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 ...

Long before forward-facing sonar was the hot button issue in fishing, the Alabama rig was causing waves for many of the same reasons. The ultimate balance of pain versus reward, this divisive bass ...

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 ...

How do you catch 19 pounds of largemouth bass on a single cast? Just ask Grady Codd of Fort Worth, Texas, who was fishing Mexico’s famed Lake El Salto last December. Using an Alabama rig, Codd reeled ...

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 ...

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 ...

A disclaimer on the Alabama Rig package cautions anglers to consult their local regulations to ensure the legality of the rig. Even some anglers decry the tactic, complaining that some fish are ...