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Expect a springtime slugfest at first B.A.S.S. Nation event of the season

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Expect a springtime slugfest at first B.A.S.S. Nation event of the season

Pickwick Lake looks to show off Alabama’s giant bass March 12-14 at the first Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier presented by Lowrance of the year.

Photo by Dalton Tumblin/B.A.S.S.

March 5, 2025

Expect a springtime slugfest at first B.A.S.S. Nation event of the season

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FLORENCE, Ala. — If you ask Jimmy Washam, Pickwick Lake is as healthy as it has been in a while. It has taken 30 pounds to win almost every winter tournament the Tennessee pro has fished there this year. A 20-pound bag didn’t even land anglers in the Top 10.

That is good news for anglers competing in the 2025 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Qualifier at Pickwick Lake presented by Lowrance. 

“The average size of the bass is as good as I’ve seen it in the 20-plus years I’ve fished the lake,” the St. Croix Bassmaster Opens presented by SEVIIN pro said. “I’ve heard a lot of grumbling and people talking about (how) the numbers in the lake are struggling, and to me that is absolutely not the case. It is as healthy as it has ever been. The population of threadfin and gizzards is unbelievable too.” 

Tournament days are scheduled for March 12-14 in Florence, Ala. Pickwick as well as Wilson Lake will be inbounds. Competitors will launch from McFarland Park each day starting at 7 a.m. and will return for weigh-in at 3 p.m. The top finishers will earn a spot in the 2025 Mercury B.A.S.S. Nation Championship presented by Lowrance, to be held on the Upper Mississippi River in La Crosse, Wis., Oct. 22-25.

Pickwick Lake has been one of the top destinations in the Southeast for some time now. The Tennessee River reservoir has hosted every level of competition B.A.S.S. has to offer, from the Newport Bassmaster Kayak Series presented by Native Watercraft all the way up to the Progressive Bassmaster Elite Series. 

The last time it hosted an event during the spring, Bill Lowen claimed his first Elite Series title after heavy rains brought the lake level up in 2021. What spring rains do to the reservoir will be the X factor, Washam said. If stable conditions prevail, however, Washam expects prespawn largemouth and smallmouth to be feasting.

“March is one of my favorite months for big fish. The only hiccup you have is the weather is changing. But if things line up, it could be the best time to be on Pickwick. You’ll have a lot of staging female largemouth that are deciding that it is time to feed up and make the transition to the spawning areas.” 

For smallmouth, Washam expects the Wilson Dam tailrace to be a popular area. Depending on the conditions, the brown fish could be in all stages of the spawn. 

Washam believes good bags of green fish can be caught anywhere on the lake, from the Wilson Dam to the Pickwick Dam. Main-lake and secondary points as well as gravel bars will hold bass this time of year. Largemouth that move shallow will hang around any type of hard cover like laydowns, stumps and rock. 

Isolated grassbeds could also come into play, although Washam said the grass coverage on Pickwick was not as impressive this past year as it usually is.  

“I don’t think the grass will be as significant as what people [suspect],” he said. 

A lipless bait like a Profound Outdoors Azuma Shaker Z will be a popular choice for anglers, Washam said, as well as a crankbait, a jighead minnow and a jerkbait.  

Visit Florence is hosting the tournament.





March Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Report by Captain Chad Green

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Brian Carter
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March 5, 2025
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March Smith Mountain Lake Fishing Report by Captain Chad Green

SMITH MOUNTIAN LAKE FISHING REPORT
By: Captain Chad Green
www.lastcastguideservicesml.com


It is cold outside, but the fishing is getting hot. Get out on the water when you can and enjoy the sunrises and sunsets. Practice catch-and-release as much as possible to preserve our great fisheries. As always, just make one more Last Cast, as it could be the next trophy fish.


Visit Indian Point Marina for any tackle you may need and they will fix you up.
Visit https://missilebaits.store/ and check out all they have to offer.
Special Thanks to Brian Carter at the https://thebasscast.com/
Check out Smith Mountain Boat and Tackle Penhook for your boating needs https://www.smboats.com

PRACTICE CATCH AND RELEASE ON CITATION SIZE FISH

Largemouth Bass/Smallmouth Bass
March fishing has been on fire this month with many days producing 30-40 fish per day when your on the right patterns and locations. We have had a large shad kill due to severe cold over the last 3 weeks which will help the fishery over the next few years. A large move of fish shallow has been happening in the last week or so. Look for those fish to be super spooky for a few weeks and will be hard to catch until they settle in. Many tournaments have been taking 24-25 lb margins to win so far this year and quite a few 8lbers being caught including 1 over 10 lb. Muddy water from recent rains and snows provides plenty of muddy water all over the lake and ranges to clear in most of the lake as well. All areas are productive but patterns vary greatly. The usual baits for this time of year always stay the same and all are good choices. Spinnerbaits, Crankbaits, jerk baits, a rigs, jigs, damiki rigs etc are all producing fish. 8-25ft is the best choice of depths right now. Major tournaments this month include the following below.


Catt trail
Bass cast
Anglers Choice

MLF bass fishing league

Striped Bass
Stripers can be found just about on any main lake point that is close to deep water right now. Mornings and late evenings seem to be when they are more active as they are full from dying baitfish. Bigger fish are roaming large pockets and creeks in smaller numbers and can be aggressive with a tough fight. Late evenings have been producing the best as always in the early spring. They will travel in smaller schools searching for feeding opportunities. Jigging in the 20-30ft range will produce fish throughout the day. Larger fish will show up this month at times and may be in smaller schools. The upper end of the lake to mid lake is where most of the action will be this month. Seagulls will start to find some feeding fish in the cold months so keep an eye out. Look for fish in the mouths of the larger tributaries. Casting to the bank will produce some big fish over the next few weeks, Swing by Indian Point Marina they provide you with a great selection of what you need.


Crappie
Most of the Crappie have been in the 15-25 foot range

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Lake Hartwell Ready for Tackle Warehouse Invitational Stop 2

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March 5, 2025
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Lake Hartwell Ready for Tackle Warehouse Invitational Stop 2

ANDERSON, S.C. (March 5, 2025) – The second Major League Fishing (MLF) Tackle Warehouse Invitational event of 2025 is set to launch on Lake Hartwell next week, March 14-16 – the Tackle Warehouse Invitational Stop 2 Presented by Suzuki Marine.

The three-day tournament, hosted by Visit Anderson, will feature a field of pro anglers competing for a top prize of up to $115,000. Anglers will take to the water to catch their five biggest bass each day, and the winner will be determined by the heaviest three-day cumulative total.

“We’re very excited to have the Major League Fishing Tackle Warehouse Invitational at Green Pond Landing, Lake Hartwell, and Anderson County,” said  Neil Paul, Executive Director of Visit Anderson. “The leadership of Anderson County has given us a world-class facility in Green Pond Landing and the resources to host championship level events such as the Major League Fishing platform. The Invitational represents another first-time event in our community, and we are looking forward to sharing our brand of hospitality to the anglers, their families, sponsors, the staff and the fishing fans that will enjoy this event in our community.”

Lake Hartwell and Green Pond Landing is a familiar tournament destination for competing anglers – the fishery has host hosted numerous major events over the years – including the 2020 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League All-American – and the world-class facilities offer a scenic showcase with the amphitheater-style weigh-in seating and the scenic backdrop of the beautiful lake. This event marks the first time since 2016 that a professional-level MLF event with the five-fish weigh-in format will be held at Green Pond Landing. 

“Based on the extreme weather patterns I’ve seen, with lows in the 30s and highs hitting the 70s, I suspect this will likely be a pre-spawn tournament,” said Invitationals pro Kyle Cortiana, who has 14 career top-10 finishes in MLF competition. “The fish will be plump and heavy, staging in typical areas like brush piles, laydowns, and docks to warm up and feed. This event is going to be all about figuring out where they’re setting up and capitalizing on those opportunities.”

Cortiana plans to have several baits tied on to target both Lake Hartwell’s big spotted bass and its healthy population of largemouth bass.

“I’ll have a bottom-dragging bait, like a Carolina rig or a big football jig, to drag on the hard rocky bottoms,” Cortiana said. “Lots of guys are going to be looking at them with their electronics, so the forward-facing sonar baits will be big – any sort of minnow. And I also think finesse baits will play – a shaky-head rig with a Yum Finesse Worm is always strong at Lake Hartwell, and I think we could see some on a Ned rig, like the Yum Dinger . It’s hard to explain why it works so well, but it catches both big spots and largemouth there.”

When it comes to weights, Cortiana believes consistency will be key for a strong finish.

“I think 18 to 21 pounds a day will keep you in contention,” he noted. “If the weather stays consistent, we could see some impressive limits. There are definitely five, six, seven-pound-plus largemouth in there, so it’s going to be exciting to see how it unfolds.”

Anglers will launch at 7:30 a.m. ET each day from Green Pond Landing, located at 470 Green Pond Road in Anderson, South Carolina. Weigh-ins will be held at the landing and will begin at 3:30 p.m. Fans are welcome to attend all launch and weigh-in events and also encouraged to follow the event online throughout the day on the MLFNOW!® live stream and coverage at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

The 2025 Tackle Warehouse Invitationals feature a field of professional anglers competing across six invitational tournaments around the country, for a total purse of $4.3 million and valuable Fishing Clash Angler of the Year (AOY) points to qualify for the Invitationals Championship, set for Sept. 5-7 on the Mississippi River in La Crosse, and a coveted spot on the MLF Bass Pro Tour – the sport’s premier circuit.

In Tackle Warehouse Invitationals competition, the full field compete in the two-day opening round on Days 1 and 2 in a five-fish, weigh-in format. Only the top 30 pros, based on their two-day cumulative weight, advance to the final round on Championship Sunday, where they will compete for the grand prize of up to $115,000. The winner of the Tackle Warehouse Invitational Stop 2 at Lake Hartwell Presented by Suzuki Marine will be determined by the heaviest three-day cumulative weight.

Forward-facing and/or 360-degree sonar is limited to only days 1 and 3 of competition. No forward-facing and/or 360-degree sonar will be allowed on day 2 of competition.

The MLFNOW! broadcast team of Chad McKee and Rob Newell will break down the extended action live all three days of competition from 8 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. ET. MLFNOW! will be live streamed on MajorLeagueFishing.com, the MyOutdoorTV (MOTV) app and Rumble.

Television coverage of the MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitationals Stop 2 at Lake Hartwell Presented by Suzuki Marine will air as a two-hour episode, premiering at 9 a.m. ET, on Saturday, Oct. 11 on CBS Sports Network.

Proud sponsors of the 2025 MLF Tackle Warehouse Invitationals include: 7Brew, Abu Garcia, Athletic Brewing, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, Bubba, Deep Dive App, E3 Sports Apparel, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, Grizzly, Humminbird, Lew’s, Mercury, Minn Kota, Mossy Oak, Onyx, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Phoenix Boats, Polaris, Power-Pole, Precision Sonar, Strike King, Suzuki Marine, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, VOSKER, WIX Filters and YETI.

For complete details and updated information visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Tackle Warehouse Invitationals updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow the MLF5 social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

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B.A.S.S. announces return of Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by GSM Outdoors

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B.A.S.S. announces return of Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by GSM Outdoors

March 4, 2025

B.A.S.S. announces the return of the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by GSM Outdoors

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. —B.A.S.S. announced today that GSM Outdoors will again be partnering with the worldwide authority on bass fishing to present the 2025 Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo to be held in conjunction with the 2025 Bass Pro Shops Bassmaster Classic presented by Under Armour March 21-23 in Fort Worth, Texas, with competition to be held on Lake Ray Roberts. Recognized as fishing’s biggest consumer show, the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo presented by GSM Outdoors annually draws more than 200 exhibitors from around the world.

“Of all the events and promotions that we have been part of since the inception of the fishing division of GSM Outdoors, there’s no doubt that our sponsorship of the Bassmaster Classic Outdoors Expo gives us the greatest return on investment,” said Senior Vice President of GSM Fishing Crispin Powley. “Being able to interact face to face with the greatest fans on earth at the biggest stage our sport has ever known is invaluable to our efforts of promoting our brands.”

“We are excited to continue this partnership with GSM Outdoors,” said B.A.S.S. Chief Operating Officer Phillip Johnson. “GSM Outdoors’ family of brands are a big part of the outdoor lifestyle our fans live daily, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to have them and thousands of fans join us to celebrate the greatest week in professional bass fishing.”

The Bassmaster Classic is sportfishing’s most iconic event, and fans were paying attention at the 2024 Bassmaster Classic in Tulsa, Okla. The world championship of bass fishing exploded on social media, setting records for impressions (22 million), video views (6.5 million) and engagements (2.2 million). Fans also streamed 28 million minutes of content across Bassmaster LIVE digital platforms, and live coverage on FOX and FS1 reached 3.8 million viewers across the two days of coverage on those networks. Alongside those massive digital numbers, over 47,000 fans attended Classic Week festivities, with most making a stop at the Outdoors Expo.

About GSM Outdoors

Few American outdoor companies enjoy a mutually respected relationship with their customers that span over five generations. GSM Outdoors is among those few! For over 70 years, the GSM family of brands has been helping passionate hunters, shooters, knife enthusiasts and anglers succeed through innovation and the manufacture of high-quality, reliable products that continue to prove themselves in the field, on the range and on the water. GSM Outdoors continues to leverage the latest technology and provide customers with the best products on the market. Tradition, heritage and loyalty to outdoor enthusiasts of generations past and generations to come … that’s the GSM Outdoors guarantee!

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BREAKING: Huge Updates for This Year’s Bass Cast Tournament – Don’t Miss Out!

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BREAKING: Huge Updates for This Year’s Bass Cast Tournament – Don’t Miss Out!


We can’t wait to see everyone at Smith Mountain Lake this year, launching from the state park! Watch the video below, and once it’s finished, click the link to complete your registration and payment for Saturday’s event.

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                        Tim & Owen Penhollow Win CATT Kerr with a FAT Sack of bass weighing in at 23.30 lbs

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                        Tim & Owen Penhollow Win CATT Kerr with a FAT Sack of bass weighing in at 23.30 lbs

                        The 2025 CATT Academy Championship will take place on Kerr Lake May 17-18, 2025, guaranteeing $10,000.00 to 1st Place! NO OFF-LIMITS PERIOD! PRACTICE ALL YOU WANT!

                        Nutbush Ramp Kerr Lake State Park – 115 Jack Wade Farm Road, Henderson, NC

                        A team or solo angler must fish 2 CATT events (Finals count) to Qualify! You may fish the Championship solo or with your partner or alternate partner your team used in any CATT event.
                        You can get in your 2 events by fishing any CATT Summer/Fall 2024 and CATT Spring 2025!  Any CATT event after May 20, 2024, will count! No tiller handle motor at the Championship.

                        Tap on the link for more info! Registration is open!

                        2025 CATT Academy Championship – Carolina Anglers Team Trail

                        Next Old North Spring Qualifier will this coming weekend Mar 9 at Falls Lake! The Old North Final guarantees a minimum of $7,000 to 1st Place! A team must enter 4 Old North Qualifier to be eligible to enter the Old North Final!

                        You can view the full Old North Spring schedule by tapping on this link!

                        Tim & Owen Penhollow won Kerr with a FAT Sack of bass weighing in at 23.30 lbs and took home $3,230.00! Awesome Job guys!

                        Evan White & Shane Doughtie finished 2nd with 5 bass weighing 19.07 lbs!

                        Visit www.cattteamtrail.com and tap on Divisions for upcoming CATT events!

                        Team NameBFWeightWinningsPoints
                        Timothy Penhollow – Owen Penhollow5.6023.30$3,230.00110
                        Shane Doughtie – Evan White4.7019.07$1,585.00109
                        Jay Wright – Houston Cash4.0215.73$890.00108
                        Tyler Trent – Ricky Trent2.9813.09$475.00107
                        Hunter Williams – Keith Roberts (sub)4.1312.68$350.00106
                        Drew Johnson – Dustin Hagood3.3312.67$300.00105
                        Andy Thomas – Ricky Grant3.0211.98$275.00104
                        Malcolm Rawls – Jerry Stag0.0011.72$225.00103
                        Travis Watson – Shannon Stewert0.0011.67$180.00102
                        Larry Hipps – Dean Larrison3.5011.29$140.00101
                        Joe Edwards – Zach Born (Sub)2.5410.61100
                        Jeff Wolfe – Zach Wolfe2.6910.5599
                        Billy Bledsoe – Tanner Bledsoe0.0010.2298
                        Will White – Frank White0.009.9197
                        Tim Goss – Tyler Goss2.919.1096
                        Mark Williams – Nathan Hadley (sub)0.008.6695
                        Todd Sumner – Rick Z0.007.0294
                        Lucas Labough – Jeremy Moody4.386.1493
                        Riely Petty – Michael Cook4.045.5092
                        Scott Canady – Glenn Elliot2.955.4991
                        Johnathan Rhew – Mike Rhew0.005.2590
                        Billy Dunn – Eddie Glasscock5.085.0889
                        Brad Mclauren – Mikey Marchant0.004.5188
                        Clay Ausley – Ken McNeil3.063.0687
                        John McClelland – Larry Godfrey2.932.9386
                        Eric Schell – Todd Smith2.472.4785
                        Toney Stanley – Chase Stanley2.162.1684
                        Terry Amen – Casey Johnson1.901.9083
                        David Farmer – Matt Deese0.000.0073
                        Stephen Hicks – Richard Windon0.000.0073
                        Harvey Reese – Brain Adams0.000.0073
                        Joel Lloyd – Hunter Campbell0.000.0073
                        Rick Dunstan – Dusty Randall(sub)0.000.0073
                        Kevin Pfautz – Billy Owens0.000.0073
                        Claiborn Cox0.000.0073
                        William C Johnson – Reggie Norflett0.000.0073
                        Jamie Olive – Kyle Westerman0.000.0073
                        Matthew Little – Dereck Bowden0.000.0073
                        Percy Settle – Derrick Currin0.000.0073
                        Douglas Phillips – James Strickland0.000.0073
                        Jerry Dean – Robert Dean0.000.0073
                        Mike Diterman – Glenn Lons0.000.0073
                        Ronnie Britt – Dillion Britt0.000.0073
                        Jeremy Brown – Max Hoover0.000.0073
                        Jason Garrett – Sam Snipes0.000.0073
                        Zach Davenport0.000.0073
                        James Davis – Deloris Davis0.000.0073
                        Jay Fogelman – Doug Stallings0.000.0073
                        Mark Herndon – Bobby Hauser0.000.0073
                        Allen White – Jeff Bradley0.000.0073
                        Arron Falwell – Steven Coleman0.000.0073
                        Total Entry’s$7,000.00
                        BONUS $$1,650.00
                        Total Paid at Ramp$7,650.00
                        Old North 2025 Spring Final Fund$900.00
                        CATT$50.00
                        2025 CATT Championship Fund$50.00
                        2025 Old North Spring Final Fund Total$900.00





                        The Impact of Water Temperature Changes on Daily Bass Movement

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                        Brian Carter
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                        March 4, 2025
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                        The Impact of Water Temperature Changes on Daily Bass Movement

                        The Impact of Water Temperature Changes on Daily Bass Movement
                        By understanding how water temperature affects bass behavior, anglers can unlock the secrets to finding and catching these elusive fish. Bass are cold-blooded, meaning their body temperature matches their surroundings. This makes them highly sensitive to temperature shifts, which dictate their daily movements, feeding habits, and even where they hide. Let’s dive into how these changes influence bass behavior and what it means for fishing success.


                        1. How Water Temperature Controls Bass Metabolism

                        Bass rely on water temperature to regulate their energy levels. Warmer water speeds up their metabolism, making them more active and hungry. For example, when temperatures rise above 60°F (15°C), bass chase fast-moving prey like shad or insects near the surface. But when water cools below 50°F (10°C), their metabolism slows, and they become sluggish, often hiding in deep, stable areas like drop-offs or submerged logs.

                        Key Insight:

                        • Optimal Range: Bass are most active in 60–75°F (15–24°C) water. Outside this range, their movements slow or speed up dramatically.

                        2. Daily Movement Patterns: From Dawn to Dusk

                        Bass adjust their locations throughout the day as temperatures change. Here’s how a typical day might look:

                        • Morning (Sunrise to Mid-Morning):
                          Shallow waters warm quickly, attracting bass to feed. Topwater lures like poppers or frogs work well as bass hunt near the surface.
                        • Midday (10 AM–2 PM):
                          As the sun heats surface water, bass often retreat to deeper, cooler zones. Anglers might switch to deep-diving crankbaits or jigs near underwater structures.
                        • Late Afternoon (2 PM–Sunset):
                          Cooling temperatures draw bass back to shallow areas. Fast-moving lures like spinnerbaits mimic fleeing prey during this feeding window.

                        Pro Tip: On cloudy days, bass may stay shallow longer since sunlight doesn’t overheat the water .


                        3. Seasonal vs. Daily Temperature Swings

                        While seasonal patterns (like spawning in spring) guide bass behavior, daily temperature changes also matter. For example:

                        • Spring/Fall: Small temperature swings can trigger sudden feeding frenzies. A 5°F rise might push bass into shallow coves to chase baitfish.
                        • Summer/Winter: Extreme heat or cold forces bass to seek stable zones. In summer, they might hover near the thermocline—a deep layer where cool, oxygen-rich water meets warmer surface water.

                        Did You Know? Bass can detect temperature differences as small as 1–2°F, which explains their precise daily movements.


                        4. How Anglers Can Adapt

                        To catch bass, match your tactics to their temperature-driven habits:

                        • Cold Water (<50°F): Use slow-moving lures like jigs or drop-shot rigs near deep structures.
                        • Warm Water (>70°F): Try topwater lures at dawn/dusk or fish deeper with Carolina rigs during the midday heat.
                        • Rapid Temperature Drops: After a cold front, bass often become inactive. Switch to finesse techniques like shaky head worms.

                        Gear Tip: A fish finder with temperature sensors helps track real-time changes, letting you adjust on the fly.


                        5. The Role of Weather and Oxygen

                        Temperature isn’t the only factor—weather and oxygen levels also shape daily movement:

                        • Wind: Blowing wind creates currents that push baitfish, drawing bass to shorelines or points.
                        • Barometric Pressure: Falling pressure (before storms) triggers feeding, while high pressure makes bass cautious.
                        • Oxygen Levels: In hot weather, bass seek oxygen-rich areas like flowing water or shaded vegetation.

                        Conclusion: Think Like a Bass

                        Water temperature is the invisible force behind every bass’s daily journey. By tracking these changes and adapting your strategies, you can outsmart even the wariest fish. Remember: bass are creatures of habit, but their habits depend on the thermometer. Whether you’re fishing a sunny cove or a deep ledge, temperature holds the key to unlocking their secrets.

                        Final Tip: Keep a log of water temperatures and catches. Over time, you’ll spot patterns that make you a bass-catching pro!


                        For more details on seasonal patterns or lure selection, check out the sources cited in this article. Happy fishing! ?



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                        Albany’s Sinclair Wins Sunday’s Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Dale Hollow Lake

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                        Brian Carter
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                        March 4, 2025
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                        Albany’s Sinclair Wins Sunday’s Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Dale Hollow Lake
                        Boater winner Lee Sinclair of Albany, Kentucky, and co-angler winner Caleb Edgerton of Dayton, Ohio.
                        Ohio’s Edgerton Tops Co-Angler Division

                        BYRDSTOWN, Tenn. (March 3, 2025) – Boater Lee Sinclair of Albany, Kentucky, caught a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 3 ounces, Sunday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Dale Hollow Lake. The tournament, hosted by Star Point Resort, was the first event of the season for the BFL Music City Division. Sinclair earned $2,890 for his victory.

                        Sinclair had a very successful weekend on the Kentucky-Tennessee border reservoir. He finished ninth in Saturday’s BFL Mountain Division tournament, which was also held on Dale Hollow, with a 17-pound, 7-ounce limit. Then he increased his weight to 20-3 on Sunday to get the win in the Music City Division opener.

                        “It’s kind of just the same deal,” Sinclair said, referring to his tournament tactics on Sunday compared to Saturday. “I just got some better key bites today than I did yesterday.

                        “They were eating a lot better early in the morning,” he added. “I caught three first thing, and then the other two I weighed in, they came later in the day. I had the bag that I weighed in at 12 o’clock or so. It seemed like the middle of the day it got real tough.”

                        Sinclair used forward-facing sonar to find fish suspended from 15 to 30 feet deep. He said the fish were tough to trigger into biting, so he countered by playing the numbers game – finding and casting to as many fish as possible throughout the day.

                        He caught most of his keepers from four primary areas where he has history on the lake, and he weighed in a limit comprised entirely of largemouth bass.

                        The top 10 boaters finished the tournament:

                        1st:        Lee Sinclair, Albany, Ky., five bass, 20-3, $2,890
                        2nd:       Gavin Cloutier, Jonesborough, Tenn., five bass, 18-15, $1,945 (includes $500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus)
                        3rd:       Branden Grubb, Lily, Ky., five bass, 18-11, $964
                        4th:        Cody Mackie, McMinnville, Tenn., five bass, 18-8, $674
                        5th:        Josh Womack, Gallatin, Tenn., five bass, 18-5, $554
                        5th:        Colt Blanton, Piketon, Ohio, five bass, 18-5, $554
                        7th:        Blake Smith, Byrdstown, Tenn., five bass, 17-3, $482
                        8th:        Michael Kennedy, Monroe, Tenn., five bass, 16-10, $433
                        9th:        Bryce McDonald, Paintsville, Ky., five bass, 16-7, $385
                        10th:     Rex Reagan, Livingston, Tenn., five bass, 16-6, $337

                        Complete results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

                        Hunter Bouldin of McMinnville, Tennessee, caught a bass that weighed 5 pounds, 6 ounces, and earned the Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $330.



                        Caleb Edgerton of Dayton, Ohio, won the co-angler division and $2,010 Sunday, after bringing three bass to the scale that totaled 9 pounds, 2 ounces.

                        The top 10 co-anglers finished:

                        1st:        Caleb Edgerton, Dayton, Ohio, three bass, 9-2, $2,010
                        2nd:       Tommy Pritchard, Bargersville, Ind., three bass, 8-11, $722
                        3rd:       Kade Oliver, Muncie, Ind., two bass, 7-7, $480
                        4th:        Ryan Shriber, Franklin, Tenn., three bass, 7-1, $337
                        5th:        Paul Vicars, Bowling Green, Ky., two bass, 6-14, $289
                        6th:        Tim McKeel, Sale Creek, Tenn., three bass, 6-1, $265
                        7th:        James Proffitt, Celina, Tenn., two bass, 5-9, $241
                        8th:        Wayne Crouch, Jamestown, Tenn., two bass, 4-10, $217
                        9th:        Tyrell Harmon, Hermitage, Tenn., two bass, 4-8, $193
                        10th:     Timothy Ernst, Winchester, Ky., one bass, 4-7, $169

                        Edgerton also earned the Berkley Big Bass co-angler award of $165, catching a bass that weighed in at 4 pounds, 11 ounces – the largest co-angler catch of the day.

                        In addition to earning the win, Lee Sinclair of Albany, Kentucky, has the early lead in the Fishing Clash Music City Division Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 250 points, while Caleb Edgerton of Dayton, Ohio, leads the Fishing Clash Music City Division Co-Angler of the Year race with 250 points.

                        The next event for BFL Music City Division anglers will be held March 23, at Dale Hollow Lake in Byrdstown, Tennessee. To register for the event as a boater or a co-angler, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com or call (270)-252-1000.

                        The top 60 boaters and co-anglers in the division based on point standings, along with the five tournament winners of each qualifying event, will qualify for the Oct. 10-11 BFL Regional tournament on Douglas Lake in Dandridge, Tennessee. Boaters will fish for a top award of a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard worth $50,000, while co-anglers will compete for a top award of $20,000.

                        The 2025 Phoenix BFL Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 134 events throughout the season, five qualifying tournaments in each division. The top 60 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five qualifying tournament winners, will advance to one of 12 BFL Regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top three, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. The 2025 BFL All-American will take place May 29-31, 2025, at Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and is hosted by hosted by Visit Hot Springs and the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

                        Proud sponsors of the 2025 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 7Brew, Abu Garcia, Athletic Brewing, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, BUBBA, Deep Dive App, E3 Sports Apparel, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, Grizzly, Humminbird, Lew’s, Li Time Batteries, Mercury, Minn Kota, Mossy Oak, Mystik Lubricants, Onyx, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Phoenix Boats, Polaris, Power-Pole, Precision Sonar, Strike King, Suzuki Marine, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, WIX Filters and YETI.

                        For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Bass Fishing League updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.





                        Alexander City’s Reaves Posts Second Career Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lay Lake

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                        Alexander City’s Reaves Posts Second Career Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Lay Lake
                        Boater winner Brent Reaves of Alexander City, Alabama, and co-angler winner Edward Appleby of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
                        Tuscaloosa’s Appleby Tops Co-Angler Division

                        COLUMBIANA, Ala. (March 3, 2025) – Boater Brent Reaves of Alexander City, Alabama, caught a five-bass limit weighing 20 pounds, 10 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Lay Lake. The tournament was the second event of the season for the BFL Bama Division. Reaves earned $3,756 for his victory.

                        “We had a local tournament a couple weeks ago, back when it was warmer, and me and my partner fished that,” Reaves said. “We saw some good fish; some 3-pounders and maybe a couple 4s, back in a pocket called Dry Branch. It’s right north of Beeswax (Landing), where we launched from.”

                        In that local tournament, Reaves said the fish were just cruising, but seeing them gave him a starting point. They were also in a pocket that was protected from the brisk north wind, which he believes is one of the key reasons why he was able to find some bedding bass in the area during the BFL event.

                        “It’s got a bunch of grass in the back, some hydrilla, some milfoil grass, and we found some fish back there that ended up being on bed,” Reaves added. “There were a couple 3-pounders I caught on bed with a green-pumpkin-colored Zoom Lizard with a 1/8-ounce head on it.”

                        By about 11 o’clock, Reaves had a limit of spawners for about 12 1/2 pounds. Then he switched things up and ran a pattern that had worked in practice the day before. He swam a white jig with a white Strike King Rage Craw trailer. The color and the flapping action of the trailer helped the jig stand out in dirty water.

                        “With about 45 minutes left in the tournament, I got on a little stretch of grass where I caught a 3. That put me at 14 1/2,” Reaves said. “I told my co-angler, if I could just catch a 5-pounder I’d be in the hunt. Right when I said that, I set the hook on a 5 1/2-pounder at the edge of the grass on the white swim jig. I got it in the boat, and five casts later I caught a 4-pounder about 20 feet from where I caught that 5 1/2.”

                        Those three final keepers were the only bass that Reaves managed to catch from 11:30 until check-in time, but it was enough to get the job done.

                        The top 10 boaters finished the tournament:

                        1st:        Brent Reaves, Alexander City, Ala., five bass, 20-10, $3,756
                        2nd:       Blake Davenport, Jemison, Ala., five bass, 20-3, $2,368
                        3rd:       Bobby McCaa, Selma, Ala., five bass, 19-12, $1,753 (includes $500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus)
                        4th:        Adam Bain, Pell City, Ala., five bass, 19-10, $876
                        5th:        Ronnie McDonough, Birmingham, Ala., five bass, 18-12, $751
                        6th:        Allan Glasgow, Foley, Ala., five bass, 18-3, $689
                        7th:        Kris Colley, Ragland, Ala., five bass, 17-10, $626
                        8th:        Evan Robbins, Florala, Ala., five bass, 17-9, $563
                        9th:        Joe Minor, Clanton, Ala., five bass, 16-5, $501
                        10th:     James Willoughby, Gulfport, Miss., five bass, 16-4, $438

                        Complete results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

                        Blake Davenport of Jemison, Alabama, caught a bass that weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces, and earned the Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $490.



                        Edward Appleby of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, won the co-angler division and $1,878 Saturday, after bringing three bass to the scale that totaled 11 pounds, 1 ounce.

                        The top 10 co-anglers finished:

                        1st:        Edward Appleby, Tuscaloosa, Ala., three bass, 11-1, $1,878
                        2nd:       Roger Veracoechea, Birmingham, Ala., three bass, 10-6, $939
                        3rd:       James Wampol, Wetumpka, Ala., three bass, 9-10, $627
                        4th:        Marty Colley, Ashville, Ala., two bass, 9-4, $438
                        5th:        Tom Nelson, Tuscaloosa, Ala., three bass, 9-0, $376
                        6th:        Elijah Clark, Alabaster, Ala., three bass, 8-4, $344
                        7th:        Larry Chastain, Laurel, Miss., three bass, 8-1, $313
                        8th:        Danny Pinho Jr., Bay Minette, Ala., two bass, 7-9, $282
                        9th:        Randy Wiggins, Birmingham, Ala., two bass, 7-6, $250
                        10th:     William Chadick, Auburn, Ala., two bass, 7-1, $219

                        Samuel Rowlin of Montgomery, Alabama, earned the Berkley Big Bass co-angler award of $245, catching a bass that weighed in at 5 pounds, 10 ounces – the largest co-angler catch of the day.

                        After two events, Kris Colley of Ragland, Alabama, now leads the Fishing Clash Bama Division Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 486 points, while Randy Wiggins of Birmingham, Alabama, leads the Fishing Clash Bama Division Co-Angler of the Year race with 482 points.

                        The next event for BFL Bama Division anglers will be held May 3, at Lake Demopolis out of Demopolis, Alabama. To register for the event as a boater or a co-angler, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com or call (270)-252-1000.

                        The top 60 boaters and co-anglers in the division based on point standings, along with the five tournament winners of each qualifying event, will qualify for the Oct. 10-11 BFL Regional tournament on Logan Martin Lake in Lincoln, Alabama. Boaters will fish for a top award of a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard worth $50,000, while co-anglers will compete for a top award of $20,000.

                        The 2025 Phoenix BFL Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 134 events throughout the season, five qualifying tournaments in each division. The top 60 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five qualifying tournament winners, will advance to one of 12 BFL Regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top three, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. The 2025 BFL All-American will take place May 29-31, 2025, at Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and is hosted by hosted by Visit Hot Springs and the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

                        Proud sponsors of the 2025 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 7Brew, Abu Garcia, Athletic Brewing, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, BUBBA, Deep Dive App, E3 Sports Apparel, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, Grizzly, Humminbird, Lew’s, Li Time Batteries, Mercury, Minn Kota, Mossy Oak, Mystik Lubricants, Onyx, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Phoenix Boats, Polaris, Power-Pole, Precision Sonar, Strike King, Suzuki Marine, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, WIX Filters and YETI.

                        For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Bass Fishing League updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.





                        Nashville Angler Nutt Finds the Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Pickwick Lake

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                        March 3, 2025
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                        Nashville Angler Nutt Finds the Win at Phoenix Bass Fishing League Event at Pickwick Lake
                        Boater winner Carter Nutt of Nashville, Tennessee, and co-angler winner William Walsh of Bon Aqua, Tennessee.
                        Tennessee’s Walsh Tops Co-Angler Division

                        IUKA, Miss. (March 3, 2025) – Boater Carter Nutt of Nashville, Tennessee, caught a five-bass limit weighing 29 pounds, 7 ounces, Saturday to win the MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League (BFL) Presented by T-H Marine on Pickwick Lake. The tournament was the first event of the season for the BFL Mississippi Division. Nutt earned $3,792 for his victory.

                        Nutt’s win at Pickwick is a great example of adapting when an initial plan doesn’t work out. His strategy going into the event was to try to catch a couple quality bass from connected Bay Springs in the morning, then run back to Pickwick Lake to target bigger bites. Nutt said Pickwick was tough in practice, and while he caught some quality fish there, he didn’t catch many. Bay Springs was supposed to get him started strong, but things didn’t go to plan first thing Saturday morning. Thankfully, it not only worked out, but Nutt also caught an 8-plus-pounder on the way to a massive limit.

                        “It was tough on me to start off with,” Nutt said. “I made a long run over to Bay Springs, and I didn’t catch jack over there. I caught two like 2 3/4 (pounders). I ran back to Pickwick at 10:30 and hit a couple little magical places and caught 29 pounds’ worth. It was a slow grind, but I made it happen.”

                        It was three spots that produced Nutt’s winning fish – all current breaks. He said there’s a ton of current in the system, and the fish are setting up on main-lake breaks to get out of the flow. Once he found the fish on forward-facing sonar, Nutt caught most of his keepers using a Damiki rig or an Alabama rig.

                        The top 10 boaters finished the tournament:

                        1st:        Carter Nutt, Nashville, Tenn., five bass, 29-7, $3,792
                        2nd:      Chandler Howell, Guntown, Miss., five bass, 27-2, $1,689
                        3rd:       Matteo Turano, Puryear, Tenn., five bass, 25-8, $1,128
                        4th:        Banks Shaw, Harrison, Tenn., five bass, 25-7, $788
                        5th:        Sam Ausbrooks, Loogootee, Ind., five bass, 25-2, $675
                        6th:        Trent Suratt, Lawrenceburg, Tenn., five bass, 24-12, $1,119 (includes $500 Phoenix MLF Contingency Bonus)
                        7th:        Corban Knight, Somerville, Tenn., five bass, 24-3, $563
                        8th:        Harbor Lovin, New Concord, Ky., five bass, 23-10, $507
                        9th:        Nate Latham, Town Creek, Ala., five bass, 23-8, $450
                        10th:     Blake Bullock, Seminary, Miss., five bass, 23-7, $394

                        Complete results can be found at MajorLeagueFishing.com.

                        Nutt also caught a bass that weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces, and earned the Berkley Big Bass Boater award of $415.



                        William Walsh of Bon Aqua, Tennessee, won the co-angler division and $1,689 Saturday, after bringing three bass to the scale that totaled 13 pounds, 9 ounces.

                        The top 10 co-anglers finished:

                        1st:        William Walsh, Bon Aqua, Tenn., three bass, 13-9, $1,689
                        2nd:      Matthew Cooper, Brooksville, Miss, three bass, 13-1, $844
                        3rd:       Tim Rampaul, Dickson, Tenn., two bass, 11-7, $871
                        4th:        Nathan Whitehead, Muscle Shoals, Ala., three bass, 11-5, $394
                        5th:        Johnny Suratt, Lawrenceburg, Tenn., three bass, 10-8, $338
                        6th:        Chris Coates, Bethpage, Tenn., three bass, 10-0, $310
                        7th:        Cy Matlock, Crump, Tenn., two bass, 9-3, $281
                        8th:        Richard Baker, Jackson, Tenn., two bass, 8-8, $253
                        9th:        Kris McCarter, Pheba, Miss, two bass, 8-6, $211
                        9th:        Caleb Bass, Columbia, Miss., two bass, 8-6, $211

                        Tim Rampaul of Dickson, Tennessee, earned the Berkley Big Bass co-angler award of $207, catching a bass that weighed in at 8 pounds, 4 ounces – the largest co-angler catch of the day.

                        In addition to earning the win, Carter Nutt of Nashville, Tennessee, has the early lead in the Fishing Clash Mississippi Division Angler of the Year (AOY) race with 250 points, while William Walsh of Bon Aqua, Tennessee, leads the Fishing Clash Mississippi Division Co-Angler of the Year race with 250 points.

                        The next event for BFL Mississippi Division anglers will be held April 12, at Pickwick Lake in Iuka, Mississippi. To register for the event as a boater or a co-angler, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com or call (270)-252-1000.

                        The top 60 boaters and co-anglers in the division based on point standings, along with the five tournament winners of each qualifying event, will qualify for the Oct. 10-11 BFL Regional tournament on Kentucky and Barkley lakes out of Paris, Tennessee. Boaters will fish for a top award of a new Phoenix 819 Pro with a 200-horsepower Mercury or Suzuki outboard worth $50,000, while co-anglers will compete for a top award of $20,000.

                        The 2025 Phoenix BFL Presented by T-H Marine is a 24-division circuit devoted to weekend anglers, with 134 events throughout the season, five qualifying tournaments in each division. The top 60 boaters and co-anglers from each division, along with the five qualifying tournament winners, will advance to one of 12 BFL Regional tournaments where they are competing to finish in the top three, which then qualifies them for one of the longest-running championships in all of competitive bass fishing – the BFL All-American. The 2025 BFL All-American will take place May 29-31, 2025, at Lake Hamilton in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and is hosted by hosted by Visit Hot Springs and the Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism.

                        Proud sponsors of the 2025 MLF Phoenix Bass Fishing League Presented by T-H Marine include: 7Brew, Abu Garcia, Athletic Brewing, B&W Trailer Hitches, Berkley, BUBBA, Deep Dive App, E3 Sports Apparel, Epic Baits, Fishing Clash, Grizzly, Humminbird, Lew’s, Li Time Batteries, Mercury, Minn Kota, Mossy Oak, Mystik Lubricants, Onyx, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Phoenix Boats, Polaris, Power-Pole, Precision Sonar, Strike King, Suzuki Marine, Tackle Warehouse, T-H Marine, Toyota, WIX Filters and YETI.

                        For complete details and updated tournament information, visit MajorLeagueFishing.com. For regular Bass Fishing League updates, photos, tournament news and more, follow MLF5’s social media outlets at Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.





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