    
Capt. Harry Simmons
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Fishin' Report
Lake Okeechobee
Florida Freshwater Fishing Report for:
Lake Okeechobee, Lake Istokpoga and Stick Marsh/Farm 13.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2002
The BIG Bass are really hitting and that is every time out. There are tons of big Crappie/Specks and that is every time out. Now the Mayan Cichlids are in the mood to eat.
We are catching Bass in both numbers and in quality. Give me a call or send an e-mail for your reservations. Get some suntan before you arrive, as it is still warm. See you soon.
Weather note:
Water temperature has been around 68 to 76 degrees f.
Having air temperature with lows of around 70 with days of 85.
The big lake is still around 14.7 feet above sea level however we have had very little rain for a long time.
Check http://cyberangler.com/weather/, www.weather.com/, or www.gopbi.com /weather/, http://www.srh.noaa.gov/radar/loop/DS.p19r0/si.kmlb.shtml/ before you venture out on the water.
Lake Okeechobee:
Specks are hitting both Jigs and minnows in the grass all over the big lake.
For Bass, as usual, the Wild Golden Shiners are the bait of choice. Always keep a top water lure on deck. That includes your flyrod. Use the Pecks chartreuse #2 popper flies.
I am seeing too many top-water fisher-folks working the lures way too fast. Think of the ‘dying minnow’ as something to emulate and a dying minnow isn't racing across the water at breakneck speed. When you think you are going too slow, slow down some more.
Go with top water in low light conditions and then green glitter worms and crank baits in silver and blue and silver and black after the sun gets up. Use spinner baits in white or chartreuse when there is a breeze. Look for 2 kinds of veggies to toss your lure near. That’s where the Bass are located.
Lake Istokpoga and the Stick Marsh:
Water in both reservoirs is back up to a useable level. Use caution while boating.
The Bass are really on a feed in the Stick Marsh and the water is really high.
The specks are hitting in the Stick Marsh. Try the deep channels for these fine-eating scrappers.
Fun on the water this week: Gene, Scotty, Jim, Dr. Markovitch and son-in-law Mark, plus Tommy and Mandy with the birthday guy, Buddy.
Safety:
Please keep in mind SAFETY at all times. I may be in the next boat.
Capt. Harry Simmons
You can contact Capt. Harry Simmons at:
Renegade Guide Service
148 Chobee Street
Okeechobee, FL 34974
Toll-free: (877) 525-7380
Local: (863) 467-0039
Cell: (863) 634-1321
E-mail: renegade@ictransnet.com
Web Site: http://www.fishfla.com/renegade.html/ |
