Jake Maddux is living an angler’s dream at the age of 20. Maddux grew up coming to his famil…
You’ve heard about the important correlation between confidence and success in sports, in jo…
There is something special about that feeling of being on the water. A feeling of freedom as…
If you have read this column over the years, it won’t surprise you to hear another reference…
We recently met some friends at Lake Martin to ride, fish, swim and just relax, as so many p…
Following the seasonal patterns of any species of fish is the first order of business for an…
On April 3, Opelika’s Hunter Billingsley bought a $65 ticket to enter the Lake Martin Crank …
The past few months our country and the entire world have experienced a level of fear, anxie…
Dadeville’s Jason Christy looks forward to showing off the Lake Martin community to 154 of h…
It’s interesting how the human brain can select different experiences throughout life and re…
One of the most intriguing aspects of the American fishing culture is the talk. If you know …
Cold, flu and cabin fever are three ailments that nobody wants to deal with in the dead of w…
Recently, I visited with the Central Alabama Community College Fishing Team. A few weeks lat…
The family and I recently enjoyed a weekend getaway to the beach. Our hotel room overlooked …
As I sat down to write this article, the moon began to come up. For several nights, the moon…
In angling, there are many tools of the trade: Boats, rods, reels, outboards, trolling motor…
Last month, we discussed why fish transition from one area during the spring to other types …
There once was a time when anglers’ enthusiasm would hit a checkpoint as the days got longer…
The strike in fishing is arguably the most anticipated moment in the sport. Regardless of th…
Though actual figures are not yet in, indications are that last month’s Alabama Bass Trail h…
At the first sign of daylight, 192 boats idled at ready, their occupants bundled up against …
Dadeville’s Jason Christy vies for FLW Rookie of the Year
Success in fishing could be narrowed down to two major challenges, locating fish and catchin…
Question: What’s the most difficult challenge any angler will face when visiting a new body …
Amputees tackle unique challenges on guided fishing tour
Is there anything worse in fishing than missing or losing the fish you’ve worked so hard to …
In the midst of the drive to learn more about how to catch more fish, the details sometimes …
Lateral Line Analysis
While fishing the semifinal round of the Bassmaster Elite at Lake Martin presented by Econo …
Two days before this article was due to the editor, I sat down to write. I stared at the scr…
The home-lake advantage might not have provided that many benefits for a trio of local angle…
Lake Martin hits the big time as Bassmaster Elite Series opens 2018 season here with the wor…
Try using smaller bait to land a bigger fish
Falling water has its advantages
For an angler, there’s nothing more frustrating than losing an important fish. For a competi…
The Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament introduces lake’s beauty and history on the professio…
Shaky Head rigs are affordable and work in all conditions
Greg Vinson’s favorite flower tells him when the fish are biting
Sandy Creek fisherman snags two fish on a single cast
Lake Martin will see an influx of anglers and tourists the week of April 8, as the next and …
The Alabama Bass Trail returns to Lake Martin and Wind Creek State Park for the second year …
One hundred and seventy-one boats hit Lake Martin last month in the Alabama Student Angler B…
Conversations at the dock may or may not help you catch fish on the water
When I was much younger, I used to flip channels on the television as I still do today. But,…
A little R&D could get you in the trophy photo
One of the great things about fishing is that it is not very complicated in its simplest for…
One of the most important factors in catching fish is the ability to predict anything about …
Experienced guides on Lake Martin could be the key to landing big fish and bagging limits
Just recently our 4-year-old son, Gaige, wrapped up his first season of T-ball. It’s hard to…
There have been many articles written and many words spoken on how to catch more fish. It’s …
Neighbors told Kurt Pfitzner that the boat had been in the woods since 1990. Rumor had it th…
Lake Martin belongs to the fishermen in the off-season, and big-time tournaments kept boats …
Hypothesis. It’s a word rarely used except in the scientific world. I only remember it from …
September on Lake Martin marks the beginning of an exciting time if you are an angler. Dayti…
One of the big misconceptions about Lake Martin is how good a fishery it really is. One of t…
Break out the fishing poles on April 13 for a friendly competition at Chuck’s Marina to bene…
Bass anglers in the southeastern U.S. just can’t help getting excited about the upcoming fis…
Something I find myself doing probably more than I’d like is changing my fishing line. Often…
The answer could be valuable the next time you encounter similar conditions
Move away from the bank and fish deep
A guide to success in a place you’ve never fished before
A changing lake requires moving baits up in the water column
We could all learn a lot fishing for bream
Hitters in baseball, quarterbacks and receivers in football and even musicians all have some…
On a cold, rainy Saturday morning several years ago, I decided to flip a few channels and wa…