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Don't get upset, even the best get skunked under certain circumstances. During temp extremes, like 90* water temps, and after extreme cold fronts, you can get skunked even in south Florida. Bass will hit a worm rig even during these difficult times, so you have the right choice. Extremes will sometimes cause lock jaw even for the best fisherman for a day or two. If someone tells you they have never been skunked, they are either lying, or they don't fish much!

If you like to fish 365 days a year, always a shot at big bass, peacock bass, and other exotics, south Florida is the place to be. Okeechobee, and Poga, 45 minutes away. Thousands of miles of man made canals full of bass, during low water, 100 bass mornings common. Great restaurants, shopping, and some of the best FREE beaches in the world. Throw in, great off shore fishing, and big inshore reds, snook and 150lb., tarpon. 70 degree temps in Jan, Feb,March, the only down side is the occasional Hurricane. It doesn't get any better then this! Been here 50 years and never regretted leaving up north for a second.

In Florida there are freshwater springs in many of our lakes. If you can find these springs they have a constant temp of 72* water flowing day and night 365 days a year. During the extreme temps in Florida these spots can be magical. These spots are especially good during temperature extremes. Whether during extreme cold fronts or when the water temp climbs into the 90's. These spots will produce constantly. Word of mouth is the best way to find these spots. Most people don't give up these locations easily. You can drag a deep water thermometer, like a Lector C around until you find the 72* constant temps on the surface reading, or you can just go fish!!!!!LOL.

I fish many man made lakes from the bank during the week. These lakes all have steep drop-offs. For me it is easy to determine where the break line is by looking at the vegetation pattern. Where the thick vegetation ends is where there is a sudden change in structure depth. No need for any fancy equipment, just observe!

What a waste of time. I would never kiss a bass, just get them back in the water as soon as possible, and get your lure back in front of another one.

They did a great job with your Hawg! It will bring up lots of memories for you and your family over the years, and it will around long after your gone. My son already has plans for my personal best, after I'm gone., LoL. It becomes part of the family, a snap shot into the past, along with lots of stories about Grandpa! Enjoy yours, I love mine!

Where's a big gator when you need one. They are a big part of the gator's diet.

It all depends on previous experience in the area, and a up to date survey of the conditions. If I like the area and conditions look good I may be there a long time. If I'm new to an area and conditions look typical I will search with a good search bait and then move on.

I love fishing new bodies of water, but there are not many I have not fished in a 50 mile radius of the house.

Where are the pics, love to see any of those fish!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know they have been caught as far north as Illinois in the Mississippi river. Amazing creatures that can change their whole body chemistry to handle freshwater.

When things are really tough I would go with a 4" senko or stick-o in Junebug color because the water is dirty. Fan cast parallel from shore, out to deeper water, and only use a 1/32 bullet weight, so you get a slow fall. Fish it slow with short jerks and long pauses. They often hit it sitting still. When nothing else works this usually draws bites. Texas rig it so you don't get hung up, and you can throw it in vegetation. If this doesn't work change locations.

Thanks Glenn, another great informative video.

One of my Favorite companies. Have caught tons of fish on Flukes, trick worms, centipedes, and u-vibes. Priced well and they flat out work!

If at the end of a long cast you have some overrun on the spool, take a quick look at the reel. If there is any slack I will raze the rod or pull out some line, until the line is tight on the spool. Then I will engage the reel and take up the line normally. If this continually happens, you need to make adjustments on your braking systems, so the loose overrun stops. The more you use the reel, you will figure it out. Never reel in line, if the spool is NOT tight to begin with. I also use a mono backing when using floro or braid. These lines sometimes will spin on the spool if the line is just cinched on the spool (old school), instead of tied to a hole in the spool. The mono backing stops the spin!

Green pumpkin is not bad down here in clear water.

If they are man made lakes they will usually have a sharp drop off where the excavators were taking out the fill. Find thick vegetation close to the drop off and fish those edges with a senko, u-vibe, or worm. Fish it slow and if that doesn't work change the pace. Fish often stage in these areas moving from the drop off in easrly morning, and into the cover when the sun gets high. Baits will often get picked up sitting still after the initial fall., Use Junebug in dirty to stained water, and watermelon red in clear water. Many of our rock pits have gin clear water. If your bank fishing don't forget leather boots. Many snakes out at the waters edge this time of year. I see snakes almost every bank fishing trip, even in suburban neighborhoods.

Sounds good, we just had our second grandchild 2 weeks ago. My wife is still up in Atlanta helping mom and dad with the two little critters. Nice talking with you even if the meeting was brief.

Were you in the Kayak? My partner told you to watch out for the big gators at the ramps.. I think we were at the ramp at the same time! I am a believer that there are plenty of big old girls in those flats, especially where the big boats don't go. Sawgrass flats are another spot you may want to try some day in the Kayak. You have 10 square miles of flats to explore with trails and big open areas throughout. In my young days I used to do it in a canoe all the time. Caught some real nice bass out there in two feet of water. If your going out alone, I would take a weapon just in case you find an aggressive, big one with an attitude. Thats the way to go exploring, catch the ones that have never seen a lure or a boat. Good job!!!!!

I would think its either the hook quality, or my best guess the hook set. I would start with a thin wire hook like a Gama EWG #3. The thin wire hook will penetrate much easier then the super line hooks. Setting from a Kayak will be much easier. Then use a line with little stretch. Floro is perfect for solid hook sets in clear water. Braid is ok, but I don;t like it in clear water, and I don't like tying leaders. Good luck.

Lox Road Ramps Sunday 7/23/17 6:30=11:00 cloudy light winds w/t 86* Went to the Lox Road Ramps early to beat the heat. There was no sign of water moving. Water was clear, but the weeds were thick. Lots of hydrilla, and pepper grass. I move into the flat and drifted about a mile to the west. There was signs of some fish moving in the shallows but most were not bass. After about an hour I finally hooked into a 1.5 bass. I had a few more machine gun hits but they certainly were not bass. I threw frogs and creature baits early and then moved to u-vibes and stick-0's. Moved to the canal at the first cut, and immediately caught another bass deep at the drop-off. I though I might be on to something, but that was the last sniff I had in the canal. We were out of there by 11:00. After at least 50 trip to Lox this was the worst trip for finding bass. As we loaded the boat and pulled out, I noticed they began releasing water into the east canal. This action can sometimes trigger a bite. Well that's fishing for you! Sometimes your the windshield, and sometimes your the bug.

Glenn, Great effort and patience getting that fish out of all that mess. Now throw into the equation, about 50 gators, a few cotton mouths, and the occasional 15 foot python. If my 65 pound braid cant get the job done, then I'm leaving that dam bass!!!!! Lol

Looks like a Chernobyl fish! Was there a power plant close bye. Lol

In Florida we are in the lightning capital of America. We have more lightning strikes then any other state. Our canal systems have loads of bridges where I have taken cover from storms on many occasions. I usually tie up to a piling and have a snack, or even fish while tied. Over the years I have caught some nice bass under the bridges while waiting for a break in the weather. If the weatherman predicts thunderstorms you must have a plan for your safety. Don't stay out in the open under any circumstance. Be smart!

In South Florida with our thick weedy Lakes, I could not agree with Hank Parker more!!!!!!! Our water temps are often in the 90's in August and September and the dead vegetation falls to the bottom and decays. This kills the quality of water deep in our lakes COME SUMMER. Bass will seek out shallow weeds because the weeds provide shade from the intense summer rays, ambush points, and most importantly oxygen. The exception to this is if you can find an underwater spring pumping fresh, cool, water into the lake. The old timers that know the lake cherish these spots. It can be a game changer not only in the heat of summer but also in winter when a severe cold front passes through. Florida Black Bass don't take to sudden cold spells, and will seek these constant water producers.