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TVA’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.

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Pro 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.

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Trey 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.

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Guntersville 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.

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In 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.

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Back 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.

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Spring 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!

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A 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.

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Spring 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.

🚤 Thinking about buying a boat? Todd shares how Rec Lending started, the best ways to finance, and whether refinancing your boat loan makes sense right now.

🎣 Fishing talk? Absolutely! The guys break down:

✔️ Their best baits this week (lipless, A-rigs & more)

✔️ How fish are transitioning as the weather warms

✔️ Why Guntersville’s floating grass changes the game

✔️ Big tournament talk – including Freedom Marine Open’s insane payouts

Oh, and Trey shares another almost-winning-but-not-quite tournament story—this time about accidentally missing out on $1,000.

Don’t miss this one! Tune in, subscribe, and check out tournament details at BassinBigG.com.

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Spring 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.com

Don’t miss this info-packed episode—hit play and get ready for the bite!

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