BassinBigG.com Guntersville Grass Roots Podcast
Since 2014 BassinBigG.com has been the central source for Guntersville Lake bass tournament information. The Guntersville Grass Roots podcast is going a step further providing more detailed information about recent and upcoming bass tournaments, winning patterns & baits, current lake conditions, updates from local tackle stores, as well as occasional interviews with tournament winners, tournament directors, and other lake related organizations. Hosted by BassinBigG.com owner Pat Kennamer and co-hosted by aspiring young professional angler Trey Swindle, the seasonal bi-weekly production will help keep local & out of town anglers up to date on bass fishing the Big G.
Episodes
In the last episode, we joked that if Trey won the Castin N Catchin tournament, we’d have to do a follow-up… and here we are.
Trey Swindle and his partner Logan Dyar got it done on Guntersville, putting together over 27 pounds to take the win. Logan couldn’t join us for this one, but Trey walks through how it all came together—from practice and long hours idling to key decisions on tournament day.
We get into shad spa...
Trey joins us by phone and we bring in Guntersville guide John Maner to talk about what’s going on right now on the lake.
John’s been on the water every day and breaks down the current bite—from shad spawn and schooling fish to what’s happening shallow vs deep.
As usual, there’s some back and forth between Trey and John, but also plenty of good, real-time info if you’re headed to Guntersville this week.
This is a little different than our normal episode.
A couple weeks ago at the Big Bass Splash on Guntersville, something happened that’s now reached tens of thousands of people. Most of you have probably heard Will Robinson’s side of the story—but in this episode, we really focus on Chuck Bridgewater, the winner of the draw prize boat.
Will joins us in studio as co-host, and Chuck comes on to share his story—from his ...
With the Big Bass Splash just days away, we put together a quick bonus episode with Guntersville guide Chris Flint.
Chris shares what he’s seeing on the water right now, how recent weather and pollen are affecting the bite, and a few patterns to keep in mind heading into the weekend. We also talk bait choices, where fish are setting up, and what it might take to win it.
If you’re fishing the Splash—or just curious wha...
Dawson Lenz joins us again with the Big Bass Splash right around the corner. We talk about what he’s seeing on Guntersville this spring, why big baits continue to produce for him, and how glide baits still fit into the mix this time of year. We also get into trap fishing, frogs, scope baits such as the Coike, and what it may take to win the Splash this year.
Trey and Pat are back talking early March fishing on Guntersville. The weather suddenly feels like May, tournament season is rolling, and the lake is already fishing a little different than normal.
They talk about Trey’s rough start to the season with boat and truck troubles, how he still managed a 22-pound comeback bag in the ABT, and what he’s seeing with frog fish and scope fish right now.
Local angler Johnny Patte...
Trey calls in after wrapping up practice for the upcoming Guntersville MLF Toyota series. He touches on recent career updates, some bad luck, current water conditions, what he expects to happen in the Toyota Series and more.
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—...
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 ...
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 G...
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.
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. Wheth...
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.
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 valua...
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.
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 b...
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 ...
In the first 2025 episode of the Guntersville Grass Roots podcast, we sit down with Grant Smith, one-half of the winning team from the Rat-L-Trap Tournament at Lake Guntersville. Grant and his partner, Bryan Sharp, topped a near 240-boat field with an impressive 26.68 lbs, edging out second place by just over a pound. Grant shares the strategies behind their win and recounts the story of landing their 7.75 lb giant ...
For the final episode of the season, which is presented by RecLending.com, Trey is back (sort of) after a 4th place finish in the Eufaula, OK Bassmaster Open. He shares his experience camping in his truck in the heat and Guntersville guide Tim Chandler joins us to talk summer fishing on the Big G.
Mikeyballz joins Pat & Trey to talk Guntersville fishing and discuss the FACTS from the recent social media outbreak following the Big Bass Splash.
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