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The fish are on the move, as the shallow water is hot, creating summer patterns for this one of a kind lake.  The fishing throughout the summer can sometimes be tough on Lake Okeechobee, but also can be the best bass fishing. The Largemouth bass are schooling, so it’s all about the bait as the bait moves in shore you can find very fast and crazy feeding frenzy’s. The Largemouth Bass will herd bait like cowboys and when you find these fish you are in for a treat. Best way to can fish them is top water, crank baits, plastics and swim baits.

Over the last few weeks I sure enjoyed the different adventures with everybody this time of year can be a different adventure every day. When you see the bait jumping out of the water trying to get away from the number 1 game fish you see why sport fishing for Largemouth Bass on Lake Okeechobee is one of the most sought after fishery in the world.

I hope to see yea Capt. Mark Shepard

Till next time tight lines and good fishing….
From Staff Writer Capt Mark Shepard(marks@bassonline.com)
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I’ll ask for john next time and will recommend him to anyone who wants to fish for big bass.Thanks much!!Ken Gelb

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Had a great time with Ken and looking forward to seeing him again.

Till next time tight lines and good fishing….
From Staff Writer Capt John Miller (johnm@bassonline.com)
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Silver Division, Saturday April 17^th, 2010. We hosted a field of 36 boats and saw a bunch of great bags of fish.5 Fish per Team

First Place went to the team of Jared McMillan and Chris Kelly of Belle Glade with a total weight of 25.76 pounds. They were fishing the South East

side of Lake Okeechobee with a variety of baits.

Second Place went to the team of Jim Ashbaucher and Joe Lamanna of Naples with 24.33 pounds

Third Place went to the team of Jeff Justice and Leo DeVaga of Dania with a 24.03 pound sack of fish

Fourth Place went to the team of HB Chambliss (Labelle) and Andy Matusevich (Ft. Lauderdale) with 23.87 pounds and the 1^st Big Bass at 6.57 lbs.

Fifth Place went to the team of Bob Campbell (Naples) and Moses Wilson (Clewiston) with 23.80 pounds and 2^nd Place Big Bass at 6.39 lbs.

Jared McMillan (L) and Chris Kelly (R) Silver Division Winners April 17, 2010

Gold Division, Sunday April 18, 2010. We hosted a field of 21 teams fishing for the Cash. 5 Fish Per Team

First Place and 1^st Place BIG BASS went to the team of Andy Matusevich (Ft. Lauderdale) & HB Chambliss (LaBelle) with a total weight of 32.20 pounds

And the BIG BASS of 9.72 lbs. Awesome Fish Guys. Fish Caught on the Southeast side of Lake Okeechobee, mostly with the new Gambler bait the “BIG

EASY” in multiple colors.

Second Place went to the team of Val Osinski and Skip Reed of Boca Raton with a total weight of 24.73 lbs, I bet they used the “Big Easy” too.

Third Place went to the team of Jeff Justice and Danny Shelton of Dania with a total weight of 21.46 and the 2^nd Place big Bass weighing in at 6.28 lbs

Fourth Place went to the team of Keith Perron and Howard Kleman with a total weight of 21.26 lbs.

Fifth Place went to the team of Jeff & Jared McMillan with a total weight of 19.96 Lbs.

Andy Matusevich (L) & HB Chambliss (R) Gold Division Winners 32.20 Lbs and 9.72 LB Big Bass (Far Left)

Gold Division Winners (L to R) Jeff Justice, Danny Shelton, Skip Reed, Val Osinski, HB Chambliss, Andy Matusevich, Howard Kleman & Keith Perron.

Congratulations to all the anglers and we look forward to Seeing everyone again next month for Silver, Gold and Super-Bucks Tournaments.

SUGAR FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT

SUNDAY APRIL 25, 2010

$1000 Guaranteed First Place

Team Entry $100.00 (includes Big Bass)

Safe-Light to 3 PM and weigh-In at Roland Martin’s Marina

10% off rooms at the Marina for Tournament Participants Call (863) 983-3151 for Reservations

See You All 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 Staff Writer BASSonline – fishing@bassonline.com
BassOnline.com / 888-829-BASS

What a day on Lake Okeechobee, the weather was pretty good a little windy but the fish were biting. Today I fished with Mitch Lohnert and Mike Downey I had great time with them they are good fishermen.

Today we got to enjoy some site fishing, we also caught bass on swim baits and flipping craws. With lots 1 to 3lb bass and some big ones it was a great day on the lake.

I sure hope to fish with them again some time.

We got alot of good fishing to do this year and alot of adventures back into the back country with the high water. will I hope to see soon.

Till next time tight lines and good fishing….
From ProStaff Writer Capt Mark Shepard  marks@bassonline.com
BassOnline.com / 888-829-BASS