First trip to Lake Guntersville, any advice?

[RICHYD4U]

Well Guys...I'm finally going to make it to the meca of bass fishing....LAKE GUNTERSVILLE! I have always wanted to get down there and try for some double digit bass. We'll be going March 15-18th. I'm sure most of you have fished down there before....any tips for a first-timer? I've read numerous websites and fishing reports, but was looking for some first-hand, helpful tips from the guys I trust most....my fishin.com brothers! I've heard that rattle traps and cranks are the ticket down there, is that true? Any specific color work best? What part of the lake is the best? What type of water should we target? on and on.....any info is much appreciated guys, thanks in advance!

Oh yeah, and I did read over on the Alabama discussion board....they are pretty tight lipped on G-Ville! lol!

-Rich

[waterdog101]

this is some of the best info, that you will find on gunnersville. It was originally posted by { rickhise } on another post, asking for gunnersville info.

go to, http://www.wmi.org/bassfish/reports/alabama/



hope this helps.

[RICHYD4U]

this is some of the best info, that you will find on gunnersville. It was originally posted by { rickhise } on another post, asking for gunnersville info.

go to, http://www.wmi.org/bassfish/reports/alabama/



hope this helps.

Thanks. That is the website I've been frequenting lately...it is good, you're right. I was hoping to get some straight advice from someone on here who has actually been there and had success. Thanks for the response, I appreciate it!

-Rich

[Procraft Cat]

The only way I could be any help you would have to take me with you!!
Just kidding..I'm planning a trip as well..

Good Luck

[bassman_ky]

I will be down there March 11-14. I will post a report.

[RICHYD4U]

The only way I could be any help you would have to take me with you!!
Just kidding..I'm planning a trip as well..

Good Luck

You are more than welcome! You might have to fish out of the middle of the boat though

-Rich

[RICHYD4U]

I will be down there March 11-14. I will post a report.

That would be great! Thanks! Wish you guys luck! Have you been down there before during that time of year? I heard that March is awesome down there, that is why we booked it for March 15-18....but with the unusually cold winter we are having, I'm worried it might still be too cold....what do you think?

-Rich

[jgevedon]

The biggest problem now for them is high and muddy. I was down there last Feb. and did well on pre-spawn flats in 44 deg. water. The nasty weather doesn't bother those fish at all but the mud and high water is a bad combo. I'm going down in a couple weeks and will let you know how it goes.

[bassman_ky]

I personally have never been their but my buddy has been down their quite a few times. I am not too worried about the weather. I have been keepin tabs on the weather down their and it usually stay at least ten degrees warmer that up here.

[bassman_ky]

I am jacked out of my mind to be going down their. I just hope I dont get disapointed.

[RICHYD4U]

The biggest problem now for them is high and muddy. I was down there last Feb. and did well on pre-spawn flats in 44 deg. water. The nasty weather doesn't bother those fish at all but the mud and high water is a bad combo. I'm going down in a couple weeks and will let you know how it goes.

That is what I heard, high and muddy is tough down there. Good luck down there and thanks for offering a report when you get back, appreciate it!

-Rich

[HoosierDon]

Don't know where you'll be on the lake but try to get a cheeseburger at Goosepond snack bar. And if you need any tackle theres always the Waterfront grocery. I think most of the guides hang out there early mornings and you may be able to pick up some good information.......