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Monday, July 21, 2008

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The Fantastic Bass Fishing Experience in Central


Florida


When you go fishing from one place to the other
in the U. S. you will see many different types
of lakes and rivers. Each body of water has its
own endearing characteristic but they also have
a lot of things in common. And that is where the
lakes and rivers in Central Florida differ from
all the others lakes in the United States - it
has its own uniqueness.

It is popularly known that Central Florida is
famous for fantastic Bass fishing. They have the
best lakes in the entire Florida because they
have the finest largemouth bass any other lakes
could give.

Bass fishing in Central Florida is world class
throughout the year. The reproduction of
this fish occurs between December and April at
which time the bass will be at their heaviest.
Eight to ten pound trophy-class fish are
possible on any given day, with a chance at even
a larger bass.

You can also find in Central Florida the famous
Kissimmee Chain of Lakes where the finest
largemouth bass can be found.

Central Florida bass fishing is known world
wide. Avid fishermen from all over the world
take their vacations here in order to see and
catch their own world-class wall mount, a sure
pride of their collection.

Before you go on fishing for bass fishes
in Central Florida, you have first to consider
that fishes have different characteristics. And
they are as follows:

1. Shallow water fish or literal zone fish:
These fishes lives and survive in shallow water
near the shore line.

2. Of course when there are fishes in the
shallow, there are also fishes that live in deep
water.

3. The last are the classes of gypsies. These
fish live in deep-water home but they van also
survive near the shore.

Now, if you are done categorizing to what
characteristic does the bass fish belong, start
the ultimate fishing.

But wait! You might be wondering where on
Central Florida you can get these bass fishes.
Here is a list of lakes where you can find the
finest and the best bass fishes in the whole
Central Florida.

� The Lake Tohopekiga or the Lake Toho -
the Florida's trophy Largemouth fisheries are
found in Lake Tohopekaliga or "Lake Toho". It is
actually the place where B.A.S.S is held. This
is also know as the Kissimee Chain of Lakes.

� The Lake Cypress

� And the Lake Kissimmee

Try to visit these lakes! And you will never
regret it.

While there are so many seasoned Bass fishers from Central Florida and some from out of state, there are also those who have little or no experience just yet but want to takes up the sport. It is necessary to know that it is not just about throwing a line in the water and wait. There are some necessary procedures and laws to follow.

The following are important guides for fishing
bass in Central Florida:

1. Be sure that the boats you are going to
use are fully equipped with all U.S. Coast Guard
safety equipment and cell phone for emergency
purposes.

2. It is a must to consider the weather
condition. You should leave the water when a
storm comes or if there is lightning in the
area.

3. You should start to fish early in the morning or in the evening because bass are active on cooler temperature.

4. Use artificial or live bait to trap the
bass. This is an effective technique because
bass are not aware of the bass fishers when they
are feeding.

5. Bring extra rods and reels. You might need it.

But if you feel like you want the guide services
to help you, you can just search for them at the
internet. Because they already have an advertisement regarding the services they offer.

Different bass fishing guide agencies will
assist you with your tour. It may charge you a certain amount. But it is an expense I am sure will be worth it. You will like the pleasure that bass fishing will give to you.

As a reminder do not forget to bring with you
your sunglasses and sunscreen because it might
get hot out there! But of course, do not forget to bring food. You don't want an angry stomach on
your bass fishing trip, do you?

And best of all be sure you have your camera so,
you can take pictures as a memoirs of your
fantastic bass fishing in Central Florida as well as that whopping 15 pounder that you caught.


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The Thrilling Quest for Smallmouth Bass




Smallmouth fishing is said to be best experienced in Southwest Louisiana. This is a place near bayous, canals, freshwater and salty lakes. The waters here draw numbers of smallmouth and largemouth bass ranging up to eight-pounds.

Smallmouth bass fishing is enjoyed by fishermen all over America. Searching and then finally catching the big smallmouth bass is a real achievement for the true blue American sport fisherman. It is considered to be the America's number one fresh water sport. Believe it or not, this sport has grown 70% higher than any other fresh water sport in America.

The smallmouth bass is believed to be, pound for pound, one of the hardest fighting freshwater fish. The bass runs acrobatic leaps and does "tail walking" making it one of the most exciting fishes to pursue.

Before you go in search for thet elusive smallmouth bass, you must first know its characteristics or how it looks like. Smallmouth bass are habitually bronze to brownish green in color. It has dark vertical bars on the sides. Unlike the largemouth, the upper jaw of a small mouth does not merely extend beyond rear margin of the eye. The eye of a smallmouth is reddish. It has 13 to 15 rays of soft dorsal fins. Its length would go from 12 to 22 inches. And it normally weighs 8 ounces to 7 pounds.

Here are some guides and tips that can help you bag a smallmouth bass:

� If you fish for smallmouth in the northeast, particularly in Maryland, you will find that small mouth bass do not stick too tight to cover their presence. This is more obvious in some of our the slack water reservoirs. This fish relates much more to a sudden or rapid depth change when they do go for cover.

� Small mouth bass can be caught on a rock ledge that drops off quickly from about six to twelve feet.

� When trapping a smallmouth bass that is about four or five pounds, try to swim along with them maki9ng your presence inconspicuous.

� An effective trap for smallmouth bass are plastic worms or flies.

� They are less aware when they are feeding or think they will be feeding.

� This type of sport fish will be usually found on rocky structures with and without light weed lines.

� The smallmouth has and exceptional sense of sight, smell, and hearing.

� The smallmouth. like most fish, is light-shy.

� Smallmouth bass are schooling fish by nature, so you are likely to catch several bass in the same locations.

� Once you catch one smallmouth, chances are you will have a chance to catch more about the same size in the immediate area.

One of the most effective and most popular methods of tricking or catching a small mouth is to work over the top of these weed beds. Some fishermen prefer jigs, while others choose live bait.

Here's a list that shows the best top water flies in order to trick small mouth bass:

1. Stonefly Bugger - size 6
2. Franke Hellgrammite - size 4
3. Clouser Minnow - size 6
4. Sneaky Pete - size 4
5. Crayfish - size 8
6. Popper - size 6
7. Zonkers - size 4
8. Bead Head Wooly Bugger- size 6

When is the right time to fish a small mouth?

Smallmouth bass are active in cold waters so, you might catch up with this fish in the early spring. Start searching for them when the water temperature is in the mid-40s. The smallmouth might just be about 20-30 feet deep in the waters, or might be waiting for the temperature to rise a little before emerging higher.

When the temperature begins to reach mid-50s, the smallmouth will start to move on to cooler or deeper holes, change your technique. Or else do not even bother yourself in attempting to search them out. All you will need is something to aid you in searching the bottom. It could be a bait or lure that will catch the attention of small mouth bass. A plastic worm will be a good strategy with this because even the most slow-moving bass will respond when you drag one slowly in its nose. Then when that happens start the battle in search for these small mouths.

But do not forget, you are in search for a completely different fish. They are not just an ordinary fish.... They are SMALLMOUTH BASS!!