US 27 Everglades (4/6/19)

Capt. BassinLou · April 06, 2019, 08:31:49 PM

Went out with my son today, and we dropped in around 11:30am. After we launched the first boat we came across was FG and his friend. After a short chat, my son and I continued south. We came across an armada of boats and I quickly turned around and headed North again. We stopped after a short run and started fishing the main canal.

My son fished with centipedes, which are his favorite baits, and I frogged with a big Spro. The fishing was night and day compared to a week ago. Although I did land several fish with the frog, the frog bite was SLOOOOW.

I decided to take a page out of FG's play book and started throwing a spinnerbait. Fortunately I did, because the fish counter started moving with the spinnerbait.

Overall the fishing was ok at best. I had to work for my fish. FG did a phenomenal job coaxing his 6lbrs. I unfortunately had no such luck. My biggest for the day went 4.5lbs which my son enjoyed netting for me.

We stopped fishing around 5pm and when I looked at the counter we only boated 16 bass.

But... my son had a great time and I enjoyed watching him fish and enjoying the outdoors.

Thanks for reading.

SFL BassHunter · April 06, 2019, 08:34:20 PM

Thanks for the report too bad the frog bite wasn't on.

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Capt. BassinLou · April 06, 2019, 08:34:53 PM

Quote from: SFL BassHunter on April 06, 2019, 08:34:20 PM
Thanks for the report too bad the frog bite wasn't on.

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It happens.

FLO GROWN · April 06, 2019, 08:36:38 PM

Wtg Lou!! It was great seeing you and meeting your son,he seems like a great kid,glad you guys got fish,he looks really happy and that's all it's about just having fun thanks for sharing!

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Capt. BassinLou · April 06, 2019, 08:37:38 PM

Quote from: FLO GROWN on April 06, 2019, 08:36:38 PM
Wtg Lou!! It was great seeing you and meeting your son,he seems like a great kid,glad you guys got fish,he looks really happy and that's all it's about just having fun thanks for sharing!

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Thanks bud. You kicked bass today. Wtg!!

FLO GROWN · April 06, 2019, 08:39:50 PM

Thanks bud, I was just in right place at the right time,your son is gonna be a heck of an angler going out with you ,that's something he's gonna carry with him the rest of his life,good stuff buddy!

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Capt. BassinLou · April 06, 2019, 08:40:39 PM

Quote from: FLO GROWN on April 06, 2019, 08:39:50 PM
Thanks bud, I was just in right place at the right time,your son is gonna be a heck of an angler going out with you ,that's something he's gonna carry with him the rest of his life,good stuff buddy!

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big g · April 07, 2019, 12:15:26 AM

The best days ever are the ones taking out your son. I remember it like was yesterday and I couldn't tell one thing about the catches. Those moments together are just special. Watching him catch, just the best! Congrat Lou, they grow so fast!

FlatsNBay · April 07, 2019, 06:28:14 AM

You had a great time with your fishing buddy. Priceless! Nice job Lou.

Capt. BassinLou · April 07, 2019, 07:30:08 AM

Quote from: big g on April 07, 2019, 12:15:26 AM
The best days ever are the ones taking out your son. I remember it like was yesterday and I couldn't tell one thing about the catches. Those moments together are just special. Watching him catch, just the best! Congrat Lou, they grow so fast!

Quote from: FlatsNBay on April 07, 2019, 06:28:14 AM
You had a great time with your fishing buddy. Priceless! Nice job Lou.

Thanks guys!!

Deadeye · April 07, 2019, 08:28:43 AM

You guys are spoiled by the Glades, "only 16 bass wre boated", heck up here that would be a great day.

lol.

Glad you got some time out with your son, that is the most important part.

FLO GROWN · April 07, 2019, 08:34:25 AM

Quote from: Deadeye on April 07, 2019, 08:28:43 AM
You guys are spoiled by the Glades, "only 16 bass wre boated", heck up here that would be a great day.

lol.

Glad you got some time out with your son, that is the most important part.

Funny you bring that up I was talking to my buddy yesterday when we were fishing about that, we are very blessed to be able to fish the Everglades every weekend not only the great fishing but the nature is unbelievable to be part of that.Cool thing is if you pay attention to the nature it will tell what the fish are doing.

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Capt. BassinLou · April 07, 2019, 08:38:23 AM

Quote from: Deadeye on April 07, 2019, 08:28:43 AM
You guys are spoiled by the Glades, "only 16 bass wre boated", heck up here that would be a great day.

lol.

Glad you got some time out with your son, that is the most important part.

Very true Fred. For anglers who fish the glades often, fish catch quantity is a barometer in gauging how active an area is. I know it sounds twisted.

LgMouthGambler · April 07, 2019, 09:22:23 AM

Man that kid is a mini Lou. Lol. Good job, and glad that you were able to take him out.

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Capt. BassinLou · April 07, 2019, 09:24:39 AM

Quote from: LgMouthGambler on April 07, 2019, 09:22:23 AM
Man that kid is a mini Lou. Lol. Good job, and glad that you were able to take him out.

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Thanks brother.

Swede · April 08, 2019, 11:59:26 AM

Gotta love a frog bite. Threw one for quite a while on Seminole this weekend, but they just didn't want to cooperate....yet. What size frog do you prefer - the larger or smaller variety?

Capt. BassinLou · April 08, 2019, 12:11:23 PM

Quote from: Swede on April 08, 2019, 11:59:26 AM
Gotta love a frog bite. Threw one for quite a while on Seminole this weekend, but they just didn't want to cooperate....yet. What size frog do you prefer - the larger or smaller variety?

I alternate between the Spro Jr (55) and Spro 65's.

Swede · April 08, 2019, 12:28:18 PM

Thanks Lou - I like their baby popping frog as well. Very subtle presentation when the bite is tough. I throw on 12 pound mono and have had good success when the topwater bite finally turns on. My brother has put 6+ pound fish in the boat using this small food choice. Black and Natural Green my favorite colors. Noticed you had white - is that a go-to color for you?

Capt. BassinLou · April 08, 2019, 12:40:53 PM

Quote from: Swede on April 08, 2019, 12:28:18 PM
Thanks Lou - I like their baby popping frog as well. Very subtle presentation when the bite is tough. I throw on 12 pound mono and have had good success when the topwater bite finally turns on. My brother has put 6+ pound fish in the boat using this small food choice. Black and Natural Green my favorite colors. Noticed you had white - is that a go-to color for you?

White became my go to color after spending a couple of days with our buddy in common Al, on Istokpoga. After fishing with him for 2 days, I have not looked back since. I do change colors however, especially when it's a bit too sunny. I will throw a dark color for contrast.

rchiuz · April 08, 2019, 12:43:41 PM

Grats on finding some fish. I look forward to the day when your son out fishes you and pulls out a giant

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Capt. BassinLou · April 08, 2019, 12:45:05 PM

Quote from: rchiuz on April 08, 2019, 12:43:41 PM
Grats on finding some fish. I look forward to the day when your son out fishes you and pulls out a giant

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Thanks Roberto. Me too!!

Swede · April 08, 2019, 04:59:55 PM

Quote from: Bassinlou on April 08, 2019, 12:40:53 PM
White became my go to color after spending a couple of days with our buddy in common Al, on Istokpoga. After fishing with him for 2 days, I have not looked back since. I do change colors however, especially when it's a bit too sunny. I will throw a dark color for contrast.

Al is a great fisherman - I can't tell you the things that man taught me 'cause I might have seek protection

Capt. BassinLou · April 08, 2019, 05:43:39 PM

Quote from: Swede on April 08, 2019, 04:59:55 PM
Al is a great fisherman - I can't tell you the things that man taught me 'cause I might have seek protection

Yes he is SWEDE. Miss seeing him around, he loved to share information.

SFL BassHunter · April 09, 2019, 05:34:04 AM

Quote from: Swede on April 08, 2019, 12:28:18 PM
Thanks Lou - I like their baby popping frog as well. Very subtle presentation when the bite is tough. I throw on 12 pound mono and have had good success when the topwater bite finally turns on. My brother has put 6+ pound fish in the boat using this small food choice. Black and Natural Green my favorite colors. Noticed you had white - is that a go-to color for you?

12lb mono? What rod do you use for that?
How hard is it to get a good hookset?

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