The Alabama rig is one of the most controversial rigs in bass fishing. When anglers first started throwing it in tournaments, ...

The Alabama rig, often banned in tournaments for its sheer effectiveness, can be a powerhouse for recreational anglers targeting pre-spawn bass. By imitating a tight school of baitfish, it draws ...

When water temperatures drop and schools of shad grow scarce, bass enthusiasts targeting the heaviest fish switch to an umbrella rig that imitates a small cloud of shad to turn the bite on. The best ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A bass angler holds up three fish caught on one rig. (Photo courtesy Grady Codd) The Alabama rig is one of the most controversial ...

Inspired by the Alabama Rig’s success, an angler creates a fly fishing version to target bass with incredible results. It was only a matter of time before a fly angler brought the Alabama Rig of ...