Tag: fishing
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5 Water Activities You Should Try In Tuscaloosa County
in PlayT-Town remains a haven for outdoor enthusiasts with warm temperatures lasting into fall with fun water activities in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy Tuscaloosa’s unique water activities, highlighting its natural charm without the need for beaches or mountains. Dive into our list of five exciting water activities to create lasting memories and…
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Adam Hollingsworth Names Best Bass Fishing Spots in Tuscaloosa County
Adam Hollingsworth shared what he considers to be the best bass fishing spots in Tuscaloosa County during the months of April and May in Tuscaloosa County. Continue to read to learn more! Editor’s Note: The president of the UA Fishing Team with 57 members, 34-year-old Adam Hollingsworth, became a member in 2020. He was born and raised…
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Adam Hollingsworth Names His Favorite Summer Bass Lures at Holt Reservoir
Fishing in Tuscaloosa County Editor’s Note: 34-year-old Adam Hollingsworth is the President of the University of Alabama Fishing Team and explains, “I went back to college because I spent the first years of my life after high school in the military and as a police officer and eventually wanted to become a U.S. Marshal. I…
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Bet on Soft Plastic Craws for Summertime Bassing at Tuscaloosa County’s Holt Reservoir
With Outdoor Writer, John E. Phillips, and Jalen Conner Editor’s Note: 27-year-old Jalen Conner is a native of Tuscaloosa and has been fishing Tuscaloosa County’s Holt Reservoir for eight years. A criminal justice student at Tuscaloosa’s Stillman College, Conner fishes two tournament trails – the S.A.B.A and the Jim Austin. Jalen Conner and I went…
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Chatter Baits and Square Bill Crankbaits for Backwater Bass at Oliver Lake
If you’re interested in learning more about fishing on the Black Warrior River and particular baits that local fishermen have found to be beneficial, you’ve come to the right spot! Editor’s Note: Toby Wilson is a management consultant and has been fishing on the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa County for the last seven years.…
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Fish the Bankhead Tailrace and Holt Reservoir with Jalen Conner
Editor’s Note: 27-year-old Jalen Conner is a native of Tuscaloosa and has been fishing in Tuscaloosa County’s Holt Reservoir for eight years. A criminal justice student at Tuscaloosa’s Stillman College, Conner fishes two tournament trails – the S.A.B.A. and the Jim Austin. Fish the Bankhead Tailrace to Catch a Wide Variety of Fish: When fishing…
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Fishing Black Warrior River Tailraces in Tuscaloosa County
Fishing Black Warrior River Tailraces in Tuscaloosa County when the Spillways are Running Editor’s Note: Russell Jones of Coker, Alabama, is a USCG Certified Guide on the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa County, as part of the Alabama Guide Service. Tailrace fishing below Bankhead and Holt dams can be outstanding during certain times of the…
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Into the Wild – Explore West Alabama’s Great Outdoors
From hiking and fishing to biking, boating and more, Tuscaloosa County is the perfect playground for outdoor enthusiasts. If you’re looking for things to do in Tuscaloosa – or around the community – you’ve come to the right place for outdoor options! Whether you’re chasing adrenaline-fueled adventure or a leisurely stroll in the sun, Tuscaloosa’s…
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Night Fishing Tuscaloosa County’s Black Warrior River Tailraces with Russell Jones
Editor’s Note: Russell Jones of Coker, Alabama, is a USCG Certified Guide on the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa County, as part of the Alabama Guide Service. Tailrace fishing below Bankhead and Holt dams can be outstanding during certain times of the year because you can catch a wide variety of fish at night, as…
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Spinner Baits: Another Tailrace Tactic for Tuscaloosa County’s Black Warrior River with Russell Jones
Editor’s Note: Russell Jones of Coker, Alabama, is a USCG Certified Guide on the Black Warrior River in Tuscaloosa County, as part of the Alabama Guide Service. Tailrace fishing below Bankhead and Holt dams can be outstanding during certain times of the year because you can catch a wide variety of fish at night, as…
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Springtime Bassing in Tuscaloosa County with Dalton Bobo
Interested in fishing in Tuscaloosa County? Longtime fisherman and native to the area, Dalton Bobo, shares insights and tips to springtime bass fishing in Tuscaloosa County. Editor’s Note: Dalton Bobo, longtime resident of Northport, Alabama, rose to nationwide bass-fishing fame at the 1997 Bassmaster Classic held on Logan Martin Lake near Birmingham, Ala. On the…
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The Bass Baits featuring D.J. McEachern
D.J. McEachern: Fishing in Tuscaloosa County at Holt Reservoir Editor’s Note: D.J. McEachern and his wife, Emily are working toward their PhDs in chemistry at the University of Alabama. D.J. has been bass fishing for 20 years and just recently has joined the University of Alabama’s Fishing Team. He’s been fishing in Tuscaloosa County’s Holt…