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Whisker Catfish: They’re Not Just for Summer

Whisker Catfish: They’re Not Just for Summer

If a fish fry is on your mind, whisker catfish are waiting to be caught in the cool of early spring.      There’s an old tradition in Alabama. This tradition is the gathering up of a mess of whisker catfish for a fish fry in the long, hot days of summer. Catching...
Tailrace Smallmouth and Striper Bass Fishing

Tailrace Smallmouth and Striper Bass Fishing

Some of the biggest game fish can be found below the massive dams of lakes.   Clear, powerful water swirled and rolled at the foot of the massive dam that stretched from one side of the Tennessee River to the other side. The water swirled in boat-lifting humps,...
Dark Shadows, Silver Lining

Dark Shadows, Silver Lining

A smorgasbord of fish abound in the tailrace waters below hydro-electric dams. Along the rivers of the Cotton State, hydroelectric dams constrain the water’s flow. These dams also create large lakes for recreation, including fishing. While many anglers scour the upper...

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