Alabama
Fishing Atlas

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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