Everglades (Holiday Park) 5/29/24

[Capt. BassinLou]

Conditions:
Water Temps: 87-90!
Outside temps: 90's   
Water clarity: Stained
Water level: dropping
Skies: clear
Wind: West 5-8 mph
Fishing Time: 0615-11:30

Fished out of Holiday this morning. The ramp was empty, and the water was hot! Made a long run first thing in the morning. To my surprise, the area was dead. I threw various techniques without sniff! Hmmm? It was too hot to just sit there and wait the bass out, so I picked up and left.

I ran to a stretch that has been productive to me over the last few weeks, and fortunately, this area began to produce some bites! Upon arriving, I caught an energetic 3 lbr. The spook bite was short-lived, so I switched to a fluke. I began to catch a few bass, but many were really small.



Did see several nice bass again, but they were all lethargic. I think this heat has them in a funk, or they are actively feeding at night. But something is off.





By 11:30, I was delirious. The heat and humidity were really affecting me.      The peacock was starting to pop off, but I waved my white flag and called the trip.   

Honestly, I don't know how many fish I caught. I didn't use my clicker today. But I know it was less than 25 fish,

Thanks for reading.

[big g]

I give you a metal for perseverance!    An hour from the bank and I am calling it quits!  On the way back to the truck I walked up on a nice size water snake in the grass.    Keep it up Lou, you give me hope!

[Capt. BassinLou]

Lol! Tx George.

[JHAB]

Nice try Lou!! I had same scenario on Monday at Holiday, fished 6:30 to 9:30. Moon was still up and thought that might be it because the Oscars and Mayans weren't even hitting early! Maybe 20 fish between 2 of us, all after 8:30. Mostly P's and maybe 6LM. Couple nice ones. Heat got to us too! Too small for pics!!
Safe Fishing,
Jim

[topwaterrob]

Gonna have to start fishing at night with these temps.  Good job as usual Lou

[FlatsNBay]

I think it's time to break out the bug tamer jacket and give us a night Everglades report. Hey, that might be a cool video?

[SFL BassHunter]

Thanks for the report! Some nice catches there.
It's way to hot to go outside. LOL.

[Capt. BassinLou]

I think it's time to break out the bug tamer jacket and give us a night Everglades report. Hey, that might be a cool video?

Great idea! It's not happening! LOL!  It's too hot and humid at night, plus I will over heat with that bug tamer jacket. I will stick to daytime.