Florida Bass Club September Tournament

[BassinLou]

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.

 

 

[BassinLou]

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.

[MCS]

I am in Lou, give it a go tomorrow.

[BassinLou]

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.

[AK-Jax86]

Lou and MCS I am down for this month. Hopefully we get more people involved. I think we ave the usuals and 4 more new people I think from last thread.

Should be fun and a lot cooler in the next few months fish will e enjoyable again from a comfort stand point

Good luck to you all this month

[BassinLou]

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??

[CountBassula]

And there's a $50 gift card to BassPro as the top prize, courtesy of yours truly, and yea, I'm in

 

M.

[AK-Jax86]

Lou I hope all those people participate it will make for a lot of fun and good conversation.

MCS said he is going on a long trip tomorrow hopefully he sets the bar high for us and has some nice pics for us!

I am going out for a little bit in the AM then heading to Orlando so maybe u can do a little fishing

[JellyMan]

Fished Lochloosa today... fished for 20 min, got ticked, and went home.

 

I am giving another spot one more shot and I am packing it all up until I move back to Orlando. I hate the fishing here so much. What a joke!

[BassinLou]

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.

[AK-Jax86]

Fished Lochloosa today... fished for 20 min, got ticked, and went home.

 

I am giving another spot one more shot and I am packing it all up until I move back to Orlando. I hate the fishing here so much. What a joke!

 

where are you fishing right now?

 

My brother and my girls cousin live in Orlando when you get back if I am down that way you can show me where to catch the biggens

[MCS]

And there's a $50 gift card to BassPro as the top prize, courtesy of yours truly, and yea, I'm in

M.

Wow Martin, that is cool man but a bit much for me. I am fine playing for nothing or something simple like a pack of bait. I appreciate the gesture but I could never match something like that therefore makes me unable to accept a big prize like that.

[AK-Jax86]

Wow Martin, that is cool man but a bit much for me. I am fine playing for nothing or something simple like a pack of bait. I appreciate the gesture but I could never match something like that therefore makes me unable to accept a big prize like that.

MCS this is the earliest/latest I've seen you post depending how you look at it! You are up early ready for your long fishing trip.

When you get back keep us posted! Lets is know how you guys did, I am assuming you went with your buddy or maybe the family. Enjoy yourself man hope you got some good pics or stories for us. I am about to head out now

[BassinLou]

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.

[BassinLou]

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....

[MCS]

4:30-8:20 2 fish one 17" and one 14" my buddy had a 17" and a dink. Same lures as last week. Best action was around 5 once the sun came up the blue bird skies set in and no wind. Last hour and a half was dead. I will post pics tomorrow I am at 31" to start, gonna keep track no matter what this month and finish with 5.

[BassinLou]

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.

[dsidle61]

Sorry for the hiatus, was on a little vacation back in pennsylvania.  But I am definitely in for this month.  I hopped on a plane this morning at 630am so hopefully i have enough left in me to get out this evening.  best of luck to everyone!!

[BassinLou]

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.

[BassinLou]

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

[AK-Jax86]

I went out today was set to go at 5:20a and mad I fell back asleep since MCS said they were on around then.  Ended up going out from 8a to 1p and the frog was dead.  We traveled light at OPCC, from 8a to 11:30a since there were so many golfers out. We stuck to back ponds that were by houses and in middle of woods using google earth. Caught a bunch on swim baits nothing big didn't bother to measure them. This one pond we caught em at they were all white.  Never seen em like that before. Has anyone else? Dave said its because the pond has sand bottom.

 

I went to my spot call it Saint. I caught 6 in about a hour. Couple of swim bait and the others on a green and white senko.  I only measured the biggest which was the first caught on the swim bait and it went 19".

 

I will post pic after I draft my fantasy football team

[AK-Jax86]

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

 

Lou I'm glad you are keeping track and making this organized. I felt we needed that I didn't want to be the one though ha

[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.

[AK-Jax86]

Sorry for the hiatus, was on a little vacation back in pennsylvania.  But I am definitely in for this month.  I hopped on a plane this morning at 630am so hopefully i have enough left in me to get out this evening.  best of luck to everyone!!

Me and Derrick were gonna check out your spot on Collins I think it was where you got that big one. But there are so many spots on Collins we weren't sure.

You from Philly? If so are you an Eagles fan u may become my new best friend lol

[AK-Jax86]

I have a feeling it's going to be a good month all of us seem ready for this cooler weather