Series chronicles Casey Martin’s rookie season on 2013 Walmart FLW Tour
After spending two years fishing in the back of the boat as a co-angler, Casey Martin has decided to finally make the transition to the front of the boat in an effort to compete against some of the best bass fishing pros in the nation.

Fish ‘harvester’ from Florida talks jobs, fishing and shopping at ‘God’s Grocery Store’
Make no mistake about it, FLW Tour pro JT Kenney did not become a professional bass fisherman for fame and fortune. He did not become a professional bass fisherman to have a flashy jacked-up truck with 22s and a boat trailer with custom rims. He did not become a professional bass fisherman to be the grinning host of a fishing show.

Well, I can say I have been dreading writing the second blog of the year for Lewis Smith Lake, during the three days of official practice the weather was cold and in the upper 40’s. I had just got done fishing the EverStart on my home lake of Guntersville and managed a decent finish but wasn’t what I was looking for.

Keystone Light pro discusses his most recent FLW Tour win on Lewis Smith Lake, tips for getting started in tournament fishing and his favorite rod and reel combos
Welcome to FLW Live Reel Chat. Today we're joined by Keystone Light pro Brent Ehrler of Redlands, Calif., who recently took home the top prize of $125,000 after winning the 2013 FLW Tour event on Lewis Smith Lake.

Castrol team pro David Dudley discusses his early season struggles, the 2013 FLW Tour schedule and much, much more
For the better part of a decade, it seemed as though David Dudley could do no wrong – turning in one stellar performance after another en route to earning a sea of accolades, accomplishments and tournament-fishing hardware virtually unmatched in the industry. However, this season, things have not gone quite according to plan for the current resident of Lynchburg, Va.

The 2013 Walmart FLW Tour qualifying season is one third complete and thus far the spotlight is squarely on Keystone Light pro Brent Ehrler, and rightfully so after finishing second and first at Okeechobee and Smith. In the process, the “Meter Man” has racked up a 14-point lead in the Angler of the Year race. But don’t hand Ehrler his first AOY trophy just yet, as another well-known pro is hunting his first AOY title. And this pro has the season-ending tournament take place right in his backyard.

Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes team pro Dave Lefebre provides an inside look at the latest FLW Tour event in Jasper, Ala.
Our second FLW Tour event was on Lewis Smith Lake near Jasper, Ala., and I must say it was a tough one.

Keystone Light pro Brent Ehrler won his fifth tour event and takes the AOY lead.

The Keystone Light pro grabbed the day-one lead and never looked back en route to fifth FLW Tour victory
JASPER, Ala. - When it comes to career accomplishments, Keystone Light pro Brent Ehrler boasts a highly decorated list. From a Forrest Wood Cup victory back in 2006 to four Walmart FLW Tour wins after today, Ehrler's resume couldn't be much more impressive. Yet still, the one thing that has eluded him in his nine years as a pro is the coveted FLW Tour Angler of the Year title - a goal which now rests firmly in his sights this season.

Can Ehrler be caught? The Keystone Light pro has a 6 lb lead going into day 4 at Lewis Smith Lake.

Keystone Light pro increase lead to 6-4 going into final day
JASPER, Ala. – Today brought the weather that many anglers – especially largemouth guys – had hoped for with warmer temperatures to start the day and wind. Those factors still couldn’t seem to help the bite on Lewis Smith Lake which is beginning to show signs of fishing pressure getting the best of it. One man, however, still remains perched atop the leaderboard for the third straight day in a row.

Tennessee co-angler lands first FLW Tour victory
JASPER, Ala. – After taking the lead yesterday, Hoyt Tidwell of West Point, Tenn., knew that he had a chance to pull out a victory if he could fish deep. Tidwell got his wish as pro leader Brent Ehrler maintained his lead allowing the two to be paired up. Tidwell hauled in a 12-pound, 8-ounce catch to make his total for the week 34-1 and providing him with his first ever win on the Walmart FLW Tour.

Keystone Light pro Brent Ehrler builds an even bigger lead on Day 2 at Lewis Smith Lake.

'Meter Man' sacks biggest bag of day two to claim 6-1 lead
JASPER, Ala. – While Smith Lake has shown there are big largemouths that lurk in these waters, it is becoming apparent that spotted bass offer reliability and decent size. Keystone Light pro Brent Ehrler has capitalized on the spotted bass fishery to keep him in the top spot once again after weighing 16 pounds, 7 ounces. That gives Ehrler a total weight of 33-15 and a lead of over 6 pounds.

Keystone pro Brent Ehrler takes the lead on Day 1 at Lewis Smith Lake.

Ehrler hauls in 17-8 to claim lead on Smith Lake after day one
JASPER, Ala. – As the field of 169 anglers took to the water to start the second Walmart FLW Tour stop of the season on Smith Lake, the question stood as to whether spotted bass or largemouths would take the spotlight. With the lake featuring an abundance of spotted bass, the other question was just how dominant could a Western angler be on Smith?

Warmer weather hopes to heal bite for both largemouth and spotted bass
JASPER, Ala. – When it comes to Alabama fisheries, nothing gets the attention quite like Lake Guntersville and Wheeler Lake. But in the shadows of those two big-fish factories lies the 21,000-acre impoundment known as Lewis Smith – the site of the second Walmart FLW Tour stop of the season.

FLW Tour pro Cody Meyer knows these fish from back west.

Castrol pro David Dudley offers his weight prediction of what it will take to do well at Lewis Smith Lake.

Straight Talk pro Scott Canterbury says he likes all the fishing room that Lewis Smith Lake offers.

Rookie FLW Tour pro Alex Davis discusses Alabama Rigs at Lewis Smith Lake.

Rayovac pro Jason Christie hopes the weather warms up for this week's tournament at Lewis Smith Lake.

Each year when the FLW Tour kicks off there is usually a fresh bloom of new names who fill the tournament roster with high hopes of breaking into bass fishing’s big leagues.

Second tour stop of season to be held March 7-10
JASPER, Ala. – The Walmart FLW Tour’s second event of the 2013 season, the Walmart FLW Tour on Lewis Smith Lake presented by Evinrude, will be March 7-10. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce of Walker County, the tournament will feature a full field of the world’s best bass pros and co-anglers casting for top awards up to $125,000 cash in the Pro Division and up to $25,000 cash in the Co-angler Division.