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2009 BASS Slam: Spotted

In this photo gallery, you'll find images of the search for spotted bass in Alabama's Tallapoosa River during the 2009 BASS Slam.

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The Tallapoosa River, running through Tallassee, Ala., is home to both redeye bass and spots. It is riddled with shoals and rapids ... stunning scenery for anglers.
The Tallapoosa River, running through Tallassee, Ala., is home to both redeye bass and spots. It is riddled with shoals and rapids … stunning scenery for anglers.
This little Tallapoosa River spot fell for a small Berkley minnow bait.
This little Tallapoosa River spot fell for a small Berkley minnow bait.
Casting up current and letting his bait drift back towards him, David Jones landed several nice spotted bass.
Casting up current and letting his bait drift back towards him, David Jones landed several nice spotted bass.
Both redeye bass and spots will position themselves below small falls like this, nabbing dazed baitfish being pushed through.
Both redeye bass and spots will position themselves below small falls like this, nabbing dazed baitfish being pushed through.
James Hall holds up a very nice representative of the spotted bass. This 16-incher ate a craw dragged through an eddy.
James Hall holds up a very nice representative of the spotted bass. This 16-incher ate a craw dragged through an eddy.
Chris Horton targets redeye in the calmer seams of the rough current of the Tallapoosa River.
Chris Horton targets redeye in the calmer seams of the rough current of the Tallapoosa River.
Although they can thrive in larger rivers, the redeye is really a small stream specialist.
Although they can thrive in larger rivers, the redeye is really a small stream specialist.
Wading the Tallapposa in search of a good redeye specimen.
Wading the Tallapposa in search of a good redeye specimen.
Although we targeted ideal redeye habitat, we did not catch a large enough redeye in the allotted time.
Although we targeted ideal redeye habitat, we did not catch a large enough redeye in the allotted time.

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