BassinLou

It's my pleasure to track the groups progress. Like I mentioned to MCS, it keeps me motivated. Also I have something to do. Its been raining down here for a while. The Mrs, went out and the kids are with me watching a movie. I am all organized so tracking will not be a big deal. AK, to answer your question. Yes, I see bass that light colored like that all the time when I go fishing at the park. It's lime stone lake so the water is clear. Since bass are predators and camouflage is an asset they have, their colors change to adapt to the surroundings. For example, Everglades bass are really black when they migrate from the flats into the canals. AK don't worry about swimbaits, you should sleep in the morning and focus on your fantasy football. Leave MCS and I to do the fishing.

Best advice, keep your eyes moving at all times. Watch where you step. In all my years of fishing by the bank, I came across my first snake last week. I acknowledged it and moved pretty wide around it and kept fishing. Like Darren said, use your rod tip to usher the snake along.

I am still waiting for CutlerJay, ZachD, (now I got your names right) and the night stalker Juan_LMB. Where you guys at?

Awesome Dsidle!! Welcome aboard. I was waiting to see when you were going to pop up. I got your name down we are up to five now.

The ice has been broken. Nice job, MCS. You are right. Keep track. 5 fish at 15 inches still equals 75inches compared to someone who only wants to measure big fish. Get your five and then start culling. I have your two fish down already. You catch them and I will track them.

MC's can survive in Saltwater?

So far as you guys have seen only 4 of us have thrown are names in the hat. MCS, AK, Mvorbrodt, and I. For the rest of you following us, and I know you are, you have til Friday, Sept 6, to finally make up your mind. Remember this runs for the whole month of Sept. You know you want to play....

Wow! you guys got your day started early. MCS started at 415am, AK, you are already planning your fishing day. I am here, and not able to go out today. Family commitments. Martin, your gesture of the $50 gift card is extremely generous and it's a gesture that I also will not be able to duplicate nor accept. However, MCS did mention a pack of baits. How does that sound? Ultimately, its your decision Martin. I just want all of us to remember why we started playing in the first place. Although $50 is attractive to all of us I think its a bit too much. Thank you Martin for the incentive however.

Just 2 inches, away to tie. Wow! that was close. You guys did great on your 1st month out. Wish you all the best for Sept.

Jellyman, sorry to hear your having a tough time catching fish. This summer has been really tough, and hopefully when the weather cools it will help your fishing.

Hey you guys. Who won?? You guys threw up some impressive numbers. NEjitterbug, weren't you spearheading this thing? Shane was it you? or Mars?

AK, so nice to hear from you. Have you come out of your college football cave, for some fresh air? LOL. Good to hear you will be participating this month. (Not really) . As of matter of fact I will like to call out some new people, that I would love for them to participate. Juan, Dsidle, new guy from Margate, and new guy from Miami. I apologize off the top of my head I forget your forum names. But you know who you are, I have introduced myself to you already. There are several more that I would like to see participate. Diggy, BP10, and several more. Put your names in the hat and lets have some fun!! So far I have AK, and MCS down. Martin where you at??

Just stick with the regular Yozuri. I have 6lbs test on one of my spinners and it comes right off just fine.

Cool MCS, I was waiting for you. I got you down already. I just came in, from trying out a relatively new spot. Caught a few dinks, and that was it. I think this spot will produce, but I am going to have to wait for the weather to cool down a little. Which may be awhile down here.

All of that typing and I did not declare my intentions. I am in for the month of Sept. Since AK is on his football binge, MCS, this gives us a shot to win this thing this month. LOL. FSTR I hope you are reading this, and maybe you can play this month.

Some of you know what time it is. August is behind us, and I will like to quickly congratulate AK, for being "King of the Hill", for last month. If I am not mistaken his top 5 length went for 99 inches. I think I may have hit the biggest fish of the month (amongst the BR members of FL who chose to participate last month). My fish went for 6lbs 10oz and MCS came in at very close nail biting 6lbs 8 oz. Many of us would have to agree that August was a tough month. I am curious how September will be. I want to throw this out there, I highly encourage past/current participants to chime in. I would like to spearhead, the tracking of the number's for the month. You guys will still post your catch's, length's and weights but I will do the leg work and do weekly posting of where everyone stands. This way we do not have to navigate through out the thread looking at everyone's numbers. I will post the top 3 participants of the week on Sunday evenings. I would really like to build this up, I find this tournament to be extremely fun and some of the rivalries among us really make me look forward to fishing. What do you guys think if we have a cut off date, let's say Fri, Sept 6, for participants to declare there intention to play? After that date, we encourage pics and stories, however you will not be included for the "King of Hill" bragging right for the month. Just in case some FL BR members are reading this thread for the first time, I will give you a recap. For the last 3-4 months we have had a bragging rights tournament here in FL. In order for uniformity what we have decided to do is to measure and photograph our LMB catches. If your top 5 fish lengths for the month is the longest amongst the other participants than you are considered the "King of the Hill" for that month. No, you do not win any $$, or get any trophies, but its great, clean, fun amongst guys (no gals have yet to participate) who really love to bass fish. Its also important to note that this an educational thread. We encourage the participants to give us "some" details of their catches for example, the lure that was used, the time of day, and the last one, the general location of the catch. The last example is completely optional. I for example just mention the part of town I was fishing at, not the actual location. Lastly, we also give a honorable mention to the biggest fish that was caught, so having a scale would be highly encouraged. I think I covered everything, but just in case I missed something someone else will kindly clarify. Best of luck to all you. Let's have a good time. Please remember, measure the fish, take a pic, and do all of this within a reasonable amount of time. Let's do our best to minimize the stress on the fish. Lou.

Does getting pee'd on by bass in more than one occasion count for this thread??

Good luck. The internet is virtually everywhere. You can always pop in, and show us what catching at your new location.

Up until recently, I have heard several times MC's are great Snook bait. How big of an MC are people using? The reason I ask is because one of the canal's I fish I have seen nice Snook swimming around. How are you guys rigging the MC? Are you using a big float and hooking through the nose? Freelining?

You gotta love South Fl fishing. You never know what your going to get. Nice fish Tyler, WTG!! Shane great job getting into fish.

Nice explanation Arv. Simple, easy, and to the point.

Fishing was ok yesterday. Caught 5, nothing to post pics and jump up and down about. But compared to other days this past week. Better.

I never go fishing on the boat on Holiday Weekends. Can't stand crowds of people. But, I will go bank fishing. People gravitate towards other larger groups of people. I go the opposite way. I will be going to an industrial park that has a nice big lake to walk around with 0 people. Ahhhh!!! peace and quiet.

To my friends on BR that live North of South FL. Here is a pic of a pretty Mayan Cichlid. Another exotic we have in abundance here in South Fl. Enjoy!!

St. Croix!!! RW ^^^^^^^^ said it best.