Lake Guntersville Fishing Report - February 27, 2025 - Ben Green
Hey, it's Ben Green checking in! I just wanted to recap the past week on Guntersville.
Wednesday on the River
I launched at Bridgeport and spent the entire day in the rain. Unfortunately, I only managed to catch one keeper. It was a tough bite, but I crossed that spot off the map in preparation for the BFL tournament at Goose Pond on Saturday.
Tournament Recap
Both my co-angler and I were able to catch our limits, which I consider a success in any tournament. I also wanted to share some key takeaways with the Scottsboro family, especially some insights from Bridger Thomas, who helped me dial things in.
We started out trying an A-rig, a chatterbait, and a lipless crankbait, but none of them were producing. The key for us was finding clear water—that transition zone between the muddy main river water and the fresh water flowing in from the banks.
The Winning Baits
What ultimately worked for me was a big-blade, gold-bladed spinnerbait.
- This bait gave me instant feedback on where it was in the water column.
- I could keep it up just above underwater weed edges and structure.
- The fish were hammering it, so I stuck with it and had my limit by 10 AM.
After securing my limit, I switched to a couple of other baits:
- No-Jack Jig by Dirty Jigs with a Magnum Trailer – I used this around wood and rock structure. I caught a 10-pounder on Nickajack last year with it around this same time.
- Scottsboro Swimbait – My absolute favorite Scottsboro bait! It’s so effective it even has a chunk missing from all the use. I worked this in the backs of creeks where fresh, spring-fed water was coming in. The water was crystal clear, and I was hoping for a big bite while watching the bait work—just like I fished the spinnerbait.
Final Results
I ended the day with 17 pounds, no big kicker, but a great time overall. Both my co-angler and I had limits, so I call that a win.
Thanks to everyone at Scottsboro Tackle Company! Looking forward to the next one. Talk to you all soon!