February Big Fish Patterns on Guntersville

February Big Fish Patterns on Guntersville

There is now doubt that you can catch a wall hanger on Guntersville in February, the key is understanding the patterns and locations as well as techniques to be able to achieve it. There is also no secret that being in the right place at the right time is a big part of it; that however comes with knowledge as the right place has to be part of your thought process when you hit the water.

Primarily, bass stage near the spawning grounds this time of year, their bodies are telling them that doing their spawning process is close, so they start to approach the spawning grounds. Your job is to know where these areas are and where they can move quickly to these areas. Target grass lines from 6 to 12 ft. that have access to the spawning areas, bass like to feel safe and grass lines offer safety as they can hide on the edges and ambush bait that is lurking near bye. Follow the bait as bass are feeding up for the spawn and the grass lines that have bait will be your best bet to hang a lunker!

Baits make a difference, knowing what bait to focus on can also be a key, rattle baits and chatter baits are some of the best fish catchers of lunker bass during the pre-spawn. Color is also a key as this time of year we have lots of rain that muddies the water so reds, gold, and color combinations like clown colors can be key. Presentation can be another big bass key so do not be myopic and do the same presentation all day long, change it continuously drop it, stop it, yo-yo the bait until a presentation works then repeat it.

Slow down after cold fronts in February and fish warm at midday to find active fish, the gigantic fish are always more active in warming water so the midday bite can be a key to hanging a lunker in February on Lake Guntersville. This time of year, the water can warm 4 to 5 degrees from daybreak to midday, which does not seem like much, but it is to big bass body, and they respond by feeding in the warmest part of the day.