Pz3 Posted February 3, 2015 Author Posted February 3, 2015 Today was rather odd. I got some new baits from BPS. I went to a pond to try them out and circled it. Tossing a rapala lipless crank in black and white...No strikes. Then snaged on the bottom. Figured it was a log or something. Couldnt tell real well through the Flourocarbon. Me being the wise guy I am decided to switch to my jig and frog pole with 50lb braid and try to snag my lure back. Its worked in the past but not today. Submerged something 2 PZ 0. Called it quits after that. Quote
redux Posted February 4, 2015 Posted February 4, 2015 I went to Demetree park last night for a bit. They aren't interested in biting cranks after your last visit. I don't think I'll be going there again anytime during the week because it's a major pain to get to after work. Maybe later in the year when it stays light later. I got a keeper off the small clump of pads off the right of the dock with a 3" Bass Pro Lazer Eye Shad. I've always had good luck with that bait. Too bad it only lasts for 1-3 fish before tearing. Quote
Pz3 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Posted February 5, 2015 Have a feeling they hold out more in the center. Probably not a huge number of fish there but definitly have a good feeling there is one big one or two in it. Hopefully soon here I will be able to go back to lake Ivanhoe. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted February 5, 2015 Super User Posted February 5, 2015 Fished Underhill this afternoon, 4 hrs 11 fish from 2 - 5 1/2 lbs. all but 2 were over 3. partly cloudy, wind ENE 10-15, Water 63.4*, Air 67.3* Only two fish on artificials the 2 lbrs, all the rest on shiners. fished North side and saw no beds. No bloody tails, but full tummies. A little late on the draw, but kudos to a fine day. Before moving to Lake Wales, we lived on Goldenrod Rd, Orlando. Oddly enough, we found Underhill to be among the best waters within easy striking distance. It was better than any of the Fab-5, and right up there with the Conway Chain. At that time at least, 'hydrilla' seemed to be key. Roger Quote
redux Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 That makes sense they'd be a bit further out. I did see some action around the banks, but they seemed small. I'm going to hit a pond behind Ikea after work tomorrow. Quote
Pz3 Posted February 5, 2015 Author Posted February 5, 2015 Good luck. Ive been wanting to find one of these elusive big bass ponds. Quote
redux Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 Well, the ponds across from the UCF stadium have some good ones. My biggest (6# 12) came out of the U-shaped pond on a mouse color War Eagle spinner bait at 2 pm with a heavy north wind. I've been told a guy got a 10# out of both ponds on Rebel Pop Rs early. Around sunrise if I remember right. I've been there around that time and they were definitely on the top water bite. The last time I was there I got 4 on a white KVD spinner and 1 on the Lazer Eye Shad in the U and 2 on the spinner out of the other. The biggest was 3# 8 and the rest were all around 2# with one around 1#. All in the afternoon with a cold high wind out of the west. It's definitely worth looking into if you can. Next time I go I'm going to be sure to also throw some 1.0 KVD silent square bills. Quote
Under the Radar Posted February 5, 2015 Posted February 5, 2015 A little late on the draw, but kudos to a fine day. Before moving to Lake Wales, we lived on Goldenrod Rd, Orlando. Oddly enough, we found Underhill to be among the best waters within easy striking distance. It was better than any of the Fab-5, and right up there with the Conway Chain. At that time at least, 'hydrilla' seemed to be key. Roger I agree Roger, it hasn't changed in that respect(the hydrilla). I've got easy access to the Fab-5 and it's my favorite. But it sure has me puzzled this year. Either I slept thru the spawn or it jut hasn't fired off yet. Last year this time they were on fire, 20 fish short days were common. Now I can't get them fired up. Time will tell. Fished it again today with my partners son for the first time. Had a great day, plenty of bites but they's drop the bait frequently and if the bait got too close to the surface the Osprey's got 'em before the Bass could. It was kinda comical to watch. Good to hear from you and if I come down to your end of town I'll certainly give you a call. Quote
Super User RoLo Posted February 6, 2015 Super User Posted February 6, 2015 I agree Roger, it hasn't changed in that respect(the hydrilla). I've got easy access to the Fab-5 and it's my favorite. But it sure has me puzzled this year. Either I slept thru the spawn or it jut hasn't fired off yet. Last year this time they were on fire, 20 fish short days were common. Now I can't get them fired up. Time will tell. Fished it again today with my partners son for the first time. Had a great day, plenty of bites but they's drop the bait frequently and if the bait got too close to the surface the Osprey's got 'em before the Bass could. It was kinda comical to watch. Good to hear from you and if I come down to your end of town I'll certainly give you a call. I doubt that you missed anything, Nick. Based on pro and local tourneys, and reports from marina operators (e.g. Detweiler), spring activity has been sketchy so far. I'm sure the cows are on the verge, and will keep us company the next couple of months Roger Quote
Fishing Cowgirl Posted February 6, 2015 Posted February 6, 2015 We drew Lake Kissimmee for our tournament trail on the 31st (we draw the lake the morning of the tournament). It was pretty cold in the morning, but warmed up so that we could feel our fingers at least. We found an area at one of the islands that let us get up pretty shallow the weekend before and went straight to it at launch. They were NOT biting at all like the first time and weren't chasing anything. The flipping bite wasn't producing either. Hubby was getting frustrated and I was a bit worried too by 9:00 Am and not a single bite. We don't fish with exemptions, so they had to be 14" minimum. I started "dead sticking " a fluke/skip shad, and would just barely twitch it, with long pauses. When the bait just felt "different", I set the hook and had a 2 lber. I managed to put number 2 and 3 in the boat, with Hubby exclaiming, "I had just thrown in there!". So he started dead sticking too and we had our limit of 5 by 9:56, with him catching #4 and #5. Apparently we drew some attention because we a boat,(not from our club) cut through the lilies, and took the path in front of about 50' from us, and started working the path. That bothered us both a little, but I told hubby they weren't fishing like we were and probably wont get bit. So we left to go find "Big Momma" and let the fish settle down some. I probably should have been specfic about requesting Big Momma. Because hubby caught instead a 10 lb big Momma mud fish. So that was my fault I guess LOL. It was a good fun, fight though.. Had our hearts pumping like crazy until we saw it. (That was the only flipping bite) So, we cruised back to our first spot, the guys had left and we started culling by ounces. No big bite. I had some 12" monster sized worms and Hubby did my "Oh Why Not" move, and started throwing it. They were Hammering it! No sneaky Ninja bite there! He lost one about 5 lbs that wrapped him around the lily pads and pulled off (estimating from what we could see of it). Still not able to put anything bigger than 3.5 lbs in the boat and they were fat, ready for spawn and peeing all over. We ended up with 12.45 lbs and first place. Only one club member out of 22+ boats was able to boat a bass weighing over 5 lbs. That move put us back up on top in the standings with two more tournaments to go for Angler of the Year. We just have to keep our heads down and fish. 2 Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 6, 2015 Super User Posted February 6, 2015 Woo-Hoo! Congratulations on the win! 1 Quote
Fishing Cowgirl Posted February 7, 2015 Posted February 7, 2015 Thanks. I can't say yet what colors we used because Hubby is taking a team of high school anglers out there for their tournament this Sunday. Osceola Anglers. Sometimes I take the girl team when their regular Captain is otherwise unable to. They finished 3rd last time on Okeechobee. Those two ladies are intense! They have their regular Captain this time so it was hubby's turn to help out. I love seeing the kids fishing and more young ladies getting involved. Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted February 7, 2015 Super User Posted February 7, 2015 We drew Lake Kissimmee for our tournament trail on the 31st (we draw the lake the morning of the tournament). It was pretty cold in the morning, but warmed up so that we could feel our fingers at least. We found an area at one of the islands that let us get up pretty shallow the weekend before and went straight to it at launch. They were NOT biting at all like the first time and weren't chasing anything. The flipping bite wasn't producing either. Hubby was getting frustrated and I was a bit worried too by 9:00 Am and not a single bite. We don't fish with exemptions, so they had to be 14" minimum. I started "dead sticking " a fluke/skip shad, and would just barely twitch it, with long pauses. When the bait just felt "different", I set the hook and had a 2 lber. I managed to put number 2 and 3 in the boat, with Hubby exclaiming, "I had just thrown in there!". So he started dead sticking too and we had our limit of 5 by 9:56, with him catching #4 and #5. Apparently we drew some attention because we a boat,(not from our club) cut through the lilies, and took the path in front of about 50' from us, and started working the path. That bothered us both a little, but I told hubby they weren't fishing like we were and probably wont get bit. So we left to go find "Big Momma" and let the fish settle down some. I probably should have been specfic about requesting Big Momma. Because hubby caught instead a 10 lb big Momma mud fish. So that was my fault I guess LOL. It was a good fun, fight though.. Had our hearts pumping like crazy until we saw it. (That was the only flipping bite) So, we cruised back to our first spot, the guys had left and we started culling by ounces. No big bite. I had some 12" monster sized worms and Hubby did my "Oh Why Not" move, and started throwing it. They were Hammering it! No sneaky Ninja bite there! He lost one about 5 lbs that wrapped him around the lily pads and pulled off (estimating from what we could see of it). Still not able to put anything bigger than 3.5 lbs in the boat and they were fat, ready for spawn and peeing all over. We ended up with 12.45 lbs and first place. Only one club member out of 22+ boats was able to boat a bass weighing over 5 lbs. That move put us back up on top in the standings with two more tournaments to go for Angler of the Year. We just have to keep our heads down and fish. Sounds like you really figured them out considering the conditions. Smart thinking. Quote
Pz3 Posted February 8, 2015 Author Posted February 8, 2015 Dead sticking flukes is a tactic most people forget. Also known to catch a lot of warmouths doing that. What club are you with cowgirl? Quote
Joedodge Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 Fished a local canal and pond today. Hooked up on one but it spit the hook in some algae near the bank, caught nice 1 pounder that fought like he was bigger. Was a nice day out today for sure since it warmed up some. Theyl inked black and blue yum dingers today Quote
Thornback Posted February 8, 2015 Posted February 8, 2015 I caught is hawg Thursday, Feb 5, on a wild shiner at Rodman Reservoir. She pulled my digital scale to 10.15. 4 Quote
Super User Dwight Hottle Posted February 8, 2015 Super User Posted February 8, 2015 I caught is hawg Thursday, Feb 5, on a wild shiner at Rodman Reservoir. She pulled my digital scale to 10.15. Sweet, that is a very nice bass. You got love hoodies in Florida during the cold fronts. 1 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 8, 2015 Super User Posted February 8, 2015 I caught is hawg Thursday, Feb 5, on a wild shiner at Rodman Reservoir. She pulled my digital scale to 10.15. Great Bass ~ Congrats A-Jay Quote
theomen207 Posted February 9, 2015 Posted February 9, 2015 caught this one last week in my yard in waterford lakes.. they bitting on junebug worms Quote
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