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Guntersville FIshing Charter September 16th Guntersville bass fishing report: Frog Fishing 101
Nothing is more exciting than frog fishing at Guntersville. If you don't like watching a giant bass explode on a frog you need to play golf instead. However it's imperative to understand the details and nuances of frog fishing. Basically you have two scenarios: a thick mat of grass and scattered grass. In the thick mats you want to use a traditional weedless frog on 65lb braid with a 7:1 reel and a big 7ft 6 heavy action rod. You need to make extremely long casts and listen for bream popping to select the correct area. In the scattered grass you want 50lb braid on a 7ft 3 heavy action rod and a popping frog. What you are looking for is an area where bass are waking the surface feeding. I like to keep it simple with colors. Black with a little yellow is a great starting point. White is best if they are feeding on shad and brown is a popular color when bluegill are around. If you would like to experience this with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter September 9th Guntersville bass fishing report: 50 bass a day!!!
The last week has been phenomenal. We are averaging 50 bass per day and the size is excellent as well. There are 3 patterns producing at the moment. As always the deep ledges are working well, a good frogging and flipping pattern is emerging and schooling fish are starting to show up. The best 3 baits are an 8xd, a black spro frog and a spook. As the days get shorter and the water temperature drops the fishing will continue to improve. If you are interested in fishing with a USCG licensed guide call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter September 5th Guntersville bass fishing report: 50 bass a day!!!
This week has been phenomenal. I guided 3 days at Guntersville and 1 day at Neely Henry. We landed 21 at Neely and 50 per day at Guntersville. The deep ledges are continuing to produce, the frog bite is getting really good and schooling fish are starting to show up. The best 3 baits are a 6xd,a black and yellow spro frog and a spook for the schoolers. As the water temp drops into the 60s and 70s the fishing will continue to improve. If you are interested in fishing with a USCG licensed captain call 2567445185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter September 5th Guntersville bass fishing report: 50 fish a day!!!
It's been a phenomenal week at guntersville. I guided 3 days at guntersville and 1 day at Neely Henry. We averaged 50 a day at guntersville and the Neely trip we caught 21. At guntersville the deep ledges continue to produce well, the frog bite is getting really good and schooling fish are starting to show up. The 3 best baits are a 6xd out deep,a black/yellow spro frog and a spook for schoolers. As the water temp drops into the 60s and 70s the fishing will continue to improve. If you are interested in fishing with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter Labor Day weekend Guntersville bass fishing report
Labor Day weekend is coming up and there is already a ton of boats out on the lake. Be careful out there. The fishing for this time of year is the best I have ever seen it. The grass is healthy,the current is flowing and the stocking program is paying off. I guided 3 days this week and our average catch rate was 30 per day. Big fish for the week was 6 pounds with several 4 pounders being caught. 3 patterns are working: Deep summer ledges, frogging and punching, outside grasslines. Our best baits this week were a beaver on a punch rig and a crankbait. The water has cooled down to 83 degrees and as it gets cooler the fishing will keep getting better. If you would like to fish with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter August 21st Neely Henry bass fishing report: North Alabama’s best kept secret
Neely Henry is a historical fishery in Gadsden that is full of largemouth and spotted bass (Alabama bass). This week I guided down there several days and it's a lot of fun. We landed 20 fish per day with several nice largemouth and spots each day. The fish are still out on the river and the best structure is water willow and wood. Our best baits were a spinnerbait and a brown/orange 3/8 oz jig. When the current is moving indentations in the riverbank create an eddy which attracts baitfish and bass. During times of no current flipping the water willow was the best deal. If you are interested in fishing with a USCG licensed captain call 2567445185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter August 14th Guntersville bass fishing report: The best fishing all year.
This week we saw the water temps drop from 93 to 83 and a full moon was present. It set up the perfect storm for what was possibly the best fishing all year. I guided everyday and we caught 40 per day on average and each day my clients caught their personal best. The key was adjusting to the conditions and the behavior patterns of bass. We caught fish on deep structure using summer techniques, we caught them frogging and flipping and yesterday we caught them schooling. Guntersville is the ultimate challenge. You must have an open mind and be good at every technique. If you want to use your favorite bait or fish your favorite spot you will fail often. If you would like to fish with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter August 7th Guntersville bass fishing report: Punch them out updated

Guntersville FIshing Charter August 7th Guntersville bass fishing report: Punch them out
When the bass get in the thick stuff Punch Them Out!!! The cooler nights have yielded incredible fishing this week. There are 3 patterns working: Deep ledges as usual,Scooling fish and a Punching bite. We have done 4 guide trips this week and our catch rate was 40 per day with several personal best bass coming in. The punching deal is a ton of fun,produces big ones and requires specialized gear. My setup is: A metanium reel high gear ratio,a 7ft 8 inch heavy rod,65 lb braid and a 1oz weight pegged with a 3/0 heavy duty hook and a beaver style bait. You simply pitch it out, work it for a few seconds,reel it in and repeat. The number of bites you get is surprising and the size is excellent. If you would like to fish with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter August 1st Guntersville bass fishing report: It’s time to go back to school updated