Fished my first Florida tourney

Started by RangerAndBass, October 30, 2015, 08:20:16 PM

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RangerAndBass

Hi guys, a snowbird who's now back in Florida for a little fishing. I fished the Snag Proof tourney on Kissimmee Chain Oct. 25th. I had fished Toho with the guide Chuck Pippin a number of times in years past & he was the host of the tournament. He is sponsored by Snag Proof. I have to say I hadn't talked to anyone in the last few years of my fishing Okeechobee (Where I do all my Florida fishing myself) who fish hollow frogs, so I was apprehensive. 
I prefished for 5 days before and had very little luck. Tourney day my brother & I went to a hay field and had a number blow ups but did manage to boat 3 decent fish. By late morning the bite died, as it had all week, but we still managed the odd blow up every 30 - 45 minutes, but no hook ups.
We ended up in 10th with a hair under 9lbs. One dink would of got us a check, as 10.25 got money. Was much happier with this day then all of the practice so were pretty happy.
I have to say everyone was really nice as I talked to a number of the other fishermen, all of who were locals.
I want to thank Chuck for putting it on & I am looking forward to next year already.
Here's a pic...

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MCS

Nice finish and welcome back to FL. You gonna fish either of the gambler tourneys on chobee next week or dec 12?
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Fickman

I'm right behind you Ranger! Heading down this week for the annual 6-7 month stay. Congrats on the solid finish in the tourney.

Mike Cork

Those are a couple of nice chunks you got in that photo!!! I'd be proud of that for sure, especially since you are just returning ~c~ ~c~

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RangerAndBass

Quote from: MCS on October 30, 2015, 09:29:18 PM
Nice finish and welcome back to FL. You gonna fish either of the gambler tourneys on chobee next week or dec 12?
I am dying to fish some of these. I'm back at work for a few weeks so will miss the November tournament but might be able to make the December one. My biggest problem is I dont know any locals to fish as a team with. I gotta get out with some of you and find a few options for co anglers. I was thinking the Rally's of yours would be a good option to meet so guys to fish with.
Thanks guys for the compliments.
RAB
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FD

Anytime you want to come up and learn Kissimmee or Toho just let me know.  I have a little skill on those two bodies of water.
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Congrads on the fish. Maybe we will put together a Spring Rally and see who is interested. 

RangerAndBass

Quote from: Fishindaddy on November 01, 2015, 06:18:01 AM
Anytime you want to come up and learn Kissimmee or Toho just let me know.  I have a little skill on those two bodies of water.
Thanks Daddy!! I fish Okeechobee as its closest to home but if I get back up that way, I'll contact you. Same thing if you want to make it down to Lake O, I'd be happy to get the company.
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