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Social Distance the Way Nature Intended
In 2020, the international coronavirus pandemic has changed the daily routines of people across the world. Most essential activities have either two choices: go the online route or maintain social distancing in person. For those of us who enjoy or even profit from recreational outdoor activities, this might sound like a nightmare at first glance — but did you know that the fishing industry as …
2020 Bassmaster Elite Series on Lake Chickamauga, Buddy Gross is a Local Favorite
Lake Chickamauga has long been considered a record-breaking tournament hub for bass fishing, and a frequent stop for the professional circuits, including the 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series. After being pushed back due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the highly anticipated event will be held in October at Dayton, Tennessee. Founded in 2006, the Bassmaster Elite Series is regarded as the highest level professional bass fishing tournament. …
Bassmaster Elite Series event at Chickamauga Lake moved to March
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — Due to high waters, flooding conditions and a forecast calling for continued heavy rain in the region, B.A.S.S. officials announced today they will postpone the Bassmaster Elite at Chickamauga Lake originally scheduled for later this week. The second stop of the 2020 Bassmaster Elite Series season is now scheduled to be held on the Dayton, Tenn., fishery March 19-22. “We have been …
TN Teacher Wins FLW Costa Tourney on Chickamauga
Brent Butler weighed in a bag he’ll never forget on day two of the Costa FLW Series Southeastern Division event on Lake Chickamauga. Not only was the 37-pound, 5-ounce stringer his best ever, it also sent him to day three of the tournament with a large enough lead to finish the job with another 16-11. With a total of 68-8, Butler edged out FLW Tour …
New Survey Confirms Happy Fishermen on Chickamauga Lake
Nearly 100 percent of more than 1,000 fishermen surveyed on Chickamauga Lake in 2017 said they are “satisfied” with the fishing there. To be specific, 60.7 percent are “Satisfied,” 33.5 percent are “Extremely Satisfied” while 5.7 percent are “Somewhat Satisfied.” A measly 0.2 percent were “Somewhat Dissatisfied.” For fishermen who are notoriously famous for coming up with excuses for why they didn’t catch fish – …