Fish Tournament Will Lure National Exposure to Lauderdale County, AL
Written by drbob on March 19, 2011 – 2:18 pm -Florence/Lauderdale Tourism is reeling in a big one this year with seven major bass fish tournaments coming to the area. "Bass fishing is really exciting," said Beth Agee with the Florence/Lauderdale Tourism. Just as exciting is the collective collaboration that's going into putting the Northwest Alabama area, in the national spotlight. And now through the Florence/Lauderdale Tourism, there's also support from the entire UNA fishing team and pro-anglers like Lauderdale County native Jonathan Newton--who's proud to show off the Shoals. "This area is what taught us to do what we do," said Newton. "Everything we have to offer here for people to come here and see it." The tourism department is hoping to see and feel the financial impact from this... more
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