Florida Bragging Rights Club (November 2013)

[BassinLou]

Fished a small canal later in the day today and caught several, most were small.  Wind was blowing good and overcast.  Both caught on Seibert shakey head jig with netbait t mac 6.5 inch in sun perch color.  Typical canal fishing, cast to bank and slide it down the contour.  Pick ups were very light.  a 16 and 17 inch.  

 

1-7, I got your fish down, looks like you found some time to go fishing. LOL, this competition will do that to you.

[BassinLou]

Cut off is still tomorrow, but here is who we have so far participating:

 

North FL                      Central FL                 West FL                    South Florida

 

1.JaxBasser                 8. Phil_M                   12. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,        15. Fishingator (Cusp of Central/SouthFL)

2.Tighlines Jax             9. Jacob 044             13. Rovingmutt           16. LargeMouthGambler

3.MCS                         10. Mouldie                14. Shanksmare         17. Martin

4. Dsidle                      11. FishinDaddy                                            18. Dynomyte

5. AK                                                                                                 19. FSTR

6. Navybassfisherman                                                                       20. CutlerJay

7. Bass Czar                                                                                      21. ZachD.

                                                                                                          22. LunkerMaster24

                                                                                                          23. Bassinlou

 

There you have it. I am waiting on one more person to confirm, but if he doesn't by tomorrow, this will be our Nov 2013 Bragging Rights Line-up. Best of luck to everyone.

[fishingator]

Cut off is still tomorrow, but here is who we have so far participating:

North FL Central FL West FL South Florida

1.JaxBasser 8. Phil_M 12. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, 15. Fishingator (Cusp of Central/SouthFL)

2.Tighlines Jax 9. Jacob 044 13. Rovingmutt 16. LargeMouthGambler

3.MCS 10. Mouldie 14. Shanksmare 17. Martin

4. Dsidle 11. FishinDaddy 18. Dynomyte

5. AK 19. FSTR

6. Navybassfisherman 20. CutlerJay

7. Bass Czar 21. ZachD.

22. LunkerMaster24

23. Bassinlou

There you have it. I am waiting on one more person to confirm, but if he doesn't by tomorrow, this will be our Nov 2013 Bragging Rights Line-up. Best of luck to everyone.

Love this!

[fishingator]

Ok, got all the catches and lures used so far. Did them with some down time at work. Dam there is gonna be a lot of you guys this month I guess. I didn't think that there would be that many participants, lol. Oh well, I am gonna have to get more organized with a binder or something.

So far the patterns of catches seem to be topwater frogs, vibe worms, and baitfish type baits (flukes and EZ's). This is the general pattern this time of year. So far you are all doing pretty good.

Biggest fishes so far are

dsidle-21" on a Ribbit frog in Lusiana craw

Mutt-21" on a white fluke

Awesome thank you!

[dsidle61]

Im liking all the organization that Lou and LMG are putting together.  Really tough day  up here in jax. winds were absolutely howling steady.  30 mph winds w 40 gusts made it tough sledding.  Tried  throwing the senko but i couldnt get a handle on it w/ the wind.  Threw a frog for a bit and had 3 misses, only one was of any size that i saw.  Would have been a perfect day w very overcast skys but the wind just killed me.  Got out this morning and got myself a new rod and was pretty happy with it.  I feel like i can cast a mile w this thing compares to my ultra light lol.  definitely going to take some time to get used to casting w such a longer and stiffer rod (that sounds pretty funny)  but i think it will help me in the long run.

[BassinLou]

Im liking all the organization that Lou and LMG are putting together.  Really tough day  up here in jax. winds were absolutely howling steady.  30 mph winds w 40 gusts made it tough sledding.  Tried  throwing the senko but i couldnt get a handle on it w/ the wind.  Threw a frog for a bit and had 3 misses, only one was of any size that i saw.  Would have been a perfect day w very overcast skys but the wind just killed me.  Got out this morning and got myself a new rod and was pretty happy with it.  I feel like i can cast a mile w this thing compares to my ultra light lol.  definitely going to take some time to get used to casting w such a longer and stiffer rod (that sounds pretty funny)  but i think it will help me in the long run.

 

Dsidle.... C'mon man you are going to leave us hanging on what rod you purchased, after you went to the main forum asking for suggestions?? You said stiffer, so I am thinking a MH, am I right so far??

[dsidle61]

Dsidle.... C'mon man you are going to leave us hanging on what rod you purchased, after you went to the main forum asking for suggestions?? You said stiffer, so I am thinking a MH, am I right so far??

haha sorry sorry, got an all star ASmicro worm rod, 6'8" MH power XF action

[JaxBasser]

The weather here is just disgusting. It's in the 50s, 30mph wind, rain. No fishing for me.

 

Good call on the MF XF. That should be a fine worm/frog rod.

[AK-Jax86]

*** Lunker Frog Green Tea              
*** Lunker Frog Texas Toad            
Gambler Big EZ Black Blue Flake            
Gambler Big EZ Watermelon                    
Huddleston Weedless Shad Silver/Green        
Rattlesnake Worm Green Pumpkin Mag Red 4.5    
Stanley Top Toad Black               
Hag's Tornado Watermelon Chartreuse 6.5"      
Yama 6" Senko Green Pumpkin Lg Red flake 6"  

 

Just placed my order at TW, only wanted the top two items but had to spend $50 in order to get $5 two day shipping... you can figure out what site I used it almost doesn't make sense not to spend the $50 to save money on the shipping.

 

Will be here on the 7th, perfect b-day gift from my girl even though I know what I am getting lol. Bass Czar is coming off of the injury list and is going to go hit up a bunch of new spots I found can't wait to try some of these things out.

 

MCS since you said its RIP with those rattlesnake lures I had to pick up a pack and try them out, I remember you told me about them last year and I bought some but I think there were the bigger diamond back ones.  Have to thank fstr for the Big EZs, they work well for him, I never tried them but I will this weekend. Not sure how to rig them for the best results though.

[AK-Jax86]

The weather here is just disgusting. It's in the 50s, 30mph wind, rain. No fishing for me.

 

Good call on the MF XF. That should be a fine worm/frog rod.

 

Man I went out to a spot on my way home because I had some time to kill and it looked like an ocean! This wind the past two days has been brutal at times today was ridiculous though.  Was suppose to go to Orlando tomorrow but I am going next week so I am going to go out in OP with Dave if the weather allows us to fish, have a feeling its not going to be any better than today though

[AK-Jax86]

haha sorry sorry, got an all star ASmicro worm rod, 6'8" MH power XF action

 

what an excellent choice of Rod...

[dsidle61]

*** Lunker Frog Green Tea              

*** Lunker Frog Texas Toad            

Gambler Big EZ Black Blue Flake            

Gambler Big EZ Watermelon                    

Huddleston Weedless Shad Silver/Green        

Rattlesnake Worm Green Pumpkin Mag Red 4.5    

Stanley Top Toad Black               

Hag's Tornado Watermelon Chartreuse 6.5"      

Yama 6" Senko Green Pumpkin Lg Red flake 6"  

 

Just placed my order at TW, only wanted the top two items but had to spend $50 in order to get $5 two day shipping... you can figure out what site I used it almost doesn't make sense not to spend the $50 to save money on the shipping.

 

Will be here on the 7th, perfect b-day gift from my girl even though I know what I am getting lol. Bass Czar is coming off of the injury list and is going to go hit up a bunch of new spots I found can't wait to try some of these things out.

 

MCS since you said its RIP with those rattlesnake lures I had to pick up a pack and try them out, I remember you told me about them last year and I bought some but I think there were the bigger diamond back ones.  Have to thank fstr for the Big EZs, they work well for him, I never tried them but I will this weekend. Not sure how to rig them for the best results though.

I picked up a pack of the rattlesnakes too after i saw MCS post.  MCS i thik you said you used the 4.75.  All i saw were 3.75 and 4.5 so i figured it was a typo and you meant the 3.75??  Like jaxbasser said brutal day up here hopefully it clears up by wednesday, that will be my next chance to get out.

[fishingator]

The weather is supposed to suck thru the weekend *cry*

[The Commodore]

Is it too late to join?  I don't get out everyday cause of school and work but I try.

[navybassfisherman]

How did the move go? You ready to hit the water this weekend?

Went out today, slept in just stopped by my local publix pond for 30. No big ones biting. Tons of bait swimming the banks and lots of 1-2 pounders slamming. But I focus deeper trying to get something big....give a better spot a try tomorrow.

 

Is this the public at Beach and Kernan.  I was there Saturday for a hour or so and saw the bass hitting the baitfish also.  Maybe I'll catch you out there one day.

[LgMouthGambler]

Crap. Almost forgot. Todays top times: 7:30-8:30am and 1-3pm, also 8-9pm tonight. Good Luck!

[LgMouthGambler]

Is it too late to join?  I don't get out everyday cause of school and work but I try.

 

Today is the cutoff.

[LgMouthGambler]

*** Lunker Frog Green Tea              

*** Lunker Frog Texas Toad            

Gambler Big EZ Black Blue Flake            

Gambler Big EZ Watermelon                    

Huddleston Weedless Shad Silver/Green        

Rattlesnake Worm Green Pumpkin Mag Red 4.5    

Stanley Top Toad Black               

Hag's Tornado Watermelon Chartreuse 6.5"      

Yama 6" Senko Green Pumpkin Lg Red flake 6"  

 

Just placed my order at TW, only wanted the top two items but had to spend $50 in order to get $5 two day shipping... you can figure out what site I used it almost doesn't make sense not to spend the $50 to save money on the shipping.

 

Will be here on the 7th, perfect b-day gift from my girl even though I know what I am getting lol. Bass Czar is coming off of the injury list and is going to go hit up a bunch of new spots I found can't wait to try some of these things out.

 

MCS since you said its RIP with those rattlesnake lures I had to pick up a pack and try them out, I remember you told me about them last year and I bought some but I think there were the bigger diamond back ones.  Have to thank fstr for the Big EZs, they work well for him, I never tried them but I will this weekend. Not sure how to rig them for the best results though.

 

Gambler EZ is the best swim bait available on the market. Always a solid producer. What I used to win Toho with. Bright Copper is an amazing color.

[MCS]

I picked up a pack of the rattlesnakes too after i saw MCS post.  MCS i thik you said you used the 4.75.  All i saw were 3.75 and 4.5 so i figured it was a typo and you meant the 3.75??  Like jaxbasser said brutal day up here hopefully it clears up by wednesday, that will be my next chance to get out.

 

Nice rod, been looking at Allstars among others as I am in the market once I get my reel for Christmas....No, sorry I meant the 4.5 standard size. I would think the 3.75 would be just as good just use a 2/0 hook instead of a 3/0 or 4/0. I might pick some of the babies up myself.

 

Is this the public at Beach and Kernan.  I was there Saturday for a hour or so and saw the bass hitting the baitfish also.  Maybe I'll catch you out there one day.

 

Nope, this one is down south. I am down in the Mandrin, Bartram, JCP area.

[MCS]

Gambler EZ is the best swim bait available on the market. Always a solid producer. What I used to win Toho with. Bright Copper is an amazing color.

Gambler makes so good baits period. Their stick, ribbon tails, flappin shads, ledge worms, sweebo, ugly otters among others are all producers!

[LgMouthGambler]

Gambler makes so good baits period. Their stick, ribbon tails, flappin shads, ledge worms, sweebo, ugly otters among others are all producers!

 

I would have to agree with you there. Val knows what he is doing for sure.

[LgMouthGambler]

Gambler makes so good baits period. Their stick, ribbon tails, flappin shads, ledge worms, sweebo, ugly otters among others are all producers!

 

Here is a tip with the Sweebo worm. Rig it to light line using a 3/0 EWG with a very light weight, and you can sweep it side to side under the water almost like a walk to dog action. Very enticing!

[BassinLou]

Is it too late to join? I don't get out everyday cause of school and work but I try.

Commodore, you are in. Today is last day for entry. Welcome aboard. What part of Fl are you from?

[AK-Jax86]

Gambler EZ is the best swim bait available on the market. Always a solid producer. What I used to win Toho with. Bright Copper is an amazing color.

How do you rig them what hooks do you usually use? Weight/weightless most likely depending on where I'm fishing and conditions I'd imagine?

[LgMouthGambler]

How do you rig them what hooks do you usually use? Weight/weightless most likely depending on where I'm fishing and conditions I'd imagine?

 

Big EZ is usually a 6/0 or 7/0 screw lock swim hook. The regular EZ swimmers I will rig with just a 5/0 EWG hook to swim along the surface, or a belly weighted screw lock to get some depth.