FLW in my backyard

[Hez]

Well, day 1 is here.  FLW at The Harris Chain.  How exciting!!

 

Unfortunately, I'm stuck at work today and tomorrow - but will definitely be following it online.  Saturday I plan to take my kids out there - fish the Venetian Gardens location and check out the FLW Expo and the weigh in.  Should be a blast.  

 

The Harris Chain has been fishing really well...even with BASS here in January.  Someone already has an 8 lber in the live well from Little Lake Harris.

 

It will also be interesting to see how they do in Lake Apopka (once known as one of the most polluted lakes in Florida), it is on the upswing and a quite a few local tournaments have been won out of that lake here lately, especially around the spring.  

 

 

[Smokinal]

That's an exciting feeling to have those boys there in your home town for sure. Even more so for a guy in Maine! They were here about 3 yrs ago and I couldn't get out one single day to see them. Just knowing they were all there (and it was a group full of the huge names) was very exciting for me. Wish I coulda gone. Post some pics from the water for us!

[Catt]

That exciting!

 

I like seeing the trucks & boats going everywhere all over town. Had an Elite tournament here the last two years.

 

Keep us updated!

[Hez]

Well, we went to the weigh-in yesterday.  It was fun, although I didn't have a chance to get out on the water and see them in action.  

 

We did get to see Scott Martin.  That really made my son happy - we watch him on the regular on YouTube.  Scott was a great guy.  Super nice, especially to the kids.  He was actually in his truck - pulling out of the parking lot leaving, and stopped and got out to let a small child get a picture - made that kid's day.  That was cool of him.

 

 

I also got the chance to meet Jimmy Houston.  No pictures on this one (I'm not a big picture and autograph guy) - but it was very cool being in proximity of an outdoors legend.

[Smokinal]

Ya know I really respect a guy for that. Very good of him to stop on his way out. Sounds like you had fun.

[Gotfishyfingers?]

Sounds like a good times! I'm sure the kids will be talking about meeting Scott M for a long time. btw, I don't think lake Apopka is part of the Harris chain system.

[Hez]

6 hours ago, Gotfishyfingers? said:

btw, I don't think lake Apopka is part of the Harris chain system.

 

I never stated it was part of the Harris Chain...because I do not know for sure if it is classified as part of the Harris Chain, although I do believe it is.

 

However, It was part of the FLW event on the Harris Chain.  The pros were allowed to fish these waters, whether it is classified as part of the Harris Chain or not.  A few of them started their day there on day 1 - which is what I based my statement off of -

 

You can see all of the lake included in the tournament here: https://www.flwfishing.com/news/2017-03-08-what-the-harris-chain-has-to-offer  - with a quote there saying: " Apopka is 3 to 4 feet higher in elevation than the rest of the lakes in the chain, and it is the first lake. Its water flows all the way through the others and out of Griffin. " 

So, I guess the point is arguable.  FLW sure seems to think Lake Apopka is part of the chain.

 

What I do know is this:

 

Lake Apopka is actually connected via the Apopka-Beauclair Canal.  The waters flow from Lake Apopka through this canal to the rest of the chain.  

 

In fact,

 

this website: 

http://www.floridabywater.com/lakes-and-rivers/harris-chain-of-lakes

 

quoted saying - " Lake Apopka is connected via a lock thru the Apopka Canal "

 

So...I appreciate the positive feedback.  Hope I was able to clear up the whole Lake Apopka bit for you - happy fishing!!

 

 

 

 

On 3/9/2017 at 0:06 PM, Catt said:

That exciting!

 

I like seeing the trucks & boats going everywhere all over town. Had an Elite tournament here the last two years.

 

 

It was exciting seeing all of those high dollar rigs and the jacked up battle wagons hahaha.  Cool stuff...and best of all - no high cost entry fees or anything!
 

[Catt]

You go today?

[Hez]

43 minutes ago, Catt said:

You go today?

 

No sir - was out making some extra $$ today.  Wish I could have been there.  

 

Was glad to see that rookie win!  We sat beside his parents yesterday.  Seemed like really nice folks.  Real down to earth.  I like to see when genuine hard work pays off.