FISH THE HEAVY COVER…THE HEAVIER THE BETTER

September 7, 2010

Bass fishing on the Ocklawaha River has been very good over the past several weeks. As I have said before, August is typically our slow season for the Largemouths, but for whatever reason we’ve been experiencing a late summer bite for the books. Recently we’ve had no problem catching our […]

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Exceptions To August On The Ocklawaha

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, […]

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FIRST SIGNS

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 […]

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Early Morning Bite Beats The Heat

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 […]

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BEDDING BASS IN JULY!

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. […]

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Governor Announces Free Fishing Weekend

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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It’s Hot!

June 16, 2010

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 […]

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To Beat The Heat

June 8, 2010

Typically, as summer approaches and water temperatures begin to rise, Bass fishing in general slows, at least in most locations. The exceptions to this rule, or I should say the remedy, is simply fish where the water temps remain constant year around, spring fed rivers. These natural wonders are without […]

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Fired Up Largemouths

April 28, 2010

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 […]

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