A Few Summer Time Tips There is no doubt that summer time fishing can be a mystery the bass that were seemingly every where have all of a sudden become hard to find and frustration sets in. What can you do? Where did the fish go and how can I catch them? Let me first... Read more » The post Summer Tips for All appeared first on Fish Lake Guntersvi...

Wind Waves & Big Bass: Guntersville Fires Despite the Cold Guntersville is still cranking out both quality and quantity when it comes to bass. Mother Nature’s been throwing some serious curveballs — wind cold nights and unpredictable fronts — but it hasn’t stopped the action. We’re nearly halfway through April and yes… it’s still chilly […] The po...

The beginning of April has brought steady fishing unpredictable weather and some great memories on Lake Guntersville. The wind has been relentless—blowing nearly every day we’ve been on the water—but that hasn’t stopped us from putting fish in the boat and having a blast doing it. This week was special. I had the chance to […] The post Lake Gunter...

Blue Gill Beds As we approach the heat of the spring and the end of the bass spawn most people fail to realize that bluegill spawn 4 or more times a year and their beds make for great areas in the warming water to find active bass. Most bluegill beds are easy to find just... Read more » The post Blue Gill Beds appeared first on Fish Lake Guntersvi...

The final week of Madness of March started just like the last few—big bass in the same areas holding steady and easy to target. Then warmer nights shook things up. The fish started shifting and we followed them. We still caught plenty but those big females became harder to pin down as they cruised for […] The post Madness of March Finale: Lake Gun...

Habits of Big Bass It’s no surprise to me that the bigger bass have habits just like us older folks do as we age in life. We like things easy; we like things in our life to be protected and we enjoy a good meal. I’m here to tell you that the big bass have... Read more » The post Habits of Big Bass appeared first on Fish Lake Guntersville Guide Ser...

The third week of the Madness of March definitely tested us with some challenging conditions. We faced high winds reaching 30-40 mph and then a massive cold front blew in. The air temperature dropped significantly which made fishing difficult. While the water temperatures stayed pretty consistent the cold front still forced me to hide from […] The...

Confidence is Key The key to success in any sport is confidence; success comes with believing in yourself and making every cast with the confidence that this cast will be the one that wins you the tournament. Have you ever seen a professional athlete that was not just beaming over with confidence; you must believe... Read more » The post Confidenc...

April Bass Fishing: Spawn Tactics for Trophy Catches April Bass Fishing: Full-Blown Spawn on Lake Guntersville April is when **Lake Guntersville bass** go into full-blown **spawn mode**. Any cast can lead to a trophy catch. If you’re looking for **big bass** now’s the time to hit the water. Top Baits for April Bass Fishing During […] The post Hard...

Go Ugly There are many pieces of advice I have given over the years I have fished but this one will be different as it has to do with taking the visual experience you get from looking at a bait and deciding to use it. Many times we all gather baits in our tackle box... Read more » The post Go Ugly appeared first on Fish Lake Guntersville Guide Ser...

This week has been one of those weeks you hope for in March. The big bass are definitely showing up and it’s been steady for days. We’ve been catching quality fish every day — not here and there but consistent big ones. To give you an idea we’ve lost count of how many quality bass […] The post Madness of March – Week 2 Fishing Report first appeare...

Tips for Fishing in the Wind It’s a common fact that windy days generally cause issues for most fishermen it’s uncomfortable tough on your equipment and aggravating when the wind causes casting issues. The good news is the wind generally helps the fishing and activates the entire water column as it moves the bass near... Read more » The post Tips...

Lake Guntersville is still fishing strong despite some cold nights and chilly winds. These conditions haven’t slowed down the bass much; while they may pause after a cold front they quickly bounce back and are still biting hard. Grass fishing has been key lately and the right bait in the right grass depth can make […] The post Madness Of March Beg...

Location is Everything As we are quickly progressing into springtime fishing a few things change the fisherman’s thought process; the first and most important is location. “Fish where the fish are.” You just cannot be successful in the in the spring unless you understand the factors that move fish to certain locations especially the bigger... Read...

The Power of Learning As we progress into spring and see the weather change its time to renew your ability to make change become a better fisherman and never stop learning from the day before.  One way to do this is to widen your skill base and become efficient with baits you have never been... Read more » The post The Power of Learning appeared f...

This week on Lake Guntersville the weather has been challenging with heavy rainfall and high winds. Tuesday and Tuesday night saw over 4 inches of rain followed by gusty winds on Wednesday. The current picked up as the lake began to recede shifting from 594 to 595.30 by Thursday. By Saturday morning the water level […] The post Guntersville Bass F...

Fishing grass beds on Lake Guntersville is a skill that can significantly enhance your success on the water. For those who have honed this technique it becomes second nature — knowing when to expect a bite and sensing the subtle movements of the bait through the grass. Whether you’re casting a crankbait or working a […] The post Mastering Fishing...

Keys to High Water Fishing As is always the case in the spring here in North Alabama we get tons of rain causing the rivers to rise creating lots of muddy water unprecedented current and forcing you to adjust your fishing style as the bass move in these conditions. This can be intimidating if you... Read more » The post Keys to High Water Fishing...

What Is Spring Bass Fishing on Lake Guntersville? The spring bass season at Lake Guntersville is one of the most exciting times for bass anglers. As the water warms up bass begin moving into shallow areas making it the perfect time to target big bass. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced angler this guide […] The post Spring Bass Fishing at...

Key to the Right Depth As we approach late winter fishing your ability to locate the correct depth will be key to you having successful late winter days on your fishery. Depth will be everything as the water temperature changes as we move through late winter into spring. There is no one key that drives... Read more » The post Keys to the Right Dep...

Wind Waves & Big Bass: Guntersville Fires Despite the Cold Guntersville is still cranking out both quality and quantity when it comes to bass. Mother Nature’s been throwing some serious curveballs — wind cold nights and unpredictable fronts — but it hasn’t stopped the action. We’re nearly halfway through April and yes… it’s still chilly […] The po...

A Few Summer Time Tips There is no doubt that summer time fishing can be a mystery the bass that were seemingly every where have all of a sudden become hard to find and frustration sets in. What can you do? Where did the fish go and how can I catch them? Let me first... Read more » The post Summer Tips for All appeared first on Fish Lake Guntersvi...