Mike Gerry


The Art of Finding Fish

In this busy world we all live in time on the water becomes tougher for the working class fisherman; they go to a lake for a day of fun and don't know where to start to find some fish. I believe although not by any means a perfect science there are some keys to finding fish when you hit the lake.

The most important thing you can do is understand the seasonal patterns; what should the fish be doing for this time of year. Bass are seasonal freaks they move like clockwork as we move from one season to another, they also react to the change of seasons in groups whatever their buddies are doing they do! I also believe that big fish hang with each other just like we all find friends of similar age. The important point is that fall, summer, winter, and spring move the fish to certain patterns and knowing those patterns shortens your day from searching to catching.

Next is the water color, no doubt in my mind the more stained the water is the shallower the bass are. The bass do not like the sun and if the water is clear they react by moving deeper. It may be a subtle change like from four feet to seven foot move but water color will trump many beliefs as to where they are located.

Although more prevalent in other lakes than Guntersville, water level also moves the fish sometimes several times a day. As so many lakes are backed up by dams and constant water level change to produce power is a normal part of most river systems, this also affects the depth of where the bass are staging. High water pushes them shallow, lower water pushes them deeper.

Bringing all the factors together although complex in nature can make your day on the water turn from fishing to catching it is not an exact science. It does however eliminate water and can turn a day of fishing into a day of catching!

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Captain Mike Gerry

Mike Gerry

About The Author: Captain Mike Gerry

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Area Reporting: Lake Guntersville

Bio: Bass Fishing Guide Service Second to none. Living in the North Alabama Area since the 70\'s and fishing Lake Guntersville for over 35 years I feel the expertise offered to my customers is second to none. I challenge you to utilize my guide service and compare the knowledge, friendliness and good time on the water to anyone. I promise you no-one will take better care of you or work harder to see you have a day to remember on beautiful Lake Guntersville Alabama.Bass Fishing at its best!

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