So far, I've managed to crack a few 3 lbers... but the big ones have gotten the better of me. Most of the days I've had decent numbers, I've caught them on Texas rigged worms and creature baits around the reeds in two to three feet of water. One of the biggest difference about fishing down here is how much you need to pay attention to your water depth. For example, in our lakes at home a one foot difference in water depth doesn't effect the fish nearly as much as it does here. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that a lot of the lakes I have been fishing are 12'-13' at the deepest point.
Kind of weird for a northern boy being down here in Florida... I'm constantly seeing things that (I'll admit) make me a little nervous. Like 10 foot gators, and some sort of water snake. However, the amount of visual structure down here is amazing... you could spend years flipping and pitching and never seem to hit the same spot twice. In spots, the hydrilla grows so thick that birds can walk on it like it is solid ground and if you drive through it your motor will bog down, clog your water pump, and smoke your engine... Not cool... Don't worry the Basskitty (my boat) is still purring. It is also pretty nice to be able to fish in T-shirts and shorts in the middle of January, and I've done some serious upkeep on my raccoon eyes. I've met three good hooks down here named Sherill Brown, Jerry Boyce and Pete Matson, they've showed me lots of new water in the area.
Anyway, I have to go give Kari a whooping in cribbage but thanks for checking this out. I'll probably be updating this once a week or less until the spring.
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