BassinBigG.com Guntersville Grass Roots Podcast

Send us a textTVA's Stephen Turner returns to the podcast to discuss aquatic vegetation management on Lake Guntersville. We cover how TVA's role has evolved, the partnership with My Lake Guntersville, new regulations around eelgrass removal, and the impact of different plant species on the lake's health and fishery. If you've seen the social media chatter or have questions about floating grass, spray zones, or harvester activity—this episode clears the air.Support the show

Send us a textPro angler Kyle Cortiana joins us from the front deck—literally—as he catches multiple fish live during the episode! We talk about his recent BassCashBash tag catches, his experience with early summer patterns on Guntersville, the challenges of fishing in floating grass, and yes… even pecker gnats. Plus, Trey checks in from the beach and shares his take on deep water vs grass bites, spawning stragglers, and current trends. It's a fun, info-packed episode you don't want to miss.Support the show

Send us a textTrey is finally back and breaks down his recent tournament runs on Guntersville—including a near-win at Castin & Catchin and a tough Toyota Series showing. We talk about cold fronts, heavy currents, scattered fish, missed checks, and how the Big G keeps producing even under pressure. Plus, hear about a new wave of fish stocking led by Chris Lane's team with support from My Lake Guntersville, Paul & Jana at GTO, and Foodland—aimed at strengthening the lake for years to come.Support the show

Send us a textGuntersville guide and longtime outdoorsman Jed Lamb joins the show to talk about the late spring bass bite, the offshore transition, and why he'd rather crank a ledge than fish shallow any day. We cover everything from jig selection and Live Scope tricks to duck hunting in Canada—and yes, Trey is still MIA.Support the show

Send us a textIn this episode, MLF Bass Pro Tour angler Jacob Wall joins the Guntersville Grass Roots Podcast fresh off a strong Redcrest finish. We dive into the pressure of fishing a major event on your home lake, how wind and weather shaped outcomes, and the surprise win by Dustin Connell in the tail race. Jacob also talks forward-facing sonar strategy, bait tweaks, and what he's throwing this month on Guntersville. Whether you're a tournament competitor or weekend angler, this one is packed with insights from a local pro who's all in on TVA waters.Support the show

Send us a textBack by popular demand - Mikeybalzz joins Pat and Trey to recap the Big Bass Splash on Guntersville, talk Big G bass genetics, and look ahead to Redcrest week. Grass, chatterbaits, and good ol' fashioned grassroots fishing talk. A solid hang with laughs and local insight.Support the show

Send us a textSpring is here, and the bass are biting on Guntersville! In this episode, long time Guntersville guide Mike Carter joins us to break down the current lake conditions, the best baits for the season, and what to expect for the upcoming Sealy Outdoors Big Bass Splash tournament. Whether you're looking for a winning strategy or just want to hear about the latest trends on the lake, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Plus, we talk about why Guntersville is on fire this year and the huge weights in the recent Alabama Bass Trail event. Don't miss it!Support the show

Send us a textA father and son team from Wisconsin, Rob and Logan Kertscher, break down their winning game plan at Guntersville, including key bait choices, structure, and conditions that led them to victory in the over 250 boat Angler's Choice tournament. Plus, Pat and Trey discuss upcoming tournaments and provide a BassCashBash update, which started March 1st. Support the show

Send us a textSpring is almost here, and in this episode of Guntersville Grass Roots, we sit down with Todd Dreysse and the RecLending crew to talk about boat loans, tournament fishing, and their week on Guntersville.

Send us a textSpring is almost here, but cold temps and snow haven't slowed down the fishing at Lake Guntersville! In this episode of Guntersville Grass Roots, we chat with Captain Jason Whitehead of Alabama Elite Fishing about current lake conditions, tournament results, and what's working best on The Big G.Jason, fresh off an ABT 100 victory, breaks down how the lake is transitioning, where the fish are staging, and what baits are a must-have right now—A-rigs, lipless cranks, jerkbaits, and minnows are all in play. We also discuss grass conditions, water levels, and what anglers should watch out for with strong current and floating debris.Plus, we preview upcoming tournaments like the SPRO Hard Bait Tournament, Freedom Marine Open, and Bass Cash Bash, which kicks off March 1st with tagged fish swimming all over the lake!Find all the latest tournament links at BassinBigG.comDon't miss this info-packed episode—hit play and get ready for the bite! Support the show

Send us a textIn the first 2025 episode of the Guntersville Grass Roots podcast, we sit down with Grant Smith, one-half of the winning team from the Rat-L-Trap Tournament at Lake Guntersville. Grant and his partner, Bryan Sharp, topped a near 240-boat field with an impressive 26.68 lbs, edging out second place by just over a pound. Grant shares the strategies behind their win and recounts the story of landing their 7.75 lb giant while his partner was mid-sandwich! We also touch on the resurgence of the Rat-L-Trap Tournament, fishing in weird February weather, and a sneak peek at upcoming tournaments on The Big G.Support the show

Send us a Text Message.For the final episode of the season, which is presented by RecLending.com, Trey is back (sort of) after a 4th place finish in the Eufaula, OK Bassmaster Open. He shares his experience camping in his truck in the heat and Guntersville guide Tim Chandler joins us to talk summer fishing on the Big G.Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Mikeyballz joins Pat & Trey to talk Guntersville fishing and discuss the FACTS from the recent social media outbreak following the Big Bass Splash. Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.As we all know Guntersville is an incredible fishery. However, Texas is better known for it's big lakes and even bigger bass. A lot of this is due to the Toyota ShareLunker program. The Program Coordinator, Natalie Goldstrohm, joins Pat & Trey to discuss how it all started and it's successes. WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE SOMETHING LIKE THIS GET STARTED IN ALABAMA!Support the Show.

Send us a Text Message.Guntersville guide Myles Murray joins Pat & Trey to talk Big G bass fishing in May. Plus Trey says he's going all out and serving Jack's to his mother for Mother's Day.Support the Show.

This episode, Presented by RecLending.com, Stephen Turner, Program Manager for the Aquatic Plant Management Program at TVA joins Pat & Trey to talk about eel grass, hyrdilla, Guntersville lake levels, and more.Support the Show.

BassinBigG.com is proud to announce RecLending.com as the Title Sponsor - It's worth the call to check with them when purchasing a boat or RV, shopping for boat insurance, or an extended warranty. Be sure to tell them Pat & Trey sent you!  Guntersville guide John Maner joins Pat & Trey to discuss April fishing, live scoping on the Big G, Trey's hair care products, and much more. Support the show

It's been quite the past couple of weeks on the Big G with tornado threats, ridiculous winds, and Dogwood winter....but the fish are still biting. Guntersvile guide Mike Carter joins Pat for a brief run down of the weeks fishing and tells the story about the 11lbr caught by a client this week. Support the show

Guest free today but Pat & Trey talk about recent tournament results, upcoming events, and what they are seeing on Guntersville right now. Plus there's a little story about Trey's latest way to miss out on $1000!Support the show

While Trey it out of town fishing a BASS Open, Pat has local guide Lonnie Cochran join him for a quick lake update. Support the show

Trey is finally home for a few days and stopped by to talk fishing  with Battle of the Brands tournament winners Steve Lopez & Rich Frey. They break down their day and drop a little info on how it was done. Trey also professes his love of livescoping & Taylor Swift...that alone is worth the listen. Support the show

MLF Bass Pro Tour angler Jacob Wall stopped by the studio to talk Guntersville Lake and drops some REALLY good info about fishing the Big G. He gives his opinion on whether you can win a tournament on Guntersville without forward facing sonar, talks about the current fishing & lake conditions, and much more. Support the show

While Trey is out of town fishing the first Bassmaster Open, BassCashBash founder PD Vinson rolled into town to tag some fish for this years event. While he was here we knocked the dust of the mics to kick off Season 3. Support the show

Guntersville Big Bass Splash winner Dawson Lenz joins Pat & guest host Tom Ott to talk about winning the Splash and his obession with BIG baits. Dawson drops a lot of good info on how and when he likes to fish BIG glide & wake baits. Support the show

Guntersville angler and YouTube creator Mikeybalzz joins Pat & Trey to talk summertime fishing, laugh quite a bit, and talk strategy for the upcoming Big Bass Splash.Support the show

Trey is back...at least for a few days! MLF Bass Pro Tour Pro and local guide Ryan Salzman joins us to discuss the highs and lows of bass fishing, the recent Guntersville BPT tournament, Jacob Wheelers winning technique, and Ryan offers some insight into what he would do to find a BIG Guntersville bass in June.Support the show

With the Bass Pro Tour kicking off this week, Tackle Warehouse Pro and YouTube creator Andrew Nordbye joins Pat to discuss Guntersville bream fishing, crappie fishing, and most importantly bass fishing. Support the show

While Trey is at a Bassmaster Open in Virginia, Pat is joined by guest host Tom Ott and Castin' N' Catchin' tournament winners JD Whited & Kevin Nicodemus. They had a whopping 30 lb 11 ounce bag and spill the beans on how they did it.Support the show

Castin' 'N Catchin' tournament director Drew McNutt joins Pat to talk about their upcoming April 29th bass tournament. The discussion includes the tournament check in & blast off procedures, flights, payouts, and much more. This is a great event that you don't want to miss out on. Support the show

While Trey is in Texas fishing a Bassmaster Open, Guntersville Lake guide Lonnie Cochran joins Pat to discuss the spawn on Guntersville Lake, some new baits he's been using, plus what he expects the fish to do within the next few weeks. Support the show

Winter just won't go away but the big bass are biting on Guntersville. Trey finally found his way back to the studio so he and Pat discuss the recent Alabama Bass Trail, Trey's recent adventures, and current lake conditions...plus Trey's top bait picks for the next couple of weeks. Support the show

Trey is missing in action this week but long time Guntersville guide Captain Tim Chandler joins us to discuss current lake conditions and his top choice is baits for this time of year. Support the show

Pat & Trey discuss the recent Toyota series, current Guntersville conditions, and interview Alan Hults, the co-angler winner from the Toyota Series. Support the show

Pat & Trey interview Guntersville Battle of the Brands tournament winner Tristan Abbot (his team partner Christian Nale unfortunately wasn't available) plus discuss current lake conditions, upcoming tournaments, and more.Support the show

In this short bonus episode we take just a few minutes to speak with Bill Lewis Lures pro staffer and Guntersville guide Captain Mike Carter. Mike provides a brief lake update, recent fish catching patterns, and his top 5 baits for the current conditions.Support the show

Pat & Trey kick off the 2023 podcast season by announcing FroggToggs as the new title sponsor and interviewing Bill Lewis lures/GSM Outdoors Brand Manager of Fishing Wes Higgins to discuss changes to the former Rat-l-Trap tournament, now known as Battle of the Brands. The Battle of the Brands tournament is February 4th, 2023.Support the show

Pat & guest host Tom Ott talk with AL Dept of Conservation & Natural Resources Regional Fisheries Supervisor Phil Ekema about Guntersville Lake on a variety of topics including asian carp, gill nets, eel grass, and much more. Meanwhile Trey (aka the LOB) is MIA while somewhere near the Canadian border practicing for an upcoming Northern Open.Support the show

Pat & Trey discuss the recent Alabama Bass Trail tournament, talk summer fishing with guide John Maner, and ask for donations to get Trey a haircut.Support the show

Pat & Trey interview MLF Tackle Warehouse Pro Circuit winner Nick LeBrun on his recent Guntersville win, discuss how strong the fishing has been on Guntersville the past week, plus cover upcoming tournaments. Support the show

Pat & Trey talk Guntersville post spawn fishing and interview recent Castin' 'N Catchin', winner Taylor Ashley to discuss his recent win which was primarily done sight fishing. 

Pat & Trey discuss the Guntersville spawn, upcoming pattern changes, and briefly interview the Freedom Marine tournament winners Mark Justice & Jeff Kirby. Oh and Trey has a girlfriend!

Pat & Trey talk about tactics for the Guntersville Lake spawn, interview local guide Capt Tim Chandler, and discuss upcoming tournaments

Tom Sturgeon with Team Vet, teamvet.us, visits with Pat & Trey to discuss the upcoming fundraiser tournament in April. They also discuss recent results, winners, and upcoming tournaments including the Big Bass Splash.

Pat & Trey talk March bass fishing on Guntersville Lake including interviews with MLF Toyota Series winner Kent Ware & MLF College tournament winner Seth Slanker.

A recap of recent Guntersville tournaments, upcoming tournament info, an interview with AL Bass Nation High School winner Fischer Barber and Guntersville Guide Captain Mike Carter

Early February Guntersville tournament results and info plus an interview with ABA Open Series winner Johnny Patterson

A brief introduction of the podcast, it's hosts, and the information we hope to provide.