George Welcome

The water still flows heavily as backups causing flooding are released eastward out the C54 into the Sebastian River and ultimately out into the ocean. The inflow area remains unfishable due to the amount of debris that is flowing into the lake. In addition to the debris a good deal of the incoming water is low in dissolved oxygen. Three days ago I got out for about 3 hours by myself. When I arrived at the pump house area the current was there but it was very weak. Searching the area with a Carolina rig I finally found the bass, but in a completely different location that previous days. They were on a hump but on the opposite side of the current. From no fish all around the current the catching went to a fish on every cast. By the time I put my pole down I had caught 44 bass with 7 bass reaching 24 to 25 inches. Then an inflow of not so good water came through and the catching slowed. In the meantime a couple of other boats came in and anchored next to me to share in the catching. These fellows have been out here for the last week and caught well over 200 bass in the same general area. I spent the better part of an hour talking with the areas head biologist. He was out doing oxygen studies and this is his results. Most of the lake had measurements in the area of 4.0, with some areas dropping as low as 2.0, and inversely some areas completely saturated. The lowest measurements came in the old nursery area, (SW area of the Farm). No measurements were taken in the spillway, but with the heavy population of air breathers there it is very likely that the dissolved oxygen levels there are pretty low. However the overall conditions are good to excellent and a great deal of the inflowing weed is expected to take hold as a result. Yesterday saw winds increasing throughout the day and during the night and presently rain bands are on the increase as well as a result of hurricane Gustav passing to our south west. Based on the storms size and movement we are expecting to see in increase through the day in both wind and rain. Thunderstorm activity will increase throughout the day and the Marsh/Farm is notoriously bad when storms are in the area. Being a shallow lake it gets pretty rough out there when winds exceed 25 MPH and they will definitely be there over the next couple of days. If you are thinking of going this holiday weekend stay alert. I hate to say it but over but we have had several deaths out there in the past because people ignored the storms thinking they could ride them out. Along with wind and storm be aware that it is hot out there and you need to drink plenty of water, use plenty of skin protection, and wear those sunglasses. The road coming in has been graded, but all the rain made the pot holes substantial, and the dirt soft so drive accordingly. There is no need to go fast as the fish aren't going to leave the lake. Again, be careful out there, and if you happen to see me, stop by and say hi.

Google "Disney fishing", pick first link, check rates - $250 for two hours on pontoon boat. Look at pic and see if you can guess who the guy is on the front of that Nitro. Pontoon boat: PRICE: (tax exempt) $150 - 2 Hours (Single Person) 1:30 ONLY $250 - 2 Hours (2-5 People) 7:00 & 10:00 ONLY $225 - 2 Hours (2-5 People) 1:30 ONLY $435 - 4 Hours (2-5 People) 7:00am - 11:00am & 10:00 - 2:00 Nitro or equivalent:Maximum 2 guests per boat: 7:00am - 11:00am: $395.00 (tax exempt) per boat 7:00am - 9:00am: $230.00 (tax exempt) per boat 10:00am - 12:00pm: $230.00 (tax exempt) per boat 10:00am - 2:00pm: $395.00 (tax exempt) per boat 1:30pm - 3:30pm: $200.00 (tax exempt) per boat

Lots of rain from TS Fay has changed the landscape quite a bit on the lake. Inflow waters are tremendous in quantity, however the spillway area is a mess of incoming weeds. Weeds are spread over much of the Farm as the current disburses in about the lake. Fishing, as could be expected in the proper place is absolutely top-notch. Most boats have been reporting catches of 50- to over 100 fish per day, with many in the 5-pound and up category. I haven't heard of any of the illusive over-10, but then not everyone is talking. Prior to the storm, as previously reported the fishing remained good on the ditches and intersections of the Farm. The bonanza that we are presently seeing should continue for some time to come as Fay dumped a tremendous amount of water and it all has to get moved. Presently, which is highly unusual, the C54 gate which moves flood waters to the east is open, so currents are quite strong. Be aware that the current at the ramp flowing around the bend to the north is very strong. If beaching your boat be sure it is well anchored, and I would recommend using the south ramp for the time being, unless the boat is attended. The rain did play with the road a bit and there are numerous pot holes to contend with on your journey of 6.5 miles of bumpety bump. The St Johns river has taken all the water it can, so for the time being the exit canal in the north west corner is closed. One of the weeds flowing into the lake heavily is hyacinth and at any stop-flow the stuff is backing up. Be aware that they is hyacinth at the ramp. Be sure to clean your trailer before leaving the area as you don't want to transport this to another lake. Don Willis - Farm 13 - 6 pounds even caught on a Carolina Rig Don Willis - Farm 13 - 8.2 - caught on a T-rigged Swimming Senko George - 8 pounds - caught on a Carolina rigged Senko It's been a bit warm these last few days so remember: plenty of water, sun protection for the skin, and protection for the eyes. Keeping yourself hydrated will keep you from a visit to the doctors. Wearing skin protection is just as important to those that are 5-years old, as to those that are 70. Don't forget it and you won't be forking over large sums of money to the dermatologists. We are have a blast out there. Give a call.

Lots of rain from TS Fay has changed the landscape quite a bit on the lake. Inflow waters are tremendous in quantity, however the spillway area is a mess of incoming weeds. Weeds are spread over much of the Farm as the current disburses in about the lake. Fishing, as could be expected in the proper place is absolutely top-notch. Most boats have been reporting catches of 50- to over 100 fish per day, with many in the 5-pound and up category. I haven't heard of any of the illusive over-10, but then not everyone is talking. Prior to the storm, as previously reported the fishing remained good on the ditches and intersections of the Farm. The bonanza that we are presently seeing should continue for some time to come as Fay dumped a tremendous amount of water and it all has to get moved. Presently, which is highly unusual, the C54 gate which moves flood waters to the east is open, so currents are quite strong. Be aware that the current at the ramp flowing around the bend to the north is very strong. If beaching your boat be sure it is well anchored, and I would recommend using the south ramp for the time being, unless the boat is attended. The rain did play with the road a bit and there are numerous pot holes to contend with on your journey of 6.5 miles of bumpety bump. The St Johns river has taken all the water it can, so for the time being the exit canal in the north west corner is closed. One of the weeds flowing into the lake heavily is hyacinth and at any stop-flow the stuff is backing up. Be aware that they is hyacinth at the ramp. Be sure to clean your trailer before leaving the area as you don't want to transport this to another lake. Don Willis - Farm 13 - 6 pounds even caught on a Carolina Rig Don Willis - Farm 13 - 8.2 - caught on a T-rigged Swimming Senko George - 8 pounds - caught on a Carolina rigged Senko It's been a bit warm these last few days so remember: plenty of water, sun protection for the skin, and protection for the eyes. Keeping yourself hydrated will keep you from a visit to the doctors. Wearing skin protection is just as important to those that are 5-years old, as to those that are 70. Don't forget it and you won't be forking over large sums of money to the dermatologists. We are have a blast out there. Give a call.

Artificial baits, in particular plastics, will stand you in good stead this time of the year.

Is a Mercedes 2009 SL65 AMG expensive. Nah, not if you can afford it. Price is such a subjective thing, but it is reflected in quality for the most part. I dislike generalisms, but you get what you pay for in this industry.

Rough ramp: good for smaller boats - Mayaca lock reopens the 29th. Pahokee ramps much better - also Belle Glade is good. Lake lever 13.81 today: Pahokee rocks always been a good spot for bass.

I usually stay off this page because I see so much that is out in left field, but what was said above nails the way it works. You will find out that this fishing industry has a lot of participants, but the industry itself is quite small. If Spro, as an example, knows your name, then so does most of the rest of the industry. You need to develop a name. There is no shortcut or magic resume that is going to do the trick. Also, it is important to remember that reputation will spread both good and bad, but bad will spread quicker.

What kind of boat? Where do you plan on fishing?

Only rentals in Orlando area: http://www.eastlakefishcamp.net/ Not much in the way of shore fishing on Toho. Florida waters with inaccessible shore lines, critters, and weeds, is not the greatest place for shore fishing.

In the boating industry you mostly get what you pay for, and the price difference alone tells which is better. In addition, as explained above, the variable rate controller uses far less energy than the fished rate controller.

Had them both - not that much difference.

You need to define 4 hours of use. Do you mean 4 hours of intermittent use at lower setting, or w.o.t. at high settings. That's a lot of boat to be moving with a 12 volt motor. Get a second battery.

For those lakes that were low: still low. Most flooding occured in overpopulated areas where the amount of concrete and paving far outreach the areas of drainage. A very prevalent problem in Florida these days.

Anyone's guess as to what bass really see, however a general rule of thumb in any part of the world - dark water: dark baits. This adage is just about as old as fishing: not something that has been just discovered, and from my experience works extremely well.

There is no special wizardry or complexity to hanging on to the fish that bites. Simply fish with the equipment that is made for the waters you are fishing. Water loaded with weeds, brush, and such - don't use light rods and light lines. Ramp up with the gear needed to fish the conditions that you will be in!

You need to talk with the guys on ny bass * that fish the reservoirs. Boats get cleaned by the state and have to stay on a particular resevoir. Fish 6 reservoirs, have 6 boats. Tough but they deal with it.

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Typical fishing show is shot in one to two days - 22 mins of showtime in which 6-11 fish caught make for an excellent show. In addition to showing caught fish, the show will be comprised of advertisement, chat, and explanation time. After doing several of these I can tell you that the editing can be extremely artistic. For example, one show I recall every fish coming to the boat, shot with the underwater camera was mine as was all the releases, yet when watching the finished product you would have had no such impression. Remember that the shows are meant as entertainment and advertising. To watch the dull moments of no catching would definitely not be considered good entertainment.

Take a look at Zodiac. What you are looking at is more toy than boat.

Yes there is fishing near the ramp area. Is it productive? No! The Marsh is 11 square miles, with the nearest prductive water presently a couple of miles from the ramp. I would not suggest making a long drive clear across the state.

Excellent warning - you just never know: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Health officials confirmed Wednesday that a Jacksonville woman died Aug. 3 2005 after flesh-eating bacteria invaded her body. The Duval County Health Department suspects that Candace Scott contracted the bacteria in the St. Johns River, where she was jet skiing a few days before her death.

I doubt seriously that it is any of the things that you are trying to settle on as your answer. I do believe that one of the answers given pretty much hit on the problem. Little fish, be it bream, crappie, catfish, or small bass make far more sense, than your rod, reel, or line.

Lather up a GYCB Fat Ika and pop it in your mouth. Chew it a time or two and spit the whole thing out. You'll be surprised, it's pretty tasty! 8-) YIKES!

Working on it Sam - it's just this darn bass language course is a killer. Been trying learn some 50 years now, but I don't seem to be any closer. It might be easier to teach them english.