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It's not just wind speed but the direction of the wind in the areas you want to fish. I have a few ways to slow a boat down if the wind is blowing me down a bank, open water, or a canal. But throw in a cross wind, constantly driving me into a bank, or away from a productive area, and I may pack up and go home. If it's not fun, it's over!

Trick worms make an excellent wacky rigged bait. They have a tremendous action with the slightest jerk of the rod. They are much more flexible then a stick bait, and hold up under attack better then a senko. When things are tough I will often throw these. They have saved many a tough day.

My only goal is to have fun and enjoy the experience. I do things the way I like, fish with people I like, and do it as much as possible. I don't stay out in heavy winds, or in mid day in hot weather. When things become a burden, I leave. It's all about enjoyment.

It doesn't happen often, but it doesn't affect me much. It's all part of the game. Sometimes you're the bug, sometimes you're the windshield! I know where she lives so I let it quiet down and then go back for more action.

Classic rock or southern blues like Mofro.

Dad was on Saipan also.

As a lifelong fisherman in the Everglades, if you get in a knife fight with a big gator your in big trouble.

Never throw old plastics in the lake after use. They are an easy meal for bass.

We have several rivers in Florida with crystal clear water with a constant temp of 72* regardless of the weather conditions. These are totally spring feed and are famous for it!

In south Florida, if you can catch the Everglades during low water conditions in the spring, at the end of the dry season, a two hundred or three hundred day is a real possibility. This will continue day after day, until the rains come, and the fish move back into the massive Everglades Marsh. Because of global warming, and changes in the normal weather patterns, this has not happened in several years.

Seabees were a proud group!

Just lost dad WW2 war vet Friday 13th. Dad went in the service at 16 right after Pearl, and served as a Navy Seabee all over the Pacific front. He was a proud Seabee and wore his Seabee hat and shirt weekly right up to the end. God bless you Dad, you will be missed.

What a great day my friend. Your making memories, she will be talking about that day long after you're gone.

Never thought this topic would draw much attention. These lakes all along the expressways are often deep, clear, and low fishing pressure. One thing I always look for are some areas with grasses and pads that provide shade, breeding areas, and ambush points. The further south you go in the state, many of these have a good population of peacock bass also. Thanks for the original post!

What a d**n shame. Equipment should be confiscated, hefty fines, license revoked. Jail time for future lifetime ban of fishing violations. These guys are scum.

Thanks Glen, always interesting and well done.

I would fish slow with various plastics. Senko's and worms are good, dragging the bottom. I would work drop offs and sun drenched banks. The north side of a lake is usually a little warmer and the first part of a lake to warm. Protected from the north winds by the hills and trees, and a little more direct light from the position of the sun. With weeds and rock walls a protected hook will be a must with a slow presentation. Bites are usually very subtle.

As a life time fisherman in Florida I would go to Turkey Lake in Orlando Fl. It is right next to Universal Studios in Orlando and have boat rentals cheap supplied by BPS. It is the cheapest rentals anywhere in the country. Trackers with T/M only and only 5 boats on the lake in any one day. There are big fish in the lake, and catch and release only. Reservations must be made early to get a boat, so call if you are interested. Info on line and also maps of the lake with break lines. I have fished it at least 6 times and always caught fish and a few over 5 pounds. Most caught on senko's, flukes, and wacky trick worms, jerked off the bottom in deeper water. Rattle traps and square bills have also caught some. 25 dollar rental fee for a half day is the best deal around. Whenever I am in Orlando I always enjoy a half day on Turkey Lake. Then if you are with the family, you can hit Disney and Universal Parks.

Nice job my friend. Glad you stuck a hawg after a difficult summer. Congrats!

If I could only choose one it would be a 4" senko, watermelon red, with 15 pound floro, and a medium heavy fast rod. That goes for anywhere in Florida, especially heavy cover.

Beautiful fish!

Thanks Glenn, I am lifelong plastics guy and still always learn something new from your video's. Looking forward to your next one.

I seldom like fishing after real heavy rains. Real heavy rain often affect the PH levels in the water, and if the water levels are real hot in the 90's, can cause an inversion in our shallow waters. Poor O2 levels deeper can rush to the top and cause a fish kill, or at least poor quality water where bass go into a funk. Here in south Florida, water is still close to 87*. By this I'm talking about sudden downpours which we often have in the tropics. Rain is one thing, monsoon rains are another. My only hope after a monsoon downpour is to find current and fish the slack water close to a stiff current. Here bass may position to ambush bait. Good luck, I'd rather stay home, and have a beer.

That is a horrible feeling. All you need is one or two young adults strung out on drugs and things start to happen. I feel for your loss of piece.

I wear costa sunglasses, but I always have dollar store readers to help while out in the boat. They are cheap, I get a bunch, and use them in low light conditions for knot tying. If their broken or lost it's no big deal. I always have back up ones available.