The Madness Of March is upon us, marking a pinnacle moment for anglers everywhere. As the season shifts, so does the behavior of the fish, particularly the coveted big females. They’re in their pre-spawn phase, voraciously feeding and staging up, offering the perfect opportunity for you to set new personal records.
The renowned Lake Guntersville is anticipated to be particularly impressive, set to showcase remarkable fishing this month. With the right strategy, timing, and a bit of luck, this March could be the time when anglers experience some of the most thrilling catches of the year. Whether you’re looking to snag a trophy bass or simply enjoy the seasonal excitement, Guntersville seems primed to deliver an unforgettable angling adventure.
Last week, the weather threw us a curveball with Highwinds nearly every day. Despite the challenging conditions, the bass were still biting—though it required a bit more effort on some days. On one of the trips, we refrained from taking many photos because my clients were tournament anglers, and another day, the focus was solely on capturing images of the larger catches. Eventually, patience paid off and a particularly big bass was reeled in, along with several others weighing in the respectable 2 to 3 pound range. Looking back, the lack of photo evidence from the colder sessions doesn’t bother me—in fact, when we set off that morning in the biting 31-degree weather, the last thing on my mind was snapping pictures.
Lately, the fishing has been inconsistent, presenting us with quite the conundrum out on the water. Cast after cast, we’ve felt vigorous strikes against our lines, yet, frustratingly, nary a fish has been successfully hooked. It remains a mystery to us why some fishes act so aggressively towards our baits — practically swallowing them whole — while others deliver such fierce blows that one would assume a catch is guaranteed. Unfortunately, such action hasn’t been the norm.
Our attempts at deciphering the causes behind these erratic behaviors have been fruitless. Our only wish now is for the bass to shed whatever peculiar phase this is and return to their customary feeding patterns. Despite these peculiarities, we had a great time.
James and I spent the weekend fishing, catching several fish in the 2-3 pound range, though we didn’t catch anything particularly large. James had one pushing 4 3/4 lbs.
Water Temps started at 60 degrees beginning of the week only to end up at 51-53 by the end of the weekend. Water is clear 3-4 feet visibility.
Till Next Time
