And The Bite Goes On … And The Bite Goes On

Monday, January 25th, 2010 by Captain Nick with Slick Charters, Comments »   Got a North East Florida Report?  Tell Us About it.

The Largemouth bite that is. So far we’ve had a great pre-spawn Bass bite on the Ocklawaha River. Over the past several weeks, I’ve concentrated on the area between the confluence, near Ocala, where the Silver River flows into the Ocklawaha, and Gores Landing just south of Ft. McCoy, with excellent results.

Since Christmas, we have landed several Largemouths over ten pounds, with the average fish weighing about 4 pounds. Not bad, huh?

I expect this great bite to continue up until the Bass go on the “bed”, around our next full moon, Jan. 30th. My recommendation is to get ‘em while the getting is good.

Below, Jason Worth (of Ocala) shows off the 10 lb. “football” he caught and released on Dec. 30th. Not many people can say they’ve ever caught much less released a Bass like that. That’s the mark of a true sportsman.

Remember God Loves A Fishman
Good Luck
Captain Nick
A 10 lb Florida Winter Largemouth

A 10 lb Florida Winter Largemouth Caught With Captain Nick

 

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Heads Up On The Florida Fiddler Crab Festval

Sunday, January 17th, 2010 by Steve Jones, Comments »   Got a North East Florida Report?  Tell Us About it.

The Fiddler Crab Festival in Steinahatchee, Florida is one of the Florida Festivals that you can call the funnest.

If you like to fish inshore or offshore saltwater, check out Camp Nemo, there will be cast net demo’s, how to tie knots info, casting suggestions, what bait to use to catch fish in the Big Bend area and more.

Steve Jones

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Florida’s Springs Are Cold Weather Fish Magnets

Friday, January 8th, 2010 by Captain Nick with Slick Charters, Comments »   Got a North East Florida Report?  Tell Us About it.

Although most Floridians are less than happy with the cold fronts we’ve had to recently endure, there is an upside. What could that possibly be you might ask? Great Fishing!

These cold fronts, as well as the shorter days, trigger fish, especially Bass, to spawn. It also makes it much easier to find them.

The Largemouths prefer water temps at or near 70 degrees. Coincidentally, natural springs located throughout Florida flow a constant 72 degrees year round. This makes them “Fish Magnets”. Largemouths as well as other species gravitate toward these springs during winter months, and this is hands down the best time to get that wallhanger.

Speaking of wallhangers, check out this 25 lb. Gar my buddy Doug caught on 12 lb. test.

Remember  God Loves You And Wants You to Keep Fishing, Good Luck  Captain Nick

An Ocklawaha Gar Caught With Captain Nick

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THE SPAWN IS ON!

Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 by Captain Nick with Slick Charters, 1 Comment »   Got a North East Florida Report?  Tell Us About it.

slick-charters-freshwater-glamour-shotBass fishing on the Ocklawaha River has been exceptional throughout December, thanks to the first spawning period of the season.

Although we are not catching big numbers of fish, the ones we are catching have been Trophies.

You might ask just how exceptional is the Bass fishing? On a recent trip, 12/15, we caught and released 8 Largemouths in less than 2 hours. Three 2 pounders, 2 threes, a 6, an 8, and a 10 pound Bass. That’s 36 lbs. of fish!

Two subsequent trips on the 19th and the 21st produced similar results, with the small fish of the day weighing 4 lbs.

The numbers speak for themselves. If you’re looking for that Trophy Largemouth for the wall, now is the time.

HO! HO! HO! See you on the River!

Remember  God Loves You And Wants You to Keep Fishing, Good Luck  Captain Nick

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Luck with the Largemouths

Monday, December 14th, 2009 by Captain Nick with Slick Charters, Comments »   Got a North East Florida Report?  Tell Us About it.

slick-charters-freshwater-glamour-shotOver the past few weeks, the Ocklawaha River has consistently produced several trophy sized Bass each trip.

Tuesday, December the 8th ,was no exception…

Mr Paul Burton, son Adam, and friend Mel,all from northern California, along with myself, headed down river from the Ocala Boat Basin to try our luck with the Largemouths…

They had never before fished for Bass with live bait ,”shiners”, but apparently were fast learners…

Paul and Mel hooked up a double on the first cast, and Adam wound up with the “fish of the day”, a fat 6 & 1/2 pounder…

The picture bellow is Paul with a nice 6 pound Bass he pulled out of the heavy cover.

Not bad for a half days fishing…

Also, like true sportsmen, they released every fish, unharmed…

Thanks guys for “making my day”…

Remember  God Loves You And Wants You to Keep Fishing, Good Luck  Captain Nick

 

A Nice Ocklawaha 6 pound bass pulled out of the heavy cover

A Nice Ocklawaha 6 pound bass pulled out of the heavy cover

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