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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.

I live in Boca too, Been fishing a lot out there. Ive been hitting south county regional park, trying to imrove my angler skills cause its a body of water not similar to a lot of florida, of course man made. Its very clear water, lots of rocks on the bottom with Tall weeds that reach the surface. Its also pretty big, you can even have a mini bass boat on it. There are also jet skis, and tubing etc. There are big bass out there in that lake but ive been only getting the ones under 3lbs. Need more work on that lake, water/canal like that wraps around the main lake is different water, its darker-greener and more vegetation. Ive had good success in that part as well. Anyone fish at south county before?

Anyone around the Palm Beach area - Boca Raton fish the new big lake out in West boca Raton called "South County Region Park"? Based on its surroundings, looks like there going to add to the current size lake, or make another one. However, The lake has a rocky bottom with a drop off on the sides and High weeds that grow tall to the surface along the shoreline, the bass are very light in color due to little vegetation. Its got a blue-Green tint color, and very decent visability. It could be salt water, but its fresh. The Rocks add filtration to the water, helping its clarity what it seems. I could see 7 feet down today at least. KVD cranks work well. I have used Black/and Blue color jigs before and caught a few good ones. Anyone fish here yet? If you fished here, what works for you? Even though it was around 70degrees today, I still caught several 1-3lbs bass today. Which is good despite the cold here last 2 days. Theres a boat ramp as well. people jet ski, and all kinds of stuff out here.

Florida is killer with worms. It works great around shoreline, and around holes in the day time. I use Culprit 7 to 10 inch worms and berkley. I been catching them on 7 in solid grape on a 1/4 ounch bullet head in the day time here. As well as june bug, watermelon-red, and BLACK. You can also use them weightless around light vegetation on a medium rod - I can cast them far on my set up. All black - 10 inch worm on the top - bass love it looks like a baby snake.

Lol Defier X3. I saw it too, never researched that line though, Ill have to look at it. Been looking at McCoys green as well, If you were flipping, or going through heavier weeds what lbs test do most of you use for Fluro?

Walmart has a bunch all the time! At at least at our Florida Locations. Theyre out of Port St Lucie FL so, makes sense.

Since Im new here. Before I make random Purchases. Ive looked all over the forum but yes I know lines are so ---- all over the place for different people. In your experience - or knowledge. What would be the top 3 Fluro Lines that are on the market. and The top 3 COPOLYMER lines on the market. Be interested to see this. Right now, I actually have only tried 1, its the XPS BPS 17lbs Fluro. No issues and casts great on my daiwa. Have only tried 1 Copolymer line - Yozuri. Looking to spool an all purpose, light vegetation Fluro line on one of my reels.

Well fellas, still no luck on the president, But I manage to try the Yozuri on one of my baitcasters, its def way better managing. Got it on my lews, and abu MH 7ft. Can cast really well with it, And flip really good.

That things orange like my d**n hair! Nice one!

Little late replying post, but the weather is still vibrant. I was fishing before SoFL got chilly this week, and not a whole lot happening, that next morning it was 47 degrees out. Ive been noticing right when the water warms up around 8-9 am at some lakes, the bass are free roaming till around 12-3 theyre usually in the structure,weeds, etc till dusk and they swim again. Ive noticed that at our lake by my work which is really vibrant place. Iv caught monster cichlids, tilapia, and mudfish in it too. When the sun was out, ive caught several bass on Grape colored ribbon tail worms, standard 1/4 ounce weight. I think Grape color is over looked and not looked at too much anymore. If theres big cover, Torpedos around it will work well if its calm. If its a little choppy, bring out the spinner bait and find the depth range. Ive been getting more luck fishing late mornings this time of the year.

That was a cool looking bass in that vid. reminds me of a jacked up lake erie white bass.