Shane Ellis Fishing Service

Guntersville FIshing Charter November 17th Guntersville fishing report
It's 75 degrees and the water temperature is in the high 60s. The numbers of fish we are catching is unreal for November. This week I did 3 guide trips and we caught 24,38, and 41 bass. The size is good with fish averaging around 3 pounds. My primary pattern is shad imitating baits in the shallows and I move quickly until a school fires. With the unusually warm water this fall feeding period will last through December. As it starts to cool the average size of fish will increase and the numbers should stay consistent. If you are interested in fishing with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185 or visit www.shaneellisfishing.com 

Guntersville FIshing Charter November 9th Guntersville bass fishing report
Today was a challenge but with the right adjustments we landed 38 nice bass at guntersville. We also saw 6 deer and 3 eagles which is exciting for my clients. We zeroed on my first two holes which have been my best places historically this time of year however I am very calculated and strategic so it didn't phase me at all. On my third stop and after a bait change we quickly put 9 nice 3 to 4 pound fish in the boat. I then made a run up the river and in the last hour is when it happened. We landed 29 more mostly keepers and left them biting on our final stop of the day. All of our fish were caught shallow on shad imitators. If you are interested in fishing with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185 or visit www.shaneellisfishing.com 

Guntersville FIshing Charter November 1st Guntersville bass fishing report
Cooler weather and shorter days equal big bass at guntersville. The deer hunters are in the woods and the baitfish are migrating into the creeks. Fall is my favorite time at guntersville. The fishing pressure is exponentially less than the spring and the fish are healthy and hungry. Yesterday my client landed 16 nice 3-5 pound largemouth and a giant crappie. We are fishing fast with shad imitating baits in the shallows. As this weather stabilizes I expect phenomenal fishing. The arig bite should materialize soon when conditions are right. If you are interested in fishing with a USCG licensed captain visit www.shaneellisfishing.com 

Guntersville FIshing Charter It’s going to be a November to remember at Guntersville
All signs are pointing to phenomenal fishing over the next several weeks. The water is still very warm close to 70 degrees but with the inevitable cooling that's coming fishing will be excellent. This fall has been really good in spite of warmer water than usual. My boat has averaged 40 fish landed per day in September and October. As the days get shorter and the leaves turn to orange the bigger fish will show up ready to eat. The main pattern going forward will be shad imitating baits in the shallows. I fully expect phenomenal fishing throughout the rest of 2023 at guntersville. If you want to fish with a USCG licensed captain call me at +12567445185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter Find the bait and you will find the bass
Fall is here and it was 49 degrees last night in Guntersville. Now 1 dominant pattern has emerged. Shad,shad and more shad. Threadfin and gizzard shad are now the main forage and locating an area with a school of shad will also hold a school of bass. This is more complicated than it sounds as the baitfish migrate around the lake constantly and only remain in a location for a short period of time. The areas that are full of shad at certain times often will be good that same time the next day or even week but if you miss your timing it could be desolate. This time of year you have to stay on the move until you locate feeding fish and when they are done you must get gone yourself. My clients have been averaging 40 bass landed per day and as the temperatures drop the size will increase. If you are interested in fishing with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185.

Guntersville FIshing Charter 3 Significant Patterns at Guntersville.
Guntersville is really good at the moment and it is improving daily. It took almost 40 pounds to win the Bfl last weekend and there were several anglers with phenomenal weights for September. There are 3 completely different ways to catch them at the moment. Believe it or not the deep ledge bite is still pretty good. Tva is generating current and those 12-14 feet ledges are continuing to produce. To generate the most bites a small shad imitating bait around the outside grasslines is producing well. Ofcourse the tournament winning fish are being caught flipping/frogging. It's a hero or zero technique but when they are eating the frog nothing is more fun. If you are interested in fishing with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter September 21st Guntersville fishing report
Down goes Kermit; If you like big line,big rods and a frog now is the time to come to guntersville. The Bfl super tournament is this weekend and unless somebody finds a magical school still out deep this event will definitely be won on a frog and a flipping stick. Most of my clients like to catch schooling fish this time of year but if you are willing to take a chance in the thick stuff that's where the biggest fish will be. It has been fun out deep on the ledges all summer but with the cooler weather and waning current it's time to go shallow and get your boat dirty. If you are interested in fishing with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter September 12th Guntersville fishing report
It's fun out on the big pond right now. As this cooler weather approaches it's going to get even better. There are 3 ways to attack guntersville at the moment. For numbers of fish shad imitating baits in the shallow grass is the best deal. To catch big fish you can go and fish the summertime ledges or frog and flip. Yesterday we sampled all 3 patterns and landed 56 bass with 3 in the 5 pound range. As the water cools and the days get shorter the grass patterns will get stronger but there are always big fish out deep at guntersville. If you want to fish with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185 or visit www.shaneellisfishing.com 

Guntersville FIshing Charter September 1st Guntersville bass fishing report
In September you have to be dynamic and versatile to catch them everyday. Last week we had some cooler cloudy weather and I was able to get on some shallow fish chasing bait. This week it got hot and bright and I had to move back out deep to get it going. I have fished competitively all my life and I have been very successful however in this day and age you have to be able to make difficult decisions quickly and correctly to stay at the top of the game. If you plan to fish your favorite spot with your favorite bait you are going to struggle at times. If you are interested in fishing with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185 or visit www.shaneellisfishing.com 

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