The Florida Fishing Experts
Specializing in Florida Bass Fishing on all of the Florida Freshwater Lakes.

By JOHN KLEIN Senior Sports Columnist Editor’s note:
John Klein, Tulsa World senior sports columnist, inherited his wanderlust from his grandfather John Steichen, who traveled the world after he retired from farming in the 1960s. Klein flew on the Concorde from London to New York, did a transatlantic crossing on the Queen Elizabeth II from New York to London and rode the Orient Express from Paris to Venice before he was 30 years old. In recent years, his wife Lisa has joined him as he traded in his black tie for binoculars and wild nights for wildlife.

“The National Parks: America’s Best Idea” —Klein listed Florida Everglades see what wrote below:

Everglades (Florida)

Sooner trips to the Orange Bowl over the years have made the Everglades an easy destination for traveling Oklahomans.

The drive down to the visitor’s center is a little farther than it looks on the map, but do it. It isn’t easy to drag yourself away from South Beach or Joe’s Stone Crab. But again, do it. The Everglades is one of the most unique places of nature in the country.

The visitor’s center, and the wooden walkways around it, are very interesting. However, to really see the Everglades, you’ll need to get out in it. Get one of the tours that will take you out in boats into the park. Bring your insect repellent and maybe a hand-held fan. The heat and humidity here isn’t just high, it’s oppressive.

The Everglades has so much wildlife it can be nearly overwhelming.

You’ll never see so many birds and all types of animals in one place.

Stay: The Fountainebleau is the quintessential Miami Beach hotel.

Eat: Joe’s Stone Crab, in Miami Beach, will have a long wait that is worth it.

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The best tour for the Everglades is a Bass Fishing Adventure, to  hook-up  call

888-629-Bass.

Till next time tight lines and good fishing….
From Bass Online Staff Writer
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Matthew Becks was wondering around Bass Pro Shop with his wife on their customer appreciation rewards night when his wife hit the jack pot by winning the free guided fishing trip that was given away. Yes, Mathew’s wife Colleen Beck won the freshwater bass fishing trip given by Bass Pro for Customers Appreciation rewards night.

Coleen the loving wife she is, gave the trip to her husband and favorite Uncle George. So, Mathew and Uncle George became the lucky Anglers that are going fishing on Lake Toho known for producing trophy bass.

Finally the day arrives and the fish did what they do EAT, 26 largemouth bass with a big fish of 4 pounds graced the line which made it a day to remenber. The only thing that would have improved the day would have been to have landed the other 15 plus we missed in the grass or maybe a 10 pounder.

Well that’s why they call it fishing…and not catching.

Till next time tight lines and good fishing….
From Staff Writer Capt John Leech (johnl@bassonline.com)
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I was fortunate to be able to fish with Captain John Leech this past Monday. My niece and her husband won a trip while in Orlando visiting Bass Pro Shops during the preferred rewards customer appreciation night. They both knew how much I love to fish, so they invited me to go on the guided fishing trip. I drove up from Port Charlotte where I love to fish Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf, and met my nephew. Captain John was at our meeting place when we both arrived.  To be honest I haven’t fish for bass since the mid 80’s in Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron, so I was very excited about this opportunity.

Captain John was a great guide, he taught us how to use plastic lures, put us on fish, was very friendly and an all around nice guy. What a day we had, great weather, fishing and good company, I couldn’t ask for more. I would love to fish with John again and would recommend him to anyone looking for a super fishing experience.

I would like to thank Bass Pro Shops for this trip and of course my niece for asking…

George Bednorek,  Port Charlotte, Fl.

BASSonline Reply,
George thanks for the great email…

Glad your niece Colleen, gave you and her husband the trip she won. We are all so glad you enjoyed the fishing trip, I know Captain John did as well.

We look forward to your next outdoor adventure, till then good fishing!

On board bass fishing in the Florida Everglades on September 21, 2009 was Texans Lacey & Casey Jones.

They were vacation in Florida for their 1st year anniversary. Lacey purchase the trip as surprise for her husband, she was a very impressive lady angler. The Jones are from Texas, both were novice in bass fishing, they boated 12 largemouth 2lbs to 5 lbs and a bunch of Cichlid in a successful 4 hour trip.

Thanks Lacey & Casey Jones, look forward to fishing with you guys again and Happy Anniversary!

Till next time tight lines and good fishing….
From Staff Writer Capt Tony Masiello (tonym@bassonline.com)
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ANGLERS & FRIENDS

BASS BUSTERS had a great weekend on Lake Okeechobee. Here are the latest results as of 6 hours ago.

Saturday 9-19-09 was the Silver Division. With 22 teams fishing and a great day on the lake, First Place Overall went to the team of Jeff Justice and Danny Shelton with 22.01 Pounds. They fished in the East Wall near Clewiston and used soft plastic baits in dark colors. The First Place Big Bass was caught by the team of Jeff and Craig Ledroux and weighed in at 6.32 pounds. Second Place and Second Place Big Bass went to the team of Robert Power and Bob Campbell, their total weight was 21.60 Pounds and the Second Place Big Bass tipped the scales at 5.87 pounds. Third Place went to the team of John & Jimmy Burke with a total weight of 20.71 pounds.

Sunday 9-20-09 was the Gold Division. With 14 teams fighting for the top position and some really cool trophies there were a lot of fished weighed in today. Nine of the 14 teams weighed in a limit of fish. First Place Overall, First Place Big Bass & Second Place Big Bass went to the team of John & Jimmy Burke. Overall weight was 23.27 pounds, First Place Big Bass was 5.68 pounds and Second Place Big Bass was 5.56 pounds. They fished in the East Wall off the lake near Clewiston and were using the Gambler Kane Toad and 8 Inch worms. Mostly in Dark Colors. Second Place overall went to the team of HB Chambliss and Andy Matusevich with a total weight of 17.77 pounds. Third Place went to the team of Jeff and Jared McMillian with a total weight of 16.41 pounds.

Congrats to all the WINNERS.

(L-R Andy Matusevich, HB Chambliss, John Burke, Jimmy Burke, Jared McMillan, Jeff McMillian)

(L-R Jimmy Burke and John Burke)

UPCOMING TOURNAMENT DATES

OCTOBER 17, 2009 SILVER DIVISION $60.00 Team Entry

OCTOBER 18, 2009 GOLD DIVISION $100.00 Team Entry

UPDATED TEAM STANDINGS as of SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

SEE YA AT THE RAMP,
Chris “Flippin” Fickey
Tournament Director
(941) 232-9539
chris.fickey@bassbustersflorida.com
www.bassbustersflorida.com

Till next time tight lines and good fishing….
From Bass Online Staff Writer
BassOnline.com / 888-829-BASS