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2009 was weak for me. determined to make 2010 my best year of fishing yet. I will keep my PB of 2010 in my "livewell" at home. Still heading down saturday. Hope I don't miss any deals on friday.

I believe this strain/species is more tolerant of the cooler temps.

Two things-their growth rate is somewhat faster than a largemouth and more importantly, many of them spawn more than once a year. The fishery can get restored pretty quickly. These fish were introduced by FWC to control the invasive tropicals that were in the water system done south. Over time, with warm winters, they migrated northward and westward but the intent, in picking the peacock to be the predator of choice was to be sure, through nature's temperature control, to never let them get into Lake Okeechobee. So, in a sad way, the theory worked. Someone else also posted about them not getting too big due to these kills-offs. That is because when they were introduced by FWC, they introduced the smallest subspecie of the 4 that exist. The grandes of Brazil are a different subspecie. These down here in SOFLA are called "butterfly" and they are the smallest, even staying somewhat small in comparison to the others down in Brazil Excellent info there! There are actually more than 4 subspecies of pbass but you are correct that FL ones are smaller, not necessarily the smallest, than those big boys you see in South American fishing trips. A lot of people also believe that the florida strains are actually hybrids of two subspecies. They should bounce back in no time, whether that is a good or bad thing is up to you.

oh snaps! I guess I better bring some cash for some new lures. I'm such a sucker for jap lures.... I will most likely head down on saturday. very interested in putting faces to names so i'll try and go whenever everyone else goes. Was also hoping for some deals on daiwa > I need me another zillion rod.

Dan, you still going Friday morning? I forgot about the fishing expo and am supposed to go to vermont with the gf but I might be able to squeeze in friday morning.

that's a nice fish and the snow just makes it look even better. very nice job by your secret friend.

my steez needs a new rod. i'm going to keep my zillion with my zillion. Roberto, what kinda grip does the kistler have? i've grown to love foam..... I might pick up another zillion rod after xmas.

So....I'm lazy and didn't read all the replies but those fish you caught are Oscars.... Nice cichlids thai! 8-)

quiet before the storm!!!

I will be out in the snow fishing, I have had some of my best luck in the snow and rain. If you want to do some bank fishin, gimmie a shout. As for Woodglen shoot me a PM. I put some structure in it a few years back. I'm still down if you're going Sunday. Let me know! I need to fish!

HAHA you guys are hilarious. what have i been missing?! Would you be talking about the float we do with our pacemaker forum buddies?

Almost missed that "jk" lol

sure is! it's about 9-10" meanest fish I have. takes no bull from the larger 12" one

saturday's a no go for me good luck fellas!

I stand on mine all the time, haven't taken a spill yet (knock on wood). If we go somewhere around me, i might be down.

happy bday and best of luck tomorrow!

Springfield would be a much easier drive...but I have to support Phil! I want his shop to stay alive. http://maps.google.com/maps/place?hl=en&sourceid=navclient-ff&rlz=1B3GGGL_enUS351US351&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=tackle+repair+arlington,+va&fb=1&gl=us&hq=tackle+repair&hnear=arlington,+va&cid=16432506560804679906 Let me know how the springfield one is though.

Sweet temensis?! Haha yeah, the brown guy in the mid is the tem. Sorry for derail simon >_< I promise to go fishing with you down there in 2010!

I think i'm going to drop off my reels at the shop in arlington soon. he did me right the first time so i'll trust him with my reels.

barely! I've given up on fishing in 2009 except in my tanks 2010 will be a different story! Kicking it off with some deep sea fishing in Mexico Simon, did you bring that bad boy home to your parents? That thing should be able to feed a lot of mouths!

I miss feessssssshing... :'(

I forgot, are we allowed to post in here about the report? like just put a post in the SE section with a link to the report in the outting section? would that be acceptable? There's too much going on in the Outting section and I don't have the patience to sift through all the other reports.

i would have been down if I knew about this earlier...oh well. Post lots of pix!

Sounds like a great day of fishing!

I like supporting local shops and I have no complaints about the work Phil does on my reels. Very quick service and very reasonable prices.