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Ohio Natives First Okeechobee Fishing Trip in South Florida

First Okeechobee Fishing

Many people travel to Florida every year to come and enjoy some of the best beaches in the world. What they are missing out on is the incredible bass fishing that can be had. You have to experience your first Okeechobee fishing trip next time visiting Florida.

I had the pleasure of fishing with Kevin, Luke and Travis. They were traveling from Ohio this season and wanted to experience something different. It was their first time ever on Lake Okeechobee. A Peacock Bass Fishing adventure in the Amazon was the only bass fishing they had ever done.

We had an amazing fishing trip. The action was incredible and more than anticipated. They went out on a quick morning trip and had a great time on the water.

Wild caught live shiners were the most effective bait to catch Florida Lake Okeechobee Largemouth Bass. Anchor rigs were highly successful. You have to let the bait marinate the water in order to produce a big bite.

Kevin, Luke and Travis caught over 50 largemouth bass on their fishing trip. Several quality bass were caught weighing 5 and 6 pounds. Along with these bass, Kevin caught a 7.22 pound largemouth bass to top the day off.

Water temperatures and fishing conditions were just right to produce an excellent fishing trip. I am looking forward to fishing with these awesome gentlemen next year. Don’t miss out on your Lake Okeechobee adventure today!

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House Boat Big Bass Fishing on Lake Okeechobee in Florida

House Boat Big Bass Fishing

Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing has been picking up. Florida largemouth bass are everywhere and are feeding steady. Now is a great opportunity to go House Boat big bass fishing right out of Clewiston, Florida.

I had the pleasure of fishing with Dave and Josh traveling from Ohio. Dave is a repeat of mine and loves to fish on Lake Okeechobee. Josh has never been on the lake and this was the perfect time to experience it.

They spent two consecutive days on the water here in Florida. We adventured out of Clewiston, Florida to House Boat Cut and the East Wall. Action was steady for both days and they landed big numbers on both days.

Dave and Josh caught over 100 largemouth bass. The biggest bass weighed 6 pounds. They also caught several 4-5 pound fish. You can’t beat the action here on Lake Okeechobee this time of year. Wild caught live shiners were the most effective bait to throw on this fishing trip.

I am looking forward to another great time fishing with Dave and Josh in the future. Don’t miss out on your adventure to come to Florida and catch some big bass!

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Deep Water Peacock Fishing in Naples on the Golden Gate Canal

Deep Water Peacock Fishing

Cold fronts have plagued South Florida this season and winter months. One thing that it did not stop was the peacock bass from biting. Even though the fronts had an effect on the fishery, you just have to approach it with a different technique. When these occur, enjoy deep water peacock fishing.

I had the pleasure of fishing with Brad and Joe, a father son duo taking on Naples, Florida. Peacock bass was something they wanted to explore on the Golden Gate Canal. We made it happen and caught several quality bass.

Water temperature changes made the peacock bass move to deeper water. We had to grind to catch them. Slowing our presentation down and fishing the deeper water allowed and produced a bite.

Brad and Joe had some great action with doubles at times throughout their trip. They caught 15 peacock bass weighing up to 3 pounds. All factors considered this was an exceptional fishing trip. Domestic shiners were the most effective bait to catch them.

I am looking forward to fishing with Brad and Joe again on their next Florida Fishing adventure. Don’t miss out on your adventure next time!

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Winter Peacock Bass Fishing in Naples, Florida with Captain Mark Rose

Winter Peacock Bass Fishing

If winter conditions are bad across the United States, Florida also feels the effects. Warming trends have helped the peacock bass fishing here in Florida. Come enjoy a winter peacock bass fishing trip in Naples, Florida next time visiting the sunshine state.

I had the pleasure of fishing with Cody and Jake. They wanted to experience the Golden Gate Canal System in Naples while they were visiting on vacation. These boys were in search for their first peacock bass.

Conditions were not the best for peacock bass fishing but we made it happen. Cody and Jake caught 11 bass in their quick trip with several quality peacock bass in the boat. It is always awesome to put people on fish that they have never caught before. They even caught several nice largemouth bass.

Domestic shiners were the most effective bait to catch bass here on the canal system. They want to come back and experience more especially Lake Okeechobee. Florida is the perfect place to catch a variety of bass on different locations. Don’t miss out on your Florida Fishing adventure next time visiting!

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Florida Fishing Ledges for Peacock Bass in Naples

Florida Fishing Ledges

The Southern Part of Florida holds many freshwater species that you can catch. Florida Fishing Ledges is incredible this time of year for Peacock Bass. Naples is a great place to visit to experience what Florida Bass Fishing has to offer.

I had the pleasure of fishing with Woody and his wife Kim. They were coming over to Naples, Florida to fish the Golden Gate Canals. We experienced Cold Front Effects on this trip but that didn’t stop us from catching multiple quality bass.

Our main focus was ledges and structure in the 8 to 10 foot range. Pitching wild caught shiners on these ledges allowed for a great bite. We also trolled shiners along them as well.

Woody and Kim caught several quality peacock bass. Most were in the 3 pound range. As the day warmed up, the bite got stronger.

On this fishing trip, the water temperature was 68. I am looking forward to fishing with them again in the future. Don’t miss out on your Naples Bass Fishing trip next time visiting the state!

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