Merry Christmas to all of you at Bass Resource,

The Army Corp of Engineers and the South Florida Water Management have decide to do a water study in one of my favorite fishing areas in the everglades. The "test project" is part of the Florida Everglades Restoration Project which will eventually remove many of the levees in the everglades and restore the natural water flow in the everglades. Since I first learned of the "area closures" that will affect me, I have spent many days on the water looking and exploring for alternate fishing areas in the everglades. Now with the water droping the bite is picking back up.

I recently donated a bass trip to my church and wouldn't you know that the guy that won was a Australian who loves fishing. The trip started slow with heavy fog and twenty or so tiny bass in a area that I had never fished. I had my fill of that and moved to another canal a few miles away. It was game on all day. Most of the fish were chunky two to two and a half pounders, but it was constant. My guest was wrecking them on the Zoom Ultra Vibe Speed Worm and I was doing my damage on a BooYah 3/8 spinner bait.

We were out all day and never saw another person...priceless!

Hi Shane, Merry Xmas to and yours as well. What area of the glades will these closures effect? Fishing is only going to get better as the months progress and I definitely do not want to miss out.

The only area closed at this time is the "Little L" off of Tamiami Tr. Have you seen the bridge under construction on the Trail? It will span from about 1 mile west of the Miccosukee Casino west to the Miccosukee Indian Reservation. The existing road bed will be removed and allow the water to flow naturally.

Looks like Fun Shane... Next time I'm in your area I need to try some of that canal fishing!

Thanks for the heads up Shane. Fortunately for me the bulk of my everglades fishing is up north around the alley and 27. However, I do not know if the Corps has any ideas for that area. Have you heard anything for that area?

Cool video Capt Shane.......

Haha, the Australian I gather has been in the USA for a while, he has a bit of a USA accent. And I have caught plenty of black bream he mentioned.

Nice video Captain Shane, I always like your videos!

Haha, the Australian I gather has been in the USA for a while, he has a bit of a USA accent. And I have caught plenty of black bream he mentioned.

Nice video Captain Shane, I always like your videos!

He has been here for several years. I appreciate the compliment.

Cool video Capt Shane.......

Rob I have our video edited but will wait till after Christmas to put it up. I was out there this morning in 40 temp and killed it...actually the customers did. You and I got caught by the frontal edge.

Great video. I love Florida winter fishing, shorts and flip-flops in December. Again as always, great video.......................Al