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I few things about going after big fish. Make sure your gear is up to the job. You said the fish took a long run, for even a six pounder to do that your drag was not set right. This is probably why you didn’t get a good sound hook set. For a PB I would not use less than 15 pound test. At night without lights it might be something other than a bass. Don’t worry we have all done this at some point. I guide friend of mine told me to always loosen the drag after fishing, after losing two fish because I forgot, I said screw that and always keep them tight. Make sure you retie often, and check your line. Now the good news is you know where it lives, you know what it likes to eat, you know the presentation it liked, and you know under what conditions it came out to play. Go back to church, talk with the man, and hit the lake again. Make sure your equipment is up to the job!

In Florida we can have two or three spawning periods. It starts in November and will go as late as early March depending on weather conditions.

Love your vids, always full of valuable information!❤️

They do scatter out but always go not far from their favorite food source!. Find the baitfish, the crawfish, the tadpoles, the frogs, and bass will not be far away. They will eat all year long!

It depends what size the crankbait, or top water is, but they are all straight shank 5, 4, or 3’s. All have a large bend, and the back is barb up, and the bottom is barb down. Only two hooks on a bait even if it came with three trebles. Heavy wire hooks.

I have a guide friend that changes all his trebles on crank baits and top water. He likes there strength and fewer hang ups.

They’re not holding to cover but ambushing anything that moves close bye. Their pad fields always have frogs and snakes active in the weeds. Easy targets the big ones like. The outside edge usually has a depth change where the veggies stop. Many have moved just outside. The Zara, devil horse, whopper popper, might attack.

Big black ribbon tail worm through the pad fields. Don’t set the hook too soon. 50 pound braid! Gators are always the danger here at night. I have caught a bunch at night in the glades. There like cockroaches at night. Zara Spook along the out side weed edges, walking but slow with long pauses.

Depends on how much experience I have with the area. A productive area I might spend 20 minutes before moving. A good looking area with no previous experience 10 minutes. I seldom start the big motor once I pick an area of the lake or a canal in the Everglades. I just move a hundred yards with the T/M. Bass are everywhere in Florida, it’s just do they want to play when your there!

Have been to the Stick Marsh 5 times over the years, but have not been to Headwater even once. Just very crowded in winter.

I bought a Lews Combo and just leave it in Ga.at my son’s house just in case I forget mine. It has saved me several times.

Remember that flipping and pitching are nothing but short accurate soft casts. It is my least favorite thing to do when out in the boat. I would much rather toss a plastic bait way out to far off target then do a hundred short pitches to a 20 yard target. It’s just personal preference, and I only do it when there is no other way of finding fish.

Fishing from the bank, I would put a 6” Senko weightless and let it fall to the bottom and then just jerk it up the slope with long pauses. The bait will fall about a foot every two seconds. The jerks are small wirh a pause after 2 or 3 small jerks. From the boat I would do the same down the slope. Throw up on the bank edge and start down. Small jerks will cause a walk the dog action on the bottom. Make sure to give slack after each jerk. This is a deadly technique in the Everglades canals. This will work with a zoom super fluke also but the fall will be slower, but the walking action wider.

The greenest thick clumps with at least 2 to 3 feet of water below.

Nice, I’ve gotten some weird stuff when she goes alone. So now I say take me with you, or give me a gift card! Just don’t buy based only by color! lol

I always cover up as much as possible. Always long sleeve, hats with flaps that cover to the neck, fishing gloves, long pants, and Costa glasses. Found a new site with some great stuff, Hook 360! Good stuff, cool material, comfortable, and reasonable prices.

It’s not by accident that this site has lasted through the years. It is a tribute to Glenn, and his team. I have been a member of several other site that were excellant local and national sites but these could not survive because topics and personal attacks caused friction among the members. Glen you never allowed these situations to take a hold. This site has always been about our love of fishing and nothing else. I thank you for your vision, and your love of the sport. God bless, and many more years at the controls!❤️❤️❤️❤️

All I fish are big shallow lakes with tons of grass, and the Everglades. Things I have learned over the years is that not all grasses are the same. Look for the greenest grasses you can find. They are pumping O2 into the water. An isolated clump are better than a huge clump, because bass will congregate there rather then spread out throughout. You may catch several off one clump, usually about the same size. Grasses close to moving water are great ambush points for bass. Grasses close to visible structure can be home range for bigger bass. After the spawn, grass lines close to significant depth changes are great places for bigger bass usually deep recovering. Two or three different types of grasses together are better than just one type of grass in mass. When fishing always watch the grass stems that move when not caused by the wind. Something alive is there, might be a bass, might be a gator or snake. When the sun is high look for the thickest greenest clumps and punch the area. Bass are seeking shade and bigger ones will control the prime areas with the most shade. Specially in summer. Lilly pads fields will all face the same direction in stiff winds. Make sure the V at the top of the stem is facing you and your baits will come through the field without hanging up. Facing the wrong way will be a pain in the ass. I hope these tips help, they are always on my mind when out in the swamp.

I have fished it several times, but being from the Florida swamps I might as well been fishing the moon! A tough couple of days!

Glenn, how many days were.we out of commission? It seemed like weeks to me! Could you put up a red flag if it ever happens again so I know it’s not on my end but on the site itself!

Fish the right waters, fish the right time of the year, fish high target areas, fish often, don’t be impatient, slow down with big plastics. Big bass are territorial and will move in slowly to investigate, and then spring!

Thanks Glen, love the vids.

I have done both and have never had a problem. I also have never been spoiled by a fresh water fish! Also never go less than 15 pound test, and keep my drag on the tight side!

Not a big deal. I usually use high speed reals, and if I want slow retrieve I just slow down. I like high speed to return the bait after passing the targeted area. I don’t need a reel to slow down, my actions will do it all!

Thank God, I was in withdrawal. So glad we are back!