Brad Wiegmann - Outdoor Writer, Photographer and Professional Fishing Guide
Man Behind the Controversial Alabama Rig
Andy Poss, lure designer and inventor of the Alabama Rig, couldn’t have fathomed the controversy that his lure would create. Professional bass anglers are taking sides either steadfast for or adamantly against it. The debate rage is on every fishing website with the naysayers claim it will be the doom of bass fishing while other anglers pointing out there is no legitimate argument that it harms bass population. Read more about Andy Poss and the Alabama Rig... Chris Lane Sets Sights on 2014 Bassmaster Classic
The move to Guntersville was based on two things. First, Lane wanted to raise his children in a town like Guntersville. Guntersville if you have never been there has a “Mayberry-Andy Griffin” appeal. Crime is almost none existent and everyone knows everyone it seems. It’s a great place to raise a family. Appetizing Life-Like LIVETARGET Lures
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Kayak Fishing Tips on Ozark Streams
Every float trip has a beginning and end. Each one takes a certain amount of time to float. Day trips down a river or stream usually last from morning to evening. Although there is no set time some kayakers will make it to the take out point quicker than others. Anglers always seem to take longer when floating down stream. Maybe it’s the casting or getting out of the boat to fish. Time doesn’t matter when you are kayaking. Every trip offers new experiences. Some of these experiences are good and some bad. Here are some tips to making your float trip a great experience. Read more kayak fishing trips... Fishing Gaston’s Resort Style
Anglers coming to Gaston’s Resort can drive or even fly right to Gaston’s Resort private airstrip. The Bermuda grass airstrip is open to anyone staying at the resort or just dropping in to go trout fishing and enjoy a meal at the historic restaurant. Read more about Gaston's Resort... Rocky Top and Hand-Crafted, Custom Built Balsa Wood Crankbaits by JawJacker Lures
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Every angler has an opinion on the Alabama Rig. Even bass tournament trails are divided on sanctioning it for use during tournaments. For or against it, the Alabama Rig has changed the fishing industry, bass tournaments and one man’s life forever.
In 2012, Chris Lane’s life changed forever. He won the 2012 Bassmaster Classic Championship on the Red River in Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana. Lane also moved from his Florida residence to Guntersville, Alabama, by Lake Guntersville a renowned bass lake.
When it comes to accommodations on the White River below Bull Shoals Dam Gaston’s Resort is America’s number one fishing resort. It’s easy to see why with all the amenities available for guests coming to catch record size brown trout and countless rainbow trout.
Brad Wiegmann
Brad Wiegmann is a published writer whose articles and stories have appeared in a wide variety of publications; in addition to his award winning website.
Brad has covered everything from bass tournaments, to fishing techniques, destination pieces, the bass fishing industry, and other outdoor related topics.
His passion is writing about unique, hand crafted lures and swimbaits. The majority of these lures are one-of-a-kind or in limited production.
Brad is also an accomplished angler. He could easily participate as a professional angler on the front deck of the boat, but the writer side of him prefers to write about fishing instead.
Besides writing, Brad has a perceptive eye for taking photographs that help readers visualize with better clarity the information that he writes about in his articles.