Changeable Weather Could Affect Aba Alabama North Division Tournament On Guntersville
Three weeks ago in the third tournament of the season on the American Bass Anglers Alabama North Division trail on Lake Guntersville, it took 28 pounds to win. But that was then and this is now. Things change – like the weather.
“It took 28 pounds to win, but it also took 24.40 pounds to take second place and 24.10 pounds for third place. Those are the weights for individual anglers,” noted…
Warm Weather Stymies Fish And Fishermen In Wylie Catt Trail Tournaments
Brett Collins was hoping for some real winter chill to sneak in this week and perhaps wake up the bass in Lake Wylie, but with springlike temperatures predicted through the weekend, anglers could still be scratching their heads after the fourth Lake Wylie CATT Trail Division tournament Saturday.
“Fishing has really been tough on Lake Wylie this fall,” Collins said. “Who knows what's going…
Will Spotted Bass Or Largemouths Win Airport Marine Final Qualifier On Lay Lake Sunday?
What will the winning sack in the Airport Marine EZ Fall Buddy Trail tournament on Lay Lake be this Sunday – spotted bass or largemouths?
“I've not been down to Lay Lake lately so I don't know what the fish are doing down there,” said Flynn Gerald, tournament director for the Fall Buddy Trail. “The water is getting colder and if they run water the spots will have a good chance of winning.…
Georgia-Alabama National Bass District Looking For Members, Especially Juniors
WANTED: A few good youngsters to go fishing.
The National Bass Fishing Trail's Georgia-Alabama District Championship will be held on Lake Eufaula this weekend with 16 anglers qualified – all adults.
“Our junior program has been way off,” said tournament director Jeff Gordy. “One of our main deals in National Bass is to get kids fishing, get them outdoors and off the streets. But we have…
Bass Are Feeding On Jordan Just In Time For Airport Marine Tournament
Tournament director Flynn Gerald is expecting to see some hefty bags of bass – both spotted bass and largemouths – in the Airport Marine EZ Fall Buddy Trail tournament Saturday on Lake Jordan.
“This time of year the big magnum spots are going to be feeding. We've had tournaments down there this time of year when they brought in huge bags of spots,” he said. “In one tournament we held on Jordan…
Big Bags Of Bass Expected For B.a.i.t Alabama Iv Tournament Saturday On Weiss Lake
The bass are feeding up for winter so some big sacks are expected for the weigh-in at the Bass Anglers Invitational Trail (B.A.I.T.) Alabama IV Division tournament Saturday on Weiss Lake.
“We just held a B.A.I.T. Tournament Saturday on Weiss and there were some big sacks of fish brought in,” said tournament director Herbert Dodd. “First place was 23 pounds, second place was a young guy fishing…
JB Custom Rods – Piedmont Bass Classics Fall Trail Championship – Shearon Harris – November 4, 2012
Hal Abshire & Ethan Cox won with 5 bass weighing 15. 91 lbs!!
The 10 qualified teams arrived at the ramp for the Championship of the 2012 JB Custom Rods~Piedmont Bass Classics Fall Team Bass Tournament Trail, and the game was on!
31 keepers were brought to the scales weighing in at a total of 81 pounds! Several other teams had fish but decided not to weigh in after they saw the leader…
Shootouts Expected In Both Divisions Of Bassmaster Weekend Series Virginia Final Qualifier
If anglers carried guns instead of fishing rods, there would be shooting all over the lake when the Bassmaster Weekend Series Virginia Division wraps up its regular season this weekend on Kerr/Buggs Island.
There will probably be shootouts in both the Boater and Co-Angler Divisions for the points championship, said tournament director Gary Conner.
“The anglers this weekend will have two…
Fishing May Be Challenging For Texas Bass Couples Championship On Lake Bob Sandlin
The 2012 Texas Bass Couples Championship on Lake Bob Sandlin on Big Cypress Creek near Mount Pleasant in Northeast Texas this weekend is expected to be a real challenge for most of the 80 anglers because so few of them have ever fished the lake before.
“The way I understand it from talking to some of the locals, is that fishing is tough,” said Tommy Busbee, who, with his wife,…
‘last Chance’ For Airport Marine Ez Open Trail Classic Set For Lay Lake Aug. 4
Airport Marine Tournament Trail Director Flynn Gerald said, only half-jokingly, that he was thinking about printing up fliers about the series final qualifying tournament on Lay Lake, Saturday, Aug. 4, that proclaim it as the “Last Chance” for area fishermen.
“It will be the last chance to qualify for the Airport Marine Classic,” Gerald said. “If they fish this tournament they are qualified…
Despite High Gas Prices, Entries Remained High All Year For Anglers Choice Marine Tournament Trail
Although the Anglers Choice Marine Trail has been rolling like a train on a downhill run all season long, tournament director Chris Lucas expects entries will probably be off a little in the final qualifying tournament Saturday on Kerr Reservoir.
“We've had good participation and high entries this year,” said Lucas. “We had 170 entries at Buggs Island once this year but we drew more than 200…
Triple-Digit Heat Makes Fishing Tough On Lay Lake For Airport Marine Tournament
A continuation of triple-digit temperatures could slow the fishing even more for the Airport Marine EZ Open Tournament Trail tournament Saturday on Lay Lake, said tournament director Flynn Gerald.
“Fishing has been kind of tough. In the early morning it is okay, but then it gets tough. We've had record heat, 104 degrees here just a couple of days ago, so it is hot and they are predicting…
Piedmont Bass Classics Spring Championship Results – Jun 23 – Jordan Lake
Thomas Sheffer & Ken McNeill had 5 bass weighing 21.45 lbs, good for a $10,000 prize package!!
Thomas Sheffer & Ken McNeill, after numerous years of honing their skills as bass anglers, finally got it right and won the largest payout ever in the 28 year history of the Piedmont Bass Classics Tournament Trails!
Mark Herndon & Jay Garrard won the 2012 Spring Trail Points…
Digh Hoping Bream Bed Bite Pays Off Saturday In N.c. Bfl On High Rock Lake
Fishing is good on High Rock Lake during the week when water is pulled through the dam for power generation, but it's a completely different ballgame on Saturdays, said Rob Digh of Denver, N.C., who is ranked third in points in the North Carolina BFL Division.
For that reason, plus the cost of gas which becomes a factor, Digh has not pre-practiced on the lake for the North Carolina BFL…
Major Sponsorship In Peril, Due To “micromanaging” Politicians, According To Flw Open Letter
Financially speaking, things are tough all over. I went to town the other day and saw a street gang, due to the high price of gasoline, perform a walk-by shooting on a rival gang.
Not sure how funding will affect the gangs’ recruiting efforts, but the United States has built the greatest military in the history of the world – completely staffed by volunteers. Recruiting plays a huge…
Bassmaster Elite Series Pros To Rumble June 21-24 On The Mississippi River
LA CROSSE, Wis. — Because he grew up on the Arkansas River, pro angler Billy McCaghren is considered one of the Bassmaster Elite Series’ “river rats.” The term doesn’t imply he’s a bad guy, only that he knows and loves to fish rivers.
That goes double for the Mississippi River fishery for the Thursday through Sunday Bassmaster Elite…
Anglers Choice Marine Team Trail Averaging Over 200 Boats Per Tournament
While some tournament trails are struggling in a poor economy and high gasoline prices, the Anglers Choice Marine Team Trail just keeps rocking along with near record entries. The series' top entry in 2011 was 178 boats for a tournament, but this year the trail has topped 200 three times while averaging 205 boats per tournament, with top entries of 223 and 224.
“People are telling me our…
2012 Sportsman’s Warehouse June Product Showcase With Barry Sowers!
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THe back-stretch of big team trails and charity tournaments is on us now, as well as big time NIGHT TOURNAMENTS! Sportsman's Warehouse Tournament Angler Barry Sowers takes us through some big-time key baits he says are a must for this time of the year!
2012 Tournament Season Cranking Up!
AC Pro Staffer Rob Digh talks about this first real winter blast throughout the Southeast and how its going to effect many of the trails and Tournaments that are beginning to CRANK UP!
Alabama Rigâ® Hottest Thing Going For Winter Bass On Lake Wylie
Lake Wylie has always been known as a good wintertime lake for bass, but local anglers have latched onto the latest fishing fad to make it even more productive, according to tournament pro Andy Montgomery of nearby Blacksburg, S.C.
“From what I am hearing The Alabama Rig® has taken over Lake Wylie,” Montgomery said. “My dad and (luremaker) Louie Hull fished a team…
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…
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…
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…
Fishing Reported Very Good On Lay Lake, Site Of 2011 Airport Marine Classic Saturday
Marty (pictured here) and Kim Giddens took home $5,000 for winning Team of the Year!
The draw for a lake to hold the Airport Marine Trails Classic on could not have been better, said tournament director Flynn Gerald.
“We put all the lakes in a hat Monday night and drew Lay Lake out. Lay Lake is one of the few lakes (fished on the trail) that is still giving up good stringers of fish.…
Seven Lakes In Two Weeks – Alabama’s Pickwick Lake For Big Largemouth Bass
My early fall season travels took me to lower Coosa River Lake's Jordan Lake, Mitchell Lake and Lay lake, enjoying the topwater bites with out of town clients of Reeds Guide Service (tackling those vicious Coosa River spotted bass), and just recently I have guided on upper Coosa River lake's in north Alabama like Weiss Lake, Neely Henry Lake and Logan Martin Lake.
PICKWICK LAKE By Reed…
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…
Sportsman’s Warehosue Report with CATT and Greene Boat and Motor TT Director Brett Collins-Part One
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AC Pro Staffer and Insider Brett Collins takes a break from running all the CATT and Greene Boat and Motor Trails to join us at the hottest (and we mean HOTTEST) store in the south for all your heavy duty tackle needs-Sportsman's Warehouse!! Check em' out 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…
Airport Marine Charity Bass Tournament Helps Support Boys And Girls Clubs Of Central Alabama
The 5th annual Airport Marine Charity Bass Tournament for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Alabama on Lay Lake next Saturday may be the easiest tournament an angler will ever fish – and he could be a winner whether he weighs in a fish or not.
“No backup lines, no boats bumping against each other, no waiting on anybody – you just go where you want to fish and make your first cast at the…
Wright And Dyer Hoping To Hold First Place In Greene Boat And Motor Trail Points At Wateree
KJ & Jeff Queen won the April tournament on Lake Norman
With first place points in two of the first four tournaments in the 2011 Greene Boat and Motor Team Trail, Jody Wright and James Dyer have taken a solid lead in the points standings for the series on North Carolina and South Carolina lakes.
Fishing with David Fortenberry, James Dyer earned first place points in the Jan. 29…
Points Battle Heating Up Going Into 4Th Greene Boat And Motor Tournament On Lake Norman
Jody Wright and James Dyer after winning the Mar. 5 tournament on Wylie
Heading into the fourth Greene Boat and Motor Team Trail tournament of the season on Lake Norman Saturday, a real battle is shaping up in the points race with just two tournaments left after Lake Norman.
Scott Willis and Chris Marshall are leading the points, but James Dyer and Jody Wright are just seven points back.……
Yes, They’re Bedding On Lake Guntersville!
This time last year air temps were in the teens and water temperatures were in the low-40's in late February on Guntersville Lake. Yes, its March the first. But its been many years since we have seen extreme warming conditions like we have recently experienced during this early spring season. Eighty degrees in late February is just unheard of, even in Alabama!
So how has this sudden warming…
Airport Marine Team Trail Results – Lake Martin – February 19, 2011
There were 72 boats that contained teams consisting of 144 of Alabama's best bass anglers, most of which just came out of late winter's state of hibernation looking for a cure for their bad case of cabin fever...and most of these anglers found it real fast on Alabama's Lake Martin this past Saturday, February 19. Over 50 of those teams weighed in bass on this partly cloudy day, following a…
Points Leader Says Jig And Jerkbait Probably The Ticket In Greene Tournament On Lake Norman
James Dyer and partner David Fortenberry won the first Greene Boat and Motor tounament of 2011 on Lake Wylie
James Dyer has been “working around the clock and have not had a chance to even see the lake” so he plans to “do what I always do” on Lake Norman Saturday in the second tournament of the year on the Greene Boat & Motor Team Trail.
“This time of year I usually throw a jig and…
Airport Marine Team Trail Providing More Ways To Win This Year
The Airport Marine Team Trail is spreading the money around this year – at least $300,000 based on 150 boats per tournament.
“Last year we gave an awful lot of money to first place and that kind of eliminated a lot of people who came in down the line,” said tournament director Flynn Gerald. “This year we have guaranteed first place with 60 boats minimum at $2,000 and we are expecting more…
2011 Anglers Choice Marine Open House Weekend With Tourney Director Chris Lucas
Anglers Choice Marine Team Trail Tounament Director Chris Lucas talks to us about what has become one of the top TEAM TRAILS in the Country, and how 2011 is sure to reach record levels!!
Lake Guntersville Winter Bass Fishing – 5 Bass Over 30 Lbs!!
Yes, a caption like that will get your attention! Why? Even on Guntersville lake largemouth bass fishing has been very tough since the beginning of the New Year began. So any "Big Bass" caught at all is very deserving! Well we did it. How? I do not how we stumbled on five big bass in one days time.
We only had 10 decent bites all day on a cold, cloudy winter day with lows near the low 30's and…
Lay Lake Bass Stuck In Wintertime Mode
After the 40th Annual 2011 Birmingham Boat Show ceased last Sunday I immediately started booking fishing trips to various Alabama lakes for the remainder of the winter and the upcoming spring season. Yesterday, we went to Alabama's Lay lake. As we launched the boat I noticed the cold, morning water temperature at 41 degrees. I told them we were in for a very slow day of fishing.(See:…
