THE DRIVE FOR # 5
THE FIFTH EDITION OF REDCREST ARRIVES ON LAY LAKE MARCH 14-17
Coosa River fishery serves up diverse opportunities to REDCREST field
By Tyler Brinks
BIRMINGHAM , Ala . – Alabama ’ s Lay Lake already enjoys esteemed status in tournament bass fishing lore , having hosted four renditions of the Bassmaster Classic . In March , it will once again take center stage as the fifth edition of REDCREST heads to the popular fishery southeast of Birmingham .
While a handful of the 50 RED- CREST competitors have some experience on the Coosa River impoundment , the championship event – slated for March 14-17 – will mark the Bass Pro Tour ’ s first visit to Lay Lake . According to local experts , the lake ’ s diversity should allow the 50-man field to fish to individual strengths and choose between targeting largemouth and spotted ( Alabama ) bass . The local tournament wiseguys believe that March is a great time to be on Lay Lake , and that it should serve as an ideal playing field as anglers battle for REDCREST ’ s $ 300,000 first-place payout .
30 MAJORLEAGUEFISHING . COM | FEBRUARY-MARCH 2024