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Capt. BassinLou · February 01, 2025, 01:23:03 PM

How's every one doing? Besides our usual cast of few remaining characters, how's the fishing been for everyone?

I have been out a several times over the last couple of weeks, especially now that my new trolling motor is up and running.

The water has been cold, but fortunately starting to warm up to the upper 60's. Water levels are coming down to normal levels for this time of year.

Peacocks are non-existent in the glades right now, but anglers are finding them in the urban canal systems.

Largemouth are out and about, their moods lately have been hit or miss. Love is in the air. Significant pre-spawning activity going on. Next full moon should really set them off!

Good luck out there! To read my latest Everglades fishing reports head over my website!

big g · February 01, 2025, 05:33:05 PM

Well my friend a wonderful response.

Still fishing every afternoon but no real Kodak Moments. Haven't caught a Pea for a while.

JHAB · February 02, 2025, 07:53:24 AM

Hey guys, fishing has been slow in the Glades. Did a couple trips in past few weeks but nothing to brag about! Mostly small but all large mouth. Now that our Florida weather is back things should get better. Did a Lake O trip few weeks back and fished hard and had no bites!
Fish Safe,
Jim

topwaterrob · February 02, 2025, 07:23:12 PM

i was in the glades today for a short bit. lots of bass but nothing size yet. the water is coming down and the flats should be on fire right now.

Another_Bite · February 03, 2025, 11:42:10 AM

Went out to Sawgrass last Friday and only caught 14 LM . Biggest went for 3lbs. Mostly caught on a variety of soft plastics.

topwaterrob · February 07, 2025, 07:13:26 AM

Went back out to Holiday park yesterday and caught a ton of dinks on topwater. None of the big girls were out playing for me yesterday, but the water levels are coming down pretty fast.

Lou its almost spook time!!

FlatsNBay · February 08, 2025, 07:52:21 AM

Been breaking in all of my new Ark Rods. A while ago I needed to replace a rod with another Powell and it's getting harder to find the size and actions that are in my price range for Powell Rods.

I was really impressed with Ark Rods when I had the chance to get my hands on various models at ICAST. As a bonus, the company is in Florida and I always like to support Florida companies.

Slowly over the last 6 months I sold off my old rods and replaced them with Ark Rods. I've been really impressed. Sensitivity is excellent and actually more sensitive than my Powell Rods were at a higher price point and they are very light. Fit and finish is excellent too.

I was able to get most of them on sale or with a first responder/military discount which is much appreciated.

Capt. BassinLou · February 08, 2025, 10:11:00 AM

Quote from: FlatsNBay on February 08, 2025, 07:52:21 AMBeen breaking in all of my new Ark Rods. A while ago I needed to replace a rod with another Powell and it's getting harder to find the size and actions that are in my price range for Powell Rods.

I was really impressed with Ark Rods when I had the chance to get my hands on various models at ICAST. As a bonus, the company is in Florida and I always like to support Florida companies.

Slowly over the last 6 months I sold off my old rods and replaced them with Ark Rods. I've been really impressed. Sensitivity is excellent and actually more sensitive than my Powell Rods were at a higher price point and they are very light. Fit and finish is excellent too.

I was able to get most of them on sale or with a first responder/military discount which is much appreciated.

Thanks for sharing Steve.

Capt. BassinLou · February 08, 2025, 10:11:39 AM

Quote from: topwaterrob on February 07, 2025, 07:13:26 AMWent back out to Holiday park yesterday and caught a ton of dinks on topwater. None of the big girls were out playing for me yesterday, but the water levels are coming down pretty fast.

Lou its almost spook time!!

I sure hope so, I have been itching for a solid top water bite.

Capt. BassinLou · February 08, 2025, 10:11:58 AM

Quote from: Another_Bite on February 03, 2025, 11:42:10 AMWent out to Sawgrass last Friday and only caught 14 LM . Biggest went for 3lbs. Mostly caught on a variety of soft plastics.

Thank you for sharing.

Capt. BassinLou · February 08, 2025, 10:12:21 AM

Quote from: JHAB on February 02, 2025, 07:53:24 AMHey guys, fishing has been slow in the Glades. Did a couple trips in past few weeks but nothing to brag about! Mostly small but all large mouth. Now that our Florida weather is back things should get better. Did a Lake O trip few weeks back and fished hard and had no bites!
Fish Safe,
Jim

Appreciate the info Jim.

Capt. BassinLou · February 08, 2025, 10:13:15 AM

Quote from: big g on February 01, 2025, 05:33:05 PMWell my friend a wonderful response. Still fishing every afternoon but no real Kodak Moments. Haven't caught a Pea for a while.

Thanks George! Pea's should be firing off soon with this warm weather!

topdsm0138 · February 10, 2025, 03:34:53 PM

Finally retired from the military, but haven't had a lot of time to fish lately. Hoping to get out next weekend.

Capt. BassinLou · February 10, 2025, 05:55:36 PM

Productive outing today in the Glades! Water is warming up and dropping! Woohoo!

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Capt. BassinLou · February 11, 2025, 04:46:52 AM

Quote from: topdsm0138 on February 10, 2025, 03:34:53 PMFinally retired from the military, but haven't had a lot of time to fish lately. Hoping to get out next weekend.

Thank you for service Josh, go fish!!

Capt. BassinLou · February 12, 2025, 05:52:57 PM

Might as well keep this thread going. Smh.

Fished the alley a couple of days ago. Conditions are shaping up. Water is finally warming up and coming down. This full moon should really get them fired up!

topwaterrob · February 13, 2025, 08:44:47 AM

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on February 12, 2025, 05:52:57 PMMight as well keep this thread going. Smh.

Fished the alley a couple of days ago. Conditions are shaping up. Water is finally warming up and coming down. This full moon should really get them fired up!

I like the sound of that Lou

topdsm0138 · February 15, 2025, 06:52:45 PM

Was WINDY as Hades today, but was still better than staying home.I never had much luck on rattle-traps, but today gave one a shot and worked really well. Nothing "trophy size", but still fun. This was the average size of fish today.

big g · February 15, 2025, 06:57:38 PM

Thanks Lou, I bet that new T/M was a big help today! 👍

Capt. BassinLou · February 17, 2025, 06:17:14 PM

Unbelievable Everglades outing today with our UB friend Ralph. The pic says it all!

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topwaterrob · February 18, 2025, 07:59:01 AM

Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on February 17, 2025, 06:17:14 PMUnbelievable Everglades outing today with our UB friend Ralph. The pic says it all!

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wow got that sore thumb

Capt. BassinLou · February 18, 2025, 12:46:11 PM

Quote from: topwaterrob on February 18, 2025, 07:59:01 AM
Quote from: Capt. BassinLou on February 17, 2025, 06:17:14 PMUnbelievable Everglades outing today with our UB friend Ralph. The pic says it all!

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wow got that sore thumb

I have sore every thing today!

FlatsNBay · February 18, 2025, 06:23:03 PM

Clicky clicky

Capt. BassinLou · February 18, 2025, 06:41:29 PM

Quote from: FlatsNBay on February 18, 2025, 06:23:03 PMClicky clicky

a lot of clicky, clicky!

big g · February 19, 2025, 08:05:57 PM

That's quite a day Captain!