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Mullet Run 2020 Mullet Migration lets go fishing in florida

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sabirniqs

« Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:43 am
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by BoatlessFisherman » Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:26 pm » in Broward County

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Thought I would post a thread so anyone that would like to post what they are seeing the next 2 months could and others could ask questions here.

Jacksonville to Miami
You do not have to give your...

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Fishing was tough today but persevered. Two bluefish (one of them lost to worn line on the flip) and a snook on bottom rig w live sand perch. Sabiki brought sand perch, croaker, 2 juvenile bonefish, 2...

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sabirniqs

Fri Apr 15, 2022 6:43 am
Hello its been a while say Hello here

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oceanorange1

« Sat Apr 11, 2026 2:33 pm
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by BoatlessFisherman » Fri Jul 03, 2020 12:33 am » in Chatter bucket-Ramble ONNnnnn

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Hey its been a while say.

I just what to say Hey and hope all is well (tommy :reeling:

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Whats up you guys ! Long time no see for many. Love the new look Tommy !

Both of my little baitsnatchers have grown a bit been playing some pretty competative travel and HS Softball chasin...

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Sat Apr 11, 2026 2:33 pm
What should you expect here in BF Forum

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chendada1

« Sun Dec 07, 2025 9:57 pm
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by BoatlessFisherman » Sat Jan 31, 2015 5:30 am » in SHOREBOUND SHARK TOURNEY PRESENTED BY ???????????????

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To read alot because people don't want to necessarily rewrite the same thing over and over again in every post asking a basic question.

We like to say put your time in because to learn something you...

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May you have this day! My heartfelt wishes to you.

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chendada1

Sun Dec 07, 2025 9:57 pm
RIP-- Tommy Shook---AKA-- ZEBCO

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Green Tide

« Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:38 am
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by BoatlessFisherman » Mon Oct 22, 2012 10:12 am » in SHOREBOUND SHARK TOURNEY PRESENTED BY ???????????????
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100_1009a.JPG I am sorry to say that an Old friend has passed and he was so Young, I will miss fishing the runs and Muttons with you, you will always be in my memory and I am greatly saddened by this...

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Same to you but more of it
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Green Tide

Mon Mar 27, 2017 10:38 am
Old Pier-Surf-Inlet Reports can be found

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Neverfrayed

« Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:54 pm
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by BoatlessFisherman » Fri Jan 15, 2010 4:27 am » in SHOREBOUND SHARK TOURNEY PRESENTED BY ???????????????

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I have moved the old pier reports to

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20-30lb red caught today from matanzas

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Neverfrayed

Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:54 pm
New Chat times scheduled!!

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BoatlessFisherman

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by kyfisherman » Mon Aug 07, 2006 2:48 pm

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Staring every Wednesday and Sunday night we'll be holding a chat session that starts at 9:30p.m. This chat is arranged bi-weekly to allow for us to talk about our fishing adventures while their fresh...

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Just a reminder thats tonight at 9:30

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BoatlessFisherman

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Help for a Tourist

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KeiranHn

« Thu May 23, 2019 11:41 am
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by KeiranHn » Tue Sep 04, 2018 7:50 am

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Hi everyone

Expect to be in Florida for two weeks at the end of June / early July 2019. Family are coming too, which means I have to do the theme parks and then sneak out for a bit of fishing as time...

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thanks guys
will post a report if I catch anything! :D

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KeiranHn

Thu May 23, 2019 11:41 am
Call for help!

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Ricardo

« Sun Oct 16, 2016 10:28 pm
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by Michael4ster » Fri Oct 14, 2016 4:26 pm

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Dudes and Dudettes,

I am a saltwater angler, love catching those snooks, but I tell you saltwater fishing is work.

But sometimes you just wanna chill near some freshwater and leisurely catch some...

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Probably not the best timing either ... Once it starts to get cooler, it should get better ...

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Ricardo

Sun Oct 16, 2016 10:28 pm
Fishing Fort Lauderdale?

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Rob762

« Sun May 29, 2016 8:40 pm
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by riverking » Sat May 21, 2016 1:14 pm

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Hi Guys! I am planning my vacation in Fort Lauderdale in August (sorry for my english ...im French Canadian) , it's my first time on Fort Lauderdale and I was wondering if you guys can help me. Is...

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Wonder if there's any fish left in Lake Michigan.
The fishery has been improving the past few years in Lake M.

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Rob762

Sun May 29, 2016 8:40 pm
Does anyone know where this lake is?

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fasted1500

« Tue May 10, 2016 9:45 pm
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by k5523915 » Tue May 10, 2016 9:39 pm

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hello friends. I recently came across with this video and was amazed with the constant actions catching Peacock bass.. Most species I target are salt water, including snappers permit snook etc.. I...

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I think you can pretty much go anywhere with live bait and slam the peacocks.

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fasted1500

Tue May 10, 2016 9:45 pm
Tamiami Trail Fishing

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keyds

« Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:03 am
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by keyds » Thu Mar 03, 2016 5:36 pm

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Hey y'all,

Been browsing this forum for a little while and some previous posts have been immensely helpful to me, so thanks already.

I'm heading down to Florida for my last spring break of college...

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Tried my best on the trail a couple weeks ago, but I dont think the time is quite right yet - not warm enough. The massive amount of fresh water from Okeechobee coming through didn't help either....

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keyds

Tue Mar 22, 2016 11:03 am
South Florida: Will this weather kill off the peacocks?

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Moose

« Sat Feb 13, 2016 12:03 am
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by Mangudai » Sun Jan 24, 2016 6:10 am

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Its getting pretty cold at night right about now. How cold was it getting the last time a lot of them died in the winter?

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Just saw the pics. Nice work, Miamipescador :toast:

lmfao...miamipescador 2.0

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Moose

Sat Feb 13, 2016 12:03 am
Broward crawfish help

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baseball4life702

« Sun Dec 27, 2015 9:22 am
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by astrolump » Thu Dec 24, 2015 3:46 pm

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Hey all....
Can anyone point me towards some crayfish in broward COUNTY....I have traps but have had no luck in the canals or glades....any help would be appreciated.
I dont need to catch 20# of the...

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You wont be saving that much, baseball. With live animals you need a 2nd delivery as a standard for delivery . The price can be $19.99 and up
You are correct I forgot about delivery which would make...

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baseball4life702

Sun Dec 27, 2015 9:22 am
bowfin help

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BEOWULF

« Tue Sep 08, 2015 12:20 pm
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by chris21 » Mon Sep 07, 2015 6:42 pm

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never caught a bowfin before but Im dying to get one! I was thinking of trying the canals that run parallel to US 27 or Krome ave, would these be good places to target? also what are my chances of...

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Bowfins are very agressive and will hit anything, and put up some kind of fight too! I've caught pickeral off Krome canals, they run small.

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BEOWULF

Tue Sep 08, 2015 12:20 pm
BASS FISHING MEGA SALE!

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Stubbs

« Thu Aug 13, 2015 12:19 am
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by mrogge » Sat Aug 08, 2015 8:25 am

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Anyone looking for BASS FISHING equipment? I also have equipment good for light tackle inshore/pier/etc. Just don't have anything for heavy off shore use. I have a whole warehouse full and having a...

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I got 2 great Shimano Crucials for a great price from him today. He's got tons of soft plastics (I will be calling him next time I need to buy) and still has some high end casting rods left. Also a...

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Stubbs

Thu Aug 13, 2015 12:19 am
No fishing/legal help

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the big T

« Sat Aug 08, 2015 9:00 am
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by baseball4life702 » Sun Jun 14, 2015 8:44 pm
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I am studying to be an attorney but I have come to a roadblock lol. Today I went to check an old spot and found this (picture included). Now the park I'm 90% sure is owned by the county but smack dab...

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i noticed a similar thing ( new no fishing sign) there is a small dock and boat launch in front of ( outside the property) a condo complex south of a bunch of industreal/warehouse between griffin and...
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the big T

Sat Aug 08, 2015 9:00 am
Freshwater Tarpon

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xtremeh18

« Fri Jul 24, 2015 4:49 pm
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by xtremeh18 » Thu Jul 23, 2015 10:23 am

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I'm putting together a new rod to add to my collection. I just bought a spinfisher v 4500 (not sure if I'm going to put 10lb or 12lb mono) mounted on an Ugly Stik Elite medium 7 foot. My question is...

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LOL! Good observation... No I had a trick worm on there, I added the weight so it can sink but I guess he tore off the worm.

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xtremeh18

Fri Jul 24, 2015 4:49 pm
bass fishing boynton beach

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lkatze2

« Tue May 05, 2015 8:18 am
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by irishpride2015 » Mon May 04, 2015 8:29 pm

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Hi I am new to Florida. Been living in boynton beach off of gateway for almost a year. I have done lots of bass fishing in new York and Pennsylvania. Really need some tips on good spots to catch nice...

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put away the mepps spinners, there great for rainbow trout up north. Artificials like large rubber worms or jerk baits like flukes fished slow and on the bottom work real well for largemouth. Also...

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lkatze2

Tue May 05, 2015 8:18 am
Heading to Orlando

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grouperking

« Sun Mar 29, 2015 7:34 pm
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by grouperking » Tue Mar 24, 2015 10:01 pm

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Im going down to orlando tommorow for 3 days should the fishing be different than it is here in miami or is it the same. Ill be around Disney

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it was at lake berkley or at 409 ainsdale walk best place I've stayed at so far :D

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grouperking

Sun Mar 29, 2015 7:34 pm
Proper Popper Presentation (5x fast)

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cvstrat

« Sat Mar 21, 2015 2:20 pm
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by Bonesy » Wed Mar 18, 2015 9:57 pm

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So, recently I've discovered that I love poppers. You can lay 'em out in a variety of terrains without too much of a threat of snag, they make a great sound and cause several different species in the...

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Try a senko with a 3/0 EWG gamakatsu. Cast out and let it sink into the depths. Keep your eye on the line, once it moves sideways set the hook! It's a good weedless way to fish the bottom and bass in...

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cvstrat

Sat Mar 21, 2015 2:20 pm
Tamiami Trail micro snook and tarpon

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swordfish

« Fri Mar 20, 2015 6:18 pm
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by aha14750 » Thu Mar 19, 2015 5:22 pm

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I been wanting to bust out my fly rod and try my hand at some juvenile snook and tarpon Tamiami trail is said to hold. I know close to Miami they are few and far between and the canal hold mostly LMB...

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swamp bunny, under the bridges

big girls in there now later afternoon

He just gave u the KEY!

lol

-Swordfish

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swordfish

Fri Mar 20, 2015 6:18 pm
Big Cats in Palm Beach County?

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crashmister

« Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:05 am
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by firetiger » Sat Mar 07, 2015 5:19 pm

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While the Bass bite is a little slow I thought I might target some big cats. Does anyone have any recommendations on where I might find some big cats in Palm Beach county? Thanks in advance. Tight...

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Lion country safari 8)
Lol! fixed it for ya Bro! See ya at the cookout!

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crashmister

Sun Mar 08, 2015 7:05 am
Best Live Bait for Butterfly Peacock Bass

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PhishingPhanatic

« Thu Feb 05, 2015 3:49 pm
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by Rare » Thu Aug 28, 2014 8:00 pm
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Have you ever tried using small peacock bass?

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Those are some very impressive catches RLaurez.

Do you do charters by chance?
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PhishingPhanatic

Thu Feb 05, 2015 3:49 pm
Shinners In Broward.

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aha14750

« Thu Jan 22, 2015 7:36 pm
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by aha14750 » Fri Jan 16, 2015 1:31 pm

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Been looking for a good bait shop to get some shinners. I used to go to Everglades bait/tackle on griffin and pine island but they shut down. Anyone got any advice on where I can get some good lively...

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Thanks everyone!

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aha14750

Thu Jan 22, 2015 7:36 pm
Livingston Lures

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phillybass

« Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:06 pm

by phillybass » Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:06 pm

I bought a few last year to try and had great success. I just bought 7 more off ebay at a lot cheaper than the stores. They have a chip and make a bait fish sound that you can hear by holding them in...

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phillybass

Tue Dec 30, 2014 12:06 pm
plastic worms

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Doubles

« Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:06 am
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by grouperking » Mon Dec 22, 2014 11:03 am

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So im starting to go to this pond next to my house and i caught a 3lb bass yesterday but the problem is that im trying to grt 1-2 and i dont know how to really fish it. Usually i hop it around and...

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DragonFire, cool name.

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Doubles

Wed Dec 24, 2014 11:06 am
newbie to coral springs fishing

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lkatze2

« Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:39 am
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by cruiseholidays1 » Thu Oct 16, 2014 6:00 pm

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i just relocated from new jersey and started fishing as a real hobby. i tried fishing the canals at heron bay and the bay behind wyndham lakes. i have had no luck using frogs or worms. can anyone...

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location is also very important, try by any pipes leading into the canals or lakes, also by bridges or any downed trees, any points that jut out into the water, structure, structure, structure. BTW i...

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lkatze2

Mon Dec 15, 2014 7:39 am
Koi in my neighborhood lake?

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aha14750

« Sun Nov 09, 2014 11:38 pm
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by aha14750 » Sun Nov 02, 2014 8:52 pm

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So I went out in my backyard to mess around this afternoon and I see three huge gold fish, koi looking things swimming in circles. I started throwing some bread at the and they looked intrested so I...

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I'm pretty sure they were koi. Did not know they were so fragile though I'll most likely just leave them alone.

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aha14750

Sun Nov 09, 2014 11:38 pm
Kids fishing event - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

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mrogge

« Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:57 pm
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by mrogge » Tue Oct 28, 2014 10:13 am

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Kidsfishing.org + The City of Pompano Beach need your help.

Were teaching 90 underprivileged kids how to fish and want you to help.
Nov 4th - Tuesday - 9:00 - 2:30 (school day off)
Quiet Waters...

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WE'RE DESPERATE FOR HELP!
The City of Pompano beach is taking 90 kids fishing tomorrow. Most are fishing for their FIRST TIME! We have all the rods, bait and tackle....
But we NEED VOLUNTEERS to help...

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mrogge

Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:57 pm
How to fish a jig and pig(or creature bait)

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aha14750

« Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:28 pm
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by fiveeight » Tue Oct 28, 2014 11:05 am

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When I used to bass fish heavily I couldn't catch a fish on a jig or jig/pig if my life depend on it. However, I do really well jigging spinnerbaits with large trailer grubs.

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C.B. Smith it is! I'm going to try throwing a jig and pig over there.

Sounds good,post the report here when you go.

Will do, might go Saturday or Sunday if anyone whats to meet up.

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aha14750

Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:28 pm
Jigging for Largemouth

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aha14750

« Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:14 pm
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by aha14750 » Fri Oct 24, 2014 1:35 pm

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So I've recently become obsessed with the idea of flipping and pitching jigs from the bank for LMB. I've been using a Pumpkin ed/stand-up style jig head and a variety of craw and creature trailers....

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I've been hitting this spot called wolfe lake in Davie and it has a bunch of down trees and drop off right on shore so thats why I thought the jig would be effective here. It's also super clear, makes...

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aha14750

Tue Oct 28, 2014 12:14 pm
How to fish a Topwater Frog Lure

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permitchaser

« Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:31 pm
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by Green Tide » Thu Aug 21, 2014 9:20 pm

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I like watching the bass come out from under some coon tail moss for a frog or buzz bait.

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Yes it's me :D :D :D :D :D and I'm still fishing :happyfisherman: :happyfisherman: but lately in bed with a bad back :rambo: :rambo: :rambo:
but I have the right meds in my hand right now :drunk:...

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permitchaser

Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:31 pm
big bass fishing

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lkatze2

« Sun Jul 06, 2014 2:23 pm
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by tears143 » Thu Dec 12, 2013 5:26 pm
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I fish for them from time to time. The main reason is because for me to fish saltwater, I would need to drive at least 1 hour and it usually is around 2 hours drive for me.

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i am hearing a lot of talk about catching 10 pound bass. I have been fishing the glades for quite a few years and have yet to catch a ten pound bass. I hate to rain on peoples parades but 10 pound...
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lkatze2

Sun Jul 06, 2014 2:23 pm
'Exotic' freshwater fish near Juno/Jupiter

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PhishingPhanatic

« Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:15 pm
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by Albacized » Thu Jul 03, 2014 12:54 pm

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Will be down on a four day excursion for what will mostly be a saltwater trip...but I wouldn't mind dabbling in freshwater as well...I know the peacocks are further south (southern Broward into Dade...

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Not too many exotics here in Jupiter from what I've seen, thankfully. Most of the freshwater ponds and canals out west have mostly native fish (largemouths, bluegill, etc). Tilapia seems to be the...

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PhishingPhanatic

Fri Jul 04, 2014 11:15 pm
Channel Catfishing

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gruntking

« Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:32 pm
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by gruntking » Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:36 pm

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ive found some large blue cats here in south florida but no channel cats that i know of

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no pics but i had one in my pond for about a year caught in one of the lakes out in miramar

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gruntking

Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:32 pm
New to Jax

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mabernico

« Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:15 pm

by mabernico » Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:15 pm

My family and I just relocated to the Mandarin area from Charleston, SC. I am trying to find a few places to fish. I would like to find some bass fishing, but would also like to find a spot close to...

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mabernico

Mon Jun 30, 2014 7:15 pm
need advice for snook

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grouperking

« Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:59 pm
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by grouperking » Sun May 25, 2014 8:32 am

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well i just found this spot and i noticed that there are many cichlids, peacock bass, and crevalle jack.... but i noticed some nice sized fish down under the bridge im fishing under and they wont hit...

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ya caught one about 34in but didnt have camera for da pic :cry:
maybe next time though

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grouperking

Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:59 pm
My first jacksonville red

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gruntking

« Wed Jun 11, 2014 5:43 pm
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by tuber478 » Sun Jun 01, 2014 11:08 am

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Hi all finally got my first jax red 22 inches perfect slot size and was great eating

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very nice bud

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gruntking

Wed Jun 11, 2014 5:43 pm
just ed up to jacksonville mov

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tuber478

« Sun Apr 27, 2014 1:05 pm

by tuber478 » Sun Apr 27, 2014 1:05 pm

So any with any suggestion I would sure take them thanks all and good fishin

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tuber478

Sun Apr 27, 2014 1:05 pm
Freshwater fish that digs a hole

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HumanClaymore

« Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:10 pm
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by HumanClaymore » Thu Apr 17, 2014 2:06 pm

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I was walking around the lake at work today and noticed all these holes underwater, generally right next to the bank. As I walked around, I noticed a single fish was hanging out in the middle of each...

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Yes Blue Tilapia taste good and are much lower in mercury than bass or other predatory fish. You should try using bread or corn as bait in locations that fishing is legal for blue tilapia

Awesome....

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HumanClaymore

Tue Apr 22, 2014 3:10 pm
Lake Okechobee Guide Service

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Sonsogno

« Tue Apr 01, 2014 12:20 pm

by Sonsogno » Tue Apr 01, 2014 12:20 pm

Looking for a top notch guide service on the big O. Any info would help, looking for April 26th as a firm date, 3 guys total. I realized after I posted this topic somewhere else that there was a...

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Sonsogno

Tue Apr 01, 2014 12:20 pm
BROWNS FARM AREA OFF US27 by Broward/palm beach line

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lkatze2

« Sun Mar 16, 2014 3:49 pm
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by lkatze2 » Sun Feb 02, 2014 4:12 pm

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anybody have any experience or knowledge of the Browns farm area off of US27 by the broward/palm beach county line? was there this weekend but did not fish it, i heard it holds a lot of bass.

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hey firebeforce
you got big cajones, i saw a lot of gators on that shelf, mostly small ones. a few weeks ago the water was about two feet higher on the shelf and there were bass hanging real close to...

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lkatze2

Sun Mar 16, 2014 3:49 pm
braided line?

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crashmister

« Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:47 pm
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by Noddinoff » Thu Jul 18, 2013 8:48 am

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I am limited to pond and canal fishing and I often run into heavy weed cover along the shorelines. I've lost bass, trying to haul them through the weeds. A friend suggested I try Power Pro 100-pound...

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Try 15 or 20 Mamoi Diamond or Mamoi Zex. Diamond is my go to for salt, Zex is made for bass casting in heavy cover. Both cast very well and have excellent abrasion resistance, along with the added...

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crashmister

Mon Mar 10, 2014 1:47 pm
Need to catch a Walking (Air Breathing) Catfish for my list

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fisherdave

« Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:41 am
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by firetiger » Thu Mar 06, 2014 12:46 pm

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I have caught a lot of exotic species since moving here 8 years ago but still need a couple. One is the walking catfish. I found a spot in Coral Springs but could not get them to bite sardines. Any...

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I have great success using live worms for walking catfish. For American eel, shoot me a PM and I will give you the GPS coordinates.

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fisherdave

Fri Mar 07, 2014 12:41 am
Midas Chichilds and other exotic fish

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fishnfool73

« Sat Feb 01, 2014 11:41 am
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by lkatze2 » Tue Jan 21, 2014 9:47 pm

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i've seen a lot of them in the c100 canal, but never fished for them. i have eaten them before when i go to Colombia, they call it mojarra. different then our mojarra. Man, they are good, especially...

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Midias cichlid...

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fishnfool73

Sat Feb 01, 2014 11:41 am
Please help me check off these species...

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fisherdave

« Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:42 pm
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by fisherdave » Fri Jan 03, 2014 2:23 am

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Hey guys, I will be visiting Miami in late March for a week. I would love to check off a few freshwater fishes off my bucket list. My targets are the green severum, blacktail cichlid, and zebra...

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Thanks Miguel! Hopefully, I have something good to report.

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fisherdave

Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:42 pm
need help id

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chickenhawk713

« Sun Dec 29, 2013 10:47 am
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by chickenhawk713 » Sat Dec 28, 2013 11:14 pm

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No one is sure exactly what I caught. Caught it in lake in davie. Would appreciate some help.

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Thanks everyone I appreciate the help.

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chickenhawk713

Sun Dec 29, 2013 10:47 am
December 20-31 bank fishing

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NCNinja

« Sun Dec 08, 2013 8:59 pm
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by NCNinja » Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:42 pm

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:ying: Hi all. I will be travelling to the Hialeah/Pembroke Pines area for Christmas and would like some specific spots and tips to catch some fish that I cannot catch here in NC. Obviously I won't...

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BTW . . . would I sound like an idiot if I express any concerns regarding alligators and dangerous snakes? How concerned should I be?

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NCNinja

Sun Dec 08, 2013 8:59 pm
Bout to eat some Crappie!!! Yum Yum

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SnookDawg

« Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:46 pm
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by SnookDawg » Tue Jan 22, 2013 9:46 pm

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fillets

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The best way to Catch these Tasty crappie is to use Hotshotz. you can get them on EBAY. just type Jiganomics in the Search box.

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SnookDawg

Fri Dec 06, 2013 12:46 pm
Clown fish

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krash

« Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:07 am
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by linh » Fri Nov 15, 2013 6:05 pm

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I was walking some canals looking for peacock bass earlier today. I kept seeing a few splashes here and there. I thought it was a school of bait. Ran back to my car and threw the net when I saw a...

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Lake Ida is where they are considered established... for sure you can catch the Clown Knife fish in there... seen them caught on a small sizes silver Rattle Trap.

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krash

Sat Nov 16, 2013 8:07 am
Exotic Fish

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chris21

« Thu Sep 19, 2013 1:07 am
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by Fishbach561 » Wed May 08, 2013 9:13 pm

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What are yall doing with the exotic fish you are catching?? They cant be released...right?

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I personally don't keep any freshwater fish I catch, I release them all, yes even snakehead, it is all just media hype, in many places I fish I see exotics and natives co-existing, hate all those...

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chris21

Thu Sep 19, 2013 1:07 am
Carolina Rig?

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T Rich

« Mon Sep 02, 2013 3:58 pm

by T Rich » Mon Sep 02, 2013 3:58 pm

What's everyone's opinion on Carolina rigging? Never really cared to try it out, but I think I'm gonna give it a shot next time I go fishing. So anyways, what's the pros/cons of it? And when should I...

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T Rich

Mon Sep 02, 2013 3:58 pm
Why would they ruin a fishing spot ?

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Sirsnookalot

« Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:04 am
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by JonathanT305 » Sun Mar 17, 2013 3:51 pm

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Alright, so I went out to my fishing spot at Sunset Lakes today. This spot is an area where the current goes out from another lake into this lake. Here is a screenshot:

This is an old picture and...

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I really don't think they did it to keep you away... more then likely some home owners
didn't like seeing the weeds and they remove them...

Homeowners are into appearance and pay little if any...

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Sirsnookalot

Wed Jul 24, 2013 4:04 am
Landed my first tarpon!!!

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cyril1974

« Mon Jul 22, 2013 8:54 am
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by cyril1974 » Thu Jul 18, 2013 7:12 pm

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Hey guys.. I have learned a lot on here over the years and appreciate all of you so much, I have now landed my first tarpon, I have jumped many, had many spool me, but this is my first time actually...

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Thanks Guys... The canal I fish in really doesn't have too much structure on the bottom, so I knew that the fish itself was somehow cutting my flouro leader off, they are a lot of fun! I am heading...

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cyril1974

Mon Jul 22, 2013 8:54 am
Spillway website deciphering

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SaltLife27

« Tue Jul 02, 2013 3:44 pm
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by SaltLife27 » Mon Jul 01, 2013 11:11 pm

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So i've been trying to figure out if some of the local spillways are open after these daily afternoon showers we've been getting but when I look at the water management website how do I decipher which...

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Figured it out now, thanks a lot guys

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SaltLife27

Tue Jul 02, 2013 3:44 pm
tons of peacocks, exotics and freshwaters slams!! (pic heavy

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Sardinerule

« Fri May 31, 2013 11:41 pm
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by chris21 » Tue May 28, 2013 2:26 pm

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the past month has been my best month yet of freshwater action!! tons upon tons of peacocks, mayan cichlids, spotted and blue tilapia, largemouths, and freshie snooks as well!!! enjoy the photos!!

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I usually do saltwalter, very interesting freshies, I though the peacock bass die out from the cold of the last three years. Hope those peacock start to migrate back up to Boca soon. Great exotic...

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Sardinerule

Fri May 31, 2013 11:41 pm

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