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Welcome fellow Floridian!!! just FYI, Farmpond-13 is the Stick Marsh. You might also hear Headwaters Lake referred to as Fellsmere Reservoir or simply the Rez.

Welcome fellow Floridian!!!

Welcome fellow Floridian! If you are paddling Toho, there are a pair of ramps for paddle craft only. Brownie Wise and Twin Oaks parks.

It is no secret Florida fish are moody. While I fish primarily from a kayak, I have a bunch of friends with boats that I fish with as well. All of them except one have push poles that we use (mainly during the spawn). Most also have anchors, old school claw and rope for holding on shallow/deep water structure areas because of the same idea of the motor noise.

I'm in the Orlando area, but have been off the forum for a little bit. Did you get a list of spots to try?

Ah, Pete was the regular, so you friend had a good guide that knows the areas patterns . There are a lot of doubles down there. Fair number of doubles in all of the St Johns river headwater reservoirs.

Yep, I saw his report. He has a YouTube video of his trip, too. It probably helps that he's a regular to the area with his kayak and paddle board. FWC is certifying a 11.9 pounder, which is probably more in the younder category, that caught there on the 2nd day.

You don't get the "2 weeks" response when the government says something is going to happen or change. 2 weeks is my departments standard answer. Wait for it......2 weeks. lol

SJWMD finally got everything hashed out with the 2 other groups to open the ramp. A news story came out on Wednesday with the rules for Headwaters Lake. Thursday they updated the story with an opening date of August 10th for the ramp. https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/fishing-boating/2020/08/06/fishing-mecca-headwaters-lake-verge-opening-powerboats/3288420001/ The kayakers are already reporting an increased presence of FWC in the area. The FWC liaison to the Fellsmere kayak group, Officer Platt said there will be a heavy presence with zero tolerance to ensure no one gets hurt. Anyone going out there, enjoy and be safe! It is some of the best fishing in Florida!

Send them an email or call them. Had a similar incident (Monday) with the label being created and never getting a UPS scan. They found the package in the shipping area. It’s on the way now.

I have the SC Legend X 7'4" HF along with an pair of Avid X 7'F" HF. I use the Legend X as a T-rig (3/8oz tungsten weight with 7-12" worms) and jig (1/2oz or more) rod. The Legend X is a stout rod, but not near as stout as the Avid X. One of the Avid Xs is my pitching and punching rod while the other I use for glide baits, A-rigs, and flutter spoons. I've thrown frogs on the Avid X 7'4" HF, but I find it is a bit overkill for a Scum frog as that stout of a rod with 65lbs braid will start to open up the hooks.

It depends.... Great answer, huh? Almost a non-answer. If it is a moving bait like a swimbait, swim jig, or speed worm, I'll throw it on straight braid (30lbs). A weightless Senko or Florida rigged beaver thrown in heavy cover is another straight braid application (30lbs unless I'm punch then it is 65lbs). Texas rig dragged or hopped on the bottom, ball and chain, wacky rig, and finesse techniques in open water or light cover, I'm going with straight fluoro in the 8-20lbs range. Previously I used braid with fluoro leaders, but due to the weak knot issues of fluorocarbon, I eliminated the extra knot to have one less failure point.

Nice! I fished Lake Virginia and Lake Mizell at the end of June. I don't remember how many I got, but it was a good trip. Everyone in the kayak group that went caught at least 5. Only problem fishing there is the parking lot fills up very quickly. I was at Lake Baldwin a little over a week ago (Monday the 13th). There was only 2 of us for this trip, but we got 22 in 4 hours. The kayak group is arranging another outing for Monday or Tuesday morning. Lake Maitland is on the list as a possibility. If you come back down, feel free to give me a shout. I can usually scrounge up a kayak or two if needed. lol

No worries. I figured you were at one of the springs up in the Gainesville area, as some of those run real deep. I know a couple lakes down near Sebring/Lake Placid run real deep, too. If you ever come up this way or want to see how to pattern a deep lake (30-40' but same concept), just give me a shout as we can hit the Butler or Conway chain. Yes, FlexPod with a gasket kit and mount on top for the screen. I was considering Lowrance, but landed a consulting position for a marine business. I spoke to the reps for Garmin and Lowrance when they came in the shop. The Garmin rep provided more feedback, seeming to want to help get his product dialed in better. I wouldn't base your decision on my personal anecdotal story.

60ft deep? Central Florida? That's some hole! If it is a deeper spring lake like Butler and Conway, your fish are going to be relating to structure. Since it becomes about structure, you've got to start figuring out the bottom. Is it sand, rock, algae/slim? What is the vegetation like? Specifically the underwater stuff like pepper grass, eel grass, coontail which is more shallow water or is there hydrilla that could grow deep (Lake Underhill the hydrilla currently has grown out to 21ft)? Our water is warm, even in the spring feed lakes, so going early or late will better your odds of catching something. As for what to throw, that is going to depend on where the fish are and what their mood is. A Senko is one of my number one baits. I'm local to Orlando, and have WS Tarpon 130X. I've got a Garmin 73SV EchoMAP Plus on it. Aside from a rudder, probably one of the best upgrades if you are looking to breakdown a lake. I've got a couple days off this upcoming weekend and into the following week if you meet up someplace to fish. I aint no expert, but I haven't been skunked this summer. lol