Florida Wild Shiner Bass Fishing Reports

FLORIDA BASS FISHING REPORTS
APRIL 1998

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My wild shiner guide fishing parties are catching "big" trophy bass consistently. Below are a few fishing reports I have managed to put together. Feel free to call any of them or others that are listed on my web site for more information about how you can get into this type of action at "affordable rates" (free lodging and wild shiners) that Ron's Guide Service offers with his fishing packages.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORTS: APRIL 21-23, 1998

Larry Lovell (Lawton. MI - ph: 616-624-4046) and son Larry Jr. (Decatur, MI - ph: 616-423-8428) caught 54 bass up to 8 lbs. using shiners during the 3 days (April 21, 22, 23, 1998) they fished with Ron's Guide Service. All fish were released except the 8 lb'er which is being mounted. The North Shore produced this nice catch of bass.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORTS: APRIL 20-24, 1998

Russell Cooper, son Russ (Marion, OH - e-mail: cooperjr@gte.net) and Cecil Kraner (Columbus, OH - e-mail: ckraner@sensotec.com) caught 96 bass using wild shiners during the 5 days (April 20 - 24, 1998) they fished with Ron's Guide Service. Cecil caught two 6 1/2 lb'ers and a 6 1/4 lb "pug nose" bass. They also landed about 15 bass that ran from 5 - 5 3/4 lbs. All the bass were released except one 6 1/2 lb'er that was keep for mounting. The North Shore and Monkey Box yielded this nice catch of bass.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORTS: APRIL 18-20, 1998

Anthony Cantelli and son Chris (Cherry Hill, NJ - ph: 609-983-1216) caught and released 105 bass up to 5 lbs using shiners during the 3 days (April 18 - 20, 1998) they fished with Ron's Guide Service. They each had a trophy bass on that managed to get off. Lake Okeechobee's North Shore produced this terrific action for these anglers.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORTS: APRIL 15-17, 1998

Jim Ramputi (Uniondale, NY - e-mail: Jrflukes@aol.com) caught and released 55 bass up to 6 lbs using shiners during the 3 days (April 15 - 17 1998) they fished with Ron's Guide Service. The North Shore produced this great action.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORTS: APRIL 14-16, 1998

Emmett Windham (Cary, NC - ph: 919-468-0423) and Wayne Cobb (Apex, NC - ph: 919-362-5555) caught 32 bass on shiners during the 3 days (April 14 - 16, 1998) they fished with Ron's Guide Service. Although the fishing was very slow due to heavy winds that pounded the they did manage to land a 7 1/2 and a 6 1/4 lb'er along with about eight bass that ran from 5 - 5 1/2 lbs. Fish were caught in the Iron Stake area of Lake Okeechobee. All the bass were released.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORTS: APRIL 11-13, 1998

Dave Shuck and John Knapp (Anderson, IN - ph: 765-644-0645) who fished 3 days (April 11 - 13, 1998) with Ron's Guide Service caught and released 57 bass fishing with shiners. Dave's biggest bass was a 6 3/4 lb'er. John also caught a 6 1/ 2 lb'er. Lake Okeechobee's North Shore and Monkey Box areas produced this nice catch of bass.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORTS: APRIL 11, 1998

George and son Gus Steinat (Winter Springs, FL - ph: 407-359-8240) caught about 30 bass on shiners during the 1 day (April 11, 1998) they fished with Ron's Guide Service. George hooked and landed a 9 lb'er while drift fishing on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore. All fish were released.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORTS: APRIL 10-12, 1998

Sam and wife Jenny Davis (Shelby, NC - ph: 704-482-8131) caught 43 bass on shiners during the 3 days (April 10, 11, 12, 1998) they fished with Ron's Guide Service. Jenny who besides catching most of the bass also did land a 8 1/2, 6 3/4 and two 5 lb'ers. All fish were released except the 8 1/2 lb'er which after it is mounted is going on the wall in Sam's den. Lake Okeechobee's North Shore produced these nice fish.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORTS: APRIL 10 & 11, 1998

Larry Cohen and Janet (Plant City, FL - ph: 813-759-2822) caught about 40 bass on shiners during the 2 days (April 10, 11, 1998) they fished with Ron's Guide Service. Larry who hooked and lost a big bass that broke his line was amazed when Janet hooked and landed a 7 1/2 lb'er the very same fish with Larry's hook and line hanging out of it's mouth. Janet also landed a 6 1/2 lb'er also. All fish were released. The North Shore of the produced these fish.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORTS: APRIL 3-5, 1998

Mark Stiles (Beckly, WV - ph: 304-934-7912) and Danny Wykle (Beckly, WV - ph: 304-934-5043) caught about 50 bass using shiners during the 3 days (April 3, 4, 5, 1998) they fished with Ron's Guide Service. Mark landed a 10 3/4 lb'er and a 7 lb'er. Danny also landed a 7 1/2 lb'er. They had 5 other bass that ran over 5 lbs. Most of the fish were in the 3 - 4 lb range. All fish were caught on Lake Okeechobee's North Shore. All fish were released except the 10 3/4 and 7 1/2 lb'ers which are being mounted.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORTS: APRIL 6-8, 1998

Lamar May and his son (Lilburn, GA - e-mail: lmay@bellsouth.net) caught about 40 bass up to 5 lbs. on shiners during the 3 days (April 6, 7, 8, 1998) they fished with Ron's Guide Service. Although they did not manage to boat a trophy bass -- they however did get to see two trophy bass they hooked (that would of ran in the 8 - 9 lb range) somehow get off at the boat. The Monkey Box and North Shore of the are the areas that produced these fish.

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