Well What A Year So Far! With all the warm weather we are having it has the bass doing something lil different for this time of year. They are catchable and once you get one to … [Read More...]
Lake Guntersville Bass Fishing Reports
2019 FISHING RECAP
With 2019 coming to an end, we wanted to look back at the rollercoaster of a year it was. Lets start with whats in the news. RAIN and early this year RAIN was the news. The … [Read More...]
Guntersville In November
November Is Slowly Starting To Fish Good, But We Are Still Behind On The Sessional Pattern. The extremely hot first part of October is still effecting the fishing ( who would of … [Read More...]
Its Been Reel October
Fishing In November Has To Be Better Then October Has Been. We have had good days and not so good days, big bass have been hard to repeat... October has been by far the most … [Read More...]
Leary Wins BFL Super Tournament
Its Been A Great Two Weeks Here On Lake Guntersville. September has been known as one of the toughest months in the southeast to catch a fish, I can remember when I would avoid the … [Read More...]
Lake Guntersville Fishing
Summer Continues To Cook Us Here On Guntersville & The Bass Keep Biting! Sure the heat has been pretty intense at times, but all it has done is help the grass grow and the … [Read More...]
What Clients Have To Say About Our Guides
Mike Harvey12/16/2019 - GoogleUpdated 03/2018 ... read moreUpdated 03/2018 Jim really knows how to take care of his client's!! I was on fish right away both days! I will be back soon!! This group of guys really know their stuff when it comes to putting you on fish, and quickly too!! Thank you Jim and Mike for 2 great day's of fishing!! I would recommend these guys to anyone from beginner to expert!! Trip #2 in November 2016 was a huge success, and a lot of fun!! Once more Jim did the job!! He is a top notch guide, but this trip was much more, it felt like two good friends fishing together!! Fishing with Jim and Guntersville Bass Guides is a contagious thing, I'll be back to do it again, and again!! If you want a trip of a lifetime, I suggest you book one with these guys, it's an experience you'll never forget!! It's making memories!! I'll be back!! Thank you again buddy!!
03/2018. Updated. Third year coming back twice per year. Jim is one of the hardest working guides I know. He knows when I come to the BIG G, I'm looking for quality, not quantity!! He finds big fish, and he finds them quickly!!
I've told Jim on a number of occasions that if he needs a reference, have anyone contact me. I'm telling everyone, you won't be disappointed, from 1st time anglers, to fast action fishing, to hunt for big bass, Jim's got it all!!! Thank you Jim!! We will do it again tomorrow!!
03/2018 part 2 Updated
To all reading this!! All I can say is after today I have a new personal best!! Jim battled the wind, the rain, and even a tornado two nights ago, and today almost 30 lbs. in five fish anchored by an 11 lb. big old bass!! Guntersville Bass Guides, you rock!! Captain Jim is top notch, if you book with him, just listen to him and fish!! Jim will give you the trip of a lifetime, just listen to him. He is an amazing guide, and a great person!! Thank you Jim Leary.
11/242018.
Yet another great trip with Jim. The fishing was tough, but Jim found them once again. Fishing with Jim is no longer client based, we just click. I said it before, but it's like fishing with a friend!
Anyone looking for a quality trip, Jim is that guy, yes, he can put you on quantity if that's what your looking for, but when I come to G, he knows we will be in search of big bass. If anyone wants to enjoy the BIG G with a great guide, and more so, a great person Jim is that guy.
11/2019
Another great trip with Jim Leary and Guntersville Bass Guides!! This time I brought a buddy from Michigan, Hunter Buter made his first trip to Guntersville Lake. Although the size fish that Jim and I are used to wasn't there, the numbers were. The fish were on the move, but as usual Jim found them. We all were catching fish.
I've said this before and I will continue to say it, Jim Leary and Guntersville Bass Guides are top notch!! Jim will always work to find fish in any weather pattern! I will be back again and again.
Fishing with Jim over 3 years now, and it's not a guide/client relationship!! Jim and I are great friends!! I'll be back!! Highly recommended for sure!!! read less
Tracy Watson10/31/2019 - GoogleI came all the way from California to fish with GBG-they did not disappoint. Capt. Shane is very knowledgeable... read moreI came all the way from California to fish with GBG-they did not disappoint. Capt. Shane is very knowledgeable about bass fishing and knows the lake and the spots to find the fish. The weather was cold and raining but determined to catch a bass...and we did and what a beauty. Enjoyed the experience so much planning on coming back in a few months. Thank you Jim Leary! read less
Robert Sharp9/23/2019 - GoogleWe had a great time with Capt. Jim and MS. Bell. This was my first ever guide trip, and the... read moreWe had a great time with Capt. Jim and MS. Bell. This was my first ever guide trip, and the experience was excellent. Capt. Jim is a class act and worked hard for us to catch fish, and we caught em up!. We will book again real soon! read less
Paul Metzger8/29/2019 - GoogleCaptain Jim is a professional! I contacted him to arrange for a group of 5 to fish at... read moreCaptain Jim is a professional! I contacted him to arrange for a group of 5 to fish at the Big G! I selected the “Roughing It” trip and he took care of the rest! He arranged for us to stay in cabins across the street from the boat launching area. The cabins were clean and comfortable. We arrived at the cabin late the night before we were to fish not knowing what to expect the next morning.
Captain Jim was there the next morning as scheduled at 5:15am with two other guides and their fully equipped bass boats and fishing gear and away we went. The next eight hours were filled with an amazing life experience that none of us will forget.
My fear of bringing 4 guests from out of town and not catching any fish was soon nullified. Within 15 minutes of launching we (Cpt Jim and I) had caught 3 fish and we had reports that the other boats were also having luck! I was introduced to Belle, Capt. Jim’s fishing partner who was bringing us all luck. She would give each fish we caught “sugar” (a little lick) before throwing them back, and then she’d curl up in the bottom of the boat to prevent getting a treble hook embedded in her doggie hide.
Capt. Jim knows the lake well, not only for fish, but also for the other wild life that inhabit the area. As we were cruising to the next hot fishing hole, an American bald eagle flew about 30 feet above our heads, undoubtedly looking for morning breakfast. What a beautiful site!
We cruised to five or six different holes trying to catch the big ones we could see on the fish finder. Capt Jim checked all his resources to find the fish. He checked how much water was being released through the dam up river. Knowing this, would most certainly affect the fishing. Capt Jim adjusted how we fished...depths, types of bait, and retrieval methods, to entice the fish to bite.
We all met at the end of our eight hours and shared our fishing experiences. In all we had caught between 80 to 100 fish. If you’re looking for a great fishing experience, give Capt. Jim a call! He’s one of the best! read less
Mark Fitzpatrick8/14/2019 - GoogleWow.....!
We wanted something to do as a team and this was the chosen activity although, I had never fished before.... read moreWow.....!
We wanted something to do as a team and this was the chosen activity although, I had never fished before.
I was enthusiastic but, to be honest did not know what to expect and wasn't really expecting any success or if I am really being honest, to enjoy it all that much (fishing had never really appealed to me).
How wrong I was! We arrived on Monday night at the cabin that had been organized by Jim and it was great. Clean, comfortable and with everything you would possibly need. It was also across the road from the boat jetty where we would be collected the following morning, this really made a difference when we were hitting the water at 05:30.
There were 5 of us which, meant we had three boats and our particular captain was Jeff.
We quickly hit the water and found our first fishing spot (we had many throughout the day) where Jeff, was a great instructor and very patient with a complete newbie and really took time to teach me everything from casting, to the technique's for attracting and catching fish to finally reeling them in.
As I said I, was pessimistic about my potential success and with my initial lack of casting abilities, we were all amazed (especially me) that I didn't hook someone and that at least one of us, didn't get a new piercing to go home with. Mix this, with my uncanny ability to knot the line or, cast in the wrong direction and less that a few meters from the boat, it looked like it was going to be a long day.
Jeff however did not give up on me and was supportive and encouraging throughout, always having a rod available ready to go with bait irrespective ofd how many times I fouled the line.
So lets move on a few hours and I am casting (fairly competently and still injury free for all) and catching fish that I would never believe and in fact, not only did I get the biggest fish of the day (although my colleagues may argue) I also believe I caught the most fish....
The whole experience was incredibly well organized and I cannot fault anything or recommend highly enough.
Jim and his team are incredibly well organized, knowledgeable and most importantly great fun and focus on making the day a great fishing experience. If I get the opportunity I will definitely be back.
So whether you are an experienced fisherman like most of my colleagues or, a complete novice like myself I could not recommend Guntersville Bass Guides highly enough.
Jim thanks to you and your team for an unforgettable day and hope to see you again. read less
Steve V8/14/2019 - GoogleI would highly recommend Guntersville Bass Guides. The experience exceeded every expectation I had. Their knowledge of the lake showed... read moreI would highly recommend Guntersville Bass Guides. The experience exceeded every expectation I had. Their knowledge of the lake showed as we were able to catch fish every place we stopped. Great job and I will be back and tell everyone I know about you guys. read less
John Stroud6/26/2019 - GoogleWent out yesterday with Cap. Jim. Very impressed. I was hesitant to pay for any guide thinking there would... read moreWent out yesterday with Cap. Jim. Very impressed. I was hesitant to pay for any guide thinking there would be alot of small fish. I was wrong. Great balance of numbers, quality, and different ways to catch them. Our best 5 was rocking 24-25 pounds. Very respectable this time of year. Will definitely book again! read less
John Stroud6/26/2019 - GoogleWent out yesterday with Cap. Jim. Very impressed. I was hesitant to pay for any guide thinking there would... read moreWent out yesterday with Cap. Jim. Very impressed. I was hesitant to pay for any guide thinking there would be alot of small fish. I was wrong. Great balance of numbers, quality, and different ways to catch them. Our best 5 was rocking 24-25 pounds. Very respectable this time of year. Will definitely book again! read less
Jeff Jordan6/06/2019 - GoogleJim worked hard to get us on the fish at Chickamauga. Great communication from start to finish. ... read moreJim worked hard to get us on the fish at Chickamauga. Great communication from start to finish. Made things really easy for me and my son, and we are already planning on coming back this fall for some Guntersville action. Thanks Captain Jim! read less
Aaron Creech6/04/2019 - GoogleWent out with Captain Jeff for a 6 hr trip on Gville yesterday. Hands down the best day of fishing... read moreWent out with Captain Jeff for a 6 hr trip on Gville yesterday. Hands down the best day of fishing in our life. Jeff was awesome, very helpful, and very personable. We caught a lot of fish and a lot of big fish in a lot of different ways. Awesome first day of our honeymoon. Can’t thank Guntersville Bass Guides enough and we’d recommend them to anyone looking for a great day on the big G! read less
Phillip Leach6/02/2019 - GoogleBest day of fishing I’ve had on lake Guntersville hands down. Jim with Guntersville Bass Guides put us on some... read moreBest day of fishing I’ve had on lake Guntersville hands down. Jim with Guntersville Bass Guides put us on some great spots for large mouth. This trip was originally planned for February but the weather had been bad the day before and the lake just wasn’t cooperating. Jim wanted his customers to have a great experience and rescheduled the trip for June 2nd. The wait was well worth it. Knowledgeable, professional, and beyond accommodating for a novice fisherman such as myself. Jim provided an experience beyond expectations. I highly recommend Jim and his team at Guntersville Bass Guides if you are planning a visit to Lake Guntersville! Thanks Jim for all the pointers and tips. Looking forward to my next outing! read less
Ruth Shannon5/30/2019 - GoogleMy Husband and daughter had a wonderful time fishing with Capt. Jim, he was a great guide.
Shannon Neely5/28/2019 - GoogleHad a great day with Belle and Captain Jim caught a ton of bass. He really took care of my... read moreHad a great day with Belle and Captain Jim caught a ton of bass. He really took care of my father which is what I was hoping for and made the trip a lot more fun by cutting up with us. I will be booking with these guys again I look forward to fishing with Belle in the fall( Captain Jim too I guess) Don't wait book a trip with these guys they are the real deal!!! read less
Leah Hurdle5/25/2019 - GoogleToday was my first time ever doing a guided fish and it was AMAZING. Jeff was our guide and he... read moreToday was my first time ever doing a guided fish and it was AMAZING. Jeff was our guide and he could not have done a better job. He put us on the fish, made sure my line/worms etc. was ready at all times, had a back up pole for me and even let me borrow his Huk shirt to keep me from getting more fried! I highly recommend him to anyone ready to catch some fish! read less
Pipeliner 03855/24/2019 - GoogleJeff did an awesome job of putting us on the fish even when they weren't hitting very well and taught... read moreJeff did an awesome job of putting us on the fish even when they weren't hitting very well and taught us some new fishing techniques. Had an amazing time. If we are ever back in that area definitely will be calling you again! Thank you! read less
John Welch1/27/2019 - GoogleIf your looking for bass fishing guide...look no further! I was amazed how Capt.Jim made our trip a success... read moreIf your looking for bass fishing guide...look no further! I was amazed how Capt.Jim made our trip a success in not so good conditions. He used his knowledge of the lake and experience to put us on fish. He brings a positive attitude, friendly personality, and a tenacious drive to make sure you are satisfied. “Goes above and beyond “. There is no doubt, when we go back it will be with Captain Jim. read less
Mike Harvey11/27/2018 - GoogleUpdated 03/2018 Jim really knows how to take care of his client's!! I was on fish right away both days!... read moreUpdated 03/2018 Jim really knows how to take care of his client's!! I was on fish right away both days! I will be back soon!! This group of guys really know their stuff when it comes to putting you on fish, and quickly too!! Thank you Jim and Mike for 2 great day's of fishing!! I would recommend these guys to anyone from beginner to expert!! Trip #2 in November 2016 was a huge success, and a lot of fun!! Once more Jim did the job!! He is a top notch guide, but this trip was much more, it felt like two good friends fishing together!! Fishing with Jim and Guntersville Bass Guides is a contagious thing, I'll be back to do it again, and again!! If you want a trip of a lifetime, I suggest you book one with these guys, it's an experience you'll never forget!! It's making memories!! I'll be back!! Thank you again buddy!! 03/2018. Updated. Third year coming back twice per year. Jim is one of the hardest working guides I know. He knows when I come to the BIG G, I'm looking for quality, not quantity!! He finds big fish, and he finds them quickly!! I've told Jim on a number of occasions that if he needs a reference, have anyone contact me. I'm telling everyone, you won't be disappointed, from 1st time anglers, to fast action fishing, to hunt for big bass, Jim's got it all!!! Thank you Jim!! We will do it again tomorrow!! 03/2018 part 2 Updated To all reading this!! All I can say is after today I have a new personal best!! Jim battled the wind, the rain, and even a tornado two nights ago, and today almost 30 lbs. in five fish anchored by an 11 lb. big old bass!! Guntersville Bass Guides, you rock!! Captain Jim is top notch, if you book with him, just listen to him and fish!! Jim will give you the trip of a lifetime, just listen to him. He is an amazing guide, and a great person!! Thank you Jim Leary. 11/242018. Yet another great trip with Jim. The fishing was tough, but Jim found them once again. Fishing with Jim is no longer client based, we just click. I said it before, but it's like fishing with a friend! Anyone looking for a quality trip, Jim is that guy, yes, he can put you on quantity if that's what your looking for, but when I come to G, he knows we will be in search of big bass. If anyone wants to enjoy the BIG G with a great guide, and more so, a great person Jim is that guy. read less
Darren Davis7/09/2018 - GoogleWanted to take a cousin out and experience the fishing on Lake Guntersville. Called Jim and he was able to... read moreWanted to take a cousin out and experience the fishing on Lake Guntersville. Called Jim and he was able to get me a trip short notice and was easy to book. I expected to catch a few fish, but when you get about 30 fish in 4 hours, that is a good day. Capt Jim and his guides know Lake Guntersville and get you to the fish anytime of the day. Great trip and recommend to anyone looking for a Lake Guntersville fishing experience. Thanks and will book again to take my son. read less
Taylor Sturdivant7/01/2018 - GoogleThis was my wife and I first trip to Lake Guntersville and our first time meeting Jim. Great guy and... read moreThis was my wife and I first trip to Lake Guntersville and our first time meeting Jim. Great guy and an even better fishing experience. I caught my personal best and will be back to fish again. Thanks again for being so patient with us and giving us everything we expected. read less
