FLASHBACK: March 6, 2001, Wilson Lake

Sixty-six youth anglers competed in the first Shoals Youth Bassmasters tournament of the 2026 season on Wheeler Lake on May 23.

Mitchell Forde • Bass Pro Tour OCALA, Fla. — Dave Lefebre never publicly announced whether he’s retired as a professional angler. He’s not sure if Kubota Heavy Hitters Presented by Bass Pro Shops will mark his last event.

Southern Fishing News Twitch baits and soft‑plastic jerkbaits are deadly tools for bass, especially around structure, bluff banks, and anywhere bait schools are milling. Here are a few ways to expand their action and versatility.

Have you ever noticed the difference in the bite with changing weather? You are right — there is. Here’s Dr. Fin’s analysis.

Catch at least five of the ten black bass species Make it a summer challenge to get your 2026 Georgia Bass Slam

The Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries (WFF) Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) will temporarily close the Riverview Public Boat Ramp on the Warrior River in Tuscaloosa from May 26 through June 5, 2026.

American Sportfishing Association On May 19, Representatives Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Sarah Elfreth (D-MD) introduced the Aquatic Invasive Species Control and Prevention Act of 2026 (H.R.8876).

Written by Christopher Decker – Photography by Andy Crawford Ever since joining the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series, Chris Johnston has wanted to win a tournament centered around southern largemouth.

How Changing Water Turbidity Affects Largemouth Bass Feeding Windows and Lure Choice Dr. Fin says water clarity changes everything about how a largemouth bass hunts. Count on it.