Central florida area?

[Nkybassfisherman]

Alright guys its time i will be coming down that way in a few days and will be staying in lakeland by looking at the weather forcast it has been in the 80s down there and when i get down there its going to be in the 60s next week so whats working?? i will be mostly fishing some subdivision ponds with one being very deep and clear..What techniques should i be using and baits also?? Are there any fish Spawning at the moment??

thanks for all your help.

[FD.]

There have been shad hatches in the smaller ponds this week.  Crankbaits and rattle traps or even flukes should produce some fish.

[Nkybassfisherman]

any spawners??

[FD.]

Not yet, but they are not far away.

[RoLo]

Due to the mild winters in Florida, opinions vary widely with regard to bedding season.

Personally, I never give spawning bass any thought at all until after New Years Day (central FL).

Currently, our most productive lures have been a very strange mix (in descending order):

> Gambler Ace

> Strike King Space Monkey (and Rage Lobster)

> Zoom Magnum Fluke (6")

> Spro Aruku Shad

Roger