Sonar “video game” fishing and a Damiki rig played strongly at the Bassmaster Central Open being fished this week at Lewis Smith Lake, at least on opening day. Smith, a deep, clear north ...

If there were any question as to whether it's cool enough for the topwater bite to kick in at Lewis Smith Lake, last weekend's Alabama Bass Trail Championship on the lake gave a definitive answer.

Weigh-ins on Days 1 and 2 will be held at Smith Lake Public Boat Ramp starting at 2:30 p.m., and the final day weigh-in will move to Bass Pro Shops in Leeds at 4 p.m.

It is a lake the color of money. Lewis Smith is an anomaly among Alabama waters, a deep, narrow lake with not a shred of underwater vegetation, and boasting an emerald clarity seen rarely outside ...