South Florida 2024
topwaterrob reply :
OK so I hit a few major haunts over the weekend. Lox on Thursday, windy as heck and the water was moving fast. couldn't get any decent bites. Lake Okeechobee Sunday morning. Early morning bite only, once the sun was up, the bite was gone. (did manage a few decent ones there). Holiday Park today. Don't even get me started... The water is in the parking lot and is moving so fast its riduculous. Long story short, I think I'll stay indoors for awhile.... Anyone else had any luck?
rvadog reply :
Bought a kayak so i can go get some saltwater fishing in. This S. FL summer is killing me. But I'm excited about Nov-Mar!
BassinLou reply :
Yeah, topwaterrob, Holiday is underwater, it will be months before it even gets decent. I keep saying I am done for the summer on each outing, and I am at it again the next day. For example today, I will be out there working on a technique that has been around for eons and I just read about it. If it works I will post pics , if it doesn't , well you know the rest.
BP10 reply :
On 8/13/2013 at 5:43 AM, BassinLou said:Yeah, topwaterrob, Holiday is underwater, it will be months before it even gets decent. I keep saying I am done for the summer on each outing, and I am at it again the next day. For example today, I will be out there working on a technique that has been around for eons and I just read about it. If it works I will post pics , if it doesn't , well you know the rest.
u can never quit for the summer the fish just keep callin u back lol
piscicidal reply :
I cracked the code at Lox this weekend. Had two small fish at 9:00AM Saturday when I finally figured it out. By 1:00PM I had +40 fish, six over 4lb and two over 5lb. I fished Sunday from 1:00PM until 4:30 and had +20fish, with two 5lb and one 4lb.
Of course, this was after filming out there with Captain Shane last week and I couldn't get anything going with the cameras running... 
SirSnookalot reply :
On 8/13/2013 at 5:17 AM, rvadog said:Bought a kayak so i can go get some saltwater fishing in. This S. FL summer is killing me. But I'm excited about Nov-Mar!
Saltwater fishing has been been sub standard since January in our part of Florida. From recreational fishermen to charter captains and guides to commercial fishermen all have one comment........too much freshwater coming out of the inlets from the spillways. The wind has been funny and the water has had an unusual color to it. We get a decent day every now and then, but this time of the year it should be good everyday and it isn't. On the piers and jetties a lot of blue runners are being caught, up to about 2 lbs and being in the jack family they offer a nice fight on light tackle, live bait is the key, I'm strictly an arti user. The kayakers are getting some decent bonita and amberjacks jigging butterflys off wrecks, the drift boats mainly are catching yellowtail snapper, not to be confused with Pacific yellowtail which are related to greater and lesser amberjack, crevalles, trevally, banded rudderfish, etc.
topwaterrob reply :
On 8/13/2013 at 11:21 AM, piscicidal said:I cracked the code at Lox this weekend. Had two small fish at 9:00AM Saturday when I finally figured it out. By 1:00PM I had +40 fish, six over 4lb and two over 5lb. I fished Sunday from 1:00PM until 4:30 and had +20fish, with two 5lb and one 4lb.
Of course, this was after filming out there with Captain Shane last week and I couldn't get anything going with the cameras running...
In the flats or canal?
BassinLou reply :
What was the code Mike if you do not mind sharing?
shallow thinker reply :
The topwater of your choice has been working pretty well in Lox. Some days are better than others. Flukes and senkos will usually catch better numbers of small fish.
Orpssab reply :
Summer time fishing everywhere is slow....Just returned from the Pompono/Deerfield area and now back home here in South Carolina. Couldn't get up to Lox but spent a week fishing local canals and area res lakes. I managed to fish every day but started early 7AM and got off the water by 10:30 AM. Just too hot. Caught over 50 bass and a handfull of snakeheads. And as with other posts, most of the fish were active early. Small bass schooling into bait fish on the bank. It seemed after that was over the only bass I could catch were deep in the center of the canal using 10" T-rigged worms and the bite was slow. If you could stand the heat, you could still catch snakeheads shallow. I never drank so much water in my life! But still enjoyed the trip.
piscicidal reply :
I'm going to keep this one on the down low a little bit. I think this pattern could go on for awhile and I don't see a lot of people doing it (correctly!)
I will tell you my approach out there this time of year...I'll target active/feeding fish in the morning (until about 8:30) and after that I am going for reaction bites. The key for me is to first see what the current is doing. I'll check and see where they are pumping out and where they are pumping in...based on this (and wind direction) you can usually figure out the current. Then it's a matter of trying to figure out what the fish are eating and how the current (as well as water depth and clarity) might be affecting the food source. Those fish move around a lot and they are following the bait.
You guys can figure out the rest...I'm not the best fisherman out there (by a long shot) and I got it. Usually I'll get 1 or 2 pieces of the puzzle figured out and have a fair-to-decent day. Right now, I've got the whole thing. It doesn't happen often. The fun part is trying to figure it out, anyway. Catching is secondary to the process, IMO. If I wanted to go crank in fish, I'd fish salt water with live bait.
Diggy reply :
Im probably going to catch some cichlids or buy some shiners and go target peas, tarpon and snook this weekend.
SirSnookalot reply :
On 8/14/2013 at 10:39 PM, Diggy said:Im probably going to catch some cichlids or buy some shiners and go target peas, tarpon and snook this weekend.
Freshies I take it, caught a nice tarpon this morning at the inlet.
BTW, I broke my arbor reel. I was doing a total strip down, had it for about 18 months never been cleaned and screwed up the anti reverse. If ain't broke don't fix it, the reel was working perfect, lol.
Went DSG to buy a ci4, in hind site I was glad they were out, I didn't really want it, told the guy give me a 5000fj for $79, he didn't bite, lol.
AK-Jax86 reply :
On 8/15/2013 at 3:01 AM, SirSnookalot said:Freshies I take it, caught a nice tarpon this morning at the inlet.
BTW, I broke my arbor reel. I was doing a total strip down, had it for about 18 months never been cleaned and screwed up the anti reverse. If ain't broke don't fix it, the reel was working perfect, lol.
Went DSG to buy a ci4, in hind site I was glad they were out, I didn't really want it, told the guy give me a 5000fj for $79, he didn't bite, lol.
Snook not sure if you have an Academy by you but if they have ever carried that reel you can take it to them they will exchange it for the same or they will give you the total cost in store credit
SirSnookalot reply :
On 8/15/2013 at 3:20 AM, AK-NJ1986 said:Snook not sure if you have an Academy by you but if they have ever carried that reel you can take it to them they will exchange it for the same or they will give you the total cost in store credit
appreciate the info, no academy around here. I've got a spheros I'm not using, I'll use that until I get the urge to buy something. It's probably an easy fix, I may take it in someplace, isn't worth the cost of shipping it back and forth.
Diggy reply :
On 8/15/2013 at 3:01 AM, SirSnookalot said:Freshies I take it, caught a nice tarpon this morning at the inlet.
BTW, I broke my arbor reel. I was doing a total strip down, had it for about 18 months never been cleaned and screwed up the anti reverse. If ain't broke don't fix it, the reel was working perfect, lol.
Went DSG to buy a ci4, in hind site I was glad they were out, I didn't really want it, told the guy give me a 5000fj for $79, he didn't bite, lol.
The fjs were also discounted in many stores as well. The plantation store had some 5ks but are out now, maybe WPB will follow suit soon.
sunkboat on big o reply :
Fished slims tourny sunday, had 12lbs, dont know what won. I do know that Carmens tourny sat was won with 22something with 21something 2nd. Weights are def way down up there.
Diggy reply :
this is disastrous
Lake Okeechobee keeps rising, sending discharge into St. Lucie River
http://www.wpbf.com/news/south-florida/treasure-coast/lake-okeechobee-keeps-rising-sending-discharge-into-st-lucie-river/-/8882916/21392774/-/fouflx/-/index.html
http://www.tcpalm.com/photos/galleries/2013/jul/29/blue-green-algae-bloom-indian-river-lagoon/139670/
BassinLou reply :
On 8/14/2013 at 9:55 PM, piscicidal said:I'm going to keep this one on the down low a little bit. I think this pattern could go on for awhile and I don't see a lot of people doing it (correctly!)
I will tell you my approach out there this time of year...I'll target active/feeding fish in the morning (until about 8:30) and after that I am going for reaction bites. The key for me is to first see what the current is doing. I'll check and see where they are pumping out and where they are pumping in...based on this (and wind direction) you can usually figure out the current. Then it's a matter of trying to figure out what the fish are eating and how the current (as well as water depth and clarity) might be affecting the food source. Those fish move around a lot and they are following the bait.
You guys can figure out the rest...I'm not the best fisherman out there (by a long shot) and I got it. Usually I'll get 1 or 2 pieces of the puzzle figured out and have a fair-to-decent day. Right now, I've got the whole thing. It doesn't happen often. The fun part is trying to figure it out, anyway. Catching is secondary to the process, IMO. If I wanted to go crank in fish, I'd fish salt water with live bait.
Thank you for sharing. I have not been at lox for while, but I figured it has to do with moving water. Thanks again for the tip.
topwaterrob reply :
On 8/15/2013 at 4:46 AM, sunkboat on big o said:Fished slims tourny sunday, had 12lbs, dont know what won. I do know that Carmens tourny sat was won with 22something with 21something 2nd. Weights are def way down up there.
I didn't fish the tx, but I was out there Sunday am. It was smoldering and the bite was all but done for after 9 so I booked.
BassinLou reply :
Persistence pays off. I have been striking out for days, I just came back from a canal by my house. I fished for about 1/2 hour, and was fortunate enough to land and release a bass weighing in at 6lb 10oz. When will I catch another fish? I do not know. But I do know, if I do not try, I will definitely not catch a thing.
SirSnookalot reply :
They had plenty of 5000 fjs on Congress, reel isn't worth $209. to me, especially if I don't really need one. I'd buy one at a good discount and just put it away.
We are seeing that green algae on the outgoing tide, fishing is no where like it should be this time of year. With mostly a s/e wind and s/e surf, which normally is n/e surf more seaweed is coming in makes fishing a bit tougher.
A tip for anyone fishing the surf, be acutely aware of seaweed, every time you clean it off your lure grit and sand is left on your hand, be careful not to get it on your reel.
juan_LMB reply :
OK guys, I'm going to share a brief moment of my experience from last night. To the OP, I'm not trying to jack your thread. Just found the first "south Florida" thread to post share this on instead of starting a brand new one.
I haven't been fishing in about a month or two because it's so stinking hot and fish are just NOT BITING! I hate standing on a bank fishing canals and not getting bites. I know they're in the canals because I'll see them swimming shallow at times. Once I was throwing a crank bait and as the lure approached the bank, I saw a decent 3lb'er tailing it. He never did bite; I believe if the canal was 10 feet wider, he would've took it. ANYWAY, moving on to last night. My wife ticked me off by interrupting my nap when I had JUST dozed off...wanting to use my truck to go pick up this chair her friend was giving her. So i eventually get up and come to find out, this female lives right by this piece of canal I fish in. I never leave take my poles or tackle box out of my truck so I thought...hmm, she want to get me out then I'm going to go try and catch a fish tonight. On our way back home, I stopped and to remind you this is where I caught my first 5lb'er +. Wasn't getting any bites so I finally got my worm in this spot I had been aiming for (3rd and 4th cast). The 4th cast, I was working the worm back and just knew I was about to get bit...never did. So I said f**k it and started to reel the worm in, which caused the worm to float right on top of the water...BAM!! This nice 3lb fish destroyed that worm hahaha! I've never experienced a top water bite and let me tell you, that was very interesting. I actually jumped because the splash was so big and I wasn't expecting it. I believe that's the trick, fishing at night (not the evening) and throwing top water swim baits. That moves me to this question...what are some good top water, swimming lures you guys use? I'm use to fishing with jigs and worms so top water would be new to me.
BassinLou reply :
Oh boy! You have been infected by the top water bug. LOL. Congrats on your over night adventure. There are several topwater baits you can use especially at night. In no particular order.... Yeah right! Who am I kidding. Hollow body frog of course being first, (Now... in no particular order) buzz baits, swimbaits(gambler EZ swimmer), spooks, u-vibe worms, Zoom horny toads. The list will continue. Those few baits I mentioned will keep you busy. Good Luck. The next few days should be interesting with the weather systems. The rain may cool off the water perking up the fish's moods and also cause some water to move.
---=Martin=--- reply :
On 8/16/2013 at 2:46 AM, BassinLou said:Oh boy! You have been infected by the top water bug. LOL. Congrats on your over night adventure. There are several topwater baits you can use especially at night. In no particular order.... Yeah right! Who am I kidding. Hollow body frog of course being first, (Now... in no particular order) buzz baits, swimbaits(gambler EZ swimmer), spooks, u-vibe worms, Zoom horny toads. The list will continue. Those few baits I mentioned will keep you busy. Good Luck. The next few days should be interesting with the weather systems. The rain may cool off the water perking up the fish's moods and also cause some water to move.
Jitterbug!
AK-Jax86 reply :
The water pressure is why the fish aren't biting I think and the hurricane that's on the way isn't going to make fishing any easier
juan_LMB reply :
Thanks for all the advice. I'm actually at bass pro right now haha. Getting a pack of flukes and a couple frogs
BassinLou reply :
AK, I actually think if the incoming system does make its way here, its way to early to tell. But if it gets close enough to affect us I think it will turn on the fish, before it turns them off. The window will be short however.
AK-Jax86 reply :
Hopefully something turns these fish on man it's frustrating but exciting when u get the BIGGEN
BassinLou reply :
AK, you are frustrated?? You have lead the entire summer, with no one coming close to you, and you said you are frustrated! LOL. You may be experiencing what many of us have been feeling all summer long.
AK-Jax86 reply :
On 8/16/2013 at 9:02 PM, BassinLou said:AK, you are frustrated?? You have lead the entire summer, with no one coming close to you, and you said you are frustrated! LOL. You may be experiencing what many of us have been feeling all summer long.
I catch all mine early so it's frustrating. I got that fat 18" the other day and then dropped the big girl taking the hook out. I had two days where I caught a few. My thing is early summer I was catching a lot even if they were under 18" now seems like I catch none or just a few and the occasional big one. I like catching numbers of fish even if they aren't huge so it's just frustrating.
On top of that I miss so many fish. If Dave was on this site he could back me on that lol I am the king of missing the hook set on my frogs
juan_LMB reply :
Guys, let me tell you...I went fishing last night in the canal that runs around my community and SPLASH SPLASH SPLASH! OOHHHH how much I love fishing top water now lol. I was fishing horny toad and a fluke.
I done a little research before I went out fishing to figure out how to fish those little guys. Horny toads are definitely different when it comes to hook sets; not like a worm. I missed about 3 fish because the hook set is so different. Come to find out, you have to slam the hook into the fish or he'll get away. I end up pulling 1-2 out with it but like I said missed about 3.
My new favorite top water/swim lure...THE FLUKKEE!! Guys, I'ma just put it like this. The fish were crushing my fluke so hard, 3 of them I had to take a knee to get the hook out. We had ourselves a little operating room on the side of the canal. One had the hook in his throat...IN his throat. I seriously though I might had to cut it because it was hooked (looped) in his throat. Blood would puddle up and he would open his throat to swallow it. Finally got the hook out but after the poor fish took off, he swimmed back to me; floated on the edge for about 20mons. I think he was telling me to take him out of the misery. Too bad I didn't have a net or anywhere to throw his remains. The other two, one had it in the top of his throat but not bad and the other wasnt as bad neither. Had to cut a piece of his skin to release the hook. The rest boys, perfect hook sets. If you're not fishing flukes and toads , go out and ****** up a pack but hopefully you can make it to some water at night. I was out from 10-30-11ish (pm) till 1-130 this morning.
I bought a live target frog but unfortunately they didnt want him last night. I guess they were either very active and wanted fast stuff or the water was too open (no leaves, grass, pads) to fool them with a popping frog. Thanks for reading my essay btw. I just like sharing my experiences since I'm finally catching LMB. Oh yea, last night catches were nice size. They got bigger the more I threw the fluke haha. I think the smallest was 2lbs and biggest 3-3.5
juan_LMB reply :
AK-NK, read my post ^^. Lol I missed about 3-4 fish on a frog last night. Horny toad to be exact
BassinLou reply :
Juan, I am glad you are having success with your night fishing. There are definitely learning curves that come with the different techniques. The experience will come with time. As far as the flukes what was the hook size you were using if you do not mind me asking? To have them get so deep hooked makes it sound like either the hook was small, or you were detecting them too late.
juan_LMB reply :
On 8/17/2013 at 2:11 AM, BassinLou said:Juan, I am glad you are having success with your night fishing. There are definitely learning curves that come with the different techniques. The experience will come with time. As far as the flukes what was the hook size you were using if you do not mind me asking? To have them get so deep hooked makes it sound like either the hook was small, or you were detecting them too late.
I fish with the bass pro shops magna hooks, size 5/0. I have no clue with the hook is going so deep in their mouth. I figured they were just coming up and trying to inhale the fluke...bad news, that's a hook haha. With my flukes, I never feel the bite. I would try and give it another twitch, I'll feel the weight of a fish, and just pull up. I don't even set the hook because they pretty much hook themselves.
AK-Jax86 reply :
Yea Juan the misses comes with froggin. If I could land every fish that hits my frog August wouldn't be frustrating.On 8/16/2013 at 11:11 PM, juan_LMB said:AK-NK, read my post ^^. Lol I missed about 3-4 fish on a frog last night. Horny toad to be exact
But night fishing is cool because you have to rely on sound and feel.
BassinLou reply :
AK I like yah, but I don't feel bad for you. LOL. Gives me a fighting chance to pull off an upset in August. 
Juan, 5/0 hook is a very big hook. Those night time bass sure have an appetite. Night time fluke fishing is all feel based.
---=Martin=--- reply :
JIG is the name of the game in August... stay tuned for today's catches in the August Tournament thread 
BassinLou reply :
What did you catch Martin?? Finally caught something?? Jigs huh? I will stick with the frog. AK what you think??
AK-Jax86 reply :
Frog all day every day going out in the AM froggin
juan_LMB reply :
On 8/17/2013 at 4:31 AM, BassinLou said:AK I like yah, but I don't feel bad for you. LOL. Gives me a fighting chance to pull off an upset in August.
I went and picked up some size 2 hooks. I'm going to give them a shot but they were inhaling the 5/0. I feel like the 2/0 will disappear like an alligator ate it. we'll see though haha. You're absolutely right, night time fishing is all about feel.
juan_LMB reply :
went fishing last night. those monsters were destroying the fluke again guys. I know where the big ones be at now. Only trick is what night are they biting and if they're in the area. Might not be there if I go tonight. Oh yea, my canal is full of peacock bass btw. I can see them swimming around at the top. Tried to get them to bite but all they will do is follow my lure. I researched them when I got home and come to find out they won't bite plastics. Have to throw a spinner or something hard
BassinLou reply :
I am glad you came across monsters. Pics? Full moon, so it should be interesting. Pea's usually go for fast moving, jerky baits. They will on rare occasions go for soft plastics, like the pea I caught last month. What part of town are you doing your fishing.?
AK-Jax86 reply :
Juan take pics of some of these monsters you catch. And man I wish we had peacock bass here in Jaksonville or anywhere close to here for that matter. A buddy of mine said they can be caught in Orlando but everyone tells me you cAnt
BP10 reply :
On 8/21/2013 at 5:26 AM, AK-NJ1986 said:Juan take pics of some of these monsters you catch. And man I wish we had peacock bass here in Jaksonville or anywhere close to here for that matter. A buddy of mine said they can be caught in Orlando but everyone tells me you cAnt
i lived in orlando for 6 years never seen i dont really see them past WPB and that was YEARSSSSSS ago mainly in miami now working there way back up to us in broward as long as the really cold stay away
juan_LMB reply :
I have pics; take them with my phone when I catch one. I'll upload them when I get a moment. Stay tuned haha
BassinLou reply :
Pea's in Orlando?? If they are not in Lake Okeechobee, they are definitely not in Orlando. Too bad too because you guys would have a blast.
BassinLou reply :
We will be waiting Juan don't worry.
juan_LMB reply :
On 8/21/2013 at 9:00 AM, BassinLou said:We will be waiting Juan don't worry.
Oh I don't have no reason to lie haha! How do you guys post pics inside of the thread? I'm having issues trying to figure that out
BP10 reply :
On 8/21/2013 at 9:04 AM, juan_LMB said:Oh I don't have no reason to lie haha! How do you guys post pics inside of the thread? I'm having issues trying to figure that out
what phone you use i have S3 and was having problems the file might be 2 big u might need to resize it in paint
AK-Jax86 reply :
On 8/21/2013 at 9:04 AM, juan_LMB said:Oh I don't have no reason to lie haha! How do you guys post pics inside of the thread? I'm having issues trying to figure that out
I have a iPhone and you need to email the pic to yourself and click the resize to medium option. Save it to your phone and then open the full version of this site, not mobile, click more reply options and it will let you attach the file
juan_LMB reply :
There are a few other pics as well but you guys get the drift of what I'm pulling out haha
juan_LMB reply :
The one with grass around him, he hit the fluke as I was running it over the weeds. Kinda surprised me cause it was a very sloppy area on the edge of the canal
AK-Jax86 reply :
Got some nice fish there Juan. What do you mainly catch em on I know you mentioned flukes
juan_LMB reply :
On 8/21/2013 at 4:24 AM, BassinLou said:I am glad you came across monsters. Pics? Full moon, so it should be interesting. Pea's usually go for fast moving, jerky baits. They will on rare occasions go for soft plastics, like the pea I caught last month. What part of town are you doing your fishing.?
just now seeing this; I'm in Lauderhill. Yes, last night was a full moon and they loved my fluke. Was going to give the jitter bug another swing since I've yet to get a bite on it but why change lures when they are killing the fluke. When I searched the Pea's yesterday, I saw where they go for fast moving lures. Cranks, top water, jerks, poppers, and etc. anything fast but it can't be plastic. i had a nice 2-3lb Pea hanging underneath my brush hog. didn't take it. then i switched to the fluke, didn't take it haha.
Last night, I would throw the fluke across the canal, let it sink for 3-5secs, check the line to see if i had a bite. no bite, start jerking it across. when i saw the fluke getting close I would let it sink..jerk...sink...jerk. Then I would give it some slack and let it hang right on the edge of the canal, making sure it was deep in the water and twitch my rode up and down while I text on my phone hahaha. I would feel the my line being pulled, try to shake my pole and feel weight. bad news delivered to the lip. Oh yea, I had perfect hook sets last night by the way hahaha
juan_LMB reply :
On 8/21/2013 at 11:33 AM, AK-NJ1986 said:Got some nice fish there Juan. What do you mainly catch em on I know you mentioned flukes
thanks AK. fluke is my primary right now. I haven't had much luck with my worms, lizards, or brush hogs. I've ran out of scent, that should be delivered by Friday so hopefully I can be more versatile and use different plastics. Another reason is because the bottom of these canals are full of grass. its so bad it look like trees and bushes are in there. we need some rain because I want the canal to come up higher. Can fish see or find my deep sinking plastics through all that crap in there? I throw Yum D2 Dingers weightless and my lizards with a weight (don't remember how much they weigh. they're light). What do you guys think, continue keeping the lure above the "trees and bushes"? haha
SirSnookalot reply :
No monsters here in Delray yet, can only muster up a 2 pounder, no fear they shall be hitting soon enough. I have caught quite a few peacocks in Delray this past year but they are not easy to find, local knowledge is key.
Give ya a little peacock tip, as well as bass, mayans, oscars, bluegils, moonfish, jacks, blue runners, spanish and cero mackerel, snook and the list doesn't end...........crappie jig. Without a doubt one of the most prolific baits out there and at .15 a piece what a bargain to catch 20 or more fish in a short outing. I up it a tad and use a bullet head pompano jig with a chrome head, either 1/4 or 1/2 oz, by Bomber. I've been catching about 15 runners each day using them, if you don't think a blue runner gives a fight I suggest you try one out, great fun.
BassinLou reply :
Juan nice pics, and fish. Looks like you have them dialed in at that canal. What color of Fluke was that? Looks like it was Albino or light in color. As far as changing baits, if it's not broken why fix it? Stick with what works. If the pattern changes then you change. You should have joined our friendly contest. You would be one of the contenders with those catches.
AK-Jax86 reply :
I agree Lou he would definitely be in contention in our little tournament
juan_LMB reply :
On 8/21/2013 at 9:25 PM, BassinLou said:Juan nice pics, and fish. Looks like you have them dialed in at that canal. What color of Fluke was that? Looks like it was Albino or light in color. As far as changing baits, if it's not broken why fix it? Stick with what works. If the pattern changes then you change. You should have joined our friendly contest. You would be one of the contenders with those catches.
It's white pearl w/chartreuse tail. haha, exactly what I was thinking...if its not broken why fix it? If they're killing the fluke, why change it out? I'm just now hearing about this contest. I'll jump into the next one and see what I can do hahaha. How do it work?
BassinLou reply :
Pretty simple Juan. Follow us on the bragging rights thread, its on this same forum page under local waters. You fish the whole month, and record your top 5 fish. We are recording by length. So make sure you have something to measure your fish with. Weights are also mentioned if she is a big girl. At the end of the month the individual with longest 5 fish is king of the hill for that month. We keep it friendly, and educational. You have to provide, general location (not the actual spot if you don't want to), what baits you used and how, and time of the day. Take a picture, and post. Big fish of the month is also recognized. We would love to have you on board. Any question just ask, and we will be more than happy to guide you.
juan_LMB reply :
On 8/22/2013 at 1:12 AM, BassinLou said:Pretty simple Juan. Follow us on the bragging rights thread, its on this same forum page under local waters. You fish the whole month, and record your top 5 fish. We are recording by length. So make sure you have something to measure your fish with. Weights are also mentioned if she is a big girl. At the end of the month the individual with longest 5 fish is king of the hill for that month. We keep it friendly, and educational. You have to provide, general location (not the actual spot if you don't want to), what baits you used and how, and time of the day. Take a picture, and post. Big fish of the month is also recognized. We would love to have you on board. Any question just ask, and we will be more than happy to guide you.
thanks Lou. that's a good brief actually hahaha. I see the thread. I'll hop in.
piscicidal reply :
I'm still fishing Loxahatchee...Here's a video I did with Captain Shane at Lox the first week of August. Six days after this was filmed was when I "broke the code" out there. Starting that second weekend of August, every trip I have made has been to Lox and my five biggest have broken 20lbs every trip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T1xR-ApG7w
Diggy reply :
On 8/29/2013 at 10:54 AM, piscicidal said:I'm still fishing Loxahatchee...Here's a video I did with Captain Shane at Lox the first week of August. Six days after this was filmed was when I "broke the code" out there. Starting that second weekend of August, every trip I have made has been to Lox and my five biggest have broken 20lbs every trip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T1xR-ApG7w
What is breaking the code?
piscicidal reply :
When I say I "broke the code", it's a light-hearted attempt at saying I've figured the puzzle out.
The second Saturday of the month I found something and it just "clicked". I know where those big ones are at, why they're there and what they're eating. When that water level drops and/or cools, this pattern will be done and I'll be off looking for them again...
MCS reply :
When that happens and your looking for them again would you mind coming back to this thread and explaining the "code" you solved? I know it would help me and I am sure others to starting putting together or adding to our own decoding abilities.On 8/29/2013 at 11:29 PM, piscicidal said:When I say I "broke the code", it's a light-hearted attempt at saying I've figured the puzzle out.
The second Saturday of the month I found something and it just "clicked". I know where those big ones are at, why they're there and what they're eating. When that water level drops and/or cools, this pattern will be done and I'll be off looking for them again...
BassinLou reply :
MCS, Mike gave us an idea of what his "code" is more or less, earlier on this thread a few weeks back. However, MCS, Mike code I think is specific to Lox, not the waters you fish in JAX. Find the thread and see if you understand what I am trying to say. Giving credit to piscicidal, power of observation, is a key skillset to acquire when bass fishing.
MCS reply :
On 8/30/2013 at 2:15 AM, BassinLou said:MCS, Mike gave us an idea of what his "code" is more or less, earlier on this thread a few weeks back. However, MCS, Mike code I think is specific to Lox, not the waters you fish in JAX. Find the thread and see if you understand what I am trying to say. Giving credit to piscicidal, power of observation, is a key skillset to acquire when bass fishing.
Yeah I try to observe all I can. It has lead to some big fish this year and good numbers of fish too. I know it would be different, but hearing the story and seeing the thought process would be interesting. Something to build on.
BassinLou reply :
Makes sense MCS.
zack d reply :
Hey guys, new to the site and wanted to say hello.
All the tips ive read here have helped a ton,it is much appreciated!
Mostly bank fish local canals and ponds for the past year or so.
Looking forward to getting to know some of ya'll,here are some pics from the last month or so.
EDIT: I need to resize a couple pics that are too large,obv. 2 of those are the same fish. I actually had a pretty good august!
BassinLou reply :
Zach D, welcome aboard. Nice fish, looks like you know what your doing. There are few guys that live around your area. Remember to introduce yourself in the main forum page. See you around.
AK-Jax86 reply :
August has been slow and HOT but the fish are there you just need to find when they are eating. Zach those r some nice fish.
zack d reply :
Thanks guys, Lou thanks for pointing me towards the intro. Thread.
The fish gods got the best of me yesterday and today. Skunked. 1 hit 1 miss.
In case yall are at all curious those fish were caught w/a wacky rigged shimee stick tater pie color.
juan_LMB reply :
Threw a worm into this sloppy, nasty corner. As I was trying to get it out of grass, I got a bite. Jacked up the hook set, reeled it in and hurried up to pitch it exactly where I missed him at. BAM! I got a good hookset and I thought a shark had took my worm. I've never had a finish swim that hard and much around the water. Tighten the drag up and this is what I pulled out. Oh yea, I finally got a pic with a fish bc my wife and daughter was wanting to see a big one in person. The bite happened right as they were leaving and came back haha
juan_LMB reply :
Zach, amazing fish!!! I can't wait until the day I get one on the hook that size
Diggy reply :
Tomorrow I will reign supreme (Ive been saying this for the past 3 months now) but tomorrow is the day!!!!!!
---=Martin=--- reply :
On 9/7/2013 at 2:34 AM, Diggy said:Tomorrow I will reign supreme (Ive been saying this for the past 3 months now) but tomorrow is the day!!!!!!
you and me Diggy! you and me!!!
Diggy reply :
Ill be in Broward early tomorrow so I have from sun up until sundown to catch a hog or 2
AK-Jax86 reply :
Good luck make sure you take pics so we can see the HAWG
rvadog reply :
Went to wolf lake today and got skunked. Really wanted to catch a peacock. Saw a couple but couldn't get them to bite.
AK-Jax86 reply :
On 9/7/2013 at 3:44 AM, rvadog said:Went to wolf lake today and got skunked. Really wanted to catch a peacock. Saw a couple but couldn't get them to bite.
Man I wish we had peacocks up here in Jacksonville or even somewhere close, I've never caught one before I heard they are fun you south FL guys are lucky
rvadog reply :
On 9/7/2013 at 4:13 AM, AK-NJ1986 said:Man I wish we had peacocks up here in Jacksonville or even somewhere close, I've never caught one before I heard they are fun you south FL guys are lucky
Only lucky if you can catch one!
Diggy reply :
On 9/7/2013 at 3:44 AM, rvadog said:Went to wolf lake today and got skunked. Really wanted to catch a peacock. Saw a couple but couldn't get them to bite.
The water there is so blue/clear there, its nice when you are in the back area and you see a fish hit your bait from way down. I watched a bass come out of no where and eat a crank bait. I was amazed. I think thats the clearest water I have fished locally besides in the ocean,
I actually caught my 1st pea there after about 20 years of not catching one, annoying a male with a kvd 1.5. I went back and caught a few on top water spooks(kvd sexy dawgs). Those pine needles can be a pain tho on the declines. I can note countless times of almost sliding into the water. I remember taking my girl there and she was terrified of the thought of snakes, then she saw lightning and was arguing with me to go back to the car. I think we made it to the car within 3 seconds of being soaked in monsoon rain.
The last time I was there it was it was cold, there was a huge snake in the water baking in the sunshine near the shore and a goose that wanted to attack the car...wasnt a good day for fishing. I haven't been back since.
SirSnookalot reply :
When I first moved to Delray there were no peacocks behind my home, a year later I caught a few small ones for the entire season. Year after that the peacocks almost rivaled the LMB in numbers caught and started to get some size too. Over the last year or so I've caught peas in Delray maybe 4 miles from where I live, just a matter of time until they are in my backyard again.
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