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Big gators out there man.

Guys, my move to nashville had been halted! However, Has anyone fished berkshire lakes in naples fl? Bite has been tough. Its a sandy rocky lake with big ones in there Little vegetation and hardly any visible bass roll the banks. The rocks are white. Its got a light tan to moderate green tint like a quarry. Ive caught a few lately on chatterbaits gold brown color. Let me know if u fished there. How has everyones december bass fishing go? This lake loses an inch everyday lately and dropping quickly from the drought. Any suggestions?

Well folks, its been awhile since I have made a post. Ive moved to the gulf coast of Florida from Palm beach within the last yr, and now heading up to Middle Tennessee to move and cant wait to be in cooler weather. I will be living on percy priest in a nice area with abundant smallies and largies and even rockies lol. I have several set ups I can use for Percy Priest lake in Nashville. But I am curious. What rod and real combos do you use to free line shiners or other tackle for stripers that are 30+ lbs in the Old Hickory area. What about the Percy Priest area where the stripers are generally smaller? I grew up mainly fishing for Smallies and Largies in Ohio and been hammering peacocks and largemouths in Florida. I have a few light tackle inshore rods i use for snook and redfish. Any tips for stripers rod/reel combos regarding size of rod, type of reel, and line to use etc. Thanks folks and happy holidays. Sean

Hey southwest florida folks, fishing been tough on my development lakes during this cool weather. It's been in the 40s to 60s in the day. Wacky rigs have been working in green glitter in the day to match the tall grass that grows from the bottom to the bank..... but been catching under 2 lbs dingers. With the water level higher, temps cooler and visibility higher, what have yall been catching your bass on. Love to hear your success over these last 2 weeks!!! I've been noticing the big ones are deeper holding the bottom drop off where the grass starts to grow.

Thanks for the posts guys!! I do have some big old black worms. I'll try it soon. Also, what weights would yall recommend for up to 5 feet. Reel shallow. Here are some latest pics of mine.

Hey everyone, I have been really getting into nighttime bass fishing in southwest Florida. Ive been doing well on smaller lures especially twin tailed grubs. But now that the weather has dipped to the 50s at night and mid 70s in the day. If anyone here has been fishing for bass after 9pm, what has been the key to your success? Lure colors? Types of lures etc. However, I have used the midnight bass spinner bait with no luck. Im starting to feel that bass are not that active at night from what most people think they do. Ill wake up and look at the water, then again around 3 or 4 pm and bass will be swimming on the shore on the bank on an 85 degree morning. Id be interested to see what has worked for you all at night in Florida.

That is a plan soon. Along the Estero River.

Got any areas around there that might be worth investigating?!

You can also check out sunrise lakes area. Places to pull over and bank fish.

There are a few spots out there that are great!!! The canalways and google investigation can be a good way to find openings and spots to fish. 1) 595 Canal way close to 75. 2)Markham Park 3) The canals around are usually good. Try NW 86th ave in Sunrise in an apartment complex, you can google earth it and see there are 3 waterways meeting and splitting. You should be able to Bank Fish around there. Apartments Called Los Prados or something. Its actually plantation.

Whats up fellas! Just moved from the other coast of Florida. I currently live on a community association area with great bass fishing in Estero. How ever, I am looking for places around Naples-Estero-Fort Myers that offer other great Bass fishing. Here is what I currently know. 1) Eliminate the clubs and golf courses that is gated - etc. - this is a no brainer and they're great, just besides these! 2) Ten Mile Canal - Fort Myers - Anyone ever go here? How is it since the sewage leak? 3) Golden Gate Canal - but how is it for shore line bass fishing? I heard peacocks are growing in there. 4) Estero and Imperial River 0 great brackish water. Thats about all I can think about for Bass. But does anyone here know where else I can cast around here from shore? Any info appreciated!!!

d**n, Well im new in SoFL, so a lot of people tell me its new, so to me its not that old. lol.

Yes, Take Glades and pass 441, keep going all the way down and you will see the entrance on the left. You will see the first pond on the left going through the park. Look on google maps and ull see the big lake. You can walk around the bank a lot around there.

Here, Try this place out bud, http://www.leeparks.org/Facility_info?Project_num=0101 There are gators, but if your in an active area, stay along paths. There are bank areas to fish. Just gotta find your way.

And I agree, a lot of controlled with Chemicals. quite a few lakes here have VERY big carp.