Fishing Articles by Captain Reed Montgomery
Bass Fishing Alabama's Lakes in Winter and Early Spring (1/29/2014)
[Freshwater Fishing] Its all about the weather during the late winter to early spring period. Then its time for those big, prespawn bass!
[Freshwater Fishing] Its all about the weather during the late winter to early spring period. Then its time for those big, prespawn bass!
2014 Bassmasters Classic on Guntersville Lake Feb. 21-23 (11/14/2013)
[Bass Fishing] Come watch the world\'s best bass anglers as they compete in the 2014 Bassmasters Classic to be held on Alabama\'s largest, man made impoundment Guntersville Lake!
[Bass Fishing] Come watch the world\'s best bass anglers as they compete in the 2014 Bassmasters Classic to be held on Alabama\'s largest, man made impoundment Guntersville Lake!
Smallmouth Trophy Bass During Winter on Alabama's Wilson and Pickwick Lakes By Reed Montgomery (12/31/2012)
[Bass Fishing] For real trophy-sized smallmouth bass during the months of January and February in north Alabama, now is the time for avid bass anglers to brave the elements!
[Bass Fishing] For real trophy-sized smallmouth bass during the months of January and February in north Alabama, now is the time for avid bass anglers to brave the elements!
Bass Fishing Alabama's Wheeler Lake This Fall Season (9/25/2012)
[Bass Fishing] Fall means cooling water and lake drawdown on Alabama\'s Wheeler Lake and big largemouth and smallmouth bass!
[Bass Fishing] Fall means cooling water and lake drawdown on Alabama\'s Wheeler Lake and big largemouth and smallmouth bass!
Wheeler Lake Fall and Early Winter Bass Fishing (9/25/2012)
[Bass Fishing] Fall and Early Winter and Lake Draw down on Alabama\'s Tennessee River Impoundment Wheeler Lake Impounded 1936
[Bass Fishing] Fall and Early Winter and Lake Draw down on Alabama\'s Tennessee River Impoundment Wheeler Lake Impounded 1936
Wheeler Lake Fall and Early Winter Bass Fishing (9/25/2012)
[Bass Fishing] Fall and Early Winter and Lake Draw down on Alabama\'s Tennessee River Impoundment Wheeler Lake Impounded 1936
[Bass Fishing] Fall and Early Winter and Lake Draw down on Alabama\'s Tennessee River Impoundment Wheeler Lake Impounded 1936
Summer is near, are Alabama's Guntersville Lake Anglers Ready? (5/24/2012)
[Bass Fishing] Memorial Day Weather - Low 90\'s and hot! As summer nears anglers planning on fishing Guntersville Lake need to be prepared!
[Bass Fishing] Memorial Day Weather - Low 90\'s and hot! As summer nears anglers planning on fishing Guntersville Lake need to be prepared!
Guntersville Lake's Winter Warming Trends Bring Big Largemouth Bass Shallow! (1/03/2012)
[Bass Fishing] When air temperatures in Alabama soar from the daytime highs in the 40\'s into the mid-to-upper 60\'s, its time to go fishing for Guntersville Lake\'s Big Largemouth Bass!
[Bass Fishing] When air temperatures in Alabama soar from the daytime highs in the 40\'s into the mid-to-upper 60\'s, its time to go fishing for Guntersville Lake\'s Big Largemouth Bass!
Alabama's Jordan Lake for Trophy Wintertime Spotted Bass! (12/11/2011)
[Bass Fishing] Some wintertime anglers park their boats while other more astute anglers brave the cold and fish for, \"Alabama\'s Trophy Wintertime Coosa River Spotted Bass\" on Jordan Lake.
[Bass Fishing] Some wintertime anglers park their boats while other more astute anglers brave the cold and fish for, \"Alabama\'s Trophy Wintertime Coosa River Spotted Bass\" on Jordan Lake.
Alabama's Tennessee River System For Trophy Smallmouth Bass! (12/11/2011)
[Bass Fishing] There is a period from late December - late February when an angler has a real chance at hooking into a true, trophy smallmouth bass. But in Alabama, when targeting these trophy brown bass in winter on Wilson and Pickwick lake\'s, your chances are increased dramatically!
[Bass Fishing] There is a period from late December - late February when an angler has a real chance at hooking into a true, trophy smallmouth bass. But in Alabama, when targeting these trophy brown bass in winter on Wilson and Pickwick lake\'s, your chances are increased dramatically!
Alabama's Coosa River Lakes for Big, Wintertime Spotted Bass and Largemouth Bass! (12/11/2011)
[Bass Fishing] From North to South Alabama there are six man-made impoundments on the Coosa River System. Some lakes are down for winter and dangerous for navigation. Others are kept at full pool and full of aquatic weeds. All of these lakes have big bass for anglers to target during the winter!
[Bass Fishing] From North to South Alabama there are six man-made impoundments on the Coosa River System. Some lakes are down for winter and dangerous for navigation. Others are kept at full pool and full of aquatic weeds. All of these lakes have big bass for anglers to target during the winter!
Guntersville Lake's Winter Warming Trends Bring Big Largemouth Bass Shallow! (12/11/2011)
[Bass Fishing] From Mid December through the end of February Alabama\'s \"sudden winter warming trends\" can bring up Guntersville Lake\'s water temperatures into the mid-to-upper fifties. As water temps move up, so do Guntersville Lake\'s big, largemouth bass!
[Bass Fishing] From Mid December through the end of February Alabama\'s \"sudden winter warming trends\" can bring up Guntersville Lake\'s water temperatures into the mid-to-upper fifties. As water temps move up, so do Guntersville Lake\'s big, largemouth bass!
Taking care of your fishing tackle can take an entire day (10/12/2011)
[Tackle] Cleaning out all those old tackle boxes, getting your fishing tackle organized and knowing where each and every lure is takes time. Maybe a whole day!
[Tackle] Cleaning out all those old tackle boxes, getting your fishing tackle organized and knowing where each and every lure is takes time. Maybe a whole day!
Alabama Lakes for Trophy Striped Bass on a fly (10/11/2011)
[Fly Fishing] Fishing for Alabama\'s Striped Bass with a fly rod may not seem practical but it can yield some surprising results! Just be ready for tackling big, trophy striped bass and a lot of chasing them down!
[Fly Fishing] Fishing for Alabama\'s Striped Bass with a fly rod may not seem practical but it can yield some surprising results! Just be ready for tackling big, trophy striped bass and a lot of chasing them down!
Alabama's Spotted Bass for plenty of Fall action! (10/11/2011)
[Bass Fishing] During the Fall and early Winter period Alabama\'s spotted bass go on a feeding rampage. Knowing where to go and what to throw, can also call for bringing along a camera as well, for recording pictures of trophy sized bass!
[Bass Fishing] During the Fall and early Winter period Alabama\'s spotted bass go on a feeding rampage. Knowing where to go and what to throw, can also call for bringing along a camera as well, for recording pictures of trophy sized bass!
Finding the shad is the key to finding bass during the fall/early winter period (10/11/2011)
[Bass Fishing] Baitfish such as threadfin shad, gizzard shad and blueback herring congregate in huge schools during the cooler days of fall. The bass are always nearby. Find the baitfish and you will find the bass!
[Bass Fishing] Baitfish such as threadfin shad, gizzard shad and blueback herring congregate in huge schools during the cooler days of fall. The bass are always nearby. Find the baitfish and you will find the bass!
Expect Muddy Water This Week in Alabama Following Labor Day (9/05/2011)
[Bass Fishing] Heavy rains of several inches throughout Alabama this past Labor Day weekend, will show most Alabama waters with very stained-to-muddy water conditions.
[Bass Fishing] Heavy rains of several inches throughout Alabama this past Labor Day weekend, will show most Alabama waters with very stained-to-muddy water conditions.
Alabama's Guntersville Lake - Fall Crank baiting for Big, Largemouth Bass! (9/05/2011)
[Crankbaits] Choose from among today\'s many styles of crankbaits, those that run shallow, those that run in the mid-depths and deep divers, for targeting Guntersville lake bass during this fall and early winter season.
[Crankbaits] Choose from among today\'s many styles of crankbaits, those that run shallow, those that run in the mid-depths and deep divers, for targeting Guntersville lake bass during this fall and early winter season.
Alabama's Airport Marine Tournament Trail to be held on Guntersville Lake This Weekend (8/16/2011)
[Bass Fishing] The last bass tournament on Alabama\'s 2011 Airport Marine Buddy Tournament Trail will be held this Saturday, August 20 on Guntersville Lake Al. First place payout is $2000!
[Bass Fishing] The last bass tournament on Alabama\'s 2011 Airport Marine Buddy Tournament Trail will be held this Saturday, August 20 on Guntersville Lake Al. First place payout is $2000!
Its Getting Near the End of Summer! Is Your Tackle Box Ready For Fall? (8/16/2011)
[Tackle] Sure, most anglers fish the same lures in the fall season as they do in the summer months...right? Although most anglers may agree, there are some that do not. Now is the time for getting your tackle organized for the cooler days ahead.
[Tackle] Sure, most anglers fish the same lures in the fall season as they do in the summer months...right? Although most anglers may agree, there are some that do not. Now is the time for getting your tackle organized for the cooler days ahead.
A Little Trolling Motor Maintenance Goes a Long Way (8/15/2011)
[Maintenance] Keeping your boat\'s trolling motor and its attached equipment in good working order helps keep you fishing and hopefully, catching bass! Take one day and thoroughly go over your boat\'s trolling, from one end to the other.
[Maintenance] Keeping your boat\'s trolling motor and its attached equipment in good working order helps keep you fishing and hopefully, catching bass! Take one day and thoroughly go over your boat\'s trolling, from one end to the other.
Summer on Alabama's Lakes, Means looking for shade, not sitting out in the middle of the lake! (7/31/2011)
[Bass Fishing] Keeping your cool during the heat of a hot summer day, involves looking for shady places while your fishing, not sitting out in the middle of the lake, burning up in 100 degree temperatures.
[Bass Fishing] Keeping your cool during the heat of a hot summer day, involves looking for shady places while your fishing, not sitting out in the middle of the lake, burning up in 100 degree temperatures.
Tackling Guntersville Lake's Largemouth Bass of Summer (7/29/2011)
[Bass Fishing] Knowing, \"What to Throw\" is important. Especially during the dog days of summer in your search for big largemouth bass on Alabama\'s massive, and very weedy Impoundment, Guntersville Lake.
[Bass Fishing] Knowing, \"What to Throw\" is important. Especially during the dog days of summer in your search for big largemouth bass on Alabama\'s massive, and very weedy Impoundment, Guntersville Lake.
Guntersville Lake Nighttime Fishing For Big Largemouth Bass (6/05/2011)
[Bass Fishing] With June\'s record breaking early summer midday highs of 100 degrees, some anglers are resorting to fishing at night on Guntersville Lake for Big Largemouth Bass and much cooler weather!
[Bass Fishing] With June\'s record breaking early summer midday highs of 100 degrees, some anglers are resorting to fishing at night on Guntersville Lake for Big Largemouth Bass and much cooler weather!
Guntersville Lake - April and May...Topwater time! (3/27/2011)
[Bass Fishing] As waters warm, aquatic weeds are in full bloom, and previously bedding bass again get hungry, various types of topwater lures will entice some of Guntersville lakes biggest bass to bite!
[Bass Fishing] As waters warm, aquatic weeds are in full bloom, and previously bedding bass again get hungry, various types of topwater lures will entice some of Guntersville lakes biggest bass to bite!
Should I Stay or Should I Go? Move or Camp out on fishing spots. (3/19/2011)
[Bass Fishing] Often Guntersville Lake anglers are faced with the question, \"Should I stay or should I go?\" Should you be waiting for that big school of bass to move in, which can mean hours of fishless casts, or make a move?
[Bass Fishing] Often Guntersville Lake anglers are faced with the question, \"Should I stay or should I go?\" Should you be waiting for that big school of bass to move in, which can mean hours of fishless casts, or make a move?
Guntersville Lake Winter Warming Trends Best Lures (2/10/2011)
[Bass Fishing] Knowing what lures to throw as waters warm on Guntersville Lake can be narrowed to selecting only a few choice lures. Various line sizes and certain types of line are just as important.
[Bass Fishing] Knowing what lures to throw as waters warm on Guntersville Lake can be narrowed to selecting only a few choice lures. Various line sizes and certain types of line are just as important.
Fishing For Only A Few Big Bass Bites During Winter on Alabama's Guntersville Lale (1/31/2011)
[Bass Fishing] A set frame of mind is required when winter fishing on Alabama's Guntersville Lake. Expect only a few bites...but be ready for the big ones! Anything more is always a bonus!
[Bass Fishing] A set frame of mind is required when winter fishing on Alabama's Guntersville Lake. Expect only a few bites...but be ready for the big ones! Anything more is always a bonus!
Shallow Water Bass This Winter Season on Alabama's Lakes (12/27/2010)
[Bass Fishing] Alabama bass spend more time feeding in shallow water during the winter months of January and February, than bass in other portions of the country. So wintertime anglers that pursue these bass should keep in mind...Not all bass go deep in the winter!
[Bass Fishing] Alabama bass spend more time feeding in shallow water during the winter months of January and February, than bass in other portions of the country. So wintertime anglers that pursue these bass should keep in mind...Not all bass go deep in the winter!
Alabama Lake's for Trophy Size, Wintertime Largemouth Bass (12/09/2010)
[Bass Fishing] Here are Five Lakes in Alabama for Anglers to Fish This Winter Season, for Targeting Those True, Trophy-Sized Largemouth Bass...The One\'s Exceeding Ten Pounds!
[Bass Fishing] Here are Five Lakes in Alabama for Anglers to Fish This Winter Season, for Targeting Those True, Trophy-Sized Largemouth Bass...The One\'s Exceeding Ten Pounds!
Guntersville Lake Bass still hitting topwater lures in 50 degree water temperatures! (12/01/2010)
[Bass Fishing] You don\'t know... unless you throw! Two anglers get a \"topwater surprise\" while fishing with Reeds Guide Service on Alabama\'s Guntersville Lake...on a cold, 26 degree morning!
[Bass Fishing] You don\'t know... unless you throw! Two anglers get a \"topwater surprise\" while fishing with Reeds Guide Service on Alabama\'s Guntersville Lake...on a cold, 26 degree morning!
Alabama's mid-60 to mid-50 degree water temps call for fast moving lures! (11/14/2010)
[Bass Fishing] From Topwater Lures to Suspending Jerk baits and Spinnerbaits are three types of excellant lure choices for consistant late Fall and early Winter bass action in Alabama!
[Bass Fishing] From Topwater Lures to Suspending Jerk baits and Spinnerbaits are three types of excellant lure choices for consistant late Fall and early Winter bass action in Alabama!
Setting the Hook on Topwater Strikes (11/02/2010)
[Bass Fishing] Many anglers lose a bass before they even hook them. Learning when to set the hook is important for each and every lure you use especially with topwater lures!
[Bass Fishing] Many anglers lose a bass before they even hook them. Learning when to set the hook is important for each and every lure you use especially with topwater lures!
Guntersville Lake / Snagproof.com Big Bass Tournament August 14 2010 (7/20/2010)
[Bass Fishing] Better stock up on those Guntersville Lake Big Bass Favorites. Snagproof Frogs! This is the only lure you can fish, that could win you some valuble prizes and/or money in Snagproof Frog\'s Big Bass Tournament August 12 on Guntersville Lake!
[Bass Fishing] Better stock up on those Guntersville Lake Big Bass Favorites. Snagproof Frogs! This is the only lure you can fish, that could win you some valuble prizes and/or money in Snagproof Frog\'s Big Bass Tournament August 12 on Guntersville Lake!
Big Winter Spotted Bass on Alabama's Lay Lake! (1/02/2010)
[Bass Fishing] Fishing the headwaters of Alabama\'s Lay lake on the Coosa River System (right below upstream Logan Martin Lake dam tailrace waters), can produce some big spotted bass during the cold winter months!
[Bass Fishing] Fishing the headwaters of Alabama\'s Lay lake on the Coosa River System (right below upstream Logan Martin Lake dam tailrace waters), can produce some big spotted bass during the cold winter months!
Reed Montgomery on Guntersville Lake's Summer Bass (7/28/2008)
[Bass Fishing] Guntersville Lake's Hot Midday Bass on Topwater Lures. When bass fishing this summer, many anglers that frequent Alabama's largest man made reservoir Guntersville Lake, automatically think deep. But how deep is deep?
[Bass Fishing] Guntersville Lake's Hot Midday Bass on Topwater Lures. When bass fishing this summer, many anglers that frequent Alabama's largest man made reservoir Guntersville Lake, automatically think deep. But how deep is deep?
Taking Care Of Your Boat Batteries - Battery Maintenance (9/06/2007)
[Maintenance] Taking good care of one to three batteries requires just a little of your time each month. To the tournament angler this could be a dozen or more times in a four week period
[Maintenance] Taking good care of one to three batteries requires just a little of your time each month. To the tournament angler this could be a dozen or more times in a four week period
Night Fishing For Bass Then and Now (9/06/2007)
[Bass Fishing] The water exploded. The huge largemouth bass engulfed the black, battle-scarred jitterbug. The ensuing battle was on and the excited young man dove for the landing net as he scrambled in the dark.
[Bass Fishing] The water exploded. The huge largemouth bass engulfed the black, battle-scarred jitterbug. The ensuing battle was on and the excited young man dove for the landing net as he scrambled in the dark.
How To Hire A Fishing Guide (9/06/2007)
[Freshwater Fishing] Most avid anglers of today get all geared-up with new rods, reels, fishing lines, lures, electronics, and of course, a new boat. Although it appears their fishing prowess is now renewed, many struggle to even get a bite
[Freshwater Fishing] Most avid anglers of today get all geared-up with new rods, reels, fishing lines, lures, electronics, and of course, a new boat. Although it appears their fishing prowess is now renewed, many struggle to even get a bite
Topwater Fishing For Bass In Winter (9/06/2007)
[Bass Fishing] It's rarely discussed. Few even mention it, probably for fear of being labeled a liar. Non-believers must actually be shown and many still have trouble giving in. I'm writing about it and already the majority of you (that have got this far) still have your doubts...
[Bass Fishing] It's rarely discussed. Few even mention it, probably for fear of being labeled a liar. Non-believers must actually be shown and many still have trouble giving in. I'm writing about it and already the majority of you (that have got this far) still have your doubts...