CutlerJay Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 Nice CutlerJay. You were working the swimming them or on the bottom? Burning them across the top. Lots of noise and wake. I was not getting any bites with worms when letting it fall or on the bottom. 1 Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted June 23, 2014 Super User Posted June 23, 2014 I was able to get out to the Big-L the past two Sundays and it has been really good. The water is not to high and we have been catching some big bass. Starting at 4pm and fishing till dark with jigs and big worms burning across the top over the Lilly pads resulted in a 27 lb bag last Sunday and a 23 lb bag yesterday. I was really excited because this was my first time to catch bass using jigs. I missed a few really goods ones but still managed to land a few despite my novice jigging skills. Dang!!!! Cutler Jay... WTG buddy!!! Remember what I told you about.... you would have scored real big with that bag. 1 Quote
Super User SoFlaBassAddict Posted June 23, 2014 Super User Posted June 23, 2014 Man. That's making me wish I wasn't in Indy for the week. Been here one day and I'm already wanting to get back home. Great fish! Quote
onesubdrvr Posted June 23, 2014 Posted June 23, 2014 If hooking into a 20# jack and chasing it down the beach a few hundreds doesn't get your blood boiling, I don't know what would. I must say, that for me, it's more about bending the rod that what I catch...... I camped in Sebastian last year, at the state park, and didn't catch anything there either, again fishing from the shore in the river...... maybe I just need to give the beach a shot, as long as it's green flags, I guess my boy will be ok. Come to think of it, the best I did in-shore was as a kid growing up chasing Flounder in Jacksonville; I killed 'em nearly every time I went out, but other than that I needed a boat to get where I was going. We had a 13' Orlando Clipper when I was growing up, killed more fish in that boat than the red tide lol. Also, need to get my arse up a little earlier in the morning, and watch the tides; I guess the tail end of the incoming tide, and beginning of the outgoing tides are best(?) Wayne Quote
LMB KING Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 I must say, that for me, it's more about bending the rod that what I catch...... I camped in Sebastian last year, at the state park, and didn't catch anything there either, again fishing from the shore in the river...... maybe I just need to give the beach a shot, as long as it's green flags, I guess my boy will be ok. Come to think of it, the best I did in-shore was as a kid growing up chasing Flounder in Jacksonville; I killed 'em nearly every time I went out, but other than that I needed a boat to get where I was going. We had a 13' Orlando Clipper when I was growing up, killed more fish in that boat than the red tide lol. Also, need to get my arse up a little earlier in the morning, and watch the tides; I guess the tail end of the incoming tide, and beginning of the outgoing tides are best(?) Wayne We have a lot of sources on land that some people don't take advantage on, like the picture i just posted with the snook. I was wading that day and thats all i can do because i don't have a boat so i'm very limited, but not so bad, because over here we have one of the best jetty's in Florida (fort pierce) inlet. we also have A1A on Hutchinson island and we have some nice beaches that are loaded with snooks in the summer time. I want a boat for sure but i dont really need one to catch fish. 1 Quote
onesubdrvr Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 We have a lot of sources on land that some people don't take advantage on, like the picture i just posted with the snook. I was wading that day and thats all i can do because i don't have a boat so i'm very limited, but not so bad, because over here we have one of the best jetty's in Florida (fort pierce) inlet. we also have A1A on Hutchinson island and we have some nice beaches that are loaded with snooks in the summer time. I want a boat for sure but i dont really need one to catch fish. I guess it may just be a matter of trying more spots; when you're going between Jensen and Ft. Pierce on A1A, or even north of Ft. Pierce, I see a lot of pull-offs on the river side; can you just park and wade? Again, I'm bringing my little man with me too; he's not quite as tall as me lol, water gets deeper quicker for him Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted June 24, 2014 Super User Posted June 24, 2014 This morning was a "Chamber of Commerce day" in South Florida, just beautiful with clear, flat water. Having about an hour of the incoming tide after sunrise the objective was barracuda, one of my favorites. Start fishing the beach side of the jettie just before sunrise, catch 3 small cuda. I turn my attention to the big boys and threw my tube into the inlet, first cast I get nailed by a 49". No one there to claim the prize for dinner I released it, no photo today, wanted to get the fish back into the water. 1 Quote
Mr. BattleArmor Posted June 24, 2014 Posted June 24, 2014 Anyone down here have any luck with brush hogs or lizards? What colors? I've never tried them but was interested in trying something new this summer. I almost always have a worm or frog tied on. Quote
JellyMan Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Anyone down here have any luck with brush hogs or lizards? What colors? I've never tried them but was interested in trying something new this summer. I almost always have a worm or frog tied on. Watermelon and watermelon red. They work. Shorelines around cover. Quote
Super User MCS Posted June 25, 2014 Super User Posted June 25, 2014 I got a little friend in Coral Springs who top not so secret go to in tough times is the tried n true watermelon seed zoom lizard. They work dang near everywhere. Quote
Mr. BattleArmor Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Watermelon and watermelon red. They work. Shorelines around cover. Nice, the usual haha. With a weight or weightless? Quote
Super User MCS Posted June 25, 2014 Super User Posted June 25, 2014 Weightless if working on top otherwise I use a light bullet 1/16 to 1/8 oz Quote
Mr. BattleArmor Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Weightless if working on top otherwise I use a light bullet 1/16 to 1/8 oz If weighted, do you usually just drag it along the bottom or hop it? Or just kind of see what the fish prefer? Quote
Super User MCS Posted June 25, 2014 Super User Posted June 25, 2014 If weighted, do you usually just drag it along the bottom or hop it? Or just kind of see what the fish prefer? Slow drag or do a sweep to get it to glide then let it sit for a few are my go toos but hoping is ruled out if the first two don't work. Sometimes the fish like it swam too. Quote
SFL BassHunter Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Hey guys whats up? It's been a while since my last post. It's been a while since I went fishing too. Been trying to stay off my foot, my achillies is messed up. But I am going to be doing some fishing July 4th weekend for sure! Super excited for that. Hopefully I can do some fishing before that to get back in the groove. Quote
JellyMan Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Hey guys whats up? It's been a while since my last post. It's been a while since I went fishing too. Been trying to stay off my foot, my achillies is messed up. But I am going to be doing some fishing July 4th weekend for sure! Super excited for that. Hopefully I can do some fishing before that to get back in the groove. Seems the rains have kept Florida productive so far this summer. Stay off that foot! Achilles injuries are no joke. I had a buddy who was working to qualify for the PGA tour and blew his tendon. After he heeled, he couldn't play the same way. Gained 7 strokes and couldn't get them off. Went back to school to finish his Bachelors. Anyways, yeah, the fish are still biting. Quote
TheFishinTechnician Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Hey guys! New to fishing Florida. (Came from Indiana) I'm starting off with fresh water rivers. More specifically the Hillsborough. We usually just jump on a canoe and go. With summer starting to set in I'm having trouble finding the fish. I still find them along the shallows now and again. I'm just seeing if you guys had any tips to help out. Keep in mind I don't have any fancy electronics to find them deep. Quote
LMB KING Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Hey guys! New to fishing Florida. (Came from Indiana) I'm starting off with fresh water rivers. More specifically the Hillsborough. We usually just jump on a canoe and go. With summer starting to set in I'm having trouble finding the fish. I still find them along the shallows now and again. I'm just seeing if you guys had any tips to help out. Keep in mind I don't have any fancy electronics to find them deep. Its a whole different fishery down here. What kind of baits are you using? In this high heat, the bigger fishing are deeper and the others or in some sort of cover like weeds and structure. In my opinion nothing beats a frogs, worms and jigs in Florida those are my top 3 best lures of all time. 1 Quote
TheFishinTechnician Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Its a whole different fishery down here. What kind of baits are you using? In this high heat, the bigger fishing are deeper and the others or in some sort of cover like weeds and structure. In my opinion nothing beats a frogs, worms and jigs in Florida those are my top 3 best lures of all time.. I mainly use flukes (weightless), frogs for sure usually the scum belly or pad crashers, and for going deep usually a Texas rigged soft plastics (worms or lizards) I would like to find them deep but it seems impossible without a fish finder. Quote
LMB KING Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 . I mainly use flukes (weightless), frogs for sure usually the scum belly or pad crashers, and for going deep usually a Texas rigged soft plastics (worms or lizards) I would like to find them deep but it seems impossible without a fish finder. That's a good start. You don't need a fish finder here to catch fish. Most of the lakes, rivers and canals are very shallow compare to the deep lakes upnorth. Lake Okeechobee is like 10 feet max. The average depth here is 6 feet in Florida. 50 to 65 pound braid with texas rig and plastics will do. Quote
TheFishinTechnician Posted June 25, 2014 Posted June 25, 2014 Thank you very much LMB King! I'm about to head out now around the River Hills area. I'll keep everyone posted on how it went. Cheers! 1 Quote
Super User BassinLou Posted June 25, 2014 Super User Posted June 25, 2014 Hey guys whats up? It's been a while since my last post. It's been a while since I went fishing too. Been trying to stay off my foot, my achillies is messed up. But I am going to be doing some fishing July 4th weekend for sure! Super excited for that. Hopefully I can do some fishing before that to get back in the groove. Rick!! What's up bud, I thought we lost you... welcome back!! Quote
Super User RoLo Posted June 25, 2014 Super User Posted June 25, 2014 Hey guys! New to fishing Florida. (Came from Indiana) I'm starting off with fresh water rivers. When my target fish was northern-strain bass, I fancied myself as a crackerjack bass angler. All that changed however when we moved from Georgia to Florida, when overnight I went from crackerjack to duffer! It's really not about lure choice and lure delivery, which is essentially the same throughout the United States. It has far more to do with the difference in 'aggression level', 'water temperature tolerance' & water depth range'. The differences between the northern-strain and Florida-strain bass make for a formidable learning curve. Northern-strain bass in Indiana are cold-tolerant fish, but Florida-strain bass are cold-intolerant wussies. Although Florida-strain bass are readily taken in 98 deg water, a cold-front can shut down these prima donnas for 3 days. Spending time on the water will allow you to become one with nature, and before long you'll be espousing your own lures and your own presentations. Good Luck! Roger 1 Quote
JellyMan Posted June 26, 2014 Posted June 26, 2014 When my target fish was northern-strain bass, I fancied myself as a crackerjack bass angler. All that changed however when we moved from Georgia to Florida, when overnight I went from crackerjack to duffer! It's really not about lure choice and lure delivery, which is essentially the same throughout the United States. It has far more to do with the difference in 'aggression level', 'water temperature tolerance' & water depth range'. The differences between the northern-strain and Florida-strain bass make for a formidable learning curve. Northern-strain bass in Indiana are cold-tolerant fish, but Florida-strain bass are cold-intolerant wussies. Although Florida-strain bass are readily taken in 98 deg water, a cold-front can shut down these prima donnas for 3 days. Spending time on the water will allow you to become one with nature, and before long you'll be espousing your own lures and your own presentations. Good Luck! Roger This couldn't be more well put. Ive been fishing in Florida for 20+ years. These bass react to the smallest change in anything in their environment. Even food. I have gone out and fought fish after fish while doing surgery on the shoreline cover, go out the next day with the same exact tactic and they are nowhere to be found. They have all left the shore and obviously headed for deeper water. It's crazy. But I will say, on certain places in Orlando, I caught fish every time regardless of conditions. Just made a minor change of lure and presentation. These areas were much different than most bodies though. Small creeks or rivers, loaded with cover, and gently moving current. The bass in there were always on for the most part. Especially when we get rain and the water level raised and moved more quickly through the area. 1 Quote
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