One of the more exciting elements of fishing is what we don’t know. It leaves us to speculat…
This fall, I’ve spent a lot of time with friends and family, just enjoying the fun of catchi…
In last month’s article, I brought up an issue that’s been on my mind for a couple of years …
Fall is on Lake Martin’s horizon, which means the area welcomes cool weather and a host of a…
If you’ve had a chance to watch some professional bass tour events lately, you’ve probably s…
Make no mistake, the most primitive tools will catch fish, including a stick of bamboo, some…
It’s that time of year when the days are long and hot. Alabama humidity makes the heat feel …
Last month, we lost a bass fishing icon in the great Ray Scott. For those who grew up on bas…
Before choosing a bait or location, it’s important to understand just exactly what the fish …
I recently fished a Major League Fishing Bass Pro Tour event on one of the best lakes in the…
As I sat down to write this month’s article, I was facing a dilemma at a Major League Fishin…
Lake Martin was the largest manmade reservoir in the world when the dam was completed in 192…
One of the most memorable fishing trips I had as a kid fishing with my Dad was a short after…
Success in fishing can nearly always be narrowed down to two main components: Locating fish …
Let me begin by saying I love me some crawfish. I once stayed with a family in Louisiana whi…
It was a Saturday afternoon of fishing on Lake Martin. The main lake was a literal froth fro…
Who still remembers the flasher? The flasher was a type of sonar that sent signals down into…
Deep clear reservoirs are tailor-made for finesse tactics. Bass can be weary when the water …
Let’s be honest: Fishing Lake Martin in the summer can be a challenge. This is the peak of t…
Spring is an exciting time of year for all types of angling. The weather is warming and so i…
As I began this article, the idea in my head was to break down Lake Martin top to bottom and…
For the past two years, I have had the opportunity to fish Lake Martin as much or more than …
Reeltown’s Bass Team members, Colt Adcock and Brody Ledbetter have been fishing since they w…
Alexander City expects to see an estimated $1,685,000 economic impact from locally sponsored…
The bitter morning chill may have slowed the bite at this year’s Alabama Bass Trail opener o…
Catching fish ... it probably seems simple to some. Cast a bait out; wait for a bite; then, …
This past November, we lost a Lake Martin great. Doug Patterson was my neighbor growing up i…
A couple of years ago I had planned a day of fun fishing ... or a tune-up day might be a bet…
Mike McKay’s perspective on fishing changed five years ago when he finally let his brother, …
When thinking about what fish like to relate to, there are two terms that could be good to know.
In fishing, details matter. One of the first things an experienced angler will do when seein…
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 …
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