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I guess we don't have it so bad down here after all..

I've heard this before too.... I also heard I should run zig-zag when being chased by alligators

I've heard this before too.... I also heard I should run zig-zag when being chased by alligators

I've heard this before too.... I also heard I should run zig-zag when being chased by alligators

Fished sunday all day and got nothing but dinks. And by dinks I mean they were so small they make my normal dinks look big. I tried shallow, deep, and everything in between. I tried fishing fast, slow, and everything in between. I threw everything I had at them... by far the toughest day of fishing this year. I hate cold fronts. If you caught some decent fish, please enlighten me

From FWC website: "Age and Growth: Largest collected in Florida by FWC was 31.5 inches and weighed 9.2 pounds; reports of this species commonly growing to more than four feet and weights of 66 pounds erroneous; largest likely to get about 15 pounds." According to this you have the new state record

Did you know that they conducted a test and they found no largemouth bass in the bellys of sneakheads, and 2 peacocks in there bellys, but they killed some bass and peacocks and like 52 of the bass had sneakheads in their stomachs and like 25 of the peacocks had sneakheads in their stomachs I'd like to see this "test" you talk about. I have yet to encounter a snakehead, but another member on here said he was catching them at Markham Park. This means they have a straight shot to my stomping grounds in the glades. It's hard enough catching bass over 4lbs out there, the last thing those bass need are the competition, much less a predator. Most bass I catch are 1-3lbs, and I've seen the size of the snakeheads being caught. The bass won't stand a chance against them.

It makes a big difference in my opinion. I have my spare spools filled with fluoro for those exact conditions. The braid I usually use doesnt cut it in clear water.

It makes a big difference in my opinion. I have my spare spools filled with fluoro for those exact conditions. The braid I usually use doesnt cut it in clear water.

It makes a big difference in my opinion. I have my spare spools filled with fluoro for those exact conditions. The braid I usually use doesnt cut it in clear water.

3-3.5 would be my guess, doesnt look like she made 4 yet

I'd have to agree Catch and Release is the best around. Since you'll be fishing in South Florida the summer months can be challenging due to the high heat. When it gets really hot out (summer time) I put ice in my live well a few times throughout the day to keep the water cooler. But my live releases have greatly improved with the C&R, and the fish always look healthier at the end of the day.

Dang that dude puts up a lot of videos!

With well over 100 days fishing in the everglades this year I have yet to catch, or even see, a peacock... Bank fishing, which I do much less of, has not landed any either... I haven't heard of any consistency in catching peacock north of Dade County, but reports that the population is recovering in Broward and Palm Beach are slowly trickling in. Don't know about any of those other fish

That's very true lol, I'm gonna try to get out every day during winter break trying to catch just one decent fish. The one your holding looks pretty decent to me...

Man your dock is really close to your living room...

Markham Park has tons of bank access and plenty of fish. Vista View Park has quite a bit as well. Best part is you won't be trampin' through peoples back yards or unknowingly trespassing, fishing is welcome in both parks.

thanks for the heads up

1. Looking on Google Earth I've noticed lots of ponds in places like apartment/condo complexes. Do these ponds typically hold bass and are they fishable or do they tend to be private? Many of these ponds are on private property and are not fishable. But yes the ones you can get to do hold bass 2. I'm looking at late Jan. to early Feb. Is this a good time or should I adjust my timetable? The fish are always biting down here. Jan/ Feb is slower but still good. Spring time is ideal down here though. 3. I don't want to stay in an iffy part of town. any suggestions on where to stay preferably closer to the burbs than down town. Are there any parts of town to just plain avoid? I don't know any good suggestions of where to stay in Miami, but you should avoid a few places: Miami Gardens, Carol City, Liberty City, and Homestead immediately come to mind. I would suggest Broward County just to the north of Miami. But that depends if your coming here just to fish, or to do other things as well 4. Are there any must have baits I should bring for these types of waters? The dominant color down here is watermellon. Followed closely by watermellon red, watermellon seed, and pumpkin. It's hard to not catch a fish with a senko down here. The list of baits that work down here is literally enless though once you get the right colors. Check the forums before your trip to see whats hot around that time

Absolutely amazing! Congratulations and thanks for sharing

Many baits look alike but perform differently. IMO there is no substitution for the original senko. Rage tail craws are by far and away the best I have ever used. When it comes to trick worms, nothing matches the action of the zoom. So is one better than another, Yes. However what I perceive to be the best will differ from others based on preference, fishing style, and a variety of other reasons.

Now that's an awesome day!

That's what it's all about right there! Sweet catch

Yet another reason to love rage tail! as if I needed another

Fishing is always best next to a "No fishing" sign... Why is the "old hag" making you so angry though when it was "some guy" who complained about you fishing? It's amazing how many lakes we have down here that we can't fish in.