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Posts Tagged ‘bass fishing guide’
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
Contact: Coleen Curran 704.900.7275 or ccurran@solutionmatrixinc.com
CLEWISTON, FL (June 1, 2010) – Iraqi veterans Joshua Rockwell of Scranton, PA and David Calhoun of Wyalusing, PA caught more than 50 bass on their two-day fishing trip to Lake Okeechobee with Bass Master Pro Angler Mark Shepard.
Their trip was sponsored by SMI Cold Therapy of Butler, PA, a manufacturer of cold therapy products and services for post-operative patient care in hospitals and surgery centers, and by Bassonline.com, Florida’s largest freshwater guide service and outfitter for bass fishing on Florida lakes, canals and rivers. Calhoun and Rockwell are the first of eight wounded vets to make the journey to Florida to experience some of the world’s best bass fishing.
Bass Master and FLW Pro Angler Mark Shepard, a Bassonline.com guide, has more than 25 years experience fishing in Florida and 10 years of guiding on Lake Okeechobee.
The mission of the Wounded Warrior Project is to honor and empower wounded warriors. Its purpose is to raise awareness and to enlist the public’s aid for the needs of severely injured service members.
Three more fishing trips on Lake Okeechobee are planned. The next trip is June 7-8 with WWP vets Gary Harris of Ft. White, FL and Jake Williams of Vista, CA.
Rockwell, a medically retired machine gunner, joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 2006 and was injured in October 2007. While on patrol with a Humvee team, his left foot was crushed in the line of duty.
Calhoun, 45, a medically retired battalion armor and training manager, joined the Army in 1985, saw five deployments and was injured in July 2003. His Humvee was on the outskirts of Baghdad, when an IED hit and flipped his vehicle. The explosion destroyed Calhoun’s kneecaps and trapped the driver, Lt. Jonathan Pruden. Despite his injuries, Calhoun carried Pruden to safety before the vehicle was engulfed in flames.
The Florida Division of Freshwater Fisheries Management will award a 5-year freshwater fishing license along with a promotional package of tackle samples, fishing publications and discount coupons to each of the WWP veterans as part of its recent promotion of Florida, the Fishing Capital of the World. For information, visit http://myfwc.com/license/Freshwater_5-year-license.htm
 BassOnline.com is Florida’s largest freshwater guide service and outfitter, specializing in Florida bass fishing on Florida lakes, canals and rivers. For more information, visit Bass Fishing Blog or Florida Bass Fishing, Lake Okeechobee Fishing, Bass Fishing Florida, Florida Peacock Bass or Everglades Fishing.
SMI is a women-owned, veteran-operated manufacturer of the highest quality cold therapy products for the orthopedic community. Our post-operative products are designed for inpatient and outpatient procedures including total joint replacements and sports medicine. Our simple-to-use, long-lasting, 3.5-hour Gel Bag Compression Bandage Wrap System requires fewer nurse interventions and is changing the orthopedic standard of care. SMI’s facility-specific protocols create efficiencies that enhance patient care while achieving improved clinical outcomes and cost reductions. Headquartered in Butler, PA, SMI is proud to be made in America. For more information, visit www.solutionmatrix.com or call 724.431.6147.
Till next time tight lines and good fishing….
From Staff Writer BASSonline – fishing@bassonline.com
BassOnline.com / 888-829-BASS
Tags: bass fishing guide, Florida bass fishing, lake okeechobee, myfwc, wounded warriors
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Friday, April 9th, 2010
Overview
Florida is considered one of the top destinations for bass fishing in the United States.
Florida is the go-to state for bass fishermen, especially when big fish are the goal. Its lakes and rivers are full of plant life, and the water stays warm throughout the year, allowing bass to continually put on weight. They also are the dominant game species in many of Florida’s waters, so anglers don’t have to search for a good bass hole. These attributes have made the waters of Florida the prime destinations for tournament and casual anglers alike.
Lakes Overview
Many lakes in Florida have bass in them, but some are particularly productive and well known. They are the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes ( lakes Kissimmee, Toho, Cypress and Hatchineha), Lake George, Lake Istokpoga and Lake Okeechobee. The Kissimmee chain, located in central Florida, features vast beds of emergent and submerged vegetation that hold bass throughout the year. Bass roam the edges in the early morning and under low-light conditions, and move into the shade created by the vegetation when the sun shines. A good way to hook bass is to flip and pitch plastic worms and jigs into holes in the vegetation. Lake George, located in northern Florida, is the second largest lake in the state. The lake has a drop off that begins in six to eight feet of water, and anglers are wise to begin there. Cast along the drop off with lures like spinnerbaits and crankbaits, then slow down and fish a jig or plastic worm once fish are located. Lake Istokpoga is located in southern Florida. Islands dot the lake, and the grass that grows in the water around the islands is one of the best places to find bass. Fish the edges of the grass with topwater baits when the light is low, or pitch a plastic worm or jig into the vegetation when the sun is shining. Lake Okeechobee in central Florida is the most well-known bass lake in the state. Fish the huge expanses of vegetation, keying on the edges, holes, and places where two types of vegetation meet. Though many anglers focus exclusively on the vegetation, the lake features deep-water channels that also hold bass. Anglers who find and catch bass in deep water often find most success with a crankbait.
Geography
Florida heats up during the day, particularly during the summer. When the air gets warm, so, too, does the water. That is why bass in Florida lakes tend to feed most aggressively early in the day when the water is at its coolest point. Bass will feed along vegetation edges or in areas of moving water, and anglers should work topwater baits like poppers and buzzbaits if there is no wind. If the wind ripples the surface of the water, select lures like spinnerbaits and lipless crankbaits. In general, the best bite occurs before 10 a.m, but the fishing has the ability to linger on throughout the day.
Dock Considerations
The boat docks that line Florida’s lakes provide year-round cover and shade, as well as ambush points for bass. The best docks are near deep water, and bass can be found on docks throughout the year. These docks are complex structures built over a sloping bottom. Anglers should work jigs and plastic worms around dock pilings, or tie on a tube jig and skip the lure as far underneath the dock as possible. The tube falls slowly through the water and attracts bites from bass that are not aggressively feeding.
One of the most well known and most productive methods for catching a monster bass in Florida is to use heavy tackle and a live shiner. The rod and reel should be heavy action and capable of handling big fish, and the fishing line should be at least 20-pound test. In areas of sparse vegetation, the shiner can be fished below a bobber. Where the vegetation is heavy enough that it makes fishing with a bobber difficult, the shiner can be hooked and allowed to swim freely. Some anglers prefer this method in all cases. The best areas to fish live shiners are shallow and full of vegetation.
Warning
Hydrilla is perhaps the most common type of vegetation in lakes in Florida, but many anglers avoid it because it grows so thick and can foul lures and become wrapped around trolling and boat motors. But it provides an abundance of shade, protection, and ambush opportunities for bass, so they use it. Anglers should first fish the edge of hydrilla beds with quick-moving lures like spinnerbaits, lipless crankbaits, and topwater baits. If the edges fail to produce, tie on a jig or plastic worm and target the holes and openings in the hydrilla. Be prepared for a quick strike from a big bass.
Regulations
Anglers are allowed to keep five bass per day from Florida waters, and only one of those fish can be 22 inches or longer. There are certain regional regulations like on Okeechobee, too. In south Florida, anglers may keep only one bass 14 inches or longer. In waters south and east of the Suwannee River, any bass less than 14 inches long must be released immediately. Finally, in waters north and west of the Suwannee River, in any creek, tributary, or stream of the Suwannee River, and the Suwannee River itself, any bass less than 12 inches long must be released immediately. See the regulations for a map, and for any lakes with special regulations.
Tags: bass fishing guide, Florida bass fishing, florida fishing guides, florida lakes, lake okeechobee, lake toho
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Sunday, April 12th, 2009
Hey Captain Mark
Daphne and I had a great time fishing with you last week. With an early morning temperatures of 48 and on the back-end of a cold front I knew fishing would be tough. We both have a good bit of fishing experience, but not bass fishing. The morning fishing was tough, but we both caught some hard fighting fish. You patiently spent a lot of time teaching us bass fishing techniques and kept hunting for fish. The afternoon was another story.The fishing picked as we became better at feeling and hooking fish. Then Daphne and doubled up on two 3 1/2 pound bass. A little while later I caught a nine pound largemouth bass. By far the largest largemouth bass that I have ever caught. I have attached pictures of the fish I just mentioned. The 14 foot alligator just three feet under the boat was pretty wild! Thanks again for a memorable trip and good luck on the pro tour.
John Carmolingo – Fayetteville, Ga
 John & Daphne Carmolingo Thank you, John & Daphne for always coming back for more Bass!
Till next time tight lines and good fishing…. From Bass Online Staff Writer BassOnline.com / 888-829-BASS
BassOnline.com is Florida Fishing largest Freshwater Guide Service, specializing in Florida bass fishing in the Florida lakes, canals and rivers.
To learn more about Florida bass fishing, visit Bass Fishing Blog, Florida Bass Fishing, Lake Okeechobee Fishing, Florida Peacock Bass
Tags: bass fishing guide, Florida bass fishing, florida fishing lakes, lake okeechobee, okeechobee bass fishing, South Florida Fishing
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Friday, March 20th, 2009
 Florida Fishing Outfitter
What a customer should expect from there fishing guide!
1.Show up on time
2.Provide a clean boat, be ready to fish.
3. Have gear/tackle ready to fish (new leaders or line, etc.) If clients wish to use their own rods, offer to do the rigging for them.
4. Give safety instructions for boat use, have PFD’s ready and in usable condition.
5. Cater to client’s needs while fishing. If they get a tangle, take care of it for them or be there to change lures and/or bait.
6. Pay attention to what’s going on. Keep boat in best position for the client to fish…not the guide.
7. Don’t fish unless invited by your client. If you are invited to do so, offer to the client for them to reel in any fish you hook especially when there are children aboard. You are not getting paid to have a day of fishing for yourself!
8. Be ready with the fishing net. Don’t tell other clients to net fish because you are too busy fishing yourself.
9. Have some kind words for your clients. Go easy on criticism, if any at all. Don’t talk down on their gear. Suggest using yours in a tactful way if their gear is inadequate.
10. If customer loose a fish, don’t automatically insult them for it. Even the best angler loses fish. If you notice consistent mistakes, take the individual aside and quietly counsel him on proper technique so he can keep his pride.
11. Upon landing of the fish, take care of the angler’s catch, unhook it, measure it, and properly stow or release it.
12. At the end of the day, provide assistants with directions, answer questions and thank them for spending the day with you!
Relativity simple rules for guides to follow and customers to expect!
Till next time tight lines and good fishing….
From Bass Online Staff Writer
BassOnline.com / 888-829-BASS
BassOnline.com is Florida Fishing largest Freshwater Guide Service, specializing in Florida bass fishing in the Florida lakes, canals and rivers.
To learn more about Florida bass fishing, visit Bass Fishing Blog
Tags: bass fishing guide, fishing guide, Florida bass fishing, Florida Fishing Guide, florida sportsman
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Sunday, March 15th, 2009
 South Florida Bass Fishing Today I have the pleasure of fishing with Randy Divito once again, Randy has been a repeat customer of ours for a couple of years now. Today he wanted to see what the Everglades fishing was all about, I hinted to him he his coming here at the right time. The water levels are coming down and the fishing is only getting better, our fishing adventure was a success.
I showed Randy the different ways to work artificial baits and in our two days of fishing we managed to catch over 60 fish, which most of them were in the fat two pound range as you can see from the photo above.
Till next time tight lines and good fishing….
From Staff Writer Capt Brett Isackson (bretti@bassonline.com)
BassOnline.com / 888-829-BASS
BassOnline.com is Florida Fishing largest Freshwater Guide Service, specializing in Florida bass fishing in the Florida lakes, canals and rivers.
To learn more about Florida bass fishing, visit Bass Fishing Blog
Tags: bass fishing guide, evergaldes bass fishing, Everglades Fishing, South Florida Fishing
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freshwater guide service and outfitter for bass fishing on Florida lakes, canals and rivers. Calhoun and Rockwell are the first of eight wounded vets to make the journey to Florida to experience some of the world’s best bass fishing.
BassOnline.com is Florida’s largest freshwater guide service and outfitter, specializing in Florida bass fishing on Florida lakes, canals and rivers. For more information, visit Bass Fishing Blog or Florida Bass Fishing, Lake Okeechobee Fishing, Bass Fishing Florida, Florida Peacock Bass or Everglades Fishing.
