Where are the Big Bass in Mid-October on Guntersville

Where are the Big Bass in Mid-October on Guntersville

The middle of October on Guntersville can be impressive if you can locate the big fish on Guntersville. The question is where they are and how do I find them. As the temperature changes and the fall progresses, the bait constantly moves and can be continually forcing you to spend hours looking and seeking the bite; the bait and grass beds are the key to finding quality fish this time of year. The critical point is that the bass and the bait do not all move at the same time nor do they locate in the same location after they move. The key: your job is to find the correct pattern, or you could have an exceptionally long day on the water.

I start each trip by looking for visual signs around grass beds as they provide cover, shade, and food for the bass throughout the fall. If you just locate large grass beds, then try to identify the best areas around the beds that would hold fish. I like the scattered grass more than the thickest grass, but both can hold bass. Scattered grass just gives you more opportunities to utilize a variety of baits and techniques to catch bass with. Recall is a key factor here, when you get a bite or catch a fish your ability to recall the key elements, like depth, thickness of grass, water temperature and presentation are all key factors for the next bite.

Following the baitfish is an ideal way to get to the next bite if the bait is moving your ability to keep them on your radar can bring you to the next bite. Just look for surface activity or if you have live scope, you can easily locate the bait balls below you. Techniques can vary but baits like rattle baits or chatter baits, even spinner baits around the grass can bring you success as they allow you to quickly cover water, keep your boat moving and stay in position to fish the active bait fish areas. Bass are creatures of habit; bigger fish stay around bigger fish and smaller fish find smaller ones to locate with. Meaning do not leave a bigger fish area until you have fished it thoroughly. Also, bigger bass like to hang below smaller fish and feed off their wounded prey so fish below the small schoolers!