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 Wheeler Lake or Guntersville?
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09/05/17 02:45 AM
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BUbass903
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The first week of November I will be in Decatur Alabama for work. I have never fished Wheeler Lake or Guntersville so I plan to do a guide trip while I am there. I may only have enough time for a half day trip. Wheeler would be more convenient to Decatur but I would like to hear some thoughts from you guys that are more familiar with the lakes........is it a no brainer to choose Guntersville over Wheeler? How is the fall fishing on these lakes? I have looked at several prior posts on Guntersville guides but are there any recommendations for Wheeler guides?
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Re: Wheeler Lake or Guntersville?
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09/05/17 11:26 AM
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Basswhippa
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Of the two, Guntersville. But if you want to go below wheeler dam, do it. I got a 7.8, 7.5, and 6.1 early November 2015 in one day. Bronzebacks. They'll jerk a 12 pound Fork large head around. Great for a half day trip.
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Re: Wheeler Lake or Guntersville?
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09/05/17 12:37 PM
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James Biggs
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Re: Wheeler Lake or Guntersville?
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09/05/17 03:55 PM
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Re: Wheeler Lake or Guntersville?
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09/05/17 04:30 PM
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bigbass94
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Fall fishing is tough on both lakes, that's for sure. Guntersville is one of the most pressured lakes in the country; add in Fall and it becomes extremely tough. The fish really spread out and it's tough to dial in a pattern. My suggestion would be to contact a guide first and see which lake he/she recommends.
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Re: Wheeler Lake or Guntersville?
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09/05/17 04:52 PM
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Fishin' Nut
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Largemouth - Guntersville
Smallmouth - below Wheeler Dam
Watcha doing in my neck of the woods?
He is truly a sick individual.
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Re: Wheeler Lake or Guntersville?
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09/05/17 06:34 PM
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Thad Rains
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I have fished those 3 lakes (including Wilson) back in 2000 for a day each. I agreee with Fishin' Nut, smallies, go to Wheeler Dam beneath it, at least, LMB, go to Guntersville. Hope this helps. Tight lines, keep safe and good luck.
Thad Rains
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Re: Wheeler Lake or Guntersville?
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09/06/17 03:43 AM
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BUbass903
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Thanks for the info guys.....I have never caught a smallmouth so below Wheeler dam may be what I go with to experience something new. Any guide recommendations for below Wheeler dam?
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Re: Wheeler Lake or Guntersville?
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09/06/17 03:46 AM
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BUbass903
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Fishin Nut, it is a family/work trip combination. I work for a steel company and will be visiting our plant in Decatur but will also be visiting my brother-in-law who is a pastor in Hayden.
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