By Reed Montgomery

Featuring in depth suggestions for;

March / Pre Spawn Bass
April / Spawning Bass
May / Post Spawn Bass

By Outdoor Writer
Reed Montgomery
Owner of Reeds Guide Service (205)7875133
Internet Website: www.fishingalabama.com

Over Forty Years Fishing, Exploring & Guiding on Alabama Impoundment
* Featured Lakes for Reeds Guide Service and provided fishing tips are for:

* The Tennessee River; Guntersville Lake, Wheeler Lake, Wilson Lake and Pickwick Lake.

* The Coosa River; Weiss Lake, Neely Henry Lake, Logan Martin Lake, Lay Lake, Mitchell Lake and Jordan Lake.

* The Tallapoosa River; Lake Harris and Lake Martin.

* The Warrior River; Bankhead Lake and Demopolis Lake.

* The Alabama River; Jones Bluff Lake and Millers Ferry Lake.

* The Chattahoochee River; Lake Eufaula.
Intro:

There are actually three months to find that trophy bass, most anglers are seeking, during Spring. Throughout all of Alabama the months of March, April and May always show some of the year's biggest bass are taken by anglers targeting the spawning grounds in the shallows.

Throughout the month of March various conditions can really test an anglers patience, as cold fronts and heavy spring rains combine to test one's angling skills as well. Big, prespawn bass are on the move all throughout the entire month of March. Both male and female bass of the largemouth bass species, the famed Alabama spotted bass species and those tackle-testing brown bass (anglers come from all over the world to sample), the smallmouth bass, will all begin their trek towards the shallows for the annual ritual of spawning. Some early bedding bass are actually on the beds (near a full moon) around the end of March. Lakes in Alabama that are drawn down several feet for winter pool will also remain low throughout the month of March.

April shows bedding bass evidently found throughout the shallows in all of Alabama's Lakes. Man made impoundments that were previously down for winter pool are slowly returned to normal full pool levels, starting the first week of April. Most Alabama Lakes, some that were previously down as much as 10 feet or more, are back to full pool by the end of April. Aquatic weeds are in full bloom in April and these oxygen-rich weeds begin to harbor baitfish and bass immediately with their green new growth. Although most bass bed in April, there are some lakes (such as north Alabama lakes), that will still display some bedding bass in late April and often on into early May.

By May, Alabama's Lakes have stabilized. All lakes that were down for winter pool, are back to full pool, showing new growing, aquatic weeds in the newly flooded shallows. Lakes kept
at or near full pool all throughout year show much greener growth by the first week of May than other Lakes that were dropped this winter season. May is also a period all anglers look forward to often dubbed, "topwater time" and rightfully so. Big, hungry bass act very foolish as they come off the beds. Some bass display some very aggressive topwater strikes, as they continue to recuperate from the rigors of spawning and feed continuously right on into early Summer. The weather cooperates as well during May with warm 7080 degree days. As the rituals of spawning cease, and some mighty hungry fish roam the shallows, this is bass fishing at its best.

This season's spring time fishing tips cover Alabama's Lakes for the months of March, April and May. Lures, fishing equipment, various fishing techniques, fishing spots and Internet websites are all mentioned throughout these fishing tips. While in turn, pertaining to the many ways of fishing for spawning largemouth bass, smallmouth bass and spotted bass species found throughout the entire state of Alabama.

Please keep in mind, for future generations of anglers to enjoy fishing as we do. Always practice Catch and Release.

The Author
Reed Montgomery, owner of Reeds Guide Service, has guided on all of Alabama's Lakes, targeting all species of bass, for over 40 years. He is an accomplished bass tournament angler, with many first place victories and big bass awards (earned state wide) to his credit. He has acquired a vast knowledge of Alabama's Lakes and Rivers, fishing over 300 days a year. Reed very much enjoys passing on this knowledge to thousands of anglers seeking his help and advice on a daily basis. Anglers that either live in Alabama or anglers visiting Alabama (hailing from all over the world), have gained extensive fishing knowledge on how to fish Alabama's varied impoundments during all seasons, while fishing for all bass species, with Reed Montgomery. (You can learn more about Reed Montgomery at his biography link titled, found on his website: www.fishingalabama.com)

Lake Maps
Fishing Hotspots Maps Website; www.fishinghotspots.com
Waterproof, tearproof, topographic lake maps. Marked GPS coordinates and in depth fishing tips, provided by: Reed Montgomery / Reeds Guide Service. Fishing Hotspots Maps are quality waterproof, tearproof maps featuring the four Alabama Lakes on the Tennessee River System Guntersville Lake, Wheeler Lake, Wilson Lake and Pickwick Lakes. Maps are available for Coosa River Impoundment's Weiss Lake, Neely Henry Lake and Logan Martin Lake. Also maps for Chattahoochee River Impoundment, Lake Eufaula. (More maps of all Alabama lakes coming soon!)
Go to: www.fishinghotspots.com or call 18476993000 to order these Alabama Lake maps, that recently debuted in Alabama.
Tell em' Reed Montgomery sent you!

Updated Fishing Tips	Updated Lake Reports
Bass fishing tips for targeting, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass and Alabama Spotted Bass.	In depth lake reports, full of bass fishing tips, tricks & techniques, reflecting current river conditions.
THE COOSA RIVER - Weiss Lake - Lake Neely Henry - Lake Logan Martin - Lay Lake - Lake Mitchell - Lake Jordan	THE COOSA RIVER - Weiss Lake - Lake Neely Henry - Lake Logan Martin - Lay Lake - Lake Mitchell - Lake Jordan
THE TALLAPOOSA RIVER - Lake Harris - Lake Martin	THE TALLAPOOSA RIVER - Lake Harris - Lake Martin
THE TENNESSEE RIVER - Lake Guntersville - Lake Wheeler - Lake Wilson - Lake Pickwick	THE TENNESSEE RIVER - Lake Guntersville - Lake Wheeler - Lake Wilson - Lake Pickwick
THE WARRIOR RIVER - Smith Lake - Bankhead Lake - Lake Demopolis - Holt Reservoir	THE WARRIOR RIVER - Smith Lake - Bankhead Lake - Lake Demopolis - Holt Reservoir
CHATTAHOOCHEE - Lake Eufaula	CHATTAHOOCHEE - Lake Eufaula
ALABAMA RIVER - Jones Bluff	ALABAMA RIVER - Jones Bluff
We aim to keep our Lake Reports and Fishing Tips seasonally updated, but as local conditions may change rapidly, you may have to adjust. Please E-Mail us with your fishing questions.

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