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 [...]
Guest post by Stephanie Wright Grady “Bud” Hinton, circa 1972 with his grandson Bradley Hinton. When my grandpa died, it was a somber occasion at first. The small, rural church congregation had known “Bud” for seventy-odd years. It didn’t take long before the ceremony got away from the new minister and degenerated into [...]
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 [...]
Come rain or shine, an angler will never pass up a great opportunity to fish along the Alabama Bass Trail. But what do you do when you get caught in an afternoon rain on one of the Alabama lakes? Instead of calling it a day, check out these tips on how to land the bass [...]
There is no wrong lake to visit on the Alabama Bass Trail when you want to bring home a record size bass, but do you know what knot to do when you are fishing on the trail? Consider learning and utilizing these knots for your next visit. The Palomar Knot. Known for its strength, it’s [...]
If you have ever fished on the Alabama Bass Trail, then you know there are some monster fish swimming in the lake waters. Several record-size fish have been caught over the years and there are more waiting. Below are just a few of the monster fish that still hold the record today: A smallmouth bass [...]
Here we are at the end of another year. It’s time to ask yourself that all important question, “Did I fish enough?” Then, that begs the question, “Can you ever fish enough?” Next year is sure to bring record catches and lasting memories for many who visit the Alabama Bass Trail. Make sure you’re ready [...]
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 318-mile-long Alabama River originates just north of Montgomery, where the Coosa River and the Tallapoosa River meet, and flows to meet the Tombigbee River and form the Mobile River. Three reservoirs - Jones Bluff, Millers Ferry and Claiborne - were formed as Corps of Engineers dams were created to slow the river’s progress. The [...]
