Elite tackle tour at Guntersville practice

As the Bassmaster Elite Series anglers get ready for their final day of practice, we asked the pros what baits we should expect to see at the Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville.
As the Bassmaster Elite Series anglers get ready for their final day of practice, we asked the pros what baits we should expect to see at the Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville.
Lake Guntersville is in a transition time period, so a wide variety of tactics should be at play this week.
Lake Guntersville is in a transition time period, so a wide variety of tactics should be at play this week.
<b>Clent Davis</b><br>
Clent Davis
“This has been the worst two days I’ve ever had on Lake Guntersville.”
“I’m actually cooking squash on the grill right now, and I’ll be squashing practice too.”
Davis didn't have one specific bait that he was confident that he will throw, but he certainly had plenty of rods rigged up.
Davis didn’t have one specific bait that he was confident that he will throw, but he certainly had plenty of rods rigged up.
<b>Brian Snowden</b><br>
Brian Snowden
“The fish seem to be in limbo,” Snowden said. “I think we are here a few weeks too early or a few weeks too late.”
Zoom Hollow Belly Frog<br>
Zoom Hollow Belly Frog
“The bigger fish I have caught have been on a frog around matted vegetation.”
<b>Dale Hightower</b><br> 
A plethora of Falcon Rods covered Dale Hightower's deck.
Dale Hightower
A plethora of Falcon Rods covered Dale Hightower’s deck.
One consistent theme is the amount of rods each angler has rigged up. Hightower narrowed it down to two baits he believes he will rely on during the tournament.
One consistent theme is the amount of rods each angler has rigged up. Hightower narrowed it down to two baits he believes he will rely on during the tournament.
Gene Larew Biffle Bug<br>
Gene Larew Biffle Bug
“During the shad spawn I really like using this,” Hightower said. “I’ve got it on a 3/4-ounce weight and punching it.”
Z-Man Jackhammer<br> 
Hightower is changing up his trailer depending on the water clarity.
Z-Man Jackhammer
Hightower is changing up his trailer depending on the water clarity.
<b>Caleb Sumrall</b><br>
There were plenty of rods on the deck for Sumrall to start the final day of practice.
Caleb Sumrall
There were plenty of rods on the deck for Sumrall to start the final day of practice.
Spro Bronzeye Poppin Frog<br>
Sumrall is planning to work his frog around any matted vegetation.
Spro Bronzeye Poppin Frog
Sumrall is planning to work his frog around any matted vegetation.
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<b>Luke Palmer</b><br>
Palmer has plenty of options laid out for the final day of practice.
Luke Palmer
Palmer has plenty of options laid out for the final day of practice.
Heddon One Knocker Spook<br>
Yum Bad Mamma<br>
Heddon One Knocker Spook
Yum Bad Mamma
“Top and bottom,” said Palmer “A topwater and a punching bait will my one-two punch.”
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<b>Justin Hamner</b><br>
What will Elite rookie and Alabama resident Justin Hamner have tied on?
Justin Hamner
What will Elite rookie and Alabama resident Justin Hamner have tied on?
NetBait Paca Slim<br>
NetBait Paca Slim
“I’m just punching isolated grass mats,” Hamner said. “Anything that has a canopy, I’m going through it.”
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<b>Skylar Hamilton</b><br>
Googan Baits Bandito Bug<br>
Googan Baits Mondo Worm<br>
Skylar Hamilton
Googan Baits Bandito Bug
Googan Baits Mondo Worm
“I’ll use the Bandito Bug to pitch around in the thicker grass,” Hamilton said. “You can really cover quite a bit of water with the worm too.”
Mike Huff gives Frank Talley a ride over to his boat.
Mike Huff gives Frank Talley a ride over to his boat.
<b>Mike Huff</b><br>
Berkley Choppo<br>
Mike Huff
Berkley Choppo
“I’m just fishing it above submerged vegetation,” said Huff. “I’m not getting a lot of bites on it, but when I do it’s usually a big one.”
<b>Frank Talley</b><br>
Strike King 1.5 Squarebill Crankbait<br>
Frank Talley
Strike King 1.5 Squarebill Crankbait
“I’m going to fish it around scattered grass and try to get a reaction bite,” said Talley. “These fish are starting to eat bluegill.”
Talley gives Brad Whatley a ride over to his boat.
Talley gives Brad Whatley a ride over to his boat.
<b>Brad Whatley</b><br>
Topwater walking bait<br>
Brad Whatley
Topwater walking bait
“I’m just trying to catch on a shad spawn early in the morning,” said Whatley “You can get right in a hurry if you hit it right.”
<b>Patrick Walters</b><br> 
Patrick Walters will try to continue his great season on Guntersville.
Patrick Walters
Patrick Walters will try to continue his great season on Guntersville.
Carolina rigged Zoom Speed Craw<br>
Carolina rigged Zoom Speed Craw
“The fish are in transition right now,” said Walters “If you want to catch a bag, you gotta throw the ole Carolina Rig.”
Walters poses for a picture before heading out for the final day of practice on Lake Guntersville.
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Be sure to check out Dock Talk this evening to get the Elites' final thoughts before the Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville begins.
Walters poses for a picture before heading out for the final day of practice on Lake Guntersville.

Be sure to check out Dock Talk this evening to get the Elites’ final thoughts before the Berkley Bassmaster Elite at Lake Guntersville begins.