Bass Fishing Articles

A record cold spell across north Florida early in the week could provide the impetus for some super fishing in the 24th Wolfson Children's Hospital Charity Tournament this Saturday, according to tournament spokesman Vance McCullough.

Anthony Gagliardi is hoping the FLW Tour Major on Eufaula this week will bring him one step closer to the Forrest Wood CupAnthony Gagliardi is hoping the FLW Tour Major on Eufaula this week will bring him one step closer to the Forrest Wood Cup

For FLW Tour pro Anthony Gagliardi, the FLW Tour Major on Lake Eufaula this week is not so much about winning – although he'd love to notch his fifth Tour win on the Alabama lake – as it is about moving up in the rankings or at least holding place.

Shane Lineberger hopes to figure out Logan Martin Lake for the Bassmaster Southern Open this week. Photo courtesy B.A.S.S./James OverstreetShane Lineberger hopes to figure out Logan Martin Lake for the Bassmaster Southern Open this week. Photo courtesy B.A.S.S./James Overstreet

After his first day of practice on his first trip to Lake Logan Martin, Shane Lineberger of Lincolnton, N. C., was not only baffled by the bass in the Alabama lake, he was barely cautiously optimistic of his chances to stay in the hunt for a chance to move up from the Bassmaster Southern Opens to the Elite Series.

David Mullins and Brent Hoskins won on Douglas by nearly 4 pounds with their 22.44-pound limitDavid Mullins and Brent Hoskins won on Douglas by nearly 4 pounds with their 22.44-pound limit

With three tournaments in the books, the points champions from 2012 have served notice on the rest of the field in the Tom's Marine Team Trail they intend to make it two in a row for 2013.

Bassmaster Elite Series Pro Jamie HortonBassmaster Elite Series Pro Jamie Horton

Jamie Horton can't wait to get to the Alabama River for the 5th Bassmaster Elite Series Tournament of the year Thursday-Sunday. He only lives about an hour away from the fishery in Centreville, Ala., and he has had great success on the river in the past.

The 31st Annual Clark Hill Memorial Open Team Bass Tournament – the longest-running charity tournament on the lake – will be held Saturday out of Wildwood Park with anywhere from 125 to 180 boats expected, according to Larry Gilpin, president of the Mr. Clark Hill Committee.

Before the 2013 Bassmaster season started Jason Williamson set several goals – win a tournament (or two), make a run at the Bassmaster Angler of the Year title, and qualify for the 2014 Bassmaster Classic.

After coming close to falling by the wayside a year ago, the Kyle Page Tournament on Lake Murray, which has provided financial assistance to more than 80 families with children that have severe medical needs, has been revitalized and organizers are hoping to carry on its good works well into the future.

Randall Tharp usually fishes the EverStart Southeast Division schedule in addition to the FLW Tour, but he is fishing the EverStart Central Division tournament on Pickwick Lake this week simply because it is a Tennessee River lake.

Chris Lucas, tournament director for the Anglers Choice Marine Team Trail, through that by splitting the trail into two divisions this year it would relieve some of the pressure on the Virginia Division and perhaps spread out the competition a little.