Jacob044

Anyone of you local guys in the Largo, Pinellas, Clearwater area ever fished Tarpon Lake? It seems to be a pretty easy lake to fish until about July. Could anyone share some tips for the summertime bass there? We are finding them in the South cove and canals lately. Maybe we could hook up some time and have a fish day. J

So Lou, that was a really interesting thread. I do however relate to your concerns. I met lucky 47 on this thread and we did go fishing once and it was great BUT I did have a small bit of reservation as I'm sure he did. We did have a great time as we basically fish the same methods. We actually intended to go more often but situations made it difficult to schedule. I am looking forward to going with him again later this fall. Hope our schedules work together. ANYWAY, the point is that one never knows what they are getting into. This is one crazy world out there. Good luck to all out there with your fishing. Are you going to start up the challenge again this year? Tight lines to all.

Start down near the south dam on Lanier. The launch areas are somewhat good if you don't have a boat and the water is still cooler. That is one great lake but difficult to determine just where to start. Water is like 100 ' deep. Have you thought about Ft. Yargo state Park. Rather small lake of 200 acres and lots of bass. I caught several on spinner baits, right on the left of the west side launch in the lay downs. Had good luck there with spinner baits, chatter baits and plastic worms. Bass up to 5#. You can only run a boat with 10 HP but if your motor is bigger you will have to electric troll. Good luck .

Time for a carburetor rebuild at ;least.

Nice hog. That's a great lake with lots of structure. I left Wisconsin before I got a chance to learn it BUT you will do well. Tight lines, Jman

This formula is surprisingly close---> Measure length times length times girth divided by 1200. Example 18" fish and girth of 16" ----> So, 18 x18 x16 / 1200= 4.3lb.

Not to feel bad friend. We went out last Thursday and got nothing BUT this crappy mud fish. We generally pick up about 5-9 bass, but not one bass did we catch. Nice day on the lake anyway. Tight lines, Jake3

Need some jig advise. It's not simple for me. I swear that I have tried every method of fishing with a jig, watched video after video about it. I still cannot get a jig bite. What's up with that. Black blue, crayfish, white, stand up, bottom bumping, etc, etc, etc. I get lots of bass on trick worms, chatter bait, spinners and plugs but cannot get the jig bite. ADVISE PLEASE.

OUCH, that hurt. I never boat flip anything over 2 lb. I normally lip em, after I did the same thing last year. Whenever over 3, the net comes out. Can't stand losing that nice one. Tight lines, Jman

NOTICE---> Those bass couldn't care less what clothes you have on friend. I guess 2-1/4

Here you go. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sqgZaQWM-w

NOT fun. They stink badly, have sharp teeth and they are a waste of time. I also suggest Lake Underhill as I used to fish it a lot when I lived in Orlando. South west shore by the cat tails, next to road.

Can't forget this one. My first bass actually caught me. I was puttering around in my boat on the river in back of my house at about 13 and a bass actually jumped into my boat. (Hard to believe, I know but true.) He was probably chasing something and I just happened to be there at the right time. Never once thought about bass being in my river till then. Started a whole new hobby then.

Right on rooster. Some things you just don't mock.

Does any body find a soft plastic that catches bass as good as the rage craw??? I get great results on the rage craw BUT they are awful flimsy. It only takes a couple of fish to destroy them. Most times if a bass doesn't inhale them, they just rip the claws right off. Good bait but way too soft.