Bass Fishing Guide on Okeechobee
Hi All,My father is a "retired" Bass fisherman from Upstate NY. He fished in
local and state tournaments for years. Unfortunately he now has
carpotunnel in his forearms making it difficult to tournament fish. He
has since sold his ranger bass boat 5 years ago. He is turning 60 this
year and my brother and I want to do something great. We are thinking
of taking him to Lake Okeechobee for a few days to do something he
always wanted to, but never got the opportunity. Bass fish on Lake
Okeechobee. The questions I have are: 1) Is a guide recommended? If so, does anyone have any
recommendations? No Live Bait 2) If question #1 is no, then where is a good place to rent a boat?
Do they rent Bass Boats? Thanks for any and all input Scott |
GRBari
Feb 2
2006
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| The Lake Okeechobee record largemouth is 15 pounds 5 ounces plugger. Good
fish story though... http://www.fishokeechobee.com/fishotherlakes.html Warren |
go-bassn
Feb 6
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| Hold on Steve, Moe moved up to NY? When did this happen? I thought he was just
staying up there part of the year. I've gone out on the water with Moe
4-5 times and each has been memorable. Guess I have been away too
long. Jim |
ridges54
Feb 7
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| It originally turned out to be just a long term visit that got even longer.
LOL, you have been away too long. |
Steve
Feb 7
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| Anybody have any other suggestions for me?? I appreciate your help |
GRBari
Feb 7
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| Will be interesting to hear how you did. |
Chris
Feb 7
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| You may want to check on the water quality of the Big O at the present
time.I read somewhere that the lake was devastated by all the hurricanes and
the lake was in bad shape right now.
"GRBari" <ScottWWilt@aol.com> wrote in message |
Bass_Mr.
Feb 3
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| ***From all reports that I've been hearing, the reports of the Big O's
demise have been greatly exaggerated. Yes, it has changed the face of the
lake, moving some weedbeds, eliminating some and changing water levels, but
they've been getting some good catches on the lake. Now, onto the other part of the message.....
***Since Moe Conway moved to upstate New York, I can't recommend a guide,
but I do know that in the Okeechobee area, there are no bassboats for rent.
You might find something in the Clewiston area. Try Roland Martin's Marina
down there. Good Luck and say hi to the Big O for me, |
Steve
Feb 2
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| Try Greg Maclean as when we where down there he was alot of help as to info
and locations to fish. He was right on the money with both. His site is
http://www.fishokeechobee.com/ I would recommend Greg highly!! as for boat
rental you might want to ask him as well . Good Luck! |
Chris
Feb 3
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| Thanks Dwayne, Please email me at SWW130@aol.com Thanks
Scott |
GRBari
Feb 3
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| Roland Martin's camp is a fine place to stay and he has some fine guides
there. Have a 18 lb 3 oz bass on my wall taken from there many, many years
ago. The droughts and water quality problems from farming I heard has really
thinned out the big'uns.
"GRBari" <ScottWWilt@aol.com> wrote in message |
Feb 3
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