BassinLou

I just recently got into throwing treble hook baits again after a long hiatus. Picked up a few newer crankbaits recently, and the first thing I did was change out the stock hooks with Mustad triple grips. Stock hooks I have learned, are very pliable, leading to hooks bending out and pulling loose. These Mustad triple grips are very sharp tough looking hooks.

I think you just had a bad day. Just because you got skunked doesn't mean you did anything wrong. Sometimes fish are not willing to cooperate no matter what you throw out them. What you have to do, is get out there again and keep fishing.

How old would you say this lake is? From what you say you have described, it sounds like all the lakes in South Florida, which is bowl shaped. What time of day are you fishing? If you live on this lake, try fishing at night for bit and see what happens.

Good deal, thank you!!

Nice!! .... what body of water are you finding success in, Canals or Residential lakes?

Our weather has been very unstable this week. Especially yesterday. Decent weather is on tap for today, but right back with unstable weather again for tomorrow.

Sorry to hear that.

If you can find a used Champion 735 you will be set. I personally use a 736 for punching and frogging. But I fish in thick vegetation.

Welcome to BR, I am a little South of you, and the Glades are my playground as well.... lol!! South West Ranches, literally down the street from Holiday Park. Awesome!!

Welcome to BR, what part of the country are you from? You mentioned canal, and here South Fl we have a vast expanse of canal systems. This weekend with the cold front passing through, our fish shut down for a little bit. You have slow down your presentstion and focus on cover, they may be hunkered down in there. Good luck.

Soflobassfiend, said it best. There still is a lot of water out in the conservation areas. If/when the water recedes this year, the fishing becomes unbelievable all over the Glades. Usually this begins in the Spring and lasts until the Summer rains begin.

Welcome to South Fl. Your part of town has several nice areas to fish. Having a lake in the back of your house is a big bonus. Like someone just mentioned, go over to the SE section of the forums and plenty of threads are available, past and present that will definitely help you improve your game.

Cool... thanks for the info.

I use both VMC and Gami swimabit hooks. I prefer the length and design of the VMC swimnbait hook, but Gami still has the better hook point.

Congrats!! Thank you for following up with us. How did you find the water? High? Normal? Was there current?

Depending on how far South you are willing to travel in FL. You have multiple options: Mayan cichilds, Oscars, Peacock bass, Knife fish, Snakehead, Jaguar Guapote, Gar, and Grass Carp. Our canals farther South also hold: Snook, Jack Crevalle, Tarpon and Bull shark. You pretty much have your hands full with all these possibilities and locations. Various techniques can catch several of these species. Some you will do better with live baiting. Also, all of these species can be caught from land.

I am also surprised, LT didn't paint over the external weight. They do this with their frogs. They paint them white. The bend you speak of allows that bait to move nicely in the water. You will see when you have chance to throw it. Remember to give the bait a squeeze after a few casts. It does take on water. However the action will not be effected. Good luck!!

Holiday reports have not been any better, water is pretty high. Holeylands, unless they have the pumps on you will locate fish. Lox has been producing. Best of luck if you do get out there. Beats not being out there. Lol...

FWC have been spraying the alley. I busted my butt last weekend over on Mm35 for 2 little fish. Lol!!

Big bass get that way for a very good reason. If bass were as dumb as some people portray them to be, then all of us would have 10lbrs for PB's on our profiles. I respect big bass because they are the 1%'s of their species. Read what a bass has to endure to reach big bass status and you will probably think differently about them. I know I did.

We had to work for every single one of those bites. We stayed inside. The wind was blowing pretty hard that day, so we made several passes over and pretty large area that had hydrilla, the fish were holed up between those pockets.

Went out 2 weekends ago with a friend of mine, we boated 25 out of Belle Glades.

C&G, I have been following this thread for a bit, sorry to hear you are facing a few challenges. And yes, these are challenges. I understand you are going through a rough patch lately, and it sucks, no doubt about it. But how you choose to deal with these challenges are what will define you in the long life you have ahead of you. I understand your're heart broken. Trust me, its not going to be the last time. Friends moving and leaving, yeah this is going to happen a lot too. Expressing your sadness and disappointment is good for the soul to an extent. But it's time to move on, and learn from this experience. Drinking.... that 's an unhealthy outlet that will lead you down a dangerous path. I remember some time ago, you released a thread about work and what to do. Have you looked into the suggestions that were given to you? I remember you were an athlete in H.S. Wrestler I think... have you looked into coaching? Teaching and passing on to others what you have learned as an athlete, will reward you more than you can imagine. Trust me, you begin to coach or mentor youth you will forget your worries. Enough with the pity party, and get on with your life. You are so young, and have endless amounts of options available to you, although right now everything seems blurry. This fog will lift, and you will look back at this moment in your life and smile it off. Best of luck to you, and keep on keeping on.

RW you beat me to the answer.... lol