Florida Bass Fishing: Florida Bass Fishing References

FLORIDA BASS FISHING REFERENCES FROM: FLORIDA

Florida bass fishing references from the state of Florida. I have put together a Florida bass fishing report of trophy bass caught using shiners by Florida residents. Their name, address, home phone number and e-mail address (if they have one) are also included so as to verify the contents and afford prospective clientele the opportunity to get first hand information from folks who have fished with our guide service.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
June 27, 2003

Bass fishing anglers Adam Runsdorf (Boca Raton, FL - e-mail: ARUNSDORF@aol.com) and 3 friends caught and released 35 bass up to 3 lbs during a half day of artificial plastic worm fishing with Cap'n Ron on the morning of June 27, 2003. Bass were caught on plastic worms in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

Here's a e-mail testimonial I received from the above party:

Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Testimonial:
July 3, 2003

From: <ARUNSDORF@aol.com>
To: <fishing@florida-bass-fishing.com>
Subject: Re: Fishing Trip
Date: Thursday, July 03, 2003 2:56 PM

Cap'n Ron,

Thank you once again for a great guided fishing trip. All four of us were
very excited about the number of bass that were caught in such a short period of
time. We also enjoyed your company very much and look forward to other
guided fishing trips.

Adam Runsdorf

P.S. Please send me the digital photograph of the bass that I caught so that
everyone here in Boca Raton will believe the stories that I have been
telling.

Adam Runsdorf, President & CEO
Cornerstone Investment Group, LLC
1141 South Rogers Circle, Suite 3
Boca Raton, FL 33487

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FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
Bass Fishing Reports - June 17 - 21, 2003

Cap'n Ron out fun fishing by himself each morning untill early afternoon on June 17th through the 21st. caught and released a total of 270 Bass up to 4 lbs in 5 days of bass fishing. Captain Ron also caught 34 large shellcrackers on live worms during the afternoon on June 17th. Here's a breakdown of the fantastic bass fishing Cap'n Ron experienced each day on Lake Okeechobee:

JUNE 17 - 53 bass caught on plastic worm and topwater rapala
JUNE 18 - 67 bass caught on plastic worm and topwater rapala
JUNE 19 - 51 bass caught on plastic worm and topwater rapala
JUNE 20 - 58 bass caught on plastic worm and topwater rapala
JUNE 21 - 41 bass caught on plastic worm and topwater rapala

Artificial plastic worm 5" jerkbait style any color and #5 floating rapala any color are what is producing the best fishing action. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
Bass Fishing Report - June 12 & 13, 2003

Bass fishing anglers Steve and Ruth Pfaff (Sarasota, FL - ph: 941-924-7917 - e-mail: spfaff4@comcast.net) caught and released 100 bass up to 3 lbs during 2 half days of shiner and artificial plastic worm fishing with Cap'n Ron on afternoon of June 11th. and the morning of June 12th., 2003. They caught 52 bass on their first afternoon of fishing and 48 on their next morning of fishing. Bass were caught mostly on plastic worm in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

A lake record of (152 bass in one day of fishing) which was set by an afternoon catch of 52 bass on the afternoon of June 12th. (above) and a morning catch of 100 bass in a 5 hours of fishing on the morning of June 12th.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
9 lb. Trophy Bass - June 6, 2003

Bass fishing anglers Bernie Knouse (Lake Placid, FL - ph: 863-465-7873) and Terry Huff (Lake Placid, FL ph: 483-465-3878) caught only 6 bass up to 9 lbs during a day of shiner and artificial lure fishing with Cap'n Ron on June 6, 2003. The 9 lb'er was caught on a small shiner by Terry. Terry also managed to hook and catch a snake (see photo) on a plastic worm which was foul cast by Terry and just happened to land just where the snake was sitting. Fishing was poor do to very windy conditions and muddy water the wind caused. Bass and snake which were released were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
MAY 25, 2003

Florida bass fishing angelers Rich Koller and his wife (Orlando, FL - ph: 407-678-1815) caught and released 24 bass up to 3 lbs during 2 half days of shiner and artificial lure fishing on May 25, 2003 with Captain Ron. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
MAY 20 & 21, 2003

Florida bass fishing angelers Tom NyKamp (Tallahassee, FL - ph: 850-893-0290 - e-mail: nykamp1@earthlink.net) and his dad Harris (Oldsmar, FL - ph: 727-786-6945) caught and released 25 bass up to 6 1/2 lbs during 2 half days of shiner and plastic worm fishing on May 20 & 21, 2003 with Captain Ron. Tom caught and released the 6 1/2 lb'er. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

Here's a e-mail testimonial I received from the above party:

From: "Tom Nykamp" <nykamp1@earthlink.net>
To: "Ron's Guide Service" <fish@ronsguideservice.com>
Subject: Re: Fishing Trip
Date: Friday, June 06, 2003 8:59 PM

Great! Look forward to doing it again next year. Tell Red that we say hello.

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FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
MAY 11, 2003

Florida bass fishing angelers Mark Clemens (Rotonda, FL - ph: 941-697-8650 - e-mail: mclemens@comcast.net) and 2 others caught and released 15 bass up to 3 lbs during 1 half day of shiner fishing on the morning of May 11, 2003 with Captain Ron. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
APRIL 9 & 10, 2003

Florida bass fishing anglers Chuck Eyler (Port Charlotte, FL - ph: 941-766-0621 - e-mail: bobnjo50@aol.com) and a friend caught and released about 20 bass up to 4 lbs during 2 half days of artificial lure fishing on April 9 & 10, 2003 with Ron's Guide Service. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

LAKE OKEECHOBEE BASS FISHING REPORT:
DECEMBER 7, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Dr. Jason Cleveland (Lake Worth, FL - ph: 561-868-0621 - e-mail: Cleve10@aol.com) and brother in law Brian Fives caught only 2 bass up to 7 1/4 lbs during a half day of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service on December 7, 2002. All bass were released. Bass were caught in the Spoil Island area of Lake Okeechobee.

Here'a a e-mail testimonial I received from the above party:

LAKE OKEECHOBEE BASS FISHING TESTIMONIALS: DECEMBER 7, 2002

From: Dr. Jason CLeveland <Cleve10@aol.com>
To: <info@ronsguideservice.com>
Subject: Fishing trip
Date: Saturday, December 07, 2002 3:16 PM

Captain Ron,
I wanted to thank you for mixing me up with Bob Schneider, he was great.
I caught a total of five fish, two bass, and three bowtails. The bass
were of the 3 pound and 7 1/4 pound variety.
Bob wanted me to email you the pictures we took, so you might add them
to your web page.
Thanks again for the great trip.
Dr. Jason Cleveland
(Brian Fives, my brother in law was on the trip, but he got skunked)

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LAKE OKEECHOBEE BASS FISHING REPORT:
NOVEMBER 8 & 9, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Frank, Jeff and Andrew Lepore (St. Pete., FL - ph: 727-341-1709 - e-mail: frliii@tampabay.rr.com), Kevin Garvey and Todd Waldo (New Windsor, NY - e-mail: twaldo@hvc.rr.com) caught a total of 18 bass that included a 7 lb. and 6 lb. bass during 2 half days of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide service on November 8 & 9, 2002. Andrew caught and released the 7 lb'er. Todd caught and released the 6 lb'er. All bass in total were released. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Here's a e-mail testimonial I received from the above anglers:

LAKE OKEECHOBEE BASS FISHING TESTIMONIALS:
NOVEMBER 10, 2002

From: Todd Waldo <twaldo@hvc.rr.com>
To: <fish@ronsguideservice.com>
Subject: Great time Capt Ron!
Date: Sunday, November 10, 2002 3:48 PM

Hey Captain Ron....Just got back to NY from 2 days on the Lake with you. Thanks for a great time. That 6 pounder sure was an experience. Wish we could have landed that 10 pounder that got away! We'll see you again in the Spring to hook into their parents. My email address is mailto:twaldo@hvc.rr.com Would appreciate if you could send me a copy of that photo you took of my bass. Best regards, Todd

Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
May 11 & 12, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers John Tarantino and his brother Mike (Palm Harbor, FL - ph: 727-942-6338 - e-mail: gjtarantino@mybluelight.com) caught and released 8 bass up to 4 lbs during 2 half days of wild shiner fishing with Captain Ron on May 11 & 12, 2002. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
May 4, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing women anglers Glenda and Lisa Griffin and Linda Groff (Loxahatchee, FL - ph: 941-493-1856) caught and released 8 bass up to 4 lbs during a half day of wild shiner fishing with Captain Ron on the morning of May 4, 2002. Linda caught a 10 lb. channel catfish. Bass and catfish were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 30 & May 1, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Mike Peckis and girl friend Ree (Venice, FL - ph: 941-493-1856) caught and released 18 bass up to 5 1/2 lbs during 2 half days of wild shiner fishing with Captain Ron on April 30th. & May 1, 2002. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 20 & 21, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Kurt Bock (Gotha, FL - ph: 407-905-5223 - e-mail: kbock@cfl.rr.com), Mark Osborn and Tim Osborn (e-mail: MTOMCA@aol.com) caught a good amount of bass during a full day of wild shiner bass fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 20, 2002. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee. They also combined a day of wild boar hunting with us on April 21, 2002.

Here's a e-mail testimonial I received from the above party:

Wild Boar Hunting Testimonial: April 28, 2002

From: <MTOMCA@aol.com>
To: <info@ronsguideservice.com>
Cc: <kurt.bock@quebecorworld.com>
Subject: Hunting and Fishing trip April 20-21
Date: Sunday, April 28, 2002 7:38 PM

Ron,

We received your request for feedback on our recent trip with your guides.

1. Fishing was great and we had a full day on the water. Your guide was
great and we caught fish all day under great conditions. His equipment was
in great shape and well maintained. Fishing photo attached: left to right -
Kurt Bock, Tim Osborn, guide.

2. Hunting was very interesting and a first for the three of us. Two sows
and a boar. Patrick and Kevin did a great job. The dogs are a real
experience to watch at work. They are incredible! The service was great.
We got them all butchered with a few beers. I did find out that a .45 pistol
was not the weapon of choice for a big boar. Hunting results photo attached:
left to right Kurt Bock, Mark Osborn, Tim Osborn (son). It was a great day,
and we plan on doing it again.

Thanks again,

Mark Osborn
Kurt Bock
Tim Osborn

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 12 & 13, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Rich Pointer (Naples, FL, - ph: 941-262-6964 - e-mail: ipsifl@naples.net), Joe Graba (Forest Lake, MN - ph: 651-464-5085 - e-mail: JP-GRABA@attglobal.net) and Ron Johnson (White Bear Lake, MN - ph: 651-426-5031 - e-mail: rljohnson@qwest.net) caught and released about 13 bass that included a 6 3/4 lb. and 6 1/2 lb. bass during a 2 half days of wild shiner fishing with Captain Ron on April 12 & 13, 2002. Joe caught the 6 3/4 lb'er and the 6 1/2 lb'er. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 10, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers John Wells (Pembroke Pines, FL - ph: 954-252-1564) and his dad Bob caught about 12 bass that included a 7 1/2 lb'er during 1 half day morning of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 10, 2002. John's dad caught the 7 1/2 lb'er. All bass were released. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 6 & 7, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Kurt and Tiffany Hamilton (Royal Palm Beach, FL - ph: 561-333-9946 - e-mail: kurt.hamilton@preciousplatefla.com) caught and released 10 bass up to 4 1/2 lbs during 2 half days of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 6 & 7, 2002. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 5 - 7, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Scott Courier and his 12 year-old son Chris (Coconut Creek, FL, - ph: 954-970-3882 - e-mail: rsc2@mindspring.com) caught and released about 20 bass that included a 7 lb. and 6 lb. bass during a 2 days of wild shiner fishing with Captain Ron and Cap'n Bob on April 5 - 7, 2002. Chris caught the 7 lb'er with Captain Ron and the 6 lb'er with Cap'n Bob.. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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ake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 6, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Dave Vogt (Mirmar, FL - ph: 954-437-1740 - e-mail: daveand mape@msn.com) and his dad Richard caught only 2 bass up to 6 1/4 lbs during one half day morning of wild shiner fishing with Captain Ron on April 6, 2002.. Dave nailed the 6 1/4 lb'er. His dad did a lot of missing. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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LAKE OKEECHOBEE BASS FISHING REPORT:
FEBRUARY 24 & 25, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Bill Carpender (Jupiter, FL - ph: 561-747-7191 - e-mail: carpy1800@msn.com) and Kit Higgins caught about 10 bass up to 4 lbs during 2 half days (Feb. 24 & 25, 2002) of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service. Cold front and windy conditions shut the fish down. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

LAKE OKEECHOBEE BASS FISHING REPORT:
FEBRUARY 23 & 24, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Dave Fogg (Brandon, FL - ph: 813-728-8124 - e-mail: FOGGFAMILY1@msn.com) and Wilson Griffin caught about 12 bass up to 5 lbs during 2 half days (Feb. 23 & 24, 2002) of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service. Cold front and windy conditions shut the fish down. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

Here's a e-mail testimonial I received from the above anglers:

LAKE OKEECHOBEE BASS FISHING TESTIMONIALS:
MARCH 2, 2002

From: DAVID FOGG <FOGGFAMILY1@msn.com>
To: Cap'n Ron <fish@ronsguideservice.com>
Subject: Re: Fishing trip
Date: Saturday, March 02, 2002 9:28 PM

Ron-

Other than the weather the trip was great. We didn't go home with trophy bass but Wilson and I both caught bass the first day out and considering the weather I'm still pleased that we caught fish.

David

LAKE OKEECHOBEE BASS FISHING REPORT:
FEBRUARY 6 & 7, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Barry Goldin (Miami, FL - ph: 305-674-4484) and 5 other fishermen caught and released about 30 bass that included two 6 lb'ers during 2 half days (Feb. 6 & 7, 2002) of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service. Barry and Bernie Korman caught the 6 lb'ers. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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LAKE OKEECHOBEE BASS FISHING REPORT:
JANUARY 30 & 31, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Mike Silva (Weston, FL - ph: 954-695-4758 - e-mail: keloaded1021@aol.com), John DiChristafero (Woodsocket, RI - ph: 401-769-9000 - e-mail: nellosmotorsales@aol.com) and Tammy caught and released about 10 bass up to 5 lbs during 2 half days (Jan. 30 & 31, 2002) of wild shiner fishing with Captain Ron. Tammy caught the 5 lb'er. Bass were caught in the North Shore areas of Lake Okeechobee.

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LAKE OKEECHOBEE BASS FISHING REPORT:
JANUARY 29 & 30, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing angler John Cioffi (Jupiter, FL - ph: 561-744-6508) caught and released about 12 bass up to 3 lbs. during 2 half days (Jan. 29 & 30, 2002) of artificial lure fishing with Ron's Guide Service. This was John's second trip with us this month (see other report below). Bass were caught in the Monkey Box and Fisheating Creek areas of Lake Okeechobee.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
October 5, 2001

Florida wild shiner bass fishing anglers Ron and Kathie Burkhalter (West Palm Beach, FL - ph: 561-790-2642) caught and released 7 bass up to 4 1/2 lbs during 1 day of wild shiner bass fishing with Cap'n Ron on October 5, 2001. I bass fished the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
September 29, 2001

Florida wild shiner bass fishing anglers Greg Pearce (Orlando, FL - ph: 407-859-0505) and Pete Van Den Berg (Wilderness, South Africa - e-mail: Petervan@cfan.org) put up with light to heavy rain showers and gale force winds all day during their wild shiner bass fishing trip on September 29, 2001 with Cap'n Ron. Although these conditions made the fishing difficult, Pete did manage to catch and released a 6 1/2 lb. and 5 1/2 lb. bass. Three channel catfish up to 5 lbs were also boated. Bass and catfish were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

Here's a e-mail testimonial I received from the above party:

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING TESTIMONIAL:
September 30, 2001

From: Peter van den Berg <Petervan@cfan.org>
To: <okee@lake-okeechobee-fishing.com>
Subject: Many thanks
Date: Sunday, September 30, 2001 12:06 PM

Dear Ron.

Thank you for an outstanding days fishing on Lake Okeechobee. You are a true
professional who took us to where the fish were and gave us the right tips
to help us hook them. Even though it was a 'difficult' day for most other
fishermen, you persisted and found the fish, making us look great!

As a result I now have a 'six-and-a-half-pound-Bass-smile' on my face!

I will enthusiastically recommend your services to all my fishing buddies.

Thanks again.

Peter van den Berg
Wilderness, South Africa

p.s. I will be very pleased to get the photographs of the fish via email.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
August 13 & 14, 2001

Florida wild shiner bass fishing husband and wife fishing anglers Dan and Gudi Guith (Oviedo, FL - ph: 407-359-3171) caught and released 11 bass up to 4 1/2 lbs and 11 channel catfish up to 6 lbs during 2 half days (August 13 & 14, 2001) of bass fishing with Cap'n Ron. I fished Lake Okeechobee's Monkey Box areas out on Lake Okeechobee during each of our sessions of fishing.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
June 15 & 16, 2001

Florida wild shiner bass fishing anglers Mitchell Stewart (Ratford, FL - ph: 386-431-1005) and his father-in-law John Stovart (Ratford, FL - ph: 386-431-1415) caught and released 10 bass up to 4 1/2 lbs during 2 half days (June 15 & 16, 2001) of wild shiner bass fishing with Cap'n Ron. I fished Lake Okeechobee's Sportsman Canal during our afternoon session of fishing and the Point Of The Reef areas out on Lake Okeechobee during our morning session of fishing.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
June 13, 2001

Florida wild shiner and artificial lure bass fishing anglers John and Bob Shuler (Castlebury, FL - ph: 407-696-4560) caught and released about 20 bass up to 4 lbs during 1 day (June 13, 2001) of wild shiner and artificial lure bass fishing with Ron's Guide Service. They fished the Point Of The Reef areas out on Lake Okeechobee during their morning session of fishing with Cap'n Ron and Lake Okeechobee's Sportsman Canal during their afternoon session of fishing.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
MAY 16 & 17, 2001

Florida wild shiner trophy bass fishing anglers Doug Dickison (Valrico, FL - ph: 813-340-5714 - e-mail: dougppi@aol.com) and Randy Keene (London, Ont. Canada - e-mail: rkeene@home.com) caught and released 18 bass up to 4 3/4 lbs during 2 half days (May 16 & 17, 2001) of wild shiner bass fishing with Cap'n Ron. I fished Sportsman Canal during our afternoon session of fishing and the Point Of The Reef area out on Lake Okeechobee during the morning session of fishing.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
MAY 12 & 13, 2001

Florida wild shiner trophy bass fishing anglers John Carter (St. Pete., FL - ph: 727-578-2064 - e-mail: JCarter@libertyamerican.com or johnc9@gte.net) and Carl Keefe (Pinellos Park, FL) caught and released 26 bass up to 5 1/4 lbs during 2 half days (May 12 & 13, 2001) of wild shiner bass fishing with Cap'n Ron. I fished Sportsman Canal during our afternoon session of fishing and the Point Of The Reef area out on Lake Okeechobee during the morning session of fishing.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
MAY 11 & 12, 2001

Florida wild shiner trophy bass fishing anglers Larry Harvill (Lithia, FL - ph: 813-737-3514 - e-mail: softknife@earthlink.net) and Larry Loetscher (Lithia, FL - ph: 813-737-3283) caught and released 16 bass up to 4 lbs during 2 half days (May 11 & 12, 2001) of wild shiner bass fishing with Cap'n Ron. I fished Sportsman Canal during our afternoon session of fishing and the Point Of The Reef area out on Lake Okeechobee during the morning session of fishing.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
APRIL 7 & 8, 2001

Florida panfishing father and son anglers Gregg and Nat Bryant (Sarasota, FL - ph: 941-365-6820 - e-mail: gbryant@banshee.sar.usf.edu) caught and released a 7 lb. trophy bass on April 8, 2001. This trophy bass was caught on a red shad green glitter worm while they were bluegill fishing for 2 half days on April 7 & 8, 2001. This trophy bass was caught in the Harney Pond Canal area of Lake Okeechobee.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
MARCH 27 & 28, 2001

Florida wild shiner bass fishing father and son anglers Anthony Lee Sr. and 5 1/2 year-old Anthony Jr. (Vero Beach, FL - ph: 561-770-2793 - e-mail: aclee64@aol.com) caught and released 15 bass up to 6 1/4 lbs during 2 half days (March 27 & 28, 2001) of wild shiner bass fishing with Ron's Guide Service. Little Anthony caught the 6 1/4 lb'er and a 4 lb'er as well as most of the 15 bass put in the boat. They fished the Harney Pond canal and Sportsman canal areas of Lake Okeechobee.

Florida Wild Shiner Bass Fishing Report: February 17, 2001

Florida wild shiner bass fishing anglers (from left to right): Abe Massa (Miami, FL - ph: 305-512-8984 - e-mail: amassa3@aol.com) and Andy Rodriquez (Miami, FL - ph: 305-546-0070) caught and released 9 bass that included a 6 3/4 lb. and a 6 lb'er during a half day (February 17, 2001) of Florida wild shiner bass fishing with with Ron's Guide Service. Abe got the 6 3/4 lb'er. Andy landed the 6 lb'er. Bass were caught in Harney Pond canal area of Lake Okeechobee.

Here's an e-mail testimonial I received from the above party.

Florida Wild Shiner Bass Fishing Testimonial: February 18, 2001

From: <Amassa3@aol.com>
To: <fish@ronsguideservice.com>
Subject: Re: Fishing trip
Date: Sunday, February 18, 2001 1:34 PM

Thanks for posting the pics on the bragn' board so soon. They look great!!!
The fish, I mean. Speaking for the both of us, we had a great time. We only
wish we could've stayed longer. John was an excellent guide and good
company. He was very patient and kept us entertained the entire time. You
are lucky to have someone like John working with you.
In total we caught 9 fish, and saw 3 gators! Maybe next time the condition
of the lake will be a bit better.
Good Luck,
A. Massa

Abe Massa (Miami, FL - ph: 305-512-8984 - e-mail: amassa3@aol.com) and Andy Rodriquez (Miami, FL - ph: 305-546-0070)

Florida Bass Fishing: 81 bass up to 9 lbs

Rick Olcott (Perry, FL - ph: 850-584-2745 - e-mail: ricko@perry.gulfnet.com) and John McDaniel (Tallahassie, FL) caught 81 bass that included a 9 lb'er and 6 1/2 lb'er during 5 days (Apr. 24 - 28, 2000) of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service. They fished the North Shore, Moonshine and Monkey Box areas of Lake Okeechobee. All bass were released

Florida Bass Fishing: 23 bass up to 7 lbs

George "Chip" Stokes (DeLand, FL -ph: 904-734-9101) and his son Dave Stokes (DeLand, FL - ph: 904-736-1468) caught and released 23 bass that included a 5 lb., 5 1/2 lb., 6 lb. and 7 lb'er during 2 half days (Oct. 27 & 28, 1999) of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service. Dave caught the 5 1/2 and 7 lb'er while his dad landed a 5 and 6 lb'er. Bass were caught in the North Shore and Moonshine areas of Lake Okeechobee.

Florida Bass Fishing: 11 bass up to 6 3/4 lbs

Larry Bridges and his son Larry (Delray, FL - ph: 561-243-6373 - e-mail: penny@juno.com) caught and released 11 bass up to 6 3/4 lbs. during 2 half days (Sept. 3 & 4, 1999) of Florida wild shiner fishing with Captain Ron. Larry sr. caught the 6 3/4 lb'er. Bass were taken on the North Shore of Okeechobee.

Florida Bass Fishing: 9 bass up to 5 lbs

John and son Bud Bunkley (Merrit Island, FL - ph: 407-452-5348) caught and released 9 bass up to 5 lbs using shiners during a half day (July 4, 1999) of wild shiner fishing with Captain Ron. All bass were caught on the North Shore of Lake Okeechobee.

Florida Bass Fishing: 21 bass up to 5 lbs

Ken Avalos (Tampa, FL - ph: 813-835-9136 - e-mail: kavalos@ecm.rjf.com) and his dad Hector (Framingham, MA - ph: 508-872-9210) caught 21 bass that included two 5 lb'ers using shiners during the 2 half days (June 19 & 20, 1999) they fished with Captain Ron. All fish were which were released were caught in the Monkey Box area of Lake Okeechobee.

Florida Bass Fishing: 14 bass up to 6 lbs

Kevin Cromwell (Pensacola, FL ph: 850-453-8364 - e-mail: irene@scg-cpa.com) and James Staples (Milton, FL - ph: 850-983-3728) caught 14 bass up to 6 lbs using shiners during the 2 half days (June 5 & 6, 1999) they fished with Ron's Guide Service. All fish were which were released were caught in the Monkey Box and Fisheating Bay areas of Lake Okeechobee.

Here's a recent e-mail I received from the above party:

From: IRENE CROMWELL <irene@scg-cpa.com>
To: <fish@ronsguideservice.com>
Subject: Kevin & Frank's internet picture
Date: Tuesday, June 08, 1999 10:55 AM

Thanks again Captain Ron for a great fishing trip. Please notify me
at this e-mail address (which is my wife's) when the picture comes
out on the internet.

Tell John thanks also.

Sincerely,

Kevin M. Cromwell

Kevin Cromwell (Pensacola, FL ph: 850-453-8364 - e-mail: irene@scg-cpa.com) and James Staples (Milton, FL - ph: 850-983-3728)

Florida Bass Fishing: 16 bass up to 6 lbs

Frank Bandel and son Brendan (Lake Worth, FL - ph: 561-798-6961) caught and released 16 bass that included a 6 lb'er during 2 half days (May 8 & 9, 1999) of Florida wild shiner fishing on Lake Okeechobee with Ron's Guide Service. Bass where caught in the Monkey Box area of Lake Okeechobee.

Florida Bass Fishing: 29 bass up to 8 1/2 lbs

Joe Klaire (N. Palm Beach, FL - ph: 561-624-7448 - e-mail: JKlair@aol.com) and Moish Novick caught and released 29 bass that included a 8 1/2, a 7 1/4 and a 7 lb'er during 2 half days (May 6 & 7, 1999) of Florida wild shiner fishing on Lake Okeechobee with Ron's Guide Service. Joe caught the 8 1/2 and 7 lb'er while Moish hooked and landed the 7 1/4 lb'er. Bass where caught in the Monkey Box area of Lake Okeechobee.

Here's a recent e-mail I received from the above party:

From: JKlaire@aol.com <JKlaire@aol.com>
To: fish@ronsguideservice.com <fish@ronsguideservice.com>
Subject: fishing
Date: Sunday, May 23, 1999 6:36 PM

Hi Ron Joe Klaire and Moish Novick we fished with John and had a great time. On May 6 1999 we fished from 3:30 to 7:30 and caught about 15 bass one was 8 1/2 lbs. You should have one of John’s pictures. On May 7 we fished from 6:30 to 10:30 and caught 14 bass, pickerel, mudfish and gar. All in all we had a great time and John WAS GREAT. We enjoyed everything including the motel.

Joe Klaire (N. Palm Beach, FL - ph: 561-624-7448 - e-mail: JKlair@aol.com) and Moish Novick

Florida Bass Fishing: 40 bass up to 10 1/2 lbs

Larry Schilling (Lady Lake, FL - ph: 352-753-5328) and Herb Stack (Sun City Center, FL - ph: 813-633-0966 - e-mail: HRSTACK12@aol.com) caught and released 40 bass that included a 10 1/2, 9 1/2 and 6, lb'er during 3 days (Apr. 13 - 15, 1999) of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service. Larry caught all the trophy bass. Bass where caught in the Monkey Box area of Lake Okeechobee.

Florida Bass Fishing: 20 bass up to 4 lbs

William Roberts (Brandon, FL - ph: 813-657-0509 - e-mail: WRob754693@aol.com) and Dustin Lister (Bristol, WV - ph: 304-782-3341) caught 20 bass up to 4 lbs during 2 half days (Apr. 5 & 6, 1999) of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service. They fished the North Shore open pockets areas of Lake Okeechobee. All bass were released.

Here's a recent e-mail I received from the above anglers:

From: WRob754693@aol.com
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 18:14:20 EDT
Subject: recent fishing trip
To: fish@ronsguideservice.com
Reply-To: WRob754693@aol.com

I'm responding to your e-mail, ref: our fishing trip on 4/5, 4/6/99. Our
guide Ken was great. Had we listened to him on the importance of patience
before setting the hook, we would have had 6-8 more fish. The two rookie's
caught approximately 20 fish during the two half day trip. Shiners on
bobbers, and flipping in the holes in the weed's. Really enjoyed ourselves.
My wife's nephew will be talking about his trip for a long time. Again,
thank's Ron for everything. Ken's a real professional. We really learned a
lot from him. Good luck to all your guides and staff. Keep up the good work.
I'll mention your name whenever I hear of anyone looking for guide service on the big "Okeechobee." ....William A. Roberts, Brandon, Fl
..(813)657-0509.....e-mail- wrob754693@aol.com

William Roberts (Brandon, FL - ph: 813-657-0509 - e-mail: WRob754693@aol.com) and Dustin Lister (Bristol, WV - ph: 304-782-3341)

Florida Bass Fishing: 19 bass up to 4 lbs

From: JAdkins949@aol.com
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 21:34:48 EST
To: fish@ronsguideservice.com
Subject: Re: Fishing trip

Ron,

We had an excellent time. The weather was great and John was a great guide.
We caught 19 bass in the two days but no wall hangers. My son had good size
one (probably the one John told you about that was 6 - 7 pounds) but it got
away when we brought it up out of the water. That's the breaks. We are
planning on coming back but not sure of the days. We will notified you when we decide. How is the 4th of July for catching bass????

tks: Jerry

Jerry and Grant Adkins (Valrico, FL - ph: 813-662-0021 - e-mail: jadkins949@aol.com)

Florida Bass Fishing: 10 bass up to 4 lbs

Date: Fri, 19 Mar 1999 00:12:58 -0500
From: Keith <ksummerford@home.com>
Organization: @Home Network
To: "Captain Ron" <fish@ronsguideservice.com>
Subject: Re: Fishing trip

Captain Ron,
The fishing trip was great, my son & I really enjoyed it.
Tom was great on finding the fishing holes and allowing us plenty of time to fish. I guess we caught about 10 or more fish, 20 or so if you count the ones that got away! A couple of bass about 3-4 lbs, got the pictures to prove it and tell stories that they are 10-12 lbs...got to get that picture angle just right!

Over all...Had a great time and will do it again soon.

Thanks,
Keith S.

Keith Summerford (Sarasota, FL - ph: 941-377-9557 - e-mail: ksummerford@home.com

Florida Bass Fishing: 39 bass up to 7 lbs

Bob Lemois (Jupiter, FL - ph: 561-7474254) caught 39 which included two that weighed 7 lbs. and one that weighed 8 3/4 lbs. during 2 half days (Jan. 25 & 26, 1999) of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service. Bass were caught on the North Shore of Lake Okeechobee. All bass were released.

Florida Bass Fishing: 16 bass up to 6 1/2 lbs

Dick Holmes (Plantation, FL - ph: 954-587-0620 - e-mail: CalohH@aol.com) and Scott Simmons caught 16 bass which included a 6 and 6 1/2 lb’er during 2 half day sessions (Dec. 21 and 22, 1998) of wild shiner fishing with Ron’s Guide Service (their second trip). Dick caught the 6 and 6 1/2 lb’er while Scott put a 5 lb’er in the boat. All bass were caught in the Monkey Box area of Lake Okeechobee. All the bass were live released.

Florida Bass Fishing: 51 bass up to 7 lbs

Dick Holmes (Plantation, FL - ph: 954-587-0620 - e-mail: CalohH@aol.com) and son-in-law Kevin Phillips (Orlando, FL - ph: 407-737-6879) caught 51 bass which included a 6 1/2 and 7 lb’er during 2 half day sessions (Oct. 29 and 30, 1998) of wild shiner fishing with Ron’s Guide Service. Dick caught the 6 1/2 and 7 lb’er while Kevin put a 5 1/2 lb’er in the boat. All 51 bass were caught in the Monkey Box area of Lake Okeechobee. All the bass were live released.

Florida Bass Fishing: 16 bass up to 7 1/2 lbs

John DeAgro (Weston, FL - ph: 954-385-5989 - e-mail: jedeagro@aol.com) and son John DeAgro (Costa Mesa, CA - ph: 714-966-4799 - e-mail: john_a_deagro@notes.seagate.com) ) caught 16 bass up to 7 1/2 lbs. during 2 half day sessions (Oct. 23 and 24, 1998) of wild shiner fishing with Ron’s Guide Service. John jr., on their first session of fishing with Cap’n Ron caught a 5, 6 and 7 1/2 lb. bass while his dad using light gear managed put one in the boat that went over 4 lbs. They also caught 4 other bass up to 3 lbs. for a total of 8 fish. During their second session they put another 8 bass up to 4 lbs. in the boat. All 16 bass were caught in the Monkey Box of Lake Okeechobee. All the bass except the 7 1/2 lb’er were live released.

Florida Bass Fishing: 35 bass up to 7 lbs

Walter Hankosky and son (Venice, FL - ph: 941-497-4311) caught 35 bass up to 7 lbs. during 2 half day sessions (Oct. 13 and 14, 1998) of wild shiner fishing with Ron’s Guide Service. Walter caught the 7 lb’er while his son caught a 5 lb’er only seconds later. This catch of bass was caught on the North Shore of Lake Okeechobee. All the bass were live released.

Florida Bass Fishing: 25 bass up to 3 lbs

Greg and Kim Ritch (Boca Raton, FL - ph: 561-451-0590) caught 25 bass up to 3 lbs. during 2 half days (Sept. 12, 13, 1998) of wild shiner fishing with Ron’s Guide Service. This nice catch of bass was taken in the Monkey Box during their first session of fishing. On their second session Okeechobee's North Shore produced some fast action in the open pockets scattered throughout the open water weed beds. All the bass were released.

Hank & Joann Stasiewicz (Wellington, FL - ph: 561-795-0538 - e-mail: hsjs2349@msn.com) caught 7 bass up to 4 lbs.using shiners during 2 half days (Aug. 15 & 16, 1998) of fishing on Lake Okeechobee with Captain Ron. All the bass which were released were caught in the Monkey Box area of Okeechobee. This couple who hardly missed any fish hits experienced poor fishing due to a week of hot sunny days that produce high water temperatures in the 90's. Florida bass which are at their peak when the water is in the 80's however turn off when the water temperature is in the 90's.

Ben and Christine Srock (St. Pete., FL - ph: 813-321-2349 - e-mail: lancair@gte.net) caught and released 17 bass up to 5 lbs. during 2 half days (July 3 & 4, 1998) of wild shiner fishing on Lake Okeechobee with Captain Ron. Fished the Monkey Box area of Okeechobee

Mike Gates (West Palm Beach, FL ph: 561-627-3801 - e-mail: gatesfam@gate.net) caught about 30 bass up to 4 lbs. using shiners during the 2 half days (June 20 & 21, 1998) he fished with Ron's Guide Service. All fish were which were released were caught in the Monkey Box area of Lake Okeechobee.

James Durden and son Greg (Trenton, FL - ph: 352-493-4786) caught 121 bass up to 4 1/2 lbs. on topwater plugs and wild shiners during the 3 days (June 11 - 13, 1998) they fished with pro guide Captain Ron (Ron's Guide Service). Most of the bass were caught on a floating (size #11) rapala. Any color seemed to work. A slow retrieve with short erratic twitches seemed to draw the best strikes. Best hours for topwater action was from 6:30 - 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. All the bass which were released were caught in the Monkey Box area of Lake Okeechobee.

Mike McCoy (Brooksville, FL - ph: 352-796-3343). This young Marine who fished 2 days (May 11 & 12, 1998) with Ron's Guide Service caught a 8 lb'er on a Wal-Mart gold spinnerbait and two 6 lb'ers using shiners. This fine catch and others from 2 - 4 lbs. were caught on the North Shore of Lake Okeechobee.

Larry Cohen and Janet (Plant City, FL - ph: 813-759-2822) caught about 40 bass using 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.

6 1/4 lb. Okeechobee bass. Frank Blackmore (Plant City, FL - ph: 813-659-9563) and son Brian (Aurora, IL - ph: 630-375-9477 - e-mail: landman1@mw.sisna.com) fished 3 days (Feb. 4 - 6, 1998) and landed 35 bass up to 6 1/4 lbs. using wild shiners. Fish were caught on the North Shore.

Guided Steven Godlewski (Winter Park, FL - ph: 407-599-3713 - e-mail: uptil7000@aol.com) his brother Joe and dad Joe (Elmwood Park, IL - ph: 708-583-9447) to 65 bass in three days of fishing using wild shiners. Joe caught a 6 lb'er that he is having mounted. The other 64 bass that ranged from 2 - 5 lbs. were released. Fished open lake first pole area during the mornings and Monkey Box during the evenings when the wind and showers came in. Fish perfer smaller shiners at this time of the year. Seeing lots of schooling bass activity in the open areas and around weed edges.

Guided Mike Leadley and his dad Elliott (Merritt Island, FL - home ph: 407-452-3001 - e-mail: GSM200@aol.com) to 22 bass up to 4 3/4 lbs. We fished the monkey box area of Lake Okeechobee along the lily pad edges. All the bass which were caught using shiners were released. Fish hit late in the morning and early in the evening.

Kevin Kendrick (Miramar, FL - ph: 305-625-3083) and Ruben Consuegra (Miramar, FL - ph: 954-436-2157) caught and released about 15 bass up to 8 lbs. during a half day (Jan. 24, 1998) of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service.

Guided Doug and Nancy Walsh (Tampa, FL - home ph: 813-962-1368 - e-mail: djwalsh@gte.net) for 3 days (Jan. 19 - 21, 1998). They used wild shiners to catch and release 40 bass up to 7 3/4 lbs. Doug did manage to land the trophy 7 3/4 lb'er despite the fact that his wife Nancy out fished him. I felt real bad for him one day when she whipped him so bad by catching 15 bass to his 4 that I went so far as purposely mixing up the rods and giving him her rod with the fish on to help him from being skunked on the Big-O. Doug tried switching seats with her, throwing his line over her line and a host of other tricks to no avail. He did almost land a "big snake" that had a hold of his shiner! In any event we has fun and caught fish. We fished the Monkey Box drifting and setting up along the reeds. This is Doug's second trip fishing with me. On his first trip without his wife Nancy (July 17 - 19, 1997) he did manage to land a trophy 9 lb'er out of the 53 bass boated.

John and Mari Magursky (Tavernier, FL - ph: 305-852-8797) caught and released about 15 bass up to 5 lbs. during a day of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service.

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