August 31, 2010
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, […]
Read More »August 13, 2010
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 […]
Read More »August 11, 2010
Scalloping is such a refreshing summertime activity. We continue to pick up limits of the shellfish. In fact, the only day we did not get our limit was due to weather cutting our day short. I included a photo of a water spout, which illustrates how quickly these summer storms […]
Read More »July 26, 2010
Over the last two weeks we’ve had several fishing trips to Ocklawaha and tours of the 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 […]
Read More »July 20, 2010
I know it’s been a while since I submitted a report. I have been busy, Thank the Lord! So far we have been spared the oil impact. This is the busiest time of year for our community. Everyone, business or individual, are dependent on a successful scallop season, directly or […]
Read More »July 19, 2010
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. […]
Read More »July 12, 2010
On Thursday and Friday of last week, July 8th and 9th, we fished both the outer markers of the Barge Canal, about 10 miles off the Citrus County Coast, and the Grass Flats near Levy County with similar results each trip. Plenty of fish to be caught, but not necessarily […]
Read More »July 3, 2010
Instead of “How’s the fishing?”, the first thing most people have inquired about over the last few months has been the disaster in the Gulf, and rightfully so. It’s hard to turn on the TV or pick up a paper without being reminded of what’s going on, what’s being done […]
Read More »June 24, 2010
Sure we’re concerned about oil messing up our paradise. We are preparing for the worst and hoping and praying for the best. Looking at the closure map, the closest oil is more than 150 miles away. The Governor opened Scallop season 12 days early, Thanks to Pam Wessels (Chairman of […]
Read More »June 16, 2010
Governor Crist announces free fishing weekend in honor of Father’s Day Even though you don’t need a license you do need to know the laws saltwater fishing regs. Sorry, this is for salties and salty daddies only. Fresh people and fresh dads still need cash on the barrel head (to […]
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