Submitted
by Alex Davis
SpinnerbaitKid.com
03/03/10-This
report is for all of last week. Monday-Friday all were good
days boating between 10-20 and one day had 30. Each day the
bass seemed active most the day catching one here and there
nothing really stacked up. Best baits were traps, spinnerbaits,
and crankbaits in 3-6ft. Each day our best 5 was 18-22 lbs.
Saturday had a small tourny out of Waterfront. The fishing
was off with a very slow bite. Dad and I had 7 bites luckily
they were the right bites as we had 24.1 lbs and won. All
fish were caught in 6-8ft on traps. Sunday and Monday were
both very slow days catching only 7 on each trip. Each day
we had a qaulity bite but they were few and far between.
I think once this weather gets back to normal the fish will
really move up but right now its tough. I am booked for March.
In April I have the 1st, 5th, 9th, and 20th. I am also booking
for May.
Alex
Davis
256-298-1178
Spinnerbait Kid Guide Service
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GUNTERSVILLE
LAKE
By Reed Montgomery / Reeds Guide Service
Website www.fishingalabama.com
GUNTERSVILLE'S " BIG
PRE-SPAWN BASS " ARE NOW ON THE MOVE!
Date: March 3, 2010
Lake
Level: Down 1/2 foot
Water Temperature: 50 Degrees (and rising all this week w/
60 degree water temps possible by next week)
Right now. This week! No where in the state of Alabama (on
a man made impoundment), can a self pro-claimed, "trophy
largemouth bass angler" have a better chance at fooling
numbers of big bass, than while fishing on Alabama's largest,
man made impoundment, Guntersville Lake.
There are literally hundreds of big bass (those exceeding 5
pounds in most anglers eyes), now cruising the lake's shallow,
grassy flats. Holding and feeding in depths of 5 feet or less...just
waiting for some savvy angler to discover!
Some huge largemouth bass -- those exceeding that seemingly
almost magical mark of 10 pounds -- have already been taken
earlier in January and February. That is by the angler that
was fortunate enough to get these true, tackle-testing bass
into the boat! Many did not.
So for those of you reading this lake report (those that do
not know of me and my guide service, Reeds Guide Service),
by now, I'm sure your probably pondering in your mind, "how
does he know all this?"
"Knowledge of Guntersville lake" does not come from one source. You
can achieve a lot of very useful fishing info on Guntersville lake while browsing
the Internet, watching television and while reading magazines. But "experience" only
comes one way. Putting in a lot of time and dedication.
For over 40 years as owner of Guntersville lake's oldest professional, "bass
fishing only" guide service, you could say I have put
in my time.
Every season all throughout those 40 plus years of fishing
Guntersville lake, I've fished, explored and taken clients
all throughout this 69,100 acre lake, with a dedication that
can't be compared. Pursuing the biggest bass Guntersville lake
has to offer. Usually taking people I've never met, in anticipation
of seeing them well rewarded, with the bass of a lifetime!
Many over 10 pounds. Some weighing up to 14 pounds!
RIGHT NOW, THIS WEEK
But let's get back to right now. This week. Predicted weekend
highs for March 6&7th are expected to reach 70 degrees.
For the first time this year!
This is when is soaring water temperatures begin to quickly
rise into the low-to-mid 60's. Big, female bass begin to make
their move towards the entire lake's shallow, weed infested,
spawning grounds. By the next full moon (Monday, March 29),
bass anglers could literally see pairs of bass cruising the
shallows, both male and female bass preparing their beds and
even some big female bass already bedding.
Trip #1
Just this week, while on two consecutive guided trips with
Reeds Guide Service, I have seen clients catch over a dozen
bass on each outing. This is very good, especially when compared
to the months of January and February, when numbers of bass
were lower.
On one trip earlier this week our five best bass would have
gone close to 20 pounds. Not a bad day in anybody's book. Water
temps were 45 degrees that trip. Air temperatures - Highs were
near 45 and lows near 25 degrees. A cold, cloudy day.
Our biggest bass that day were 2 - four pounders and one weighing
about 5 pounds. We wore jump suits all day and all 13 bass
came on rattling lipless 1/2 ounce lures, fished on 20 pound
test monofilament and fluorocarbon line, using 6-7 foot rods.
Most bass fooled that day were caught in that 3 foot deep zone,
around 1-2 feet of shallower water nearby. We lost several
short strikers that day.Two real, rod benders!
Trip #2
Another much better day that took place this week, displayed
much more aggressive bites, with our best 5 bass going close
to 25 pounds! Not a lot of monster bass on this trip, only
a few close to 7 pounds. But the sheer numbers of big bass
(those exceeding 5 pounds), were astounding!
On this excellent day of fishing -- all anglers dream of --
while fishing in warmer water temps of 50 degrees, we had 3-five
pounders, 2-six pounders and two more weighing close to 7 pounds!
The sheer numbers of 2-4 pounders we saw, were lost in the
count. In all, about 25 bass all caught in one day in 1-3 feet
of water. We lost very few and some really did, just eat up
our lures.
Again, rattling lipless lures accounted for the majority of
these big bass. But on this trip we had a variety of very aggressive
bites on other lures. Two of the biggest bass that day came
on a suspending jerkbait and a white spinnerbait!
Many more of those bass were fooled on shallow diving, square-billed,
shad colored crankbaits. Two came on a pearl colored fluke.
One on a 3/8ths ounce black and blue jig and crayfish combo.
So keep in mind, be versital, mix it up, and don't forget to
throw a topwater lure! These bass have not seen any in months!
It was still a cold weather trip this week with low 50 degree
air temps by evening. But very comfortable from around mid
morning to late evening with sunshine all day and light winds.
We even shed a few jump suits and jackets by evening!
End
I'm hoping, with no more severe cold fronts, those daytime
mid-to-upper 40 degree air temps will cease. Cold water temperatures
will soon be gone. Its time for this harsh winter, that has
had a grip on our nation, to be gone!
Welcome spring! A lot of anglers agree...its been a long, cold
winter! Now, its time to go fishing!
Be safe and be courteous on our very crowded lakes this spring
and upcoming summer season. And above all, practice CPR. Catch,
Photo and Release. Let these bass go to live and fight another
day. These bass depend on you for their survival!
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Thanks
and Good Fishin'
Reed Montgomery / Outdoor Writer
"Alabama Radio Show Host and Television Host For Over 10 Years"
Owner / Reeds Guide Service (205) 787-5133
Birmingham, Alabama
Email: alabassgyd@aol.com
Website: www.fishingalabama.com
" Over 40 Years Fishing, Guiding and Exploring Every Lake in Alabama for
Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass and Some Huge, Striped Bass
."
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Submitted
by Tim Chandler
MildrillaFishing.com

1-22-2010 Friday’s trip cancelled so I went out
with a good friend of mine. Water temps have rebounded nicely
(47 degrees) and it’s got the fish feeding. We only got
to fish for 4 hours due to other commitments but we sure wish
we could have stayed all day. In the short time we landed 12
on Xcalibur rattlebaits and jerkbaits around grass in 5-7ft
of water. We had a real nice best five. Also, had another 7
fish pull off or just knock slack in the line and not be there. Amazing
how they do that! With all this rain the fish will be
on the move and the bite will only get better.
I have a couple days available this week and openings for
February and March. Book early and get your preferred date.
Pic
and release,
Tim Chandler
Tim Chandler's Pro Guide Service
256-655-8292
Mildrilla
Fishing.com
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