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Rude people, always #1 on the list of trip spoilers!

Great job!

Could be the greatest ever, most definitely in the top three ever. A class guy.

I fish at least 5 days a week with one trip from the boat and 4 trips from the bank in lakes that surround my house. I will give you one big piece for bank fishing advice, when it is tough, slow down and down size. Let that bait soak after casting. Just shake a little and let it soak again. Sometimes just slow drag with pauses as it comes to a change in structure or vegetation. It has saved many a day when fishing was beyond tough!

I tried a long, long time ago. She was into late starts, early finishes, bathroom stops, snacks, and when she deep hooked a bass, tears started flowing when I finally unhooked it. That was her last trip and we were both happy with that!!!!!!! She is a supporter, and is always interested in my trips and catches. But she is much happier doing her own thing, while I do mine! We have negotiated a peaceful transition for 45 years! Lol

An expert is a term I seldom use when talking about bass fishing. We are all good at certain techniques on bodies of water we are familiar fishing. When I think of an expert it is a professional with a long history of producing on water bodies all over the country. They use multiple techniques on shallow southern bowls, deep mountain lakes, out west rocky lakes, and the huge northern smallmouth lakes. They have put in the time and experienced it all. They have paid the price, often with many professional and personal sacrifices. They are history's elite fisherman the ones the other pros always look to and try to emulate. They are used to the pressures of the road, adoring fans, and all the bumps and potholes that come with that life. There are many pros, but very few that fit that profile. They are the true experts!

Breaking news/////Noah was just spotted floating by in a big wooden boat!

I have fished out of rental pontoons many times. Without a high price t/m it’s a ***** in windy conditions. I would drag an anchor to slow the drift. You must line up the drift with the target area. Then if any action I would power around and do the drift again. It does make me appreciate my bass boat a lot more!

Not here in south Florida, T/S headed our way. Maybe from the bank. Break news///////// Just saw Noah on a big wooden ship floating by!!!!!!!

In south Florida they are predicting as much as 10" of rain this weekend from a T/S. On top of the 30" we got last month we are screwed for a while down here. Water bodies are at full pool already. The water district is moving as much water as possible. Levels will be high for quite some time, and fishing will be a struggle.

Thanks Glen I had not seen this video before, but we have both experienced similar situations. In florida we get those thick dense matts that bass love to hang under especially when the sun comes out on a cold day. Great video as always, and thanks for all you do or us.

When the water temp drops bass will move to deeper water. Although this does happen sometimes, they will also move to thick matted cover and hang out just below the thick Matt. Especially on cold bright sunny days when the mat acts like a blanket!

Lake O is big and the bass move depending on the conditions. Don’t wander too far off the beaten path, it is easy to get turn around and lose your way if you don’t know the lake. It happened to me fishing the monkey box on the west side. A strong wind can build big waves quickly, and even blow water out of one area and into another. So if the level is below 13 feet be extra careful and move around slower. Fun place but can be dangerous at times. Storm building get off the water quickly. Feb can also be quite cold at times. So bring warm clothing and gloves.

Yes I have eaten bass years ago. There are about ten other fish I would rather eat than a bass. In south Florida we have a mercury problem with the bass we eat. Extreme chemical pollution from fertilizers especially sugar cane industry. If I was starving I might eat a few.

I too have caught bass with a baitfish lodged in their throat. Sometime the tail sticking up, sometimes the head. I have pulled the fish up with my pliers and the lower part was already dissolved. They were still willing to eat and a second fish that might dislodge the first one. Eventually the fish tissue would break down and be digested. Bass are not delicate, but tough competitors. They live in a violent world.

I can’t believe another one headed your way. No one should have this much bad luck. You are in our thoughts and prayers on the Gulf Coast.

Don't give them a kiss before releasing!

Thank God you got some good news. I heard there was a good snow somewhere in your area. Prayers were sent!

Without the canal system all throughout the area, and the big massive pumps we would be underwater.

I have caught a bunch of peacock on 4" senko type baits. I also caught thousands of bass on the same bait. The difference is for peacock keep the bait moving and close to the outside edge of grass. Jerking erratically is the key! For bass let it settle and slow pull along the bottom.

South of Lake Okeechobee, high levels of Mercury! I would not eat, especially bad for Pregnant women and young kids. This does help with Catch and Release! Science!

Never, it's just going to get better as winter comes and water levels drop. It's Florida!!!!!

We are 30" above normal rainfall in South Florida this season. With this much rain, they are buried in shore cover, or positioning close to areas with flowing water. Look for eddies close to the flowing water, for fish positioning in a feeding mood. This has helped me on tough days when fish were not out chasing baits. Look for funnel points between grass islands, culvert pipes, big rocks in flowing water, and creeks flowing into big bodies of water. Look for slack areas close to the flow. From the bank, culvert pipes are big attractions.

Without a doubt a Senko type bait. You pick the brand it doesn’t matter much. Catch bass of all size on it, and have caught a bunch of peacock!

South Florida we are 30” over normal rains.