Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
By Captain Nick with Slick Charters
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Recently the Bass bite on the Ocklawaha River near Ocala has been outstanding.
From August 15 through the 24th, we’ve had three consecutive half day trips that average 26 lbs. of Bass alone! Each of these charters produced Largemouth Bass over 8 lbs.. Unreal!
Roc Lariviere, visiting Ocala from Canada, caught the largest total weight with 31 lbs. of Bass.
Typically August isn’t the best month to land that wall hanger, but like they say there are exceptions to every rule. Pictured below is a few of the “exceptions”.
See you on the River!
Good Luck
This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Ocala Florida Fishing Guide & Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
- Roc Lariviere from Canada with an 8 pound Oklawaha Large Mouth
- Greg Smith With An 10 Pound Oklawaha Large Mouth
This wallhanger was caught on a recon trip we made on Sunday 8/15. Belive it or not , we had never fished this spot on the Oklawaha before!
Gotta love those wild shiners.
Vinces' 8 Pound Ocklawaha Large Mouth
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Friday, August 13th, 2010
By Captain Nick with Slick Charters
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Although fishing on the Ocklawaha River is pretty good year around, it’s much better during the cooler months of the year, especially if you are after that Trophy Bass.
Recently the signs of the seasons changing have began to be more apparent every day. Leaves turning… then falling all over the yard, less mowing of the grass, and my favorite of all, the start of pre-season football!
Another favorite of mine is that the size and numbers of fish start to increase this time of year. Some of the best Bass fishing we’ve ever experienced was in Sept. “08 after Tropical Storm Faye came through our area.
Lately we’ve caught good numbers of fish, but only a few “big-uns”. I’ve seen lots of Shad and Mullett in both the Silver and Ocklawaha River over the past few months which is good news for our first spawn.
The Stripers are running on Lake George. I had a recent report that good numbers of them we’re being caught at the Croker Hole and the mouths of both Salt Run and Juniper Springs.
Keep in mind the best time to catch Striped Bass is at night which is also the best time for a thunderstorm.
Until next time…see you on the River!
Good Luck
This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Florida Fishing Guide & Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
Tags: Bass, Ocklawaha, Orange Lake
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Monday, July 26th, 2010
By Captain Nick with Slick Charters
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Over the last two weeks we’ve had several fishing trips and tours of the Ocklawaha and Silver Rivers. The Bass bite has been good although limited to a few hours each day, early morning and late afternoon.
Some of our most recent clients have taken advantage of our Two River Special and done very well. Typically we shove off by 7 a.m., fish for a couple of hours, then tour the Silver River until about noon. This is an ideal trip for those who want to have some fun without breaking a sweat.
Recently we’ve caught lots of fish, but only a few Largemouths over 4 lbs.. Plenty of Pike (Chain Pickerel) and Garfish to keep you busy between the Bass.
Pictured below is Alexis (11) showing off a couple of early morning Bass.
Until next time…see you on the River!
Good Luck
This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Florida Fishing Guide & Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
Alexis With An Ockalawaha Largemouth
Alexis with Another Ocklawaha Largemouth
Tags: Large Mouth, Ocklawaha, Silver River
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Monday, July 19th, 2010
By Captain Nick with Slick Charters
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Yes, that’s right, I said bedding Bass in July.
It doesn’t happen every year, but under the right conditions, Bass will bed during the summer months.
Recent rainfall has prompted officials to open the dam at Moss Bluff, and with the influx of water comes a new population of Largemouths. These fish, for the most part, have spent most of their lives swimming around in the temperate lake waters to our south. As they enter the Ocklawaha River near Ocala, they encounter the 72 degree water flowing out of the Silver River, which triggers them to spawn. Recently, we’ve caught several Bass in the”pre-spawn” mode, fat and aggressive.
The late afternoons have produced the best numbers, and as always live bait is the only way to go.
Speaking of live bait, Fat Daddy’s Bait and Tackle (out on Hwy. 40 at Forest Corners) has wild shiners for $10.00 a dozen. I would highly recommend picking up a couple dozen for your next trip.
Like I’ve always said “You either got a wild shiner, or you need one”.
‘Till next time, see you on the water…
Good Luck
This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Florida Fishing Guide & Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
By Captain Nick with Slick Charters
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Like I said in the Saltwater report, three days this week we either tied or broke the all time record highs in Ocala.
Although the temps are soaring, the fish continue to bite both in the fresh and salt water.
Recently the Bass bite on the Ocklawaha River has been very good late in the day, and that’s just fine with me. No other place I’d rather be on those sweltering hot days.
Thankfully so far the oil spill in the Gulf has not effected the saltwater fishing in our region. We’re all saying our prayers that the “experts” will get it under control soon.
‘Till next time, see you on the water!
See you on the River!
Good Luck
This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Florida Fishing Guide & Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
Tags: Large Mouth, Ocklawaha
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