For the last two days we were very fortunate to be fishing with Michael Shore and his group of friend from the Dallas, TX area once again. The two days were a whirl wind of laughs and stories to say the least, especially for those guys.

They flew in Friday afternoon to Ft Lauderdale airport, then headed over to the Hard-Rock Casino and Resort in town where we would pick them up at 6am the next morning. This group of fishermen are probably the most versatile group we get to spend time with, they adapt well and just have a lot of fun. This years trip had several highlights, but none more then the “ball gazing games”…and of coarse the big fish that were caught.

On Saturday we headed to a spot known for big fish, but not often fished due to the long dirt road travel to access the fishery. As expected we fished three boats all day long with not a sign of another. The fishing was tougher then I would have like to seen it with the resent rains. It did not help matters that we were dealing with bite blue bird skies also. The one hope I had for the location, was that it would be consistent as in the past and give up a big trophy bass.

Today was no different then most summer fishing days you just had to find the fish, then sloooooow down and fish. That’s what our boat did after a slow period in the morning we got right in the grove. We did miss a lot of fish at first, then we figured out the fish were biting very softly. Around 11am our boat hooked into a monster bass which was pulled drag like crazy and then jumped over the net twice. In the end we landed her and WON the big fish battle. She weighted just around 9lbs, this fish had a 10lb head with a 8lb body and was a very long fish. In the last 10 minutes of fishing Michael hooked into another quality fish, maybe 5 or 6 pounds. It all happen really quick, the fish just jumped and gave him that largemouth bass wave as she came out of the water. I think she simply was giving him a “ball gaze” either way she got off to be caught on another day.

On day two we headed the complete opposite direction, wanting to provide a new experience and at the same time put these guys on more fish. After about a 1 hour ride we arrived with a sprinkle of rain already on us, I was worried knowing the forecast called for 60 present chance of rain. But, as the fish gods quite often do for us they let it rain everywhere but on us today. With the overcast sky’s we started with topwater and as the day goes without staying, we stayed with it all day.

Today worked out pretty good, as the picture shows above everyone caught fish with a couple over 5 lbs and one or two that just took my breath a way when they hit the lure.

All in all, a GREAT bunch of guys to fish with. I really want to thank Michael and his friends for spending a couple of days with us.

I think we had as much fun as I hope all of you did. Till next time, tight lines!

Capt Brett

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Today I had out return customer Bob and his friend Steve from popular Danbury, CT. Last time down they fished with Capt Mark Shepard on Lake Okeechobee and had great success on wild shiners. So today I decided t take them deep in to the Everglades for some fast action largemouth bass on artificial baits.

First thing in the morning we were checked by the Broward County sheriffs, really nice guy. He checked everything, including Florida fishing license…hey and we passed with flying colors. After blasting off, we slowed and landed at the first location starting with topwater action. I don’t know if it was the morning bite that we missed or the full moon, but there was not much of a topwater bite at all. Sometimes, you just need to go with the flow and not try to force feed them and that’s just what we did.

After a few line size adjustments, we found the combination that worked. once again our Danbury, CT crew had another successful trip boating around 25 bass in 4 hours. For all of you guys and girls in CT, we really appreciate all the support and business you provide us.

Cannot wait to see these two back for another round, we had a great time!

I look forward to talking fishing with all of you!

Tight Lines,
Capt Todd
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Today I had the pleasure of being with Erica & Rick Skier from Palmdale, CA for two days of South Florida bass fishing. The first day of two days we picked them up at the Hard Rock Casino and Resort and then drove to the dock. When we left the dock in Miami this morning we decided to fish for Peacock bass, this is why they traveled from California.

We ran way south of the boat ramp and fished around the mouth of mainly bridges and some canals. The bait we were using were live shiners and for artificial we threw top-water , jerk baits and rattle traps. Within minutes of our first cast Erica scored with a few nice Peacock bass. As the morning went on we caught several more with a few nice ones. This day of fishing in the Miami area was filled with a lot of stories and action.

After a nice lunch at one the local watering holes, we were back on the trailer and headed to the Hard Rock.

On day two, I arrived at the Hard Rock Casino & Resort where they were right on time and ready to experience the Florida Everglades, as they have heard so much about.

We arrived at Everglades Holiday Park and headed out to my first location. being it was the weekend and fathers day there was a noticeable increase in boat traffic. So, we decided to make a few moves which paid off for the most part. Both, Erica & Rick caught fish at every location we stopped at, including a few bowfin which Erica seem to enjoy a lot.

You can also read my Everglades blog here!

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HT3’s Summer Slam Series team tour was in the Everglades Sunday, launching out of Holiday Park. The weigh in concluded at the S.A.F.E.R. pavilion as the director David Oliveira called the results out. He and his partner Jeff Ladroux handled the launch, weigh in and recording of the results and did so in an accurate and timely manner.

It was a great, but extremely hot day that at it’s conclusion found the winning team BassOnline.com of Brett Isackson and Mike Allgar taking home first place on 18.62 pounds and $480.00 on just 7 boats competing.

In a distant second was Steve McDonald and Bud Randall with 15.70 pounds while big fish of the day, a 6.10 pounder was caught by third place team of Jeff Justice and Danny Shelton. The top 5 finished out with HT3 American Tour anglers, Aymon Wilcox and Kevin Thomas in 4th while the team of Burke and Burke came in 5th.

Next up for the Everglades division is July 20, so the anglers have a few weeks off to fish other events, cut the grass or just relax as the dog days of summer are officially upon us.

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Today, I fished with Ernest from North Carolina and his new found friend Hank from Kentucky. They met while walking around there hotel on Pompano Beach, Florida and only after minutes together realized they both had a love for bass fishing. It wasn’t long after that, they started to scam up a fishing trip and then called us @ 888 629-2277

Once, they arrived I could tell right away that at least Ernest was a die hard, as he showed up at the Everglades Holiday Park boat ramp with his own rod and reels while on vacation. Just a few minutes on the water with these two I know we would be having a good day together, no matter how the fish decided to bite. Once we arrived at the first location, they both deiced to start out with topwater. It wasn’t like I had to twist there arms either, it was more like two kids with a new video game…did you say…”topwater.”

We fished top water for hours with success, changing to frogs, then to using all kinds of plastics. They both finely settled on the brand new “bass bone” lures I just received. These lures are a wacky style lure and neither angler had ever experienced using wacky lures or anything like this. When it was all said and done, we estimated they caught around 60 largemouth bass with the largest today coming on the last cast of the day by Ernest, it weighted just over 5 lbs.

Really appreciate these guys getting together to fish with us, just proves. Anytime, anywhere, there’s no bad time to be Florida bass fishing in the Everglades!

I look forward to talking fishing with all of you!

Tight Lines,
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The Broward County Parks and Recreation Division has a public participation forum on the future of Everglades Holiday Park from 7-9 p.m.

May 28 at the Long Key Natural Area, 3501 SW 130th Ave., Davie, Florida.

Among the issues is Broward County’s desire to make Everglades Holiday Park a county park. Call Sheryl Dickey @ 954-467-6822 or e-mail sdickey@dickeyinc.com for additional information.

If you are a Outdoorsmen and consider yourself an Angler, Hunter, Airboater or a South Florida resident and would like to voice your concerns on how this project concerns conservation issue please participate in this meeting.

See you all there,
Todd

Today I fished with old friends and long time clients, Corky & Sue from Coral Springs, FL. 
We started out meeting at the tackle shop and off we went, after a few minutes catching up on old times and we were ready to start catching fish.

 One of the great things about this couple is they just love being out in the Everglades, listing to the birds, taken pictures and telling stories. Sue said, “we just love how you always take us to different location and we always catch fish.”

 After launching the boat and a nice little drive out to the fishin hole, we geared up for what we though was going to be just another good fishing experience, but ended up being so much more.

 Then after getting a few corks out of Corky’s fishing pole, he hooked in to what could have been the biggest bass of the day. A average hook set and several hard runs on the drag, this one was swimming for another day! Man you hate to see those get-a-way, but you can’t hardly beat the stories they create. After a few “oh my god” and a good laugh, back to fishing we went.

 Corky’s bait choice for the day was a JDC’s Gibroni. The weather was around 90, a brite blue bird with scattered clouds, winds out of the west (Nalpes) area. Water temp around 78, over all a great day to be on the water.

 Corky landed around 20 bass today, the three largest ones were 7.75, 7.25 & 5.65. Not a bad day considering we were back at the tackle shop by 1 pm.

 If your in the area of Naples or Ft Lauderdale and would like to get out and experience Everglades bass fishing at it’s best!

 Give me a call or email,

 I look forward to talking fishing with you!

 Tight Lines,
Capt Todd
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