Fishing News - 3/11/02
Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Report
by: Captain Chuck Matthews
http://www.centralfloridabassfishing.com
CaptainChuck@centralfloridabassfishing.com
Fishing is on the up swing now that we have put some warm days together. I had a great day today. We caught 30 fish on both artificial and shiners. Big fish was 7 pounds 14 ounces. This fish was caught off a bed and quickly released. She was on a bed in about 1 1/2 ft of water and hit a watermelon fluke. So yes, there are bass moving back on beds.
They have the gates at Southport locks open 2 feet, so there is running water. We caught some nice fish there on Carolina Rigs using a Chartreuse centipede. When fishing in shallow water look for big swirls and go and fish it; look to see if there is a bed that the fish could be on. Also, fishing slow is still a good bet. Good areas are the west side of the
lakes across from Red’s Fish Camp and the South side of the lake by Partin’s Ditch.
Fishing tip for a rattle trap:
1. As you are retrieving, give a hard pull with your rod to the left or right. Make the lure dart like a fish trying to escape.
2. Fish it like a jig and yo-yo it off the bottom. Let it hit the bottom then lift your rod up and let it fall.
3. Stop and go method: Reel your lure in quick then stop, give 3 to 4 fast turns with your reel then stop, do this throughout the entire cast. The fish will usually hit as you start retrieving your lure again.
Till next week,
Captain Chuck Matthews
Pro Bass Guide
A1 Action Bass Guides’ Professional Services
http://www.centralfloridabassfishing.com
