How-To
Technique-focused guides — how to rig it, throw it, and catch fish with it. We start with the Alabama rig, the defining winter pattern on Tennessee Valley reservoirs, and build out from there.
How to Fish the Alabama Rig
Rigging, rod pairing, baits, cold-water patterns, and the tournament history behind it.
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Alabama Rig Setup
Rod, reel, line, and harness setup for throwing the A-rig all winter.
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Alabama Rig Baits
Swimbaits that catch winter bass — sizing and matching the hatch.
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Alabama Rig Cold Water
The winter bass pattern guide for the coldest weeks of the season.
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Alabama Rig vs Umbrella Rig
The real differences between the two rigs, and when to throw each.
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