Tournament winner Gene Webster gives us his keys to fishing Lake Wylie this fall and winter!
Gene Webster has won 3 tournaments in the last 2 months: the CATT final, the CS Motor Sports tournament and the Parks Jones Benefit Tournament!
Local tournament angler Gene Webster has won three tournaments on Lake Wylie in the last 2 months: the Carolina Angler's Team Trail Fall Final, the CS Motorsports Tournament and the Parks Jones Benefit Tournament. Here are his keys to fishing Lake…
Cooling Water Should Make Spotted Bass More Active For Airport Marine Fall Buddy Trail Tournament Saturday
The water in Alabama's Lay Lake is finally cooling down some which means the spotted bass bite should be getting stronger just in time for the Airport Marine EZ Fall Buddy Trail Tournament Saturday, said Flynn Gerald, tournament director.
“The spots get stronger and stronger when the water cools down,” Gerald said. “Anglers catch them then off seawalls and ledges on topwater lures. If they…
Fishing Alabama’s Jordan Lake On A Very Cold Morning…but A Nice Sunny Day!
Teaser image:Recently I have visited lakes located all throughout north to south Alabama. My travels have taken me to Alabama's massive Guntersville Lake and Pickwick Lake, both located on the Tennessee River System in north Alabama. Lake Eufaula on the Chattahoocee River System on the Alabama Georgia state line and nearby close to the town of Alexander city, located on the Tallapoosa River…
Haywoods Hope Pendulum Swings Back In Ryan Newman Charity Tournament
There is an interesting dynamic to the way the top finishers in the Ryan Newman Foundation Charity Fishing Tournament has played out the last couple of years and one of the anglers involved hopes it keeps working for the sixth annual tournament on North Carolina's Lake Norman Dec. 10.
“The year before when we won the tournament the guys who finished second came back and won it last year –…
Warm Water Should Make For Good Fishing In Old Salt Bassmasters Open Tournament
The four-tournament Old Salt Bassmasters Open Team Winter Series, which will hold the second tournament of the series Sunday on North Carolina's Belews Lake, is open to all anglers, not just “old salts,” said tournament director Jim Martin.
In fact, anglers don't don't have to be Navy men to be members of the Old Salt Bassmasters, said Martin, who explained that the club, a member of the…
Excellent Largemouth Bite Expected For Airport Marine Fall Trail Tournament On Lake Jordan
Springtime temperatures should mean largemouth bass will dominate in the Airport Marine EZ Fall Buddy Trail Tournament on Alabama's Jordan Lake the Saturday after Thanksgiving, according to tournament director Flynn Gerald.
“I don't think the spots (spotted bass) will dominate although it is getting time for them to dominate,”
Gerald said. “ The last tournament two weeks ago on Lake…
Toys For Tots Tournament On Clarks Hill Will Mark 29 Years Of Raising Money For Local Charities
Although in just its second year as a part of the Clarks Hill Fish for Life Foundation's series of charitable bass tournaments, the Clarks Hill Toys for Tots Bass Tournament, which will be held on the lake Saturday, Nov. 26, has a 29-year history of aiding local charities.
Nearly three decades ago, recalled Bill Harvey who has shepherded the tournament through the years, the Midlands…
Good Fishing Expected For Sc Tbf 6-Man Tournament On Lake Wateree This Weekend
The Bass Federation of South Carolina has moved its two-day Six-Man Tournament to Lake Wateree this weekend because very low water levels created a dangerous situation for anglers at Santee Cooper where the annual tournament was originally scheduled.
Participants in the Six-Man will launch out of Clearwater Cove for the two-day event which begins Saturday. The lake is open for practice this…
AC Pro Staffer Shane McCosh with a great product tip.
AC Pro Staffer Shane McCosh shares the values of The Rod Glove in this video. If you fish tournaments or just fish for fun, you need to protect your fishing rods with The Rod Glove. These are great if you fish as a co-angler too.
Big Turnout Expected For Morristown Marine Team Trail Classic On Lake Cherokee Saturday
With 112 boats qualified for the Morristown Marine Team Trail Classic on Tennessee's Cherokee Lake this Saturday, tournament director Sam Phillips predicted a good day, even with the disappointing bite anglers have found in practice this week.
“Right now the bite is a little tough,” Phillips said, “but we are looking for a good tournament with 224 or more anglers fishing in it, including…
Fishing Conditions Should Be Excellent For Special Olympics Tournament On Lake Norman
Fishing conditions should be just about perfect for the 5th annual Special Olympics North Shelby School Bass Tournament on Lake Norman, Saturday, Nov. 5, according to bass fishing icon Guy Eaker of Cherryville, N.C.
“The water turned over a couple of weeks ago and that had the fish messed up for a while, but it got straightened out and the fishing is going to be good for the tournament,”…
2011 Berkley Big Bass Lake Murray Results
2nd Annual Berkley/Sebile Big Bass Challenge on Lake Murray Has Record Turnout Over $18,000 in Cash and Prizes Awarded October 24, 2011 COLUMBIA, S.C. - The 2nd Annual Berkley/Sebile Big Bass Challenge on Lake Murray hosted by Fishers of Men took place on October 22nd, 2011 at Billy Dreher Island in South Carolina. The event was a success with over 160 anglers competing for over $18,000 in…
Floridabass Trail Back With Plans To Make Fishing More Fun For The Anglers
The FloridaBass Trail, which was popular in the late '90s through 2004, is back with one aim for the anglers – have fun.
Scott Scarboro started FloridaBass in 1998 with four divisions and the trail was very successful for half a dozen years. Then Extreme Fishing arrived on the scene and bought him out. Scarboro continued to work for Extreme Fishing until this past year when he decided it was…
Fall Feeding – Coosa River Spotted Bass Schooling On Alabama’s Mitchell Lake
Mitchell Lake. Its one of those lower Coosa River lakes you just don't hear very much about. Upper Coosa River reservoir's Logan Martin Lake, Lay Lake and lower Coosa River impoundment Jordan Lake all get their recognition, mostly from avid bass anglers. These lakes became famous after several Bassmaster's Classics and Bassmasters Tournament trails featuring the world's best contenders, visited…
Consistent Fishing Puts Team Way Out Front For Final Tom’s Marine Tournament Saturday On Douglas Lake
The final regular season tournament in the Tom's Marine Tournament Trail for 2011 will be held Saturday on Douglas Lake with the points race seemingly settled with Gary Pilkenton and Denny Turner on top.
“After the last tournament the points standings were pretty much spread out,” said tournament director Richard McMaster. “Gary and Denny came out of that tournament with a 40-point lead so the…
Unfamiliar Waters No Problem For Top 10 Angler In Flw Everstart Series Northern Division
Lake Champlain was the only lake on the FLW EverStart Series Northern Division schedule that Lon Fleming had ever fished before, but with the weather has hot as it was in South Carolina this summer you really can't blame him for fishing the northern series where temperatures were somewhat milder.
“I had fished Lake Champlain about six times before and I love the lake because it is so much…
Piedmont Bass Classics Results – Falls Lake – September 25, 2011
Teaser image:David Hall and Dane Sallinger won with 22.70 lbsThe $5,000 Fall Trail qualifier #3 at Falls Lake was by far the biggest surprise for the year! Falls has been a little off this year as far as bag weights go and Sunday was no exception. But! There were 2 bass caught over 8 pounds and another over 7! That was the surprise! 15 boats showed up to qualify for the Championship scheduled for…
Sportsman’s Warehouse Early Fall Report with Fishing Mgr Justin Kijak Part 2
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Part 2 of our Sportsman's Warehouse report with Justin Kijak as we get into some of the BIG Tournaments headed our way in October plus more products now available online at www.sportsmanswarehouse.com !!
Countdown to Blastoff 2011 Week 29 with AC Pro Staffer Rob Digh!
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AC Pro staffer and insider Rob Digh joins us on Lake Norman for week 29 of Countdown to Blastoff as we discuss some of the divisional tournaments coming up this weekend including the BFL on Hartwell and Tom's Marine TT Event # 7 on Cherokee Lake in TN-
Lady Bass Anglers Association Angler Of The Year Titles On The Line At Old Hickory
Kim Bain-Moore fishing at Hartwell (SC). Photo courtesy LBAA/Larry Morris.
Angler of the Year (AOY) titles are up for grabs in both divisions of the Lady Bass Anglers Association (LBAA) as the LBAA hits its final regular season tour stop this week at Old Hickory in Tennessee.
The “Super Seven” leading the way in the pro division are: 1) Kim Bain-Moore 880 points, 2) Pam Martin-Wells…
Digh Targeting Shallow Bass On High Rock For Bws Nc Division Final
AnglersChannel.com Pro Staffer Rob Digh
AnglersChannel.com Pro Staffer Rob Digh is in position to take over the top of the points standings in the Bassmaster Weekend Series North Carolina Division in the series final tournament on High Rock Lake this weekend, but the points title is not his primary goal.
After winning the NC bass fishing season opener on Lake Norman in March, followed by…
Piedmont Bass Classics Results – Falls Lake – August 20, 2011
Scott Smith and Tony Woodard won with 16.32 lbs
The $5,000 Summer Trail qualifier #7 at Falls brought 8 boats to the ramp to try and qualify for the Championship scheduled for August 27th at Jordan Lake. 29 bass were weighed in for a total of 79 pounds. Water temps averaged 83 and air temps ranged from 70 to 88 with winds ranging from light to 10 mph during the storms. Another nice break from…
South Carolina Bass Fishing: A Two-Handed Landing
South Carolina is a state of natural beauty with spectacular, striking views. From the Blue Ridge Mountains to sprawling metropolitan communities, bass fishing South Carolina offers something for everyone including the most exciting striped bass fishing in the United States. Throughout early South Carolina colonial times, the striped bass were plentiful and abundant often times used to fertilize…
Countdown to Blastoff 2011 Week 27 Part One with AC Pro Staffer Rob Digh
AC Pro Staffer Rob Digh helps us look ahead to the 2011 FLW Cup which kicks off this Thursday on Lake Ouchitaw outside of Hot Springs, AR plus regional tournaments on the horizon-Part One
Top Anglers In Field For Catt Santee Summer Final, New Tom Catt Will Debut On Santee In 2012
Barry Holloman and Lin Langston won the Jul 23 Qualifier on Santee Cooper
The Carolina Anglers Team Trail Summer Final on the Santee Cooper lakes Saturday should be a real shootout, according to tournament director Brett Collins.
“Brett Mitchell and Jerry Montjoy have been on top most of the Summer but last year's Santee Summer Final winners Chris Brunson and Nelson Walker are also in the…
Sportsman’s Warehosue Report with CATT and Greene Boat and Motor TT Director Brett Collins-Part Two
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AC Pro Staffer and Insider Brett Collins continues our look at all of his upcoming CATT Tournaments this fall as well his unbelievable payouts so far in 2011-UNBELIEVABLE! He also takes note of the incredible product now available in the store and online at www.sportsmanswarehouse.com !!
Bassmaster Weekend Series Nc Division Making First Stop Ever On Falls Lake Saturday
The Toyota Tundra Bassmaster Weekend Series tournament on Falls Lake Saturday will be the first time the North Carolina Division has ever fished the reservoir in the Neuse River Basin and it will be the last opportunity to qualify for anglers to qualify for the two-day division championship next month on High Rock Lake.
“This is the fourth tournament for the division and anglers must have…
Weather Could Play Major Role In Outcome Of Accent Marine Tournament On Kissimmee Chain Sunday
David Harris and Colby Cotterill won the June tournament with 38.05 lbs!
Prior to the sixth of nine Accent Marine tournament trail qualifying tournaments out of Capt. Mack's River Resort on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, Ted Meyer with Accent Marine predicted it would take 26 to 28 pounds to win.
For the seventh tournament of the series this Sunday Meyer is predicting it will take slightly…
Countdown to Blastoff 2011 Week 26 Part Two
AC Pro Staffer Rob Digh continues his predictions on some tournaments this weekend with one common theme-you better get a shallow bite early, otherwise it will be a DEEP pattern all day long-
Piedmont Bass Classics Results – Falls Lake – July 23, 2011
Ben Cannon & Ken Wall won with 20.55 lbs
The $5,000 Summer Trail qualifier #4 at Falls showed that the heat is taking its toll with only 14 boats showing up to qualify for the Championship scheduled for August 27th at Jordan Lake. It was a beautiful day! The heat was setting in. Only 45 bass were weighed in for a total of 132 pounds. The anglers did a great job keeping their fish alive…
Thrift Finding Fishing Tough For Final Flw Tour Major This Weekend On Pickwick
Bryan Thrift, 2010 FLW Angler of the Year, is having another good year in 2011!
Going into the fifth and final FLW Majors Division qualifying tournament of the year for the 2011 Forrest Wood Cup, the main goal for Bryan Thrift, the FLW Tour's 2010 Angler of the Year, is just to make a check on Pickwick Lake this weekend.
Already qualified for the FLW Tour Majors Championship, Thrift would…
Music City + Kentucky Lake = Breakout Year For Bws Tennessee Central Division
“The Tennessee Central Division BWS has really come alive this year,” said Randy Sullivan, tournament manager for the division, on the eve of the series' fourth tournament on Old Hickory Lake this Saturday.
And the reason for this sudden growth spurt, he said, is because the regional championship for the division will be held Oct. 14-15 on Kentucky Lake. It does not hurt, either that the…
Mitchell, Montjoy On A Roll In Santee Cooper Catt Summer Trail
Jerry Montjoy and Brett Mitchell won the June 18, 2011 Qualifier
Winning this Saturday's Carolina Anglers Team Trail Summer Division tournament on the Santee Cooper Lakes would be sweet for anybody fishing in it. It would be even sweeter if the team that wins finds a way to topple Brett Mitchell and Jerry Montjoy to win because right now Mitchell and Montjoy practically own Santee Cooper.……
Countdown to Blastoff 2011 Week 25 with Robby Byrum-Part 1
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AC Insider Robby Byrum gets us ready for what we all know is One Hot Weekend of Tournaments on the way...we start out with how many anglers are obviously going 35-40 deep in some spots, but there are many catching some quality in less than 5 feet-Part One
A Deep Tradition Of Bass Fishing In Virginia
Of all the picturesque southern states, Virginia reigns supreme with hundreds of miles of rolling, tree-lined mountains, unspoiled and unscathed by man for hundreds of years. If you listen close enough, you can still hear echoes of wars once fought but never forgotten, as they radiate throughout these imposing never-ending spectrums of grandeur. These majestic mountain ranges encircle some of the…
Saturday’s Night Tournament Could Be Game Changer In Tom’s Marine Points Race
With only three qualifying tournaments left, including Saturday's night tournament on Cherokee Lake, it's getting down to crunch time for anglers trying to qualify for the Tom's Marine Team Trail Championship Oct. 29-30. It's also crunch time for teams vying for the points championship.
“The points race is really close and these night tournaments are usually game changers in the standings,”…
Bite Should Be Good For Watson’s Marine Tournament On South Holston Lake
Despite the sweltering weather, fishing has actually been pretty good on South Holston Lake as anglers prepare for the second of three Watson's Marine Tournaments for the summer.
“It has not been outstanding, but the fish have been biting pretty good at night,” said Rex Pendergrass with Watson's Marine, a leading bass boat and tackle dealer in Bluff City, Tenn., serving East Tennessee and…
Countdown to Blastoff 2011 Week 24 with Rob Digh-Part 2
AC Pro Staffer and Insider Rob Digh continues his preview of fishing some HOT tournaments this weekend....it better be shallow and early if you want some fish to compete-Part Two
Wolak Taking A Business Approach To Practice For Northern Open On James River
Having worked in business before becoming a professional angler, Dave Wolak takes a business approach to fishing tournaments.
And he has a business plan to follow in preparing for the inaugural 2001Bassmaster Northern Open tournament on the James River out of Richmond the weekend after July 4. Surprisingly, a major part of the plan has very little to do with actual fishing.
“The James is…
Bass Fishing Booming Because Of Growing Grass As Chattanooga Bass Association Readies For Night Tournament
This may be a record hot summer, but as hot as the weather is the bass fishing in Lake Chickamauga may be even hotter. And it's all because of the growth of hydrilla in the lake, said Justin Medley, tournament director for the Chattanooga Bass Association.
“We had a night tournament in early June and there were two bags weighed in over 30 pounds out of 52 boats,” Medley said, adding that…
Countdown to Blastoff 2011 Week 23 with Rob Digh-Part 2
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AC Pro Staffer and Insider Rob Digh continues his analysis of some of the bigger tournaments this weekend including the Anglerschoice Marine TT on Kerr, the BFL on THE ROCK, and the Watson's Marine Ranger Open Tournament on Boone Lake in TN-Part Two!
Final Anglers Choice Qualifier Saturday On Kerr/buggs Island Will Determine Points Champs
Gas prices may be high and the economy may be struggling, but bass anglers are going to fish.
The Anglers Choice Marine Team Trail has been going great through the first six of seven tournaments, said tournament director Chris Lucas, and entries are pouring in for the final qualifier Saturday on Kerr/Buggs Island.
“Registration numbers are huge,” Lucas said. “We had 173 at Smith Mountain…
Watson’s Marine Tournament Anglers Will Find Peace And Quiet At Night On Boone Lake
There are two things for certain on Southern Lakes between Memorial Day and Labor Day. 1. It's going to be hot, and, 2. There will be plenty of noise and wave action from an armada of pleasure boats during the day.
But bass anglers know they can escape the heat and the crush of water skiers and personal watercraft by fishing at night – and Watson's Marine in Bluff City, Tenn., is happy to…
Weather – And Bass Bite – Are Hot For Accent Marine Tournament Kissimmee Chain
It is extremely hot on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, both the blazing summer sun overhead and the super bass bite in the lakes.
“The temperature is in the 90s. It was up to 99 one day, but it's like the Dog Days of Summer because of the humidity,” said Ted Meyer with Accent Marine which will hold the sixth of nine qualifying tournaments in the dealership's tournament trail Sunday…
Weather – And Bass Bite – Are Hot For Accent Marine Tournament Kissimmee Chain
It is extremely hot on the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes, both the blazing summer sun overhead and the super bass bite in the lakes.
“The temperature is in the 90s. It was up to 99 one day, but it's like the Dog Days of Summer because of the humidity,” said Ted Meyer with Accent Marine which will hold the sixth of nine qualifying tournaments in the dealership's tournament trail Sunday…
Rodgers Looking For Home Run As Flw Majors Season Enters Next To Last Tournament
FLW Tour Pro and AnglersChannel.com Pro Staffer Dearal Rodgers
As Dearal Rodgers prepares for the fifth FLW Major of the year he is still looking to knock a home run in a tournament in his rookie season as a pro angler.
Rodgers of Camden, S.C., won the Co-angler Division of the 2010 Forrest Wood Cup on Lake Lanier with 14 bass weighing 27 pounds, 3ounces. The win earned Rodgers $65,000…
Countdown to Blastoff 2011 Week 21 with Robby Byrum-Part 2
AC Insider Robby Byrum continues his review of some of the big tournaments this weekend and talks more in depth about what you need throw in these hot temps!
Countdown to Blastoff 2011 Week 21 with Robby Byrum-Part 1
AC Insider Robby Byrum has some great insight on several of the upcoming tournaments this weekend including Wateree and Falls Lake-
Walser Hoping To Find Some Quality Fish In Time For Piedmont Bfl Tournament Saturday
Robert Walser of Lexington, NC. Photo courtesy FLW Outdoors.
Tournament angler Robert Walser is trying to solve a puzzle in practice for the WalMart BFL Piedmont Division Tournament on High Rock Lake this weekend: How to make up the difference between what it has been taking to win a tournament on the lake recently and what Walser has been able to catch.
It's been taking up to 25 pounds…
Piedmont Bass Classics Results – Jordan Lake – June 4, 2011
Mark Herndon & Jay Garrard won with a HUGE bag at 30.71 lbs!!
We finally got the best day of the year to fish! Beautiful weather, light winds & high 80 air temps! Perfect day and it showed! Jordan was on fire! This was the best catch I've seen at Jordan in a long, long time! You had to have over 20 pounds in your bag to collect a check! The team turnout was 44 boats! 176 bass were…
Quality bites may be hard to find in FLW Tour Open on Potomac River
FLW Tour Pro Bryan Thrift is looking for a better result on this trip to the Potomac RiverThe only other time Bryan Thrift fished the Potomac River he did not fare very well, not even making a check. The 2010 FLW Tour Angler of the Year is hoping to do a lot better in the FLW Tour Open this week on the river that flows by the Nation's Capitol. It's going to be a matter of finding those quality…
