As the month of August closes in, the first thing I think about is fall fishing on Guntersville. It might be hard to believe but the number of fish caught in my boat in the September through October time frame is generally higher than any time of the year. I actually believe that the activity in the fall with the bass feeding up for the up-coming winter is the most active time of the year. The schools of baitfish are enormous and the bass seem to be pushing and feeding on them all over the lake and in all depths of water.
Unless this year is different for some reason I expect much of the same. The thing that makes the fall different for me is the fact that the newly hatched fish from the spring spawn are all over the lake. There is just thousands of fish from 6 to 10 inches feeding and chasing bait fish from one end of the lake to the other. They just absolutely eat your bait and the ability to catch hundreds of fish a day is knocking on your door.
The good news is not only are the little fish active but so are the big ones and if you keep chucking and casting your baits about every 5th or so fish is going to be a good one. The other great news is for those of you who like frog fishing the dying grass are offering some great possibilities for the traditional rat bite. As the grass turns icky and dies on top the rat bite becomes a great way to catch a 25 lb. stringer and win a tournament.
The fall good times are right around the corner, Guntersville is primed for a great fall. Come let me help you enjoy some great fall fishing on Guntersville