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 ...

From the Alabama rig’s bait-ball magic to powerhouse rods and reels built for monster catfish, today’s freshwater fishing gear is more advanced than ever. Purpose-built materials, species-specific ...

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

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 ...