08/14/2026
Every trophy has a story. Every check represents years of preparation.
With the fall tournament season right around the corner, now is the time to prepare with someone whose knowledge has been tested under tournament pressure.
For more than two decades, Capt. Jim Leary has competed on Lake Guntersville, building a tournament résumé that includes back to back Alabama Bass Trail 100 victories, the 2021 Inaugural ABT 100 Anglers of the Year, a BFL victory on Lake Guntersville, another BFL victory on Mosquito Lake, Ohio, an ABA Team Trail bass boat win, and countless tournament victories throughout his career.
Those accomplishments didn’t come against easy competition. The ABT 100 regularly attracted fields that included Bassmaster Elite Series anglers, Bassmaster Classic qualifiers, MLF professionals, and many of the best tournament anglers in the country. Winning at that level required consistency, preparation, and the ability to make the right decisions when every bite mattered.
Every trophy, every first place finish, and every winner’s check represents years of learning how Lake Guntersville changes, how bass position throughout the seasons, and how to make the adjustments that can make the difference between an average tournament and a memorable finish.
That’s the same knowledge Capt. Jim shares on every Tournament Prep Trip.
When you Book Direct with Guntersville Bass Guides, you know exactly who you’re fishing with. No surprises. Just experienced, professional guides with proven results.
Book Direct and get ready for the fall tournament season with Capt. Jim Leary.
