Shane Ellis Fishing Service

Guntersville FIshing Charter March 21 Guntersville bass fishing report: The new moon,longer days and warming water are all secondary factors that are pushing fish up on the beds.
The new moon, longer days and warming water are secondary factors pushing bass up into the bedding areas. The primary factor is the number of days since they spawned last year. There are tons of small fish up shallow and some big ones. Most of the bigger fish are still out deeper. There are fish in all 3 phases of the spawn and we are seeing a big group on the beds now. This week our numbers have been through the roof averaging 40 fish per day. The average size is down from last month but every tenth fish or so is in that 5 pound category. Our best baits are a freeloader out deep, a jig in the prespawn areas and a lipless crankbait shallow. If you want to fish with me call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter March 12th Guntersville bass fishing report: Rain energizes Guntersville lake.
With drought conditions lingering over the southeastern United states the recent rains are a welcomed sight. Guntersville lake fishes much better when water is moving through the system and there is some color in the water. I expect excellent fishing as the weather stabilizes. This week has been fun and challenging. There are fish in all 3 phases of the spawn and each day a new area or bait was required to put them in the boat. I have 10 different baits tied on which is very rare. The best baits this week were a jerkbait, dt6 and a spinnerbait. Our daily catch rate was 20 per day and my clients landed fish over 6 pounds each day. If you would like to fish with me call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter March 5th Guntersville bass fishing report: They are on the move!!!
Record setting high temps and a full moon that is now waning have the bass moving at Guntersville. I have guided everyday this week and the end result has been huge 5 fish stringers but getting to that result has been challenging. I have fished deep,shallow and in between with 10 different baits. Our catch rate has been 20 per day. A big group spawned on the full moon and their instinct is to instantly move away from the shallows to rest. Another group is preparing to move up and we have rain on the way. It is fun out there but you better be skilled and open minded. If you want to fish with me call 256-744-5185.

Guntersville FIshing Charter February 26th Guntersville bass fishing report: 75 degree temperatures and a full moon have waves of fish moving shallow.
The full moon is Tuesday and the forecast is calling for warm weather. Big waves of fish are pulling up shallow and the fishing is getting really good. If you have never experienced Guntersville lake this is the time to come. Last week I had a client catch 3 giants in 1 hour the smallest one weighed 6.84. The triggers that cause big bass to move up near the bedding areas are length of day, full moon and water temperature.  All of these conditions are coming together next week and the fishing should be spectacular. If you want to fish with me at Guntersville call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter Guntersville bass fishing report: Are the bass at Guntersville adapting to avoid Livescope? updated

Guntersville FIshing Charter Guntersville bass fishing report: Are the bass at Guntersville adapting to avoid Livescope?
The answer is Yes. A year ago tournaments at Guntersville were being dominated by Livescope this time of year. The conditions are perfect for Livescope but in the Toyota series the vast majority of fish being weighed in are caught power fishing. Bass are highly evolved creatures and their instincts prioritize preservation of self and preservation of species. The lateral line of a bass is one of the most sensitive systems on the planet. I fish guntersville 200 days a year and I use lowrance active target continuosly. Last year you see a bass throw a jerkbait and he would bite it. Not anymore. Now in saying that most fisheries don't see 1% of the pressure Guntersville has and the fish in many lakes may not ever adapt in this manner. Livescope is a very powerful tool but not more powerful than the survival instincts of a bass. If you want to fish with me at Guntersville call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter February 12th Guntersville bass fishing report: Warm weather and the new moon.
After a very unusual bout of cold weather 70 degree temperatures and the new moon have the bass on the move. The bass are in 3 phases at guntersville right now. There is a big group out deep roaming around eating shad in their winter pattern and it will be April before they think about moving shallow. There is a group preparing to move up on the beds as soon as the full moon as long as the warmup continues and there is a group in 8-15 feet getting ready to move into their prespawn areas. We are catching about 20 a day with our best 5 over 20 pounds each day. This is the time of year to catch a really big fish. If you would like to fish with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter February 6th Guntersville bass fishing report: No scope No problem.
The no scope Elite series event on guntersville is proving you don't have to have the technology to catch bass. Does it help? Yes. However on day 1 there were 50 eighteen pound limits weighed in without scope and water temps were in the 30s. Grandpa said go deep when it's cold. Grandpa was wrong. The vast majority of fish being caught in this event are less than 10 feet. The best baits after two days have been jerkbaits,crankbaits,chatterbaits and traps. The best colors are red and shad patterns. Go by GTO and stock up. If you want to fish with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter February 1st Guntersville bass fishing report: Weather is a tertiary factor relative to bass behavior
North Alabama is experiencing historic cold weather however the bass are biting great due to current and water color. Most anglers think weather is the primary factor that effects bass behavior but it absolutely is not. At Christmas it was 75 degrees and the fish are biting better now in freezing cold weather. Water color is a primary factor that effects bass behavior and depth year around. Current on a river system is probably the most important factor relative to the feeding activity of bass. Warm weather is in the forecast for next week and that will help but the primary factors are excellent at the moment which has yielded spectacular fishing. If you are interested in fishing with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185. 

Guntersville FIshing Charter January 26th Guntersville bass fishing report: How to tackle an extreme cold front
At Christmas it was 70 degrees and we were fishing in shorts and T-shirts. A month later we are in a historic cold front. The fishing has been really good on the days the weather allows us to get out on the lake. The water temp was in the mid 50s a few weeks ago now it's in the 30s. Will they bite?yes. Do you have to change it up a bit?yes. The fish will not retreat to the river channel and become dormant but they will move. We had a similar situation last year and here is how I caught the them. The shallow prespawn fish moved to the outside grasslines in about 7 feet of water and I caught them on a jerkbait by pausing it near groups of bass I could see on active target. If you want to fish with a USCG licensed captain call 256-744-5185.