Don51

You are talking plastics I assume. You can't. It's all a part of fishing. Nobody can control what will bite their bait. 🤔

Guys are into them in the canals in Cape Coral.

Be careful what you wish for. 😂

Fresh, salt or both? If fresh the retention ponds on Kings Highway used to be prettygood. Haven't fished them in awhile.

I see posts on SWFL Fishing that they catch them in North Port. Who knows? 🤔

We have had relentless cold fronts. Water temps have dropped to below average for this time of the year. Shouldn't be enough to cause a fish kill though. I never see fish cruising the bank like I do up north so I cant' explain that. Are you from MA ? Totally different game down here.

Better add ice fishing to the list. 🤔

I went out with the kayak in the morning not expecting anything. Wind was howling to make matters worse. Ended up with 10 bass of no size and lost a few. Was surprised to catch anything. 🐟

Rattle baits are a killer in cold water shallow ponds. 😎

Are you on FB? There is a group called SWFL Fishing.

You are from MA? No reason to leave. The best bass fishing of the season is about to begin. Right place, right time. Opportunity to catch a new PB.

Should be getting close. Get out as much as you can. Look for surface activity. Good to always have a fluke tied on. Once that water temp gets lower a rattle bait can be quite productive. Wish I was up there.

October can be great, right place right time. A real good chance of hooking into a PB!

Water temp isn't there yet to trigger the fall feed. It's coming! 😎

Best fishing is yet to come. 😎

Can only imagine what the cost for licenses will be. 😂

I assume the water temp is pretty high also. Unusual that they won't hit a worm. I'm in Fl with hot and humid conditions also. Bass are sluggish and don't really chase anything. Slow moving baits are usually the most productive. I do get tired of fishing a worm all the time though. 🙄

Jig Man I am jealous! One of my favorite states. Enjoy.

I hear ya! I have been in FL the past 8 years. I will take south shore fishing hands down. The only downfall is the season is too short. I get to fish year round now.

Mr. Science teach. Yes it is a whole different animal down here. I'm from MA also. Even panfish behave differently and do not bite readily. I have been here 8 years and have only caught a half dozen crappie. The variety of fish willing to bite doesn't exist. The fishing is not what I thought it would be.

That pond has some of the worst algae I have ever seen. the water will actually burn your skin and cause eye irritation. Nasty place! I have a sweatshirt that has bleach stains on it from getting splashed with that water. They used to post warnings at the launch. 🤔

There has to be big fish in Ames Nowell. Heavy vegetation has been an issue there for years. Took the yak out a couple of times and didn't do all that well. I have caught a couple in the 5-6 lb range fishing from shore. Tough place. Were you able to drive down to the water or did you have to wheel the yak down?

It is just a term that has been around for years referring to the weather being hot and dry for an extended period. The fish become lethargic making for a tough bite. If rainy season will kick in and get the water stirred up some, things should improve, hopefully.

What time of day are you out there? Early morning/evening is best right now. We are in the dog days with the record heat and lack of rain that we are having. The bite has been tough just about everywhere if there is no moving water. Slow moving baits work better under these conditions. Just keep at it or try a different pond and see what happens.

A very interesting place. This "rainy" season is starting out like last year. Could be big trouble if the rain doesn't kick in soon.