almost summertime and that means LAKE TIME! With thirteen lakes to choose from on the Alabama Bass Trail, we want to make sure your boat is ready to take to the water. If it has [...]
Coming home with stories to tell has always been a highlight of the fishing on the Alabama Bass Trail. But coming home safe is everyone’s top priority. Please put these boating safety tips into practice when you hit the trail. Check Your Gear Before you go, make sure your boat, motor and gear are all [...]
