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
52 episodes
The Rest of the Story from the Guntersville Big Bass Splash
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 ...
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Season 5
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51:01
Guntersville Pre-Splash Report with Chris Flint
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 patt...
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Season 5
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17:01
Glide Baits, Big Bass, and the Big G with Dawson Lenz
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...
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Season 5
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50:48
Guntersville Right Now: Scope Fish, Frog Bites, and Floating Grass
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 th...
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Season 5
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35:27
Kicking off 2026 with Trey
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.
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Season 5
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20:05
Managing Guntersville’s Grass: Myths, Facts, and What’s Ahead
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 o...
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Season 4
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42:34
Tagged Bass and Pecker Gnats: Summer Grass Fishing with MLF Pro Kyle Cortiana
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...
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Season 4
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44:54
Late Spring Fishing & Tournament Tales with Trey Swindle
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 th...
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Season 4
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26:40
From Duck Hunts to Deep Bites: Jed Lamb on Guntersville
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 S...
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Season 4
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24:04
April on Guntersville: Spawns, Patterns, & a $500 Tag with Jacob Wall
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 ...
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Season 4
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39:59
Mikeybalzz & the Big Bass Splash 3.0
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 wi...
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Season 4
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44:49
Gearing up for the Big Bass Splash with Mike Carter
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 Se...
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Season 4
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29:45
How Anglers from Wisconsin Dominated Guntersville – Angler’s Choice Winners Share All
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 ...
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Season 4
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31:21
Boat Loans, Big Bass, & Tournament Tactics: RecLending Joins the Podcast!
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 Guntersvill...
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Season 4
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42:53
Winter to Spring: Guntersville Fishing Report with Guide Jason Whitehead
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
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Season 4
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23:14
Rat-L-Trap Victory: Grant Smith & Bryan Sharp Dominate Guntersville with 26+ lbs!
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,...
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Season 4
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20:21
Dog Days of Summer with Tim Chandler
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 ...
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Season 3
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30:13
Mikeyballz & the Big Bass Splash
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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Season 3
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52:04
Does stocking bass work? Alabama Game & Fish says there's no real benefit. The Texas based Toyota ShareLunker Program says otherwise. The Program Coordinator for ShareLunker joins us to discuss how it all started and the success of the program.
As we all know Guntersville is an incredible fishery. However, Texas is better known for it's big lakes and even bigger bass. A lot of this is due to the Toyota ShareLunker program. The Program Coordinator, Natalie Goldstrohm, joins Pat & T...
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Season 3
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36:26
Shad spawn, bluegill spawn, and more with Guntersville guide Myles Murray
Guntersville guide Myles Murray joins Pat & Trey to talk Big G bass fishing in May. Plus Trey says he's going all out and serving Jack's to his mother for Mother's Day.
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Season 3
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29:16
TVA grass treatment, water levels, and more with Stephen Turner - Program Manager Aquatic Plant Management Program
This episode, Presented by RecLending.com, Stephen Turner, Program Manager for the Aquatic Plant Management Program at TVA joins Pat & Trey to talk about eel grass, hyrdilla, Guntersville lake levels, and more.
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Season 3
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46:19
RecLending.com & bed fishing or scoping in April with Big G guide John Maner
BassinBigG.com is proud to announce RecLending.com as the Title Sponsor - It's worth the call to check with them when purchasing a boat or RV, shopping for boat insurance, or an extended warranty. Be sure to tell them Pat & Trey sent you!&n...
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Season 3
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42:06
Pollen, Wind, & an 11lbr with Mike Carter
It's been quite the past couple of weeks on the Big G with tornado threats, ridiculous winds, and Dogwood winter....but the fish are still biting. Guntersvile guide Mike Carter joins Pat for a brief run down of the weeks fishing and tells the s...
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Season 3
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