Captain Mike Gerry is on Lake Guntersville fishing and guiding other fishermen almost every day. His reports on what the fish are doing will help you plan your trip and catch more fish. He concentrates on bass and Lake Guntersville is famous for big largemouth. He also posts fishing tips here that will give you specific ideas on how to use different lures and what to look for on Guntersville, which can help you on your home lake, too.

picture (c) Captain Mike Gerry

New Lake Guntersville Fishing Report

What Are Bass Doing On Lake Guntersville Right Now? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 13:01:10.

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I just had my boat detailed to get ready for the state Top Six and had to take everything out of it. It is amazing how much junk and tackle I haul around! I bet my boat would run ten miles and hour faster without carrying so much extra weight.

As always I planned on sorting out everything before putting it back into the boat. As always, I started out pretty good, putting plugs back in boxes and sacks where they belong and putting the boxes into the right places. Then I hit the big bags of plastics, and as usual, just gave up and filled up a rod locker with them. Then I found three more big bags I had overlooked!

Sorting Fishing Tackle

Sorting Fishing Tackle originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 at 09:29:12.

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Carolina rigs took the fishing world by storm a few years ago when some tournaments were won on them. I first started fishing this type rig in the early 1970's, calling it either a split shot rig or a swivel worm rig. Carolina rigs should be part of any fisherman's arsenal now.
How To Fish A Carolina Rig

How To Fish A Carolina Rig originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Monday, March 8th, 2010 at 10:02:10.

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Everyone knows fast boats can kill you. But a simple action that takes only a few seconds can save your life. Every time you crank your engine on a boat, especially a bass boat, you should be wearing your life jacket and have a kill switch attached. Although foot gas controls on boats have helped, you don't want your gas motor in gear and running if you get thrown out. And you want to stay afloat. Most tournaments require life jackest to be worn and kill switches attached any time the big motor is running.
Life Jackets and Kill Switches

Life Jackets and Kill Switches originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Sunday, March 7th, 2010 at 10:31:40.

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It is often said the two happiest days in a boat owners life are the day he buys the boat and the day he sells it. Buying a boat brings out all kinds of emotions, some good and some bad. Some of us go through the process several times and others find once is enough. I have bought seven bass boats, four new ones and three used ones, and each one is special in many ways. Here are some of the emotions I feel when buying a bass boat.
Buying a Boat

Buying a Boat originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Saturday, March 6th, 2010 at 10:18:16.

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The Sebile Magic Swimmer is an excellent hard swimbait that has very realistic action. The original version got a lot of attention when some tournaments were won with them. The original model sinks, but slowly. Some fishermen wanted a bait that would get deeper faster so Sebile came out with the sinking model. It fills a needed niche in your tacklebox - a hard swim bait that will get deeper faster but still have good action.

Have you used a Sebile Magic Swimmer, either an original or sinking model? What do you think about it? Share your comments in the section below.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Do You Need A Sebile Magic Swimmer Sinking Model Swimbait In Your Tacklebox?

Do You Need A Sebile Magic Swimmer Sinking Model Swimbait In Your Tacklebox? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 10:39:10.

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It may sound more like a home decorating tip than something you use for fishing, but glass and brass might help you catch more bass. Brass refers to brass sinkers and glass to glass beads when you use them on Carolina rigs. Give this set-up a try to make more noise with your Carolina rig and see if it helps you catch more bass.
Glass and Brass For Bass Fishing

Glass and Brass For Bass Fishing originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Friday, March 5th, 2010 at 10:32:44.

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Alligator gar are ugly fish that get huge. They are some of the biggest fish in North America, reaching 350 pounds and 10 feet long. Found along the Gulf coast from the Florida panhandle around to Mexico and north up the Mississippi River drainage to the mouth of the Missouri and Ohio Rivers, they like sluggish rivers and lakes.
Alligator Gar Fact Sheet

Alligator Gar Fact Sheet originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 08:41:24.

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Captain Mike Gerry is on Lake Guntersville fishing and guiding other fishermen almost every day. His reports on what the fish are doing will help you plan your trip and catch more fish. He concentrates on bass and Lake Guntersville is famous for big largemouth. He also posts fishing tips here that will give you specific ideas on how to use different lures and what to look for on Guntersville, which can help you on your home lake, too.

picture (c) Captain Mike Gerry

New Lake Guntersville Fishing Report

What Are Bass Doing On Lake Guntersville Right Now? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010 at 08:01:10.

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Tony Roach says nightcrawlers are the best bait you can use. They will catch fish when nothing else works. These tips will help you find where to collect them and how to keep them lively and healthy until you go fishing with them.

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Are Nightcrawlers the Best Bait You Can Use?

Are Nightcrawlers the Best Bait You Can Use? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010 at 10:04:28.

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Lake Conroe fishing is always good and Papa John can tell you what is biting and where to catch them. Check out his updated report then go to his marina page for more information. New pictures added to the article and picture gallery, too. Check out the gallery for new pictures added with each report.

picture (c) Papa John

New Lake Conroe Fishing Report

New Lake Conroe Fishing Report originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Monday, March 1st, 2010 at 09:55:48.

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Everyone has their favorite professional bass fisherman. But which one is the top right now? Who would you pick as the best bass fisherman of the first decade of the 21st Century?

Check my choice and the reasons I chose him. Then share your comments about my pick in the comments section below. If you disagree with my pick, tell us your pick and give your reasons for choosing that angler in the Reader's Respond section.

I chose Kevin Van Dam as Bass Fisherman of the Decade and he started out the new decade by winning the Bassmasters Classic in February, 2010. This win, his third in Bassmasters Classics, emphasizes his ability to find and catch fish under tough conditions and out fish many of his fellow professional bass fishermen,

How does he do it? What do you think?

Who Do You Think Is the Best Bass Fisherman Of The Decade?

Who Do You Think Is the Best Bass Fisherman Of The Decade? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 11:01:24.

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Check out this gallery I have started of kids with fish they caught. So far James Brooks is shown with a bass he caught and Kenny Glasgow helps grandson Daniel show off a pickerel Daniel landed. Send in some pictures of your kids and the fish they catch to be displayed here.

picture (c) George Pellow

Kids and Fish

Kids and Fish originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Saturday, February 27th, 2010 at 10:42:12.

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Captain Mike tells how to swim a jig for bass, where it workds best and when to change what you are using.

picture (c) Captain Mike Gerry

Swimming A Jig

Swimming A Jig originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Friday, February 26th, 2010 at 10:03:11.

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Captain Mike Gerry says now it the time to catch bass on rattle baits. He gives some tips on how to fish them and the correct rod and line to make the work.

picture (c) Captain Mike Gerry

Some Tips On Rattle Bait Fishing

Some Tips On Rattle Bait Fishing originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Thursday, February 25th, 2010 at 10:47:15.

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Riprap, the rocks around bridges and seawalls, has always been one of my favorite places to fish. it is one of the first places I seek out on new lakes - the picture of the bass caught off the riprap on Truman Lake is a link to an article about fishing new lakes. Try these tips I use fishing riprap and they should help you catch more bass.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Fishing Riprap

Fishing Riprap originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Wednesday, February 24th, 2010 at 10:05:44.

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The water is low in many lakes right now and it is a great time to search out places where bass will be hiding when it rises.
Low Water Scouting For Fishing - Part 1

Low Water Scouting For Fishing - Part 1 originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Tuesday, February 23rd, 2010 at 10:31:14.

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Bob Jensen says the end of ice fishing season is a good time to catch a lot of fish. His tips will help you find and catch fish through the ice right now. Don't give up just because the end of the season is near.

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Ideas For End Of Season Ice Fishing

Ideas For End Of Season Ice Fishing originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Monday, February 22nd, 2010 at 09:16:45.

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I have several mounted bass on the wall at my house. Two of them died after being caught in a tournament. Another is the first eight pounder I caught. But my biggest bass, a 9 pound 7 ounce bass, was released after weighing it in a tournament. I had a replica mount made of it and am satisfied with the results.
Mounting Fish

Do I Have To Kill That Fish To Have It Mounted? originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Sunday, February 21st, 2010 at 10:15:59.

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Fish will eat in muddy water but they are harder to catch. And cold muddy water, like we often have here in Georgia this time of year, makes it even more difficult. There are some things you can do, from finding the clearest water on the lake to using a loud bait, to improve your odds.

picture (c) Ronnie Garrison

Fishing Muddy Water

Fishing Muddy Water originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing on Saturday, February 20th, 2010 at 10:15:45.

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