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2020, Hot Weather Largemouth Bass Fishing in Florida
Ninety-degree heat forces largemouth bass in shallow Florida systems to rely on cover structure rather than depth for thermal refuge. Central Florida's flat-bottomed lakes like Toho lack deep water, concentrating trophy bass on grass flats, shell beds, offshore grass beds, and brush piles during early morning feeding windows before fish retreat to heavier cover as temperatures peak.
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2019, Fishing Shallow Water Heavy Cover for Largemouth Bass
Florida's shallow bass lakes offer dense vegetation but limited structure. Success depends on reading hyacinth mat thickness, hydrilla bed health, and eel grass transitions to separate productive ambush points from empty cover. Summer heat concentrates big largemouth in specific vegetation types that provide oxygen and forage.
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2019, Largemouth Bass Fishing the Guntersville Spawn
Guntersville bass don't spawn uniformly across the lake despite calendar suggestions. Captain Mike Gerry explains why shallow bays versus main lake timing creates overlapping phases, how shaky heads for pre-spawn staging differ from spinnerbaits for post-spawn recovery, and what visual cues reveal which phase dominates the water you're actually fishing.
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2019, Live Bait Fishing PreSpawn Florida Largemouth Bass
Trophy bass feed aggressively before spawning stress depletes energy, but this brief window demands understanding where fish stage during transition. Captain Nick Kefalides explains wild shiner rigging for Lake Tohopekaliga's weed edges, why trolling open grass beds locates scattered prespawn fish, and how structure presentation differs from bedding-phase approaches.
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2018, Flipping and Punching Florida Largemouth Bass
Most anglers avoid the thickest vegetation mats on Florida lakes, but these impenetrable-looking areas concentrate pre-spawn bass where fishing pressure can't reach them. Kyle Monti explains punch rig construction allowing 1 to 2 ounce weights to crash through surface cover, heavy tackle specifications for extracting fish immediately, and why nastier cover produces better.
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2018, Fishing Deep Water Structure for Largemouth Bass
Electronics separate successful deep structure anglers from those struggling in Florida's 40 to 60 foot mine pits. Captain Nick Kefalides explains what sonar reveals about bass positioning on invisible offshore structure, why deep fish behave differently than shallow bass, and which presentations from Texas rigs to crankbaits match specific structural features.
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2018, Fishing Deep Water for Suspended Largemouth Bass
Strip mine bass suspend at thermoclines in 20 to 30 feet, ignoring shallow structure most anglers target automatically. Captain Nick Kefalides explains why temperature and oxygen layers concentrate fish at specific depths in water reaching 60 feet, how electronics reveal suspended bass positioning, and what vertical presentation techniques keep lures in strike zones.
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2018, Top Water Fishing Florida Largemouth Bass
Early fall creates prime topwater bass conditions in Central Florida's shallow lakes when cooling temperatures trigger aggressive feeding in thick vegetation. Captain Nick Kefalides explains staying weedless while fishing topwater through hyacinth and hydrilla, boat positioning for accessing productive edges, and presentation techniques that produce explosive strikes during this transitional seasonal period.
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2018, Largemouth Bass Fishing Techniques for Lake Guntersville
Lake Guntersville's shipping channel ledges and submerged points concentrate largemouth bass when current flow and bottom topography create specific feeding zones. Captain Mike Gerry explains how impoundment dynamics position fish along steep structure, what ledge characteristics hold bass consistently, and presentation techniques for working deep channels effectively across seasonal patterns.
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2024, A Guide to Freshwater Fishing in Florida
Explore the vibrant freshwater fishing scene in Florida! Discover top species, popular fishing regions, hidden gems like lakes, springs, and rivers, and valuable tips for an unforgettable fishing adventure.
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2023, Fall Bass Fishing Strategies
As autumn arrives, it's time to master fall bass fishing. Cooling water sparks hungry aggression in bass seeking to fatten up for winter. Read on to discover prime locations to find active bass, effective lure choices, and key seasonal tips to adapt your strategies for fall fishing success.
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2021, Fishing Boat Houses for Fall Bass
Largemouth bass fishing around boat houses is best in the fall, when bass hide from the sun under shallow docks and property edges. To find fish, find boat houses with the correct depth and pick them apart. Bait fish move to shallow water to feed, and older wood on boat houses produces more natural habitat. Visually checking life under boat houses can reveal feeding bass.
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2021, How to Attack Suspending Bass
Bass fishing in September can be challenging due to the heat and lack of rain. Vertical fishing is the best approach, as the thermocline at the lake bottom affects bass behavior. Recognizing the thick grass line at the bottom can help make the right move and bait selection, especially in lakes with no oxygen-producing grass.
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2021, Fall Bass Fishing - Crank Baits
Fall bass fishing is more active, with fish more willing to chase and work crank baits around channel edges, creek beds, and thin grass. Matching hatch size is crucial for feeding. Bass follow bait to river channel edges, and running crank bait at a 45-degree angle can be a deadly presentation.
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2021, Summer Bass Fishing - Retrieve Speed with Mike Gerry
Speed of retrieve is crucial in bass fishing, especially during peak summer months when frog bites are imminent. To set the hook, gather up your line quickly and change speeds and tempo multiple times. Using the correct reel and understanding the speed of the frog are essential for success. Considering the speed of the reel and the speed at which you work the frog is also crucial.
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2021, Lake Guntersville Bass Fishing - Jigging Spoons in the Summer
Jigging for bass in summer is a popular and effective bait due to its back-and-forth movement. Even inexperienced fisherman can successfully use jigging spoons, which can be presented with long casts or dropped over the boat. To use jigging spoons, use braided line for strength and avoid snapping the cast. Different styles, such as long ten-inch and short two-inch, can be used to attract different types of bass.
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2021, Retrieve and Cadence in Largemouth Bass Fishing - Mike Gerry
Fishing for largemouth bass requires constant adjustments to retrieve speed, cadence, and rod tip action. These subtle changes can significantly impact the success of the catch. Anglers should focus on detail, attention to detail, and attention to detail when presenting their bait. Repetition is key to the next bite, and success depends on catching the first bite.
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2021, Peacock Bass Fishing Florida - Captain Justin Nguyen
South Florida's urban canal system holds the only wild peacock bass population in the continental United States. These aggressive Amazon predators thrive in Miami and Fort Lauderdale waterways, offering explosive topwater strikes and powerful fights. Captain Justin Nguyen brings expert local knowledge to help anglers experience this unique fishery.
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2021, Understanding Bass Movements - Lake Guntersville Fishing
Largemouth bass fishing often involves deciding where to go next, as 80% of fish live in 10% of the lake. To find the next bite, consider the natural details of the spot, such as contours, wood, and specifics. By understanding the area's uniqueness, you can expand your catching spots to more similar locations close to where you are currently fishing. Observing current breaks and reading mapping can help you make informed decisions.
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2021, Spring Bass Fishing - Lake Guntersville
The Carolina rig is a versatile spring bass fishing bait that can be dragged on the bottom with a heavy weight, allowing for a wide range of presentation options. It can be rigged with crank baits or flukes, and its versatility is attributed to its ability to be dragged in various depths and cover types, allowing for effective fishing based on the bottom surface and structure.
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