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   I just called Capt. Jim I am from Mississippi and my Grandparents live in Guntersville . I come visit now and then and to feed a fishing craving I... read more looked up guides online . I just called Capt Jim one day and he was very helpful . I scheduled and booked me a slot and he worked super hard to accommodate my small window of opportunity . Thanks so much ! Did a 4 hour trip which they stretched way out to more like 5 and we had a good catch ! I will definately go with him again . Capt Cameron and Capt Jim you wont be dissapointed ! read less

   Writing this review right after getting home from the guided trip. Tough bite is the two words that describe the first few hours of... read more the trip. 4lber first cast, a few more over the next 40 ish minutes, then the bite went away. Capt. Jim did everything he could to make sure we were back on the fish, and it worked. Caught a total of about 23 fish with a 5 fish bag of 22 lbs and some change. Kicker fish was 6.6. Jim is very knowledgeable and willing to help you whenever. He knows his stuff and is willing to share everything you need to know (unless you just browse his page looking for spots). If I had to come up with something negative it would’ve been out of his control any way and that would have been the wind. I say that, but even with the wind the fish were biting. Jim has a great attitude, good advice, good spots, good rods reels etc., good boat, and a good dog. Belle (the dog) did make a stage dive towards the end but it all turned out well. I had a fantastic time and will do my best to make it back with Jim someday hopefully soon! read less

   The absolute best guide trip I’ve ever experienced the past week was my third trip with GBG and won’t be my last never seen... read more anyone who cares more about fish care and conservation than these guys keep up the good work GBG read less

   First spot landed a 7 pound fish I"m going to start out by thanking my girlfriend (Angela) for booking this trip for me. Captain Jim was very accommodating with her and... read more took his time to explain the different packages he has to offer. She had no clue as to what to choose for me, but Captain Jim took his time with her and came up with a great option. I had originally planned to bring my son with me, but at the last minutes he could not go, so my brother was the lucky go to person. Captain Jim took care of making the hotel reservation and also provided us with a great BBQ lunch. Our day of fishing started bright and early 6:15 am. Jim was already waiting for us with the boat already in the water. We launched off and went to the first spot. We were provided with all the equipment needed to go fishing (rods, reels) on a new Triton boat. Everything was top notch! First spot landed a 7 pound fish... WOW! I don't see those in the lake I fish. We quickly moved on fishing several different spots throughout the day. Fishing was a challenge that day due to the high winds, But that didn't phase Captain Jim. He is a true professional. He just pushed on locating the fish. I highly recommend booking a fishing trip of a lifetime with Captain Jim and Guntersville Bass Guides. I promise that you will not be disappointed. This was a trip I will never forget and I hope that we will be able to go back this October or November and do some frog fishing with him. Thanks again Captain Jim. Landon read less

   Great day with GBGs Great day with GBGs, excellent knowledge, customer service and gear. Best day bass fishing my son Beau and I ever had. Record number and... read more PB bass for Beau of 7lb 15oz. A large number were over 4lbs. Great job getting us on the fish and making the day fun and educational with a little humor mixed in. Highly recommend GBGs, we will be back. We'll worth the drive from Wisconsin. read less

   Jim Leary's Guntersville Bass Guides service is absolutely top notch. Jim Leary's Guntersville Bass Guides service is absolutely top notch. I never write google reviews, but after my trip I felt it would be... read more a disservice to Jim if I didn't because I flat-out had one of the best afternoons fishing of my life. If you're looking to catch great fish and learn a ton, stop your search and call Jim to book a trip. It's like going out with a long-time fishing buddy, except he always answers his phone, he's punctual, and has everything prepared for you. I am a decently experienced fisherman but lack time spent on the water, so in addition to wanting to catch some Guntersville giants, I was really hoping to gain some knowledge. Check and check. Jim's knowledge of fish behavior and his adaptability are fantastic. As we went out, he said we were going to be doing something different than he had planned - but landing a 5-pounder on my 3rd cast proved he knew the right calls to make. We sacked up 6 that were photo-worthy weighing close to 30 pounds in 4 hours. Despite peppering him constantly with questions on hows and whys of fish theory, he graciously shared his knowledge and experience. The only thing we missed out on was the opportunity to get video footage of him bear hugging a 7-1/2 pounder over the side of the boat to make sure she didn't get away! Big thanks to you Jim - you'll be seeing me again for sure! read less

   Caught tons of fish and learned so much about the lake Had the fishing trip I'll never forget. Caught tons of fish and learned so much about the lake. Jim is a class act and... read more would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a great trip! Looking forward to next year. Thanks for everything Jim!!!,😆 read less

   Captain Jim is hands down an awesome guide. If you are looking to experience a great day on the water, Guntersville Bass Guides is... read more the way to go. Special thanks to Captain Jim for a great trip. read less

   We had an awesome trip w Jim. We had an awesome trip w Jim. Caught alot of big fish. And he showed us a couple tricks that worked super for the... read more rest of our trip. I'd highly recommend these guides for a high quality fishing trip. Ill be back next year for sure. Thank you very much. read less

   I was able to get out with Capt. Jim and Belle the fishing dog and boy was it fun despite the cold wind and... read more rain he put us in the right places the whole trip to put the smack down on those beautiful Big G bass Jim and Belle are company to boot I recommend that if you've been looking around trying to decide look no further go ahead pull the trigger and book your date you'll be sorry if you don't Thanks for awesome day Jim!!!!!! read less

   Had a great day on the big G with Capt. Jim and Belle. With high water and a cold front we still caught over... read more 40 fish. Just an awesome day to be on the water! I would recommend Capt. Jim to anyone that wanted a great experience on this great lake! read less

   Spent a day with Jim and Belle. We had an awesome time catching a lot of big ones!!! Jim is a very versatile angler.We... read more caught big fish in a variety of ways. I Highly recommend Cap'n Jim for any of your Lake G needs. He is the absolute best!! read less

   Updated 03/2018 ... read more 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. read less

   I caught my personal best bass of 7.5lb My first trip to Guntersville in the fall of 2013 would prove to be the trip that started an obsession with this lake. Jim... read more Leary took us out and we had the experience of a lifetime and I have the pictures to prove it! Without his knowledge of the area we would've been a lost ball in high weeds. However, we caught more quality fish from 3-6lbs than I can even count. It was such an experience that we came back the very next weekend and on the 2nd cast I caught my personal best bass of 7.5lb. Book your trip and you won't be sorry! read less

   Big fiah of the day went 7lbs 10oz Jim is an awesome guide. We had a blast laughed all day and stuck some pigs. Big fiah of the day went 7lbs 10oz.... read more Large numbers over 4lbs. Jim was great with my son, left them on tge front deck while I wacked them in the back. Would recommend JL to anyone. Tight Lines to All! read less

   Had the best day I've ever had on Guntersville. Fished that lake many times before , but Jim showed me what I had been missing

   Jim really knows his stuff Jim really knows his stuff and can put you on the big ones! He can turn a tough day on the water into a... read more life time experience! Highly recommend and if I ever make back down to Guntersville lake I will be calling Jim without hesitation! read less

   Cant wait till next time! Fishing on Lake Guntersville can be challenging for an average angler like me, but fishing with Jim Leary has been the best experiences for... read more me year after year. He really is the best guide to take a trip with any time of the year. Jim made our trips enjoyable and full of action with some big un's every time. We always end up with a big sack, and some good tips to use next time. He has the best equipment, and electronics, and more importantly knows how to use them. I would recommend Jim for anyone wanting to learn the lake and where the big ones live. I have fished with some other good guides, but Jim is the man, and the reason I am a returning customer. Cant wait till next time! read less

   Me and my son had 2 GREAT days of fishing with Jim and Shane. We caught a lot of big fish. My son was... read more able to land his biggest fish ever an 8 lb 4 ounce giant! So glad Guntersville Bass Guides was able to take us out on such short notice. Thanks again and look forward to going fishing again with Jim and Shane in the future. read less

   And he put me on my personal best on artificial I spent a few days fishing with Captain Jim the week of July 27th through August 2nd and man was it a blast! I... read more came down to the Big G for my vacation not really expecting anything like what happened fishing with Jim! It was enough to get me to come back down and fish with him again the next weekend though! During these dog days of summer with real feel temps of 105+ and water temps of around 90 and more you don't really expect to go on the water and have the greatest of days no matter where you are fishing! However, with the knowledge Jim has on the lake and know how of when and where the big ones are going to be, we managed to sack around 20-26 pounds in our best five each day we fished together! And he put me on my personal best on artificial, so you can't beat that! This man knows his stuff and can put you on em'! Not only is Jim an awesome guide and a pretty cool guy to fish with, he is a class act! Not being from around the area and not having any clue what goes on in the area; Jim showed me a couple cool tackle stores, some awesome places around town to eat, and a few local hangouts! He definitely made me feel more at home which isn't something you get out of your every day guide service! I will definitely be making another trip back to fish with him soon when the big girls really are chewing! If you want to go out and have a good time on the water while having a good shot at your personal best sack of fish or personal best fish of a lifetime, I would suggest giving Captain Jim a call! read less

   An Unforgettable Day ! My wife booked an evening trip for me for my birthday on Lake Guntersville will Jim Leary. I had never... read more been to G-Ville and did not know what to expect. After meeting Jim at the ramp and seeing some pictures from his morning trip, I was pumped. We took off and made it to our first and only spot and it was on. 25 + fish . We kept 15 of our biggest to weigh. The small 5 was around 17lbs. Our middle 5 was 25lbs and our biggest 5 was 35lbs. Wow ! Truly a trip of a lifetime. It was so good that i changed my plans and went back out the next morning, although the bite slowed down from a cold front, we still had our best 5 go 23lbs. G-Ville is definitely on right now.

As for Jim, you won't meet a nicer guy. He puts in work day after day to make sure his clients are satisfied. He's the type of guy that will make you feel right at home while away from home. I highly recommend Jim if your thinking about fishing G-Ville. read less

   Wow! What an unforgettable day on the lake with Captain Jim, my 12 year old son, and Belle. I blindly started a search for... read more a bass guide for a mother/son fishing trip and I struck gold. By some miracle, I selected Guntersville Bass Guides and gave Captain Jim a call. He answered right then and had us booked in a flash. He answered all of my lodging questions and even helped me out with a list of recommended restaurants. What seemed like a huge ordeal suddenly got really simple with the help of Capt. Jim!

We had the most excellent time, ever. My son and I have talked about it nonstop since we left Guntersville yesterday. He wants to go back at Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break. And it gets a lot worse for my pocketbook - he wants the entire Spring Break Week.

Captain Jim was there waiting on us at 5:45 and Belle took off at full speed to meet us strangers at the boat ramp. What a welcome! Although Jim explained that the fish were acting a little funky the past few days, his enthusiasm and expertise never waned. He taught us about the entire ecosystem. We got an education as he patiently explained everything about fishing to us, along with water levels, grasses, how the dam affects the water level and how that affects the fish, water temperatures, best times of year for fishing Guntersville, and on and on. It was fascinating and SO MUCH FUN!!! Capt. Jim is THE most patient person ever. He "mentioned" to my son at least 100 times how to be patient and how to do this or that. And Capt. Jim worked like a dog to take us to the fish, untangle, fix, explain, etc. He did everything possible to make sure we had the time of our lives. No joke.

My son hauled in a couple of nice ones and although I won the grass-catching tournament, I'm not sure who had more fun ... my 12 year old son or me. I expected to have a nice time, but my main goal was a great outing for my son. Well, clearly the great outing part was achieved in the first 30 minutes and it only got better and better. But I was shocked that not only did I have a great outing ... it was one of the best days I can remember.

We will book again with Captain Jim and Belle just as soon as we can get back up there.

Y'all will not find a better time or a better guide. Book with Capt. Jim now - just don't book so many that we can't get back in!!

Go for it, y'all. read less

   Captain Jim in my opinion is a first class guide. He will try his best to put you on a fishing trip of a... read more life time. He supplies you with everything you need to fish with. His co-partner Belle is a very loving dog. After a day on the water with the two of them you will have made a new friend. He is very knowledgeable of the lake and how to locate fish. If anyone has not used Captain Jim, please give him a call and book a memory to keep for ever.

****Update**** February 16th of 2018 my fishing partner Johnny and I booked another appointment with Caption Jim. All I can say is a picture is worth a thousand words. Best trip anyone can ever have, again many great memories made. He always is very helpful on all your fishing needs. His first mate Belle is the best dog ever, she to likes to give all the fish a kiss. If anyone has any questions about Guntersville Bass Guides you can message me.

We caught or 70 bass, 2 were 7 pounders, several 4 and 5 pounders. We were fishing lipless crank baits and man were they crushing them. He will supply you with everything you need to catch'm, all you need is time to enjoy, relax, and make great memories.

The weather was crazy that day, 65 degrees that morning with lite rain and 45 degrees after lunch. You can tell by looking how we were dressed. But the fishing was HOT🎣🎣. read less

   Best guide ever!!! There's not a more patient guy than Jim!! I am new to bass fishing and Jim took the time to teach me the correct... read more way to catch the big ones!! He knows the lake so well and knows where to put you to have success! Best guide ever!!! read less

   if you won't the best guide for Guntersville you need to call Captain Jim. I did it was best trip ever !!!. Today 2/16/18... read more my 3rd trip with captain Jim ! we had over 70 bass and two 7 pounders we weighed 32 of them and had over 102 pounds nuff said you had better call this good man and now good friend . read less

   Jim Leary is a very experienced Guide/angler who can put you on fish very easily. He also knows lake Guntersville really well, so if... read more your looking for some fishing fun this is your guy!!!! read less

   Jim was Awesome! Jim was Awesome! Took booking at last minute. Fished through the rain and cold front. Jim would not stop until he put us on... read more some very nice Fish! Cannot wait to fish with him again this spring. Thanks for everything Jim! read less

   We could not have asked for anything more. He has all the good gear to catch dome big bass. He even taught us a... read more few things!! Great time. You may find cheaper rates, but Jim is the real deal and you will get what you pay for! Thanks again Jim for a great fishing day

Brian and Angie

Chicago/Northwest Indiana read less

   Best 5 with over 30 pounds. I have been with Jim 3 times. The best fishing day i have ever had was with captain jim. Best 5 with over 30... read more pounds. With the big fish being 9.5. He really knows his stuff. When you get in his boat you go to where the fish are their is no looking for them. He is a blast to fish with. I suggest anyone to fish with him. A very entertaining and educationional guide. read less

   Jim has helped me catch my (2) personal best fish I have been out fishing with Capt. Jim on several occasions, and I have never been disappointed! He has an excellent understanding of the... read more lake, and ability to find fish. I would highly recommend his services to anyone. Capt. Jim has helped me catch my (2) personal best fish.... 8lbs 6oz, & 8lbs 3oz! If you want to truly experience Lake Guntersville, you need to call this guy!! read less

   I fished with Jim a few days after a major cold front had moved through. The bite was tough, but Jim was able to... read more put me on some fish. Jim's a stand up guy and a hell of a guide. And Miss Belle is a great ride along partner. I'll be booking with Jim again in the spring. Give him a call, you won't be disappointed. read less

   Captain Jim put us on the fish early and often. My son had spent the summer on several tough fishing trips without much action.... read more He had such a great time on this one, and is still telling his friends about this experience a week later. Thanks so much for giving us a great time! We will definitely be back! read less

   5 star guide service Takes very good care of clients. Learned alot from Jim Leary. Very laid back. Guaranteed to catch a fish with Guntersville Bass Guides. 5... read more star guide service. Highly recommended if you wanna catch some HOGS. read less

   This Was an amazing Trip! This was an amazing trip! Captain Jim did everything he could to make us comfortable on his boat and we also did some good... read more fishing! The boat and all the equipment was very nice and all worked properly. I definitely recommend Guntersville Bass Guides if you would like to have a great fishing experience! read less

   Jim was great Went fishing with Jim and I think he thought he was getting 2 stuffed shirts from jersey but was he wroung ,lol.Jim was great,the... read more fishing was great and all the laughs that you can imagine. Jim works hard for you all day long to catch fish and his dog Bell is the best on the boat.just going to leave you and Jim with a couple words that all of us will never forget, flashers and flappers!! Go fishing with them and you will have the time of your lives!! read less

   Jim and Guntersville Bass Guides is a contagious thing 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... read more 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!! read less

   Captain Jim is a great guide. Out of all the guides I've been with he was the most helpful, nicest and he's funny. We... read more caught bass, I pet his dog Bell, we laughed and had a lot of fun. If you need a guide to take you bass fishing on Lake Guntersville call Captain Jim. You will have a great time and catch many bass. read less

   Had a great trip with Jim. He is a great angler and good guy. From first timers to seasoned angler's you will learn what... read more is working and patterns they are in. If you're coming in to Fish the lake Jim will save you a lot time. Not only did we catch fish. I come away with a new friend. PS, Miss Bell likes peanut butter crackers. read less

   My friend also caught his personal best. I had a great friend of mine visiting me from Colorado for the Holidays and the two of us were able to fish with... read more Jim New Year's Eve. Jim was completely upfront and honest with us, explaining that the bite had changed with the weather and that we'd be working to figure things out. We set out on our adventure and Jim worked hard and methodically to figure out where the fish were staged at. Though the morning started slow, we were able to discern a great pattern and catch more than 12 bass under hard conditions to include a 5 bass sack weighing more than 19 lbs. My friend also caught his personal best. Not only was it great to catch fish on a tough day, but it was a lot of fun fishing with Jim; he has a great, fun personality and he still has a strong, driving passion to fish---he's not jaded out like I've experienced with fishing guides in the past. It was a wonderful experience all around and I'd highly recommend him to any angler. read less

   ****Updated****

I have fished with Jim for several years now and have been absolutely blown away each time. I have always caught fish, even in... read more the worst conditions, and have never felt let down at all. Even when the wind chill is single digits and waves are white capping he provides the best service possible and yes I have fished with him multiple times like this. (It is actually pleasant as there will only be one or two other boats on the lake)I most recently went fishing late February 2018 due to a cancelation he had (last minute). Boy did I pick a good time. I scheduled 2 consecutive days and the fishing was so great we spent 23 hours on the water in these two days. My family sent messages thinking I was injured or lost we were gone so much. 50+ keepers, several large bass over 5 pounds, many 4 pounders, and got to the point that I was calling 3 pounders babies! Once again, and for several years now, I left a deposit for my next trip that isn't even planned yet. I know when I get ready it will be worth it! I can't schedule dates far out so I leave a deposit on hand for when he has a cancellation that fits my time frame.

Give him a shot and you will see for yourself!

*Original review*

I fished with Jim on 7/25. We quickly went over the gear and launched the boat at daylight. We made a fast trip across the lake and started fishing deep grass. Within 10 minutes I had caught a 5lb7oz bass and we continued throughout the morning (4 hour trip) to catch 15 total with top five being 22lb5oz. These were by far the largest bass I had ever caught, using reels that were foreign to me, and in the heat of the summer! What more could I have asked for! I can't wait to schedule another trip in March when he said the fish would actually be biting! read less

   Don't hesitate to book with him Horrible conditions but still had fun. Jim knows the lake, what baits to throw, and keeps you on the fish. Don't hesitate to book... read more with him. I will definitely be coming back. read less

   I'm glad I chose the one I did After looking around at all the different guides I'm glad I chose the one I did! Guntersville is Soo large that it can be... read more intimidating, but with Jim he makes it easy. He asked us ahead of time what we were wanting to accomplish and I'm pretty sure he had that covered in the first hour. Jim is not only a good guide, but he is a great guy. We had a tournament the next day and he called to check on us to see how we were doing. That phone call and his " little tip " helped keep one of our fish alive through the night that would have cost us points! Overall I would say if your looking for a guide for practice, learning, or just the best day of bass fishing you ever had.. Look no further. Call Jim! Oh and a special thanks to Belle for teaching me how to read electronics! read less

   My 12 year old son and I went fishing with Captain Jim My 12 year old son and I went fishing with Captain Jim from Guntersville Bass Guides and had an awesome time. Scheduling a date/time... read more was extremely quick and easy. Not only did Capt Jim put us on the fish he was able to teach my son some valuable tips and tricks along the way. It's already been a week since we went fishing with Guntersville Bass Guides and my son and I talk about it everyday and how we cannot wait to go back! Truely an amazing experience! What are you waiting for people, book now! - Brad from Ohio read less