Greg Gutierrez

GREG

GUTIERREZ

WILD WEST BASS TRAIL

PROFESSIONAL

ANGLER

THE ANGLER

7 time professional Angler of the Year, Greg continues fishing at the highest levels that the western landscape provides. He enjoys all aspects of fishing, whether he is fishing for steelhead or salmon on a river or catching bass on a lake. He is also a very fierce competitor which makes Wild West Bass Trail a perfect fit for him.

Years Of Experience

Angler of the Year

YEARS WITH WILD WEST BASS TRAIL

GREG GUTIERREZ

OFF THE WATER

Residing in the town of Red Bluff, California, Greg Gutierrez patiently awaits the next tournament. When he’s not on the water, Greg enjoys bird hunting and designing fishing lures. Greg has retired from Firefighting as a Battalion Chief and now enjoys his time with his wife Bobbie and son Gregory.

SKILLS

In a tournament scenario time management is critical, my ability to make quick and timely decisions on the water allow me to take advantage of changing conditions.

MOTIVATION

I enjoy all aspects of fishing, whether I am fishing for stealhead or salmon on a river or catching bass on a lake. I’m very competitive so…tournament bass fishing is a perfect fit for me.

Reaction Baits
Flipping/Pitching/Punching
Frogs/Topwater
Swimbaits/Big Baits
Finesse Fishing
Shallow Water
Deep Water

On the water, what do you consider being some of your weaknesses?

Leaving biting fish to expand areas in search of a larger class of fish.

What are some of your notable accomplishments?

2 Time Bassmaster Classic Qualifier
Professional tournament winner at: FLW, B.A.S.S. WON Bass, Anglers Choice, BFL
7 Time professional AOY title owner
2016 Wild West Team AOY (with Billy Hines)
Bassmaster Heavyweight Belt holder 108 pounds (Clear Lake)

What are some of your favorite baits?

Frenzy Baits “Nail” by far, Top water and jigs.

What are your favorite lakes to fish?

Shasta in California

California Delta

Clearlake in California

What are some of your favorite set-ups? (rod/line/hook)

Shaky Head – Medium action (IRod) Spinning Rod, 8 Pound (Gamma) floro line, Frenzy Baits (Nail) 4.95-6.95 Reaction Innovations Flirt
Flipping – Heavy action (IRod) casting rod, 25 pound (Gamma) floro line, Reaction Innovations Beaver and Man Bear Pig
Jig – Med Heavy action (IRod) Casting rod, 12 pound (Gamma) floro line, Frenzy Baits prototype micro casting jig