you can if you stay in the canal (where you put your boat in) and run west, it only gets dicey when you leave that canal and enter open water. hug the shore and there is somewhat of a cut. i haven't been out there in 3 weeks, but i have friends who have. they told me of a couple of areas up front, but i'm with you, i'm heading west. worst case scenario is i have to troll back to the canal. i am gonna try to get out there one night this week to see whats up. i will fill you in if i do.

Thanks,

I know I can run from the Twenty Mile Bend ramp around the back and cut in where I want to fish, but I'd like to be part of the party at the Boca ramp! I have a jack plate and can have my bring my nose cone up to about even with my boat's bottom before water pressure drops below 10, weeds are an entirely different story though.

You guys with Rangers are killing me, it's only gel coat :lol: .

I might make a 12-15 foot push pole out of pvc to help get across the shallows. I'm runnin the aluminum Tracker but don't have the power you guys have to get on plane in a huury. I'm in with whatever yall decide.

Let's f'ng do DO IT.

You guys with Rangers are killing me, it's only gel coat :lol: .

I might make a 12-15 foot push pole out of pvc to help get across the shallows. I'm runnin the aluminum Tracker but don't have the power you guys have to get on plane in a huury. I'm in with whatever yall decide.

Let's f'ng do DO IT.

A pole is a good idea. I think I will make one.

My Ranger is is 24 years old so I am not terribly concerned about the glass. The weeds are definitely a concern. The trolling motor batteries will be fully charged!

I know I'm freakin ready. Going to go jump in the tin beast tonight and see whats happening. Theres been fish chasing bait all day out here. I'm constantly seeing stuff just tearing up the water.

Friday needs to hustle up. Being off today and tomorrow isn't helping any right now. Today has been dragging by.

I tell ya what, man. Those push poles help out tremendously. Especially in the grass where the trolling motor won't go. You can push yourself into pockets where the BIGGUNS hide.

I know I'm freakin ready. Going to go jump in the tin beast tonight and see whats happening. Theres been fish chasing bait all day out here. I'm constantly seeing stuff just tearing up the water.

Friday needs to hustle up. Being off today and tomorrow isn't helping any right now. Today has been dragging by.

Me too. That's why I'm headed to the rockpit. :lol:

you can if you stay in the canal (where you put your boat in) and run west, it only gets dicey when you leave that canal and enter open water. hug the shore and there is somewhat of a cut. i haven't been out there in 3 weeks, but i have friends who have. they told me of a couple of areas up front, but i'm with you, i'm heading west. worst case scenario is i have to troll back to the canal. i am gonna try to get out there one night this week to see whats up. i will fill you in if i do.

Bruce nailed it! Stay in this boat trail and you'll be fine.

Me too. That's why I'm headed to the rockpit. :lol:

You stink.....I'll be spending the rest of my day today re spooling and cleaning some reels and getting rid of bad line. YAAAY

You guys with Rangers are killing me, it's only gel coat :lol: .

I might make a 12-15 foot push pole out of pvc to help get across the shallows. I'm runnin the aluminum Tracker but don't have the power you guys have to get on plane in a huury. I'm in with whatever yall decide.

Let's f'ng do DO IT.

Too funny!

You guys with Rangers are killing me, it's only gel coat :lol: .

I might make a 12-15 foot push pole out of pvc to help get across the shallows. I'm runnin the aluminum Tracker but don't have the power you guys have to get on plane in a huury. I'm in with whatever yall decide.

Let's f'ng do DO IT.

it has nothing to do with my gel coat. its the weeds getting back up on plane that i'm sweating. someones gonna catch a toad. can't wait

Hey Robert

I ran around the back side (from Southern) and on to the flats three weeks ago and it was SHALLOW. I had to put down and idle in out of the canal on to the flats. I then drifted back west on the flats with the wind. There were some spots that were 10 inches deep. I was able to get up and out in a deep section and managed to run out.

Remember the 35mph speed limit. I'm not sure I've figured out how to drive the Triton that speed in one foot of water. Last week at Harney it was keep it floored or risk bottoming or bogging.

Hey guys, Let me know if there is any back seats still availible. This is Krzkev. I am having a hard time getting my original account back. Kevin or Robert, have you guys filled your back seats yet? I will try to get off work if there is a seat availible.

Kevin (Krzkev),

My son has decided to fish with me at Lox if I am able to get the night off.

Everybody else, I will know for sure if I am going Wednesday.

Just a meet and greet. Meat at the launch and meat back at predetermined time to compare notes/fish. There are no tourneys allowed at Lox. Of course we want to see the big fish. It's alot of fun to put faces with screen names. Hope you make it out.

alright sounds good, what time does everyone meet back at the ramp? still don't know if i'll have that day off though

Thanks Kevin, if anyone else has an availible back seat let me know.

Current forecast for the 15th: Weather.com - April 15th Outlook

Time: First light to noon

Updated:

Boaters:

Bassn Blvd (Doug)

South FLA (Robert)

Salmicropterus (Dave)

Bocabasser (Bruce)

Capt. Shane (Shane)

Non-Boaters:

SouthFlaBassAddict (Eric) - Riding with Bassn Blvd

Catching (Dan) - Riding with Capt. Shane

Possibles:

GLADES (Kevin) - Will know on Wednesday. Back seat claimed by son.

KrzKev/WhyoWhy (Kevin) - Waiting on a seat & work

atrocity123 - Waiting to find out about work

Not looking so good for me, Markets are a bit shaky and I may need to keep my butt on the trading seat. Bill Gross is ticking me off, although he is right!

Not looking so good for me, Markets are a bit shaky and I may need to keep I disagree on the trading seat. Bill Gross is ticking me off, although he is right!

Man, some of those filters really can screw up a sentence....

Hope you can make it out, Robert.

Looks like safelight may be about 6:00-6:15. Like Bruce said somebody is going to get a BIG fish. Looking forward to seeing all yall there. Before we launch Dan and Jason from JD'sCustomBaits, will be giving out some sample frogs and worms. Bring some big hooks.

Dang, now I'm out for tomorrow. A customer got in the way. Really wantded to meet everyone since I couldn't make the last one last year due to eye surgery.

Hope you all have a good time and some great fish (with px)

Dave

Not looking good for me either, can't get Friday off Will be at the next one though, just make sure it's on a weekend, was looking forward to the free JD's too

Final Update:

Time: First light to noon

Boaters:

Bocabasser (Bruce)

Capt. Shane (Shane)

GLADES (Kevin)

Jason from JD's

Non-Boaters:

SouthFlaBassAddict (Eric) - Riding with Kevin

Catching (Dan) - Riding with Capt. Shane

Capt. Bud - Riding with Jason

Several guys had to cancel due to work related issues at the last moment. Bruce, if you've still got a seat open, I'd love to tag along with you. Otherwise, I'll be taking my tin boat out to one of the private lakes in the area here.

Sorry fellas, I am swamped getting some last minute K1s and have been trading scared lately, so I am going to miss out on the event. Make sure you'll post up big fish pics and a report.

Wow the field really fell out. Jason from JD's will be bringing his boat. Capt. Bud will be in his back seat.

Hey guys I'm going out there next week. I would really love if you could post how things went! Like, what they were hitting on. I'm taking some buddies out there and would love to get them on some fish! Thanks!

Lyle