FL Bass Talk (Winter 2023)

[Larry Francis]

Headwaters yesterday with Crappie Carl and was so stoked. It has been almost 6 months since I made it there. Misty Rainy all day. Temps were comfortable in the rain gear though and water temps in the low 70's. No major Navigation issues but there were a couple blockages on the S Canal Just before it turns East. but you can get around them easy enough.
I have had a Thread about the Z man hellraiser going in the Lures forum on here. Well, the first cast was with this lure and the moment it hit the water Bam, 12 inch fish. This had me thinking it would be a great day. Both fish this lure has caught hit it as soon as it hit the water. I fished it for a long while afterwards and nothing. We tried several lures in the North pits and fished from zero water depth to 25 ft.  After about 2 hours with nothing Carl landed a 12 inch on a Fluke. 4 hours in and several locations I tied on a Spook and the second cast had a 2lb fish over 12 ft of water take it.  7 hours in and very discouraged Carl caught a 10 inch fish on a Frog. 8 hours we headed to the Ramp. The parking lot was empty with only 12 trailers still there. Normally this would be 150, so you know it was a tough day for everyone.
This is by far the worst day I have ever had on Headwaters and did not think this lake would get like this ever. Was I ever wrong. I believe the fish were buried deep in the Hydrilla and even punching was of no interest to them. One of the local Internet boys that guides out of there posted he had 3 about 3 lb looks like. He knows the lake better than about anyone else. The Fish won this day but I will be Back.

[Capt. BassinLou]

Appreciate the report Larry. When there lockjawed it's going to be a tough outing no matter who you are.

[FlatsNBay]

Great report Larry. Sorry I forgot to get back to you on a pm. I completely forgot until reading your report. I think many people have been fishing the spillway at the stick marsh on the south end and the other one that goes from the Stick Marsh and empties into the river that's west of the ramp. The running water bite has been on fire from what I've heard.

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[Larry Francis]

Great report Larry. Sorry I forgot to get back to you on a pm. I completely forgot until reading your report. I think many people have been fishing the spillway at the stick marsh on the south end and the other one that goes from the Stick Marsh and empties into the river that's west of the ramp. The running water bite has been on fire from what I've heard.

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I heard this as well and Roland Martin did a you tube there I believe. I have no idea where that is at. lol.

This morning Andrew Mixon a guide there and bait shop owner posted a video claimimg the bite was a little off but landed 19 fish. not sure where.

[FlatsNBay]

I just signed up on the Secret Santa event over on the Charter member forum. Whoever I get is going to get some great tackle!! Head over and sign up if you are a CM!

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[Capt. BassinLou]

Who's joining us this weekend for Burgers, Bassin, and BS?

I'm geared up and ready to go!!

[FlatsNBay]

I didn't see a thread on this. I must have missed it. Catch em up and have a great time.

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[big g]

Who's joining us this weekend for Burgers, Bassin, and BS?

I'm geared up and ready to go!!

Did someone post this with who, where, when?

[Capt. BassinLou]

The announcement of this event was on FD's youtube channel this time around. Since several UB members follow FD's channel, I was curious who was going so I asked the question.

[Capt. BassinLou]

Great seeing Ranger&Bass and Larry this weekend. Next event will be in March

[big g]

Great seeing Ranger&Bass and Larry this weekend. Next event will be in March

I Hope someone does a report on the trip!

[Larry Francis]

Great seeing Ranger&Bass and Larry this weekend. Next event will be in March

I Hope someone does a report on the trip!

A report you say?  Ok here is the brutal truth from my end. We caught 15ish Bass in moving water in the morning, 5 Pickerel, 1 13 IN Speck. Our biggest Bass was 12 inches and I manage to walk away with the small fish Win at 9 IN. Captain Lou Pulled off the big fish WIN with a Whopping and I mean Monster 14 IN Bass.    Yes the big fish were Brutal. BUT, You know what? We had a Blast with a bunch of Great Folks and it was a great day.

P.S. I was blessed to watch the most amazing boat launch in the history of boat launches. Boat was unhooked from the trailer, He backed in and it floated straight back within 2 inches of the Dock. Never touching the dock as he climbs out of his truck walking forward and then back down the dock to step right into the boat. No use of Pro poles, Trolling Motor, Ropes or latches of any type. Just let it float off and it went exactly where he wanted it!!!!!

[Capt. BassinLou]

Great seeing Ranger&Bass and Larry this weekend. Next event will be in March

I Hope someone does a report on the trip!

A report you say?  Ok here is the brutal truth from my end. We caught 15ish Bass in moving water in the morning, 5 Pickerel, 1 13 IN Speck. Our biggest Bass was 12 inches and I manage to walk away with the small fish Win at 9 IN. Captain Lou Pulled off the big fish WIN with a Whopping and I mean Monster 14 IN Bass.    Yes the big fish were Brutal. BUT, You know what? We had a Blast with a bunch of Great Folks and it was a great day.

P.S. I was blessed to watch the most amazing boat launch in the history of boat launches. Boat was unhooked from the trailer, He backed in and it floated straight back within 2 inches of the Dock. Never touching the dock as he climbs out of his truck walking forward and then back down the dock to step right into the boat. No use of Pro poles, Trolling Motor, Ropes or latches of any type. Just let it float off and it went exactly where he wanted it!!!!!

I watched you launch Larry, that was pretty cool!

[Larry Francis]

Great seeing Ranger&Bass and Larry this weekend. Next event will be in March

I Hope someone does a report on the trip!

A report you say?  Ok here is the brutal truth from my end. We caught 15ish Bass in moving water in the morning, 5 Pickerel, 1 13 IN Speck. Our biggest Bass was 12 inches and I manage to walk away with the small fish Win at 9 IN. Captain Lou Pulled off the big fish WIN with a Whopping and I mean Monster 14 IN Bass.    Yes the big fish were Brutal. BUT, You know what? We had a Blast with a bunch of Great Folks and it was a great day.

P.S. I was blessed to watch the most amazing boat launch in the history of boat launches. Boat was unhooked from the trailer, He backed in and it floated straight back within 2 inches of the Dock. Never touching the dock as he climbs out of his truck walking forward and then back down the dock to step right into the boat. No use of Pro poles, Trolling Motor, Ropes or latches of any type. Just let it float off and it went exactly where he wanted it!!!!!

I watched you launch Larry, that was pretty cool!

That was not me. I think it was Ranger Bass

[Capt. BassinLou]

Great seeing Ranger&Bass and Larry this weekend. Next event will be in March

I Hope someone does a report on the trip!

A report you say?  Ok here is the brutal truth from my end. We caught 15ish Bass in moving water in the morning, 5 Pickerel, 1 13 IN Speck. Our biggest Bass was 12 inches and I manage to walk away with the small fish Win at 9 IN. Captain Lou Pulled off the big fish WIN with a Whopping and I mean Monster 14 IN Bass.    Yes the big fish were Brutal. BUT, You know what? We had a Blast with a bunch of Great Folks and it was a great day.

P.S. I was blessed to watch the most amazing boat launch in the history of boat launches. Boat was unhooked from the trailer, He backed in and it floated straight back within 2 inches of the Dock. Never touching the dock as he climbs out of his truck walking forward and then back down the dock to step right into the boat. No use of Pro poles, Trolling Motor, Ropes or latches of any type. Just let it float off and it went exactly where he wanted it!!!!!

I watched you launch Larry, that was pretty cool!

That was not me. I think it was Ranger Bass

My mistake, but it was a cool flawless launch. 

[Canesfan]

Where did you guys go?

[Capt. BassinLou]

Where did you guys go?

Report has been posted.

[RangerAndBass]

Great seeing Ranger&Bass and Larry this weekend. Next event will be in March

I Hope someone does a report on the trip!

A report you say?  Ok here is the brutal truth from my end. We caught 15ish Bass in moving water in the morning, 5 Pickerel, 1 13 IN Speck. Our biggest Bass was 12 inches and I manage to walk away with the small fish Win at 9 IN. Captain Lou Pulled off the big fish WIN with a Whopping and I mean Monster 14 IN Bass.    Yes the big fish were Brutal. BUT, You know what? We had a Blast with a bunch of Great Folks and it was a great day.

P.S. I was blessed to watch the most amazing boat launch in the history of boat launches. Boat was unhooked from the trailer, He backed in and it floated straight back within 2 inches of the Dock. Never touching the dock as he climbs out of his truck walking forward and then back down the dock to step right into the boat. No use of Pro poles, Trolling Motor, Ropes or latches of any type. Just let it float off and it went exactly where he wanted it!!!!!

   Thanks Larry.  Like i was telling you at lunch, its all in the planning, slow motion & wind direction.  Only screwed up once in years.  Of course that time lots of guys were laughing at me.
Great seeing you again.
R&B

[Capt. BassinLou]

Excited to fish the Glades today. Let's see if the moon hasn't slowed things down.

[Capt. BassinLou]

Finally finished working on my FG video where I show up close and personal how to tie it. Have your notifications on for Monday.

[RangerAndBass]

Plugged my boat charger in and noticed in the evening one of the batteries wasn't charging. I was concerned my charger was dying, so I put an external on figuring all would be fine in the morn when I was going to fish.
Get up this morn and it isn't fully charged, charger said 90%< multimeter said 12.4v. B KKut more worrying was the sound the battery was making. Sounded like bubbling.
So I happen to have brought a couple slightly used batteries down with me, so I put one in the boat.
Get on the water and sure enough the trolling motor is struggling. 
Talons down, remove 2 of 3 of the batteries (the dead one couldn't be lifted out itself due to space limitations) & replace the bad one.
After that it was full speed ahead.
That was a 1st for me, hearing a battery make that sound. Scary.

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[big g]

Wow, it seems like it's always something.  May the gremlins just take a break!

[RangerAndBass]

Wow, it seems like it's always something.  May the gremlins just take a break!

Yes please G!

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[Capt. BassinLou]

This is the time of year where are temps begin to fluctuate and fronts begin coming and going. Later start today. lets see how this outing goes. 

[FD]

Finally getting back on the water after 2 weeks of injury and the flu.  Josh and I are starting later, around 1030, because it's 44 degrees this morning.  We are headed to the Clermont Chain for the first time.

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