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2021, Early Spring Bass Fishing on Lake Guntersville
Mike GerryEarly spring bass fishing in Lake Guntersville offers numerous approaches and unique locations. The lake's depth varies depending on the location, with shallow water upriver and deeper water around mid and lower rivers. Water temperature also plays a significant role, with warmer shallow water allowing early spawning and winning tournaments above the BB Comer Bridge.
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2021, Expectations For a Bass Fishing Guide
Mike GerryBass fishing trips with a guide can be a learning experience, focusing on improving skills rather than just catching fish. A good guide can teach trivial aspects like bait and electronics, making the day enjoyable and enhancing the overall experience. Despite the challenges, guiding on Lake Guntersville ensures a successful and enjoyable experience.
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2021, Fall Bass Fishing - Crank Baits
Mike GerryFall bass fishing is more active, with fish more willing to chase and work crank baits around channel edges, creek beds, and thin grass. Matching hatch size is crucial for feeding. Bass follow bait to river channel edges, and running crank bait at a 45-degree angle can be a deadly presentation.
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2021, Summer Bass Fishing - Retrieve Speed with Mike Gerry
Mike GerrySpeed of retrieve is crucial in bass fishing, especially during peak summer months when frog bites are imminent. To set the hook, gather up your line quickly and change speeds and tempo multiple times. Using the correct reel and understanding the speed of the frog are essential for success. Considering the speed of the reel and the speed at which you work the frog is also crucial.
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2020, Winter Bass Fishing - Hard Targets
Mike GerryWinter bass fishing is the best due to cold water driving largemouth bass to hard targets like rock, bridges, or wood. Utilizing a Lowrance structure scanning and expanding the view on the Lowrance side scan about 60-80 feet can help locate key targets. Hard targets are darker in color and are often found in rock or stumpy bottom areas. During winter, bass will suspend for safety around cover and feed as needed.
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2020, Understanding the Shad Spawn to Catch More Bass
Mike GerryShad spawn in spring brings small fish for bass to feed on, marking a significant milestone in bass fishing. As water warms into the 70s, bass chase aggressively, consuming shad as prime forage. This shift in bait preferences allows for more aggressive and fun bites, especially in deeper lakes with large deep schools of bass.
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2020, Cold Water Bass Fishing - Mike Gerry
Mike GerryIn winter, the length of the strike zone changes with water temperature, with colder water causing a shorter strike zone. Anglers should cover water quickly and use accurate electronics to read water temperature. Bass' strike zone narrows between 40-50 degrees, increasing with temperature. Water temperature in the 70s is their preferred active temperature, especially on cloudy days.
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2020, Winter Bass Fishing Water Level Changes with Capt. Mike Gerry
Mike GerryWater levels in winter are constant and unpredictable, making it crucial for fisherman to adjust their fishing techniques. As water levels rise, fish migrate to new areas, while when they drop, they group together. Rattle traps are effective baits in rising water, with color being crucial. Clear water near the bank is also beneficial. In falling water, crank bait is a good choice, but angle is important for successful bites.
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2019, Bass Fishing the Winter Transition with Capt. Mike Gerry
Mike GerryThe dead period between fall and winter bites is crucial for accurate fishing decisions. Factors like depth, structure, bait, and watercolor influence fishing locations. Water temperature drops, fish move to warm water, and key structures like grass and stumps affect fishing locations. Reaction baits like jerks and rattles are effective during this period.
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2019, Sculling for Bass with Dwayne Hickey
Dwayne HickeyPitchin and flippin is a popular technique used by bass anglers to catch big bass. It involves using a flat bottom boat, scullin paddle, and a 7 or 8-weight fly rod. The technique is effective in areas with ten feet or less of bass and can be used during cold winter or moon periods. The best times for sculling are March and April, with night sculling from May through September.
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2019, Winter Bass Fishing Lake Guntersville with Capt. Mike Gerry
Seth HorneCold winter fishing for bass requires finding deep points in lakes like Guntersville. These points provide easy habitats, ambush bait, and hold oxygen. Survey the bottom for depth change and look for structures like deep stumps and shell beds. Fish from the deepest area to the top, using trolling motors with spot lock to stay on top.
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2019, Understanding Bass Fishing Spots
Mike GerryUnderstanding your bass fishing spot and its natural details, such as points, contour drops, and depths, can help expand your catch. Bass move to similar locations within close proximity, and using tools like Lowrance Structure Scan or Navionics mapping can save time and motor hours.
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2019, Keys to Deep Crank Bait Fishing for Largemouth Bass
Mike GerryDeep cranking bass lures requires proper equipment, including rods, reels, electronics, a boat with a trolling motor (Spot Lock), and understanding angles. Proper setup with the right reel speed, length, and line size is crucial. Lowrance electronics and Minn-Kota's Spot Lock trolling motor are essential for successful deep cranking.
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2019, Bass Fishing the Shad Spawn - Captain Mike Gerry
Mike GerryThe shad spawn bite is a thrilling bass fishing experience during spring when shad appear on ledges. Bass chase the shad at first light and early morning, causing spinner baits to be ripped. Captain Mike Gerry recommends fishing at first light and daily until the spawn runs out. The Picasso Pro dual willow leaf bladed bait is a good choice.
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2019, How to Fish for Bass - Mike Gerry
Mike GerryCaptain Mike Gerry emphasizes understanding fish movement and habits for success in fishing. Mental improvement is crucial, including adapting to weather changes. In Bass fishing, accessing the best information and working with experienced anglers is essential. In The Spread provides high-quality information from diverse anglers.
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