decent so florida outing

[I.rar]

decided to go out for a few hours since the weather is super nice today. finally got to try out some new tackle as well.

i managed three peacocks on a 4" DT hula grub (great baits!!) the largest being around 2.5 lbs and one small pea on a taquila sunrise zoom u-tail.

around 1:30ish, the action died off. i switched to a small spinner bait , shaky head with a giggy stick , and even tried a tiny torpedo with no luck. i then went to another lake in the area , and they didnt want anything to do with what i had.

mental notes from today - p-line cxx is great on a casting reel. spinning is a big no-no with this line imo.

the fenwick eagle gt rods that cabelas had on clearance for $29.99 are a steal.

and the DT hula grub is an awesome bait hopped/dragged on the bottom. i was using a 3/16oz unpegged weight with a 1/0 ewg hook for the 4".

[bassfisherjk]

Sounds Great,I can't wait to get out.

[SoFlaBassAddict]

I wanted to go out today.  It's beautiful outside except for the 30 mile an hour winds we've got in my area right now.  It's nice to know the fish are active again though.

[I.rar]

I wanted to go out today. It's beautiful outside except for the 30 mile an hour winds we've got in my area right now. It's nice to know the fish are active again though.

its windy down here as well. the spots i was at have plenty of brush to cut back some of it though.

when i was up in miramar a couple weekends ago , i landed a few largemouth (spinnerbait and flukes) , but no peas. with the weather being steady and warming up , i would imagine the action should pick up some.

[RedhookRR]

the fenwick eagle gt rods that cabelas had on clearance for $29.99 are a steal.

Just got a eagle gt light rod today for 24.99 (was regular 64.99) from a regional sports store (210 miles round trip).  Can't wait for  spring thaw to get out and try it and my HMG  MH rod that I got last month for 49.99 out.

Hope that you enjoy yours and the warmer weather.

Jon

[I.rar]

Just got a eagle gt light rod today for 24.99 (was regular 64.99) from a regional sports store (210 miles round trip). Can't wait for spring thaw to get out and try it and my HMG MH rod that I got last month for 49.99 out.

Hope that you enjoy yours and the warmer weather.

Jon

i picked up the 6'6" MH 2 piece casting rod. i was planning on using it for more of a 'beater' rod , but i actually like it more than i thought i would.

i remember seeing the HMG's for cheap , but money > bait monkey.

[I.rar]

went out today and landed a dinker pea (DT hula grub 8-) ) that i had to do the hook removal technique through the gill. though it took me longer than i thought it would and the fish lost some blood , it was able to swim away. after that i lost another small pea. went to the other spot and had hooked what seemed to be a 4lb largemouth on a 3.5" bass majic swimbait. all was great untill it threw the hook. so i stayed out a little longer , cought a tan , and called it a day.

[SoFlaBassAddict]

You and I need to hook up one day, Sqhertz. We gotta go pound the banks somewhere.  One area I keep meaning to hit is the large Canal on Griffin Road.  I drive past it and see what could be some prime spots, but I never manage to go there with a rod in hand.

[Krzkev]

I haven't fished that canal for a long time, but I hear it has snook, tarpon, and tons of Peas in it.  I see mullet jumping around in there all the time.  It is heavily fished by the bucket brigade.

[I.rar]

You and I need to hook up one day, Sqhertz. We gotta go pound the banks somewhere. One area I keep meaning to hit is the large Canal on Griffin Road. I drive past it and see what could be some prime spots, but I never manage to go there with a rod in hand.

sure thing. im not up there too often , but the next time that ill be heading that way , ill shoot you a PM. the cousins husband does some fishing as well and im sure he would love to come along too.

[SoFlaBassAddict]

Sounds like a plan. Just let me know and hopefully our schedules will work out one day. I'm always up for some fishin an bs'n.  I'll bring the cuban coffee.

[SirSnookalot]

Fished that canal many times, just start at the lock at 441 and work your way west, snook, tarpon, peas, and lmb.