I share my experience of fishing my first tournament of the year on the legendary Lake Guntersville. Despite a strong start, I came in 2nd place, and I believe I lost the tournament in the first hour. Join me for a detailed tournament recap as I walk you through the strategies, techniques, and gear I used.
From the Neko Rig, Carolina Rig, and Texas Rig to the soft plastic jerkbait (Fluke), I cover the various setups that helped me catch fish. 🐟 You’ll also get an inside look at the types of lake structure and cover we targeted throughout the day.
Grab the lures, rod, reels and more:
Gambler Hover Hook https://bit.ly/3q1Qtyr
Berkley Maxscent Worm https://bit.ly/3qgQzmc
Duo Realis fluke soft plastic jerk bait https://bit.ly/3RS09GG
Daiwa Exceler spinning reel https://bit.ly/3FGhz2A
My Power Poles https://bit.ly/41sQM2e
Carolina Rig and Texas Rig kit https://bit.ly/4cn381M
My Precision Sonar mounts https://bit.ly/3CVPAty
VMC Crossover Wacky Rig system https://bit.ly/3HrEWhi
Baitsanity Chimera Glide Bait https://bit.ly/46BkEx1
🌊 Key Topics Covered:
Tournament recap and highlights
Breakdown of the Neko Rig, Carolina Rig, Texas Rig, and Fluke
Types of lake structure and cover fished
Lessons learned and what I’d do differently
mikeybalzz fishing 
Cool vid broski. These are the kinds of conversations I was hoping to have when I joined my local BASS club. Unfortunately, these conversations were not being had. Appreciate this one. Thanks, and congrats on the 2nd even though it’s bittersweet.