Central Fl Bass

[senorSTANKY]

Hey guys, what's up?

 

I've been fishing in the central FL (Lakeland) area lately looking for some largemouths. I have had some luck on a Rat-L-Traps in little retention pond type areas, but have only caught a few. What are you guys fishing with right now? Also, there are plenty of lakes around here that look like they could hold some fish, but I went out on one of the most popular bass fishing lakes in the area the other day for 5 hours and had no hit. What is your typical strategy for fishing medium sized lakes, and what baits will be most effective in which areas of the lake? Any help is appreciated!

 

Thanks

[Tartan34]

I was fishing Butler this weekend and it was pretty clear that the bass were off their beds.  It was a cold and windy day, so we found luck fishing mid-lake points and the associated banks leading to them (with heavy cover).  Running spinnerbaits worked well on the 2-4 pounders.  

[FD.]

this time of year, fish the outside lines of the emergent grass with a skinny dipper or a vibe worm.  The weather the last few weeks have made it tough.