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...

The last two days my clients have landed a total of 73 quality bass at guntersville. This past week we completed 6 guide trips. The fishing is by far the best we have seen this year. Finally some consistent weather is on the way and it should yield phenomenal fish catch rates. The average catch rate per client this week was 30. The moon is waning...

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...

It's getting fun out there now that we have had consistent warm weather. This week we had 7 trips and the average catch rate was 22 bass per day with about a dozen over 5 pounds. There are fish roaming around feeding on bait, there is a group of fish in 9 feet and there are fish on bed. Our best baits this week have been a swimbait and a cran...

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...

Congratulations to Tucker Smith for winning the aba with 58 lbs in two days.  The freedom marine event was won with a mixed bag over 31 lbs. Guntersville is fishing great at the moment and it will improve as it warms up. The lake is very dynamic and there are groups of fish in several depth zones. There are numbers of 4 lb fish in the grass....

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...

114 bags over 20 lbs were weighed in during the anglers choice tournament last week. This place is loaded with 3-7 pound fish. Easy to catch they are not. Basically there are 3 patterns going right now. 365 days a year there is a scoping bite at guntersville. Right now the arig is really hot and big ones love it. The shallow bite is improving but...

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...

It was minus 2 wind chill last week and 80 degrees this week. The water is fluctuating and the current is flowing strong. A full moon is approaching and the bass are moving fast. If you try to do what you did last year or last week it's not going to end well. These fish are moving fast and all the normal areas that produce have seen fish come...

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...

Guntersville is healthy and the big ones are biting. Saturday's BFL produced 31 limits of 5 bass over 20lbs. The grass is getting green, days longer and the bass at guntersville are feeding up for the spawn. As the weather stabilizes next week with consistent warm temperatures this lake is going to be unreal. Each group of fish has positioned...

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...

Guntersville was spectacular this week. We guided everyday and the average catch rate per day was 40 and the size was excellent with many fish over 6 pounds landed. I had 2 trips yesterday and both clients landed fish over 6 with the morning client landing 21 bass and the afternoon client landing 27 bass. There is a lot going on out on the big po...

Rod Tip Position There is probably no time of the year where the worm fishing is better than from June through mid August and I am finding as I put fishermen in the boat that most worm fishermen just don’t want to keep their rod tip in a 12 o’clock position while the worm works... Read more » The post Rod Tip Position appeared first on Fish Lake G...