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Has happened to me many times over the years. If infected lance it, then squeeze out any puss, then antibiotic ointment, and bandaid, gone in a day or two. Simple fix, don’t ignore! Keep sanitizer in the truck!

Congrats my friend, the fish Gods are looking out for you! That is one heck of a week of fishing. I would have bet on a California lake.

Welcome to the club, I have been a member since Boy Scout Camp in 1963! It gets addictive!

Regarding lake size. The only factor that will change my decision on lake size is the wind. The windier it is, the smaller the body of water I will choose. They all have bass and other fish, but the wind can be a hazard especially on big waters like Okeechobee and Poga. I would much rather be on a small lake with lots of vegetation because it helps keep waters cleaner and wave action down. Our Florida bass like cleaner water.

As always a great video Glen. You certainly have a wide range of vids out there. Thanks for sharing your tips, some simple solutions to a nasty problem.

There are lots of good people out there, but it only takes one A/H to get all the headlines!

New Zealand in on my bucket list! One of the most beautiful counties in the world.

Sunday 2/23/25 7:00-10:30 AM sunny water stained wind 10-15 NE Went to the Everglades Restoration Area along US 27 in Palm Beach County. This is an area I had one of the best trips of my life, with many big bass. Then three other trips where I caught few fish at all. It all depends on conditions and the pumping cycles Big fish live here in good numbers, but 90% are unreachable for a bank fisherman and no gas motors are allowed. Upon arriving I noticed the water level was above the bank. I would be standing in water the whole trip. Second observation was on a Sunday not another person was fishing along the 7 miles south levee. Very unusual for a Sunday. I wasn’t expecting much! I picked a spot 5 miles out and casted across the canal into the flat. As soon as in landed I saw a bunch of big fish suddenly moving. Second cast same thing. Then a good size 23” bass hit. Things were looking up. 5 casts into the flat and another 23” bass. From that cast on I had constant action as my bait dropped from the flat into the perimeter canal. A big weightless Senko did the trick. No junk fish, all bass, but none as big as the first two caught. The bite stopped as soon as the sun got up around 9:00. The last hour nothing, not even a bite. I did have a water snake cruising the bank, and since I was standing in 3 inches of water along the levee I kept my eye out for him. I could not tell what kind it was. A great time for an hour of crazy fishing.

Doug Hannon and his beautiful clear Florida waters. Just listening to him explain his day. Doesn’t get any better then that!

I often throw plastics because our shallow weedy bodies of water have an abundance of pads, and grasses, that stick up above the surface. I usually use light weight plastics when fan casting, and wind can be a problem when casting these light baits. I use quality reels and rods and once the wind is above 15 a will cast with the wind from my back if possible, or increase breaking and shorten the distance if casting into the wind. Jigs, and heavier swimbaits are never a problem because of the weight. Wind will sometimes dictate what I'm doing and how I'm doing it. Time on the water usually fixes any of these problems. One other thing, after making the cast, I always take a quick look at the spool and make sure the line is tight as it starts starts coming onto the reel. This only takes a second, and not something I think about, it's automatic. This eliminates problems down the road on future casts. Good luck!

As a life long Florida fisherman you Sir are spot on with your summation of Florida fishing in winter!!!!!

I too fish weedy, pad field bodies of water all the time. The Florida Everglades are one of the largest shallow water marshes in America, with weeds and pads everywhere. Like Catt, and Flyfisher, I will always watch the weed stems that move contrary to the wind conditions. Fish are always moving through the stem fields and bumping into them as they move. Thousands of times they have been a great indicator of something alive in the area. It’s sometimes a Gator, sometimes a snake, sometimes a mud fish, oscar, peacock, or brim. But many times a bass, and sometimes a big bass. Never take your eyes off the surrounding vegetation it can be as good as FF sonar, and much cheaper!❤️👍❤️

I agree with most, there is knowledge involved with catching big bass on a frequent level. But many big bass are caught using live baits which I refuse to do. I have caught a large number of 8 to 11 pound bass over the last 50 years on artificial baits. But I attribute my catches to being on the water often and keeping my lures wet all the time. If you want to catch big fish: 1). Go to bodies of water that hold big fish. 2).Throw big fish baits, and slow down and don’t over work the bait. 3) Throw baits you have confidence in, not the new item from the catalog. 4).Slow down, and pause often, can’t recommend this enough. Real big bass are not out chasing, trying to run down targets. they are ambushing from an hidden position anything that can fit in their mouth. 5).Target thick rich green vegetation’s close to major break points. Big bass will move up and down ledges depending on weather conditions, and bait fish patterns. 6)..More time on the water, and lure in the water, will improve your odds at a Kodak moment! 7).We often give big bass credit for being smart. They are not smart but incredibly reactive to their environment. They are not sitting around thinking what will I do today, but changing behaviors by sensing changes that surround them in their hood. They don’t control anything, but are controlled by the environment!

Thanks for posting this!

Thanks Glen, I enjoyed the laughter, needed it today. It’s so hard to fix stupid!🫣!

Mine came last week and it is in the bathroom for Dailey scanning!

That was just dumb. Consider that a warning to use common sense from now on. Nothing worth risking your life.

In South Florida if iwater temps are in the 40’s stay home. You will find millions of dead fish everywhere including bass, exotics, redfish, snook, tarpon, even manatees! The only happy campers are the gators, birds, and gars! This happened about ten years ago in south Florida and the Keys!

It is structure with a timely flow of water, so you know predators are hanging out just looking for an easy meal. Sounds like culvert pipes after a heavy rain. One of my favorite go to spots for bass and peacock! I have caught bass in a lock at Lake Okeechobee while waiting for the water to lower and the gate to open.

True Florida Strain Bass are effected by cold fronts much more than their northern cousins. A cold front with water temps dropping into the mid 60’s will put them into lock jaw for several days until the temps start to rise. Forget early morning fishing and concentrate on fishing areas with direct Sun. Usually drop offs close to heavy vegetation. They will be deep at the base of the drop off, or sitting under thick cover with direct Sun on the cover. Kind of a blanket of warmth above them. They will not be out chasing stuff, so slow down and then slow down more. If it’s right in front of their face they might bite it. Flipping time, patience is a must. Also drag a worm along the base of the drop off with long pauses, and subtle shakes. You will get some warmer water deep from seepage from the aquifer. This water is always 72* from deep underground Summer or winter. Find a deep water spring and you might find a gold mine of fish.

When the water temps drop below 60* our Florida Strain Bass get lock jaw! When this happens it’s best if you know where the deep water springs are in your lakes. They pump water from the aquifer at a constant temp of 72* all year long. Also good in the summer when water temps get above 90*. These always have bass hanging around the openings during the extremes.

I moved here 48 years ago so I would never have problems with months of no fishing. We are just getting into some of the best fishing of the year.

I have fished for over 50 years now and have found out that for the first 20 years I fished much too fast. Since retiring I fish 5 or 6 days a week depending on weather conditions. Some days from the boat, most days from the bank on one of the six lakes within a mile of my home. My personal strength in the game is patience, love for the sport, and confidence in what I’m doing. Fishing is my relaxation, and tranquility. If the equipment is working properly, my casting techniques are on point, and the weather is not brutal, I am a happy camper regardless of how many fish I catch. Knowledge and confidence are the key, and they come with experience and time spent on the water.

Thanks again Glen! Love your videos.

I now have 5 grandchildren under 7 years old, and I took my own children fishing at a very young age many years ago. I learned some valuable lessons early in this process. With very young kids don't plan on fishing yourself. You are now the master baiter for that entire trip, the cast guru for all participants, possible hook removal medical team, the food distributor, and also the rod and reel recovery team. A little rod floater attached is a great idea. Warn them all that the floating logs with legs are not friendly creatures and should never be fed. Then keep all trips short, with lots of different snacks and drinks. Snack time is break time, because grandpa is not very good a multi tasking. A mason jar becomes an emergency pee jar, and once one starts it becomes contagious. Cheerios and Rice Krispies are also great chumming tools. Two hours is max time for little ones, and believe me you will feel like you just went 10 rounds with Muhammed Ali! Once they reach about ten they can hang, cast all day, and fish with Dad or Grandpa as long as they want. Always a fun time!