Trophy Size Largemouths On Central Florida’s Ocklawaha River

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters

The Largemouth bass bite on Central Florida’s Ocklawaha River has continued to improve over the past few weeks.  On a recent trip, Wednesday, 10/19, we caught our limit of Largemouths (10) in about 3 hours, one of which weighed almost 8 lbs..

Although we are not getting big numbers of fish, overall the ones we’ve been catching have been “Trophy Size Largemouths”.

Recently the Bass have been biting better in the p.m. hours, and the rainfall we’ve had over the last few weeks has the river up, and the Bass chasing the bite.

Until next time…see you on the River!
Central Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Bozman

This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Ocala Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters

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Fall Bass Bite Is Looking Good

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters

Recent rainfall, along with cooler temps, have the Largemouths biting. Over the past 3 weeks we’ve had a noticeable improvement in the numbers, as well as the size of Bass caught.

Saturday, 9/24, we caught and released several “keeper” Largemouths, including a 5 1/2 and 7 pounder. Typically the best time of day to fish Central Florida’s Ocklawaha River is early in the morning, although anytime is a good time to go fishing.

I expect the bite, as well as the size and number of fish, to improve as the days get shorter. We’re looking forward to another good spawn on the River, possibly before the year is out.

Until next time…see you on the Rivers!

Central Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Bozman

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Sometimes The Fish Win

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters

Slick Charters Ocala Fishing GuideThe Bass bite has slowed over the last few weeks. You can blame it on a variety of reasons, but like someone once said, “It is what it is”!

Although we’ve yet to be skunked, the Largemouth bite has been weak. We’re getting hits on every bait, but they’re just not eating.

Occasionally we get a late summer spawn on the Ocklawaha River. When this happens the buck Bass go into their protect the bed mode, which would explain the behavior we’ve been seeing over the past few weeks. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!

Pictured below are two of our most recent clients showing off their catch.

Till next time…see you on the River!

Central Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Bozman

This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Ocala Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters

Jim from Ohio with an Ocklawaha Largemouth Bass
Jim from Ohio with an Ocklawaha Largemouth Bass
Leta from South Carolina with an Ocklawaha Largemouth Bass

Leta with a reason to send time on the Ocklawaha

Pictures by Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters.

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20 Bass Caught and Released, What A Trip!

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters

Slick Charters Ocala FishingThe Ocklawaha River is up! Recent rainfall, along with the Dam at Moss Bluff being temporarily open, has the water level higher than we have seen in over a year.

On our last few trips, the Largemouth Bass bite has improved. We’ve caught and released 20 Bass on a recent trip, not to mention the Pike and Gar Fish. Not bad for June.

Early Morning remains the best time of day to go and (as always) the bait of choice on the River is the wild Shiner.

Pictured below is Darren and Penelope Radel showing off a couple of nice Ocklawaha Bass.

Till next time…see you on the River!

Central Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Bozman

This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Ocala Florida Fishing Guide & Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters

Darren R. with a fine Ocklawaha Largemouth Bass

Darren R. with a fine Ocklawaha Largemouth

Penelope R. with another nice Ocklawaha Bass

Penelope R. with another nice Ocklawaha Bass

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Lunker Largemouths

Posted on June 9, 2011 by Captain Nick of Slick Charters

Slick Charters Ocala FishingThe Largemouth Bass bite on the Ocklawaha River near Ocala has improved over the last few weeks. Although we are not catching large numbers of fish, the size has definitely improved.

On our last few trips, we’ve caught and released several Bass over 6 lbs.. Pretty good for this time of year.

The best time of day to fish remains early in the morning or late afternoon. As always, the preferred bait is wild shiners (“you’ve either got one, or you need one”).

During the summer months the Largemouths spend most of the day under some sort of cover, whether it be vegetation, downed trees, or snags. Accordingly, the best method for catching them is to take off the floats and free line the shiners under and around the structure. Expect to loose a few hooks as well as fish, but persistence will eventually pay off.

Speaking of persistence , pictured below is Jason “Cajun Red” Worth with yet another Ocklawaha Lunker caught and released on the last shiner.

Thanks to David and Liz of Fat Daddy’s Bait and Tackle Shop.

‘Til next time…see you on the River

Good Luck
Central Florida Fishing Guide Captain Nick Bozman

This Ocklawaha Fishing Report Is From Ocala Florida Fishing Guide & Ocklawaha Fishing Guide Captain Nick Of Slick Charters

Jason "Cajun Red" Worth another Ocklawaha Lunker

Jason "Cajun Red" Worth another Ocklawaha Lunker

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