Aquatic vegetation is everywhere on Lake Guntersville in Alabama. Except for when bass are out on the ledges, an angler has to find a way to catch them in it. Bassmaster Elite Series professional angler Jamie Horton believes that nothing beats a swim jig when fishing grass on Lake Guntersville.
Lake Guntersville is the Mecca of tournament bass fishing right now. It’s located in northeast Alabama between Bridgeport and Guntersville. The backdrop for the lake is the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. It’s a photographer’s dream where fog rolls off the mountains every morning and golden sunsets stretch across the sky in the evening.
Gaston’s Resort is located on the renowned White River below Bull Shoals Dam offering world class trout fishing for fly fishermen and spincast anglers. The catch and release area has ample numbers of both brown trout and rainbow trout for anglers to catch, photo and release. Below the catch and release area, anglers are encouraged to catch and take some home to eat.
The White River below Bull Shoals Dam is renowned for its big brown trout. Anglers from across the United States and internationally come to fish for record size trout in its flowing tailwaters. Another experience unique to the White River tailwaters is shore lunch at Gaston’s Resort.
Rainbow trout are stocked in the White River tailwaters for the enjoyment of anglers to either catch and release or keep to be eaten. A designated catch and release section of the tailwaters located adjacent to Bull Shoals Dam is a favorite area for many anglers. Below that section, anglers are allowed to keep a limit of trout for eating.
Our fishing adventure began the way most guide trips start. We met Captain Tyson Wallerstein of Clearwater Fishing Charters Adventure at the Safety Harbor Marina in Mobbly Bay which is a northern bay of Old Tampa Bay and part of Tampa Bay. Before boarding the boat, we made our introductions. Little did we know that later one of us was going to catch a Carcharhinus Leucas.
Everyone has boundaries that they set for themselves. They limit what they can achieve by the goals they set. Truth is today few people set goals to achieve. Most people are happy to sit back in their comfort zone and watch life go by day after day. Josh Harvel is not one of those people. That’s what makes him different from other people; in fact that’s what separates him from some other fishing guides I know.
Do green johnboats, strong currents and jerkbaits go together? They do if you’re at Gaston’s Resort and fishing with trout fishing guide Jason Loyd. His favorite way to have clients catch fish is on jerkbaits in swift waters.
Not surprising, Loyd puts his clients on big brown trout by having them fish with jerkbaits. Although there is a wide variation in flow; anglers can expect heavy generation during the peak period of demand.
When it comes to accommodations on the White River below Bull Shoals Dam Gaston’s Resort is America’s number one fishing resort. It’s easy to see why with all the amenities available for guests coming to catch record size brown trout and countless rainbow trout.
Anglers coming to Gaston’s Resort can drive or even fly right to Gaston’s Resort private airstrip. The Bermuda grass airstrip is open to anyone staying at the resort or just dropping in to go trout fishing and enjoy a meal at the historic restaurant.
It’s only one lake, but with over 11,500 miles of shoreline covering 54,000 acres and river running 92 miles from the Bagnell Dam it offers ample opportunity for anglers to experience some of the best bass fishing in Missouri. The fun doesn’t stop there; Lake of the Ozarks has one of Missouri’s biggest state parks, Lake of the Ozarks State Park. The park covers over 17,000 acres with over 85 miles of shoreline and two public beaches; in addition to boat launch facilities.
Kayak fishing continues to just grow and grow in popularity. A big part of the popularity is that anyone can do it, easy to store, the vessels require little upkeep and they don’t require expensive gas and oil to get around. The list goes on and on. In Florida, kayak fishing charters are a great way to get away from other anglers and still catch trophy size fish. Josh Harvel, owner and operator of YakNitUp Kayak Charters, knows the joys of catching fish from a kayak. Harvel, a successful kayak tournament angler now takes other anglers out fishing from a kayak.
Fishing becomes an adventure once you get down on the western coast of Florida. There are just so many variables that become important factors in the success of any fishing trip. Mother Nature also likes to get into the mix. A pleasant day out in the backwaters or out on the Gulf of Mexico can turn deadly quickly with unpredictable weather for inexperienced anglers. Hiring a knowledgeable fishing guide not only can make your fishing outings more successful, but also keep you safe. With over 30 years experience on the water, Captain Mike Smith, Mangrove Island Charters, has seen and been through it all while guiding in the Boca Grande, Sanibel, Fort Myers Beach, Pine Island, Matlacha and surrounding areas.
Aquatic vegetation is everywhere on Lake Guntersville in Alabama. Except for when bass are out on the ledges, an angler has to find a way to catch them in it. Bassmaster Elite Series professional angler Jamie Horton believes that nothing beats a swim jig when fishing grass on Lake Guntersville.
Gaston’s Resort is located on the renowned White River below Bull Shoals Dam offering world class trout fishing for fly fishermen and spincast anglers. The catch and release area has ample numbers of both brown trout and rainbow trout for anglers to catch, photo and release. Below the catch and release area, anglers are encouraged to catch and take some home to eat.
The White River below Bull Shoals Dam is renowned for its big brown trout. Anglers from across the United States and internationally come to fish for record size trout in its flowing tailwaters. Another experience unique to the White River tailwaters is shore lunch at Gaston’s Resort.
Do green johnboats, strong currents and jerkbaits go together? They do if you’re at Gaston’s Resort and fishing with trout fishing guide Jason Loyd. His favorite way to have clients catch fish is on jerkbaits in swift waters.
When it comes to accommodations on the White River below Bull Shoals Dam Gaston’s Resort is America’s number one fishing resort. It’s easy to see why with all the amenities available for guests coming to catch record size brown trout and countless rainbow trout.
