Fired Up Largemouths
It’s official! This years first spawning period on the Ocklawaha River is over.
Recently, 4/19 & 4/20, I had the pleasure of taking Dennis Hutchinson, his son Denny, and their friend Jason, fishing for Trophy Largemouths. Although we didn’t set any record on the number of fish caught, we did manage to get several Bass between 6 and 8 lbs., and one fish I would estimate to be over 12 lbs. that pulled the hook 10 feet from the boat.
The “one that got away” is what keeps us coming back.
More recently, 4/23, I had an afternoon trip that produced large number of keeper Bass in just a 2 hour period. They were really fired up! The numbers are up, and the bite is on. Get ‘em while they’re hot!
Pictured below is Denny with an 8 lb. Trophy Bass, and his friend Jason with a 6. Way to go!
Remember, God Loves A Fisherman
Good Luck
Captain Nick
This Fishing Report Is From Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
Denny with an 8 lb. Trophy Bass
Jason with an 6 lb. Trophy Bass
THE BASS ARE BACK IN TOWN
The long anticipated post-spawn bite is finally happening. This years pre-spawn bite was one for the books. Record numbers of huge Largemouths from November to the first part of March made waiting for the spawn to conclude that much harder.
Recently we’ve seen the numbers and size of the Bass increase, and I expect it to continue to improve over the next several months.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who released those huge spawning females over the past few months. That’s the best way to improve your catch the following year. A little conservation goes a long way.
Remember God Loves A Fisherman
Good Luck
Captain Nick
This Fishing Report Is From Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters
Ocklawaha River Spring Time Bass
Bass fishing on the middle Ocklawaha River has been very slow over the past several weeks due mostly to the spawn. Also, we’ve had record amounts of rainfall over the past two months, which has had the River flowing out of her banks for some time now. So much for our “dry season”.
Initially this all sounds pretty grim, but in the past we’ve had great fishing after these high water periods.
Additionally, I expect the Bass to begin their “post-spawn” bite sometime this month. Spring is here, and I am looking forward to some great fishing.
