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hello from bonnie scotland

kiltiefish
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Hi Lads and Lasses

I am coming over to florida for a family holiday start of July,I have been to orlando several times before. apart from drooling in the bass pro shop I havnt fished at all.I spend allmy spare time in scotland fly fishing for trout and coarse fishing for carp, pike tench bream etc. I am staying on old lake davenport and was wondering

A. Would I catch on a float rod or leger rod

B Where could I go in Polk county that I can pay to fish for bass, and rent tackle.I have a car and am on the 27, close to the i-4.

thank you

jw

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    I'm not located in Florida so I can't help you with your questions, though I'm sure someone will chime in who can.  I just wanted to welcome you to Bass Resource!   :)

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    Welcome!!

    Imperial Polk County (Lakeland, Bartow) is right on the edge of phosphate pit country. A lot of these pits are 'private' pay lakes that are full of big bass. I am not sure how to legally get on these lakes, as a younger man I used to sneak in to a few. Some are fishable from the bank, but the older ones have a decent amount of shoreline vegetation. making shore fishing difficult. With clear, blueish water they are unlike most fresh water in Florida. They are deep, also... another oddity in central Florida. I wish I could be of more help... but I at least wanted you to know that there are good fishing areas where you intend to go. Good luck!!

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    Welcome! This is a great resource for information!

    I went to Scotland in 1990, tracking down some family history and took a trip down Loch Ness..beautiful.

    Maybe we will see you on the lake!

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    Thanks for all the welcomes and advice,i will do some more research. My villa has access to a fishing platform on old lake Davenport,any info greatly appreciated.I will also ask in the forum that deals with florida

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