As previously reported the bass have moved out into the open waters of Farm 13 and setting up summer housekeeping in the old irrigation ditches and their associated levees.

Those that know the lake are doing quite well, and those that don't are struggling. We have some locals that know the lake extremely well and they send me reports and pictures of how they are doing.

Obviously I can't tell you exactly where these fish were caught, other than to say it was on the Farm side of the Lake. I know the first came on a SwimmingSenko, but I am not sure on the other two. I can tell you that these fellows know the lake and have years of experience out there.

The weather has been tough with windy conditions and high heat. The afternoon storms have been coming on a regular basis wiping out much of the later afternoon fishing. The weather has made for some tough fishing conditions even with good lake knowledge but in most instances a big fish here and there save the day.

Yesterday Jimmy Mayhugh of Deland and I spent the day catching some really good bass. Jimmy was here last week but as can happen with fishing things went wrong. Barely into the day my trolling motor decided to quit and with winds blowing at 15 MPH fishing was a no go. Jimmy made up for that with a very good day with his return trip.

Great fish, George. I bet those guys had a blast.

VERY NICE GUYS!!!!!

I can't wait to get out there this year!

I can't believe that first bass is alive. Something bit that right fin clean off. That's legendary status. Clients of your's will be asking you when the one-finned hog was last caught... lol

Not only alive but extremely strong.

Just an addendum: Today's 1/2 day trip - 4 fish, lots of heat and no wind. With the humidity the temp felt like 100. It just goes to show - even a really good lake can beat you up sometimes.

Just an addendum: Today's 1/2 day trip - 4 fish, lots of heat and no wind. With the humidity the temp felt like 100. It just goes to show - even a really good lake can beat you up sometimes.

I've had more fo these days on the marsh than not, I guess that's why I fish Garcia more, because it always eems to produce some fish,  even if they are smaller...  Then again, the good days I've had on the marsh were amazing. I need to get out there again!

Hey Dink Wisperer, if you make it out here this year, got an extra spot in the back of the boat?

Just an addendum: Today's 1/2 day trip - 4 fish, lots of heat and no wind. With the humidity the temp felt like 100. It just goes to show - even a really good lake can beat you up sometimes.

Did you put down the swim senko and throw on some shiners for those 4 fish?

Nice going and anyone would take half those fish as a great few days of fishing. What did happen to that first fish? Something really wanted him.

Man, those are some mighty fine fish!

;D ;D ;D

Just an addendum: Today's 1/2 day trip - 4 fish, lots of heat and no wind. With the humidity the temp felt like 100. It just goes to show - even a really good lake can beat you up sometimes.

Did you put down the swim senko and throw on some shiners for those 4 fish?

No shinners on this boat this time of the year.