Florida Trophy Bass Fishing Reports from Illinois

FLORIDA BASS FISHING REFERENCES FROM:
ILLINOIS

Florida bass fishing references from the State Of Illinois. I have put together a Lake Okeechobee bass fishing report of trophy bass caught using shiners by Illinois 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:
MARCH 8 & 9, 2003

Florida wild shiner bass fishing anglers Dan Bozik (Rock Island, IL - ph: 309-786-6990 - e-mail: bozikdaniels@sau.edu) and Andy Richards caught and released about 20 bass up to 6 lbs during 2 days of shiner and artificial lure fishing with Ron's Guide Service on March 8 & 9, 2003. Dan caught the 6 lb'er. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
MARCH 1, 2, 3, 2003

Florida wild shiner bass fishing anglers Russ Morgon (Aurora, IL - ph: 630-820-6650 - e-mail: russmichelle@aol.com), Steve Weston (Schaumbury, IL), Jim Eyerman and Jack Smith (St. Louis, MO) in 2 boats caught and released about 50 bass up to 6 1/2 lbs during 2 days of shiner and artificial lure fishing with Ron's Guide Service on March 1 , 2, & 3, 2003. Steve caught the 6 1/2 lb'er and a 5 1/2 lb. bass on a shiner while fishing with Captain Ron. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 5 & 6, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Mike and Pamela Heater (Moline, IL - ph: 309-797-6540 e-mail: LoneWeezel@aol.com) and father-in-law Gene Davis (Colona, IL - ph: 309-792-0565) caught and released 12 bass that included a 7 1/2 lb'er during 2 half days of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 5 & 6, 2002.Pamela caught the 7 1/2lb'er. Bass were caught drift fishing shiners in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

Sorry have no photo of Pam's 7 1/2 lb'er.

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

Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Testimonial:
April 26, 2002

From: <LoneWeezel@aol.com>
To: <fish@ronsguideservice.com>
Subject: Re: Fishing trip
Date: Friday, April 26, 2002 7:03 PM

Ron,
We all loved the fishing trip, Pam a little more than the rest.
Number of fish caught only God knows, was having too much fun watching Pam
and her Dad catch them. Never seen Gene that excited and nervous, it was
great!
The biggest fish was Pam's 7.5 to 8 lb'er. she won't let Gene and me live
that down for a long time.
Sorry, no pictures, her camera messed up and they didn't turn out,
OH DARN that means we have to come back and try it again next year!
An she's ready this time two new cameras ( one digital ) and a camcorder,
she means business this time.
Yes Chris told you right, I was out with your service in April 1992 and
caught a trophy Bass.
Our guide Chris was out standing, patient and very helpful. I thought the
guide you gave me in 92 was good but Chris put him to shame. Even after the
third time Gene back lashed the reel (by not locking it before setting the hook)
Chris didn't feed him to the gaitors. You really don't pay him enough.
Can't say enough about what a great time we had, thanks to you and Chris.
Looking forward to the next trip, trying to get my brother and his wife
to come along.

THANK YOU RON !

Mike & Pam Heater

LAKE OKEECHOBEE BASS FISHING REPORT:
FEBRUARY 21, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Mike Korallus and Niomie (Lisle, IL - ph: 630-983-0540) caught and released 6 bass up to 4 lbs during a half day (Feb. 21, 2002) of wild shiner fishing with Captain Ron. We fished under windy conditions. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee. Mike who combinded a fish and hunt package bagged a good size wild boar hog that afternoon.

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LAKE OKEECHOBEE BASS FISHING REPORT:
FEBRUARY 11 & 12, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Bill Zaffino and his 2 sons Nick and Bill Jr. (Shorewood, IL - ph: 815-744-8577 - e-mail: mustangwaz@aol.com) and Pete Zaffino (Minural Pt., WI) caught about 40 bass up to 6 lbs during 2 half days (Feb. 11 & 12, 2002) of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
APRIL 4 & 6, 2001

Florida wild shiner bass fishing couple Rick and Dawn Menser (Virden, IL - ph: 217-965-3234 - e-mail: trakker@royell.net) caught and released about 10 bass up to 3 lbs during 2 half days (April 5 & 6, 2001) of wild shiner bass fishing with Ron's Guide Service. They fished the Harney Pond Canal area of Lake Okeechobee.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT:
MARCH 26 - 28, 2001

Florida wild shiner bass fishing anglers Bruce Pope (Peoria, IL - ph: 309-689-1973 - e-mail: 102433.706@compuserve.com) and Brian Pope (Menlville, MO - 314-894-8635) caught and released about 50 bass that included a 8 lb. and 6 lb. 2oz. bass during 3 days of wild shiner bass fishing on March 26 - 28, 2001. Brian caught the 8 lb'er. Bruce got the 6 lb. 2oz. bass. They fished the Harney Pond canal and Sportsman canal areas of Lake Okeechobee.

FLORIDA WILD SHINER BASS FISHING REPORT: MARCH 17, 2001

Florida wild shiner bass fishing anglers Roy Dames (LaGrange, IL - ph: 708-246-4848 - mail: RoyDames@aol.com) and Jack Adams(Lockport, IL) caught and released 15 bass that included a 6 1/2 lb. and 6 lb. bass during one day of wild shiner bass fishing on March 17, 2001. Roy caught the 6 1/2 lb'er. Jack got the 6 lb'er. They fished the Harney Pond canal area of Lake Okeechobee.

Florida bass fishing: 38 bass up to 6 1/4 lbs

Randall Jones and his son Logan (Gillespie, IL - ph: 217-839-4391 - e-mail: randyj@ctnet.net) caught 38 bass up to 6 1/4 lbs during 2 half days (Apr. 20 & 21, 2000) of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service. Logan caught the 6 1/4 lb'er and most of the 38 bass put in the boat. They fished the North Shore and Monkey Box areas of Lake Okeechobee. All bass were released.

Florida bass fishing: 32 bass up to 8 lbs

From: Rodger2732@aol.com
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 23:46:58 EDT
Subject: fishing
To: fish@ronsguideservice.com
Reply-To: Rodger2732@aol.com

Dear Ron,

This is Jack (my dad's name is Roger) we recently fished with you,
and we had a great time! We caught 32 bass from April 1-3, most ranging 2-5
pounds, with one 6.2, 7.4, and one 8. Our phone number is (630)495-9473, we
live in Lombard, IL.

P.S- We don't have a scanner but Vince took some pictures of us so you can
ask him for them.

Thank You,
Jack

Roger and Jack Deluga (Lombard, IL - ph: 630-495-9473 - e-mail: Rodger2732@aol.com or NJJ111918@aol.com)

Florida bass fishing: 25 bass up to 8 lbs

Dennis and son Greg Winterland (Colfax, IL - ph: 309-723-6372) caught 25 bass up to 8 lbs during one day (Mar. 29, 1999) of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service. Greg caught the 8 lb'er and another 6 lb'er. Greg's dad also landed a 6 and a 6 1/2 lb'er. All fish except the 8 lb'er were released. Bass were caught in the Monkey Box area of Lake Okeechobee

Florida bass fishing: 70 bass up to 5 lbs

Mike and son Lucas Lonchar (Gurnee, IL - ph: 847-662-2885 - e-mail: profsr@sisna.com) caught and released about 70 bass up to 5 lbs during 3 days (Mar. 28 - 30, 1999) of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service. Bass where caught in the Monkey Box and Moonshine areas of Lake Okeechobee.

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

Date: Thu, 01 Apr 1999 12:16:56 -0500
From: Mike & Betsy <profsr@sisna.com>
To: info@ronsguideservice.com
Subject: Our recent trip

Ron...my son and I had a great time fishing Okeechobee! We caught about
70 fish between the two of us in three days. The sunrise and sunsets on
Okeechobee are only surpassed by the splash of a largemouth inhaling a
shiner in a lilypad hole. Tom, our guide, was super! If we hadn't caught
a fish, we would have deemed the trip a success just by the company,
weather, and sights/sounds of nature. We thank you for the experience!
Mike & Lucas Lonchar
Gurnee, IL

Mike and son Lucas Lonchar (Gurnee, IL - ph: 847-662-2885 - e-mail: profsr@sisna.com)

Florida bass fishing: 40 bass up to 6 lbs

John Ward (Bolingbrook, IL - ph: 630-226-1774 - e-mail: Ward_John_D@jpmorgan.com), Mike Ruter (Naperville, IL - ph: 630-904-4794 - e-mail: mruter@romac.com) and Dan Mancuso (North Aurora, IL - ph: 630-406-0786 - e-mail:dmancuso@uqsolutions.com or Dmancuso@romac.com) on their second fishing trip on Lake Okeechobee with Ron's Guide Service caught and released 40 bass that included a 5 1/2 and 6 lb'er during 2 half and 1 full day (Mar. 19 - 21, 1999) of wild shiner fishing with Captain Ron. John Ward caught the 6 lb'er. Bass were caught out of several areas in the Monkey Box,

Florida bass fishing: 50 bass up to 5 lbs

Brian Tydd (Batavia, IL - ph: 630-879-1303) and cousin Ray Kerr (Urbana, IL - ph: 217-3834-6438) caught and released 50 bass up to 5 lbs using shiners during 3 days (Feb. 5 - 7, 1999) of fishing on Lake Okeechobee with Ron's Guide Service. All the bass which were released were caught out of the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

Florida bass fishing: 30 bass up to 6 lbs

Harvey Petry (Olney, IL - ph: 618-395-3675) and son caught about 30 bass up to 6 lbs. during two and the half days (Dec. 31, 1998 - Jan. 3, 1999) of wild shiner fishing with Ron’s Guide Service. Bass were caught in the North Shore and area of Lake Okeechobee. All the bass were live released.

Florida bass fishing: 17 bass up to 6 1/2 lbs

Jim Estes sr. and (Golf Pro) son Jim jr. (Chicago, IL - ph: 630-244-0020) caught 17 bass up to 6 1/4 lbs. during 2 half day sessions (Dec. 9 and 10, 1998) of wild shiner fishing with Ron’s Guide Service. Jim jr. caught the 6 1/4 lb’er while his dad also put a 6 lb’er in the boat. This catch of bass was caught on the North Shore of Lake Okeechobee. All fish were released.

Florida bass fishing: 40 bass up to 7 1/4 lbs

Had a guide party of 3 persons wild shiner fishing on Okeechobee for 2 half days and 1 full day (July 10 - 12, 1998). Although the fishing was very show they did manage to land and release 19 bass which included a 7 1/4, 6 3/4 and 6 1/2 lb’er. Mike Ruter (Naperville, IL - ph: 630-904-4794 - e-mail: MRuter@romac.com) caught the 7 1/4 lb. bass after setting the hook on another fish which turned out to be a mudfish that came out of the water and threw the hook and wild shiner nearly 10 feet in the air where upon hitting the water was immediately hit by another fish which turned out to be the 7 1/4 lb’er! Mike also caught a 6 1/2 lb’er on the last morning of their trip. Dan Mancuso (North Aurora, IL - ph: 630-406-0786 - e-mail:dmancuso@uqsolutions.com or DMancuso@romac.com) the second fisherman of this group also caught a 6 3/4 lb’er. John Ward (Bolingbrook, IL - ph: 630-226-1774 - e-mail: Ward_John_D@jpmorgan.com) the third fisherman caught most of the 2 - 4 lb. bass that were boated.

Florida bass fishing: 9 bass up to 7 lbs

Dan Bozik (Rock Island, IL - ph: 309-786-6990 - e-mail: dbozik@saunix.sau.edu) caught 9 bass up to 7 lbs. using shiners during 1 day (June 11, 1998) of fishing with Ron's Guide Service. Fish were taken on the outside of the Reef. All fish were released.

Florida bass fishing: 35 bass up to 6 1/4 lbs

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.

Florida bass fishing: 23 bass up to 8 3/4 lbs

Had a husband and wife guide fishing party out for 3 days (Rick and Cathleen Sporer - Glenview, IL - home ph: 847-657-7265 - e-mail: cathspo@cdw.com) . We fished (Dec. 13 - 15, 1997) with wild shiner during an all day long rain which lasted for 2 1/2 days. On the last 1/2 day session of fishing (the only time the rain stopped) we were hit with a cold front! We in fact were blown off the lake on the second morning by 9:30 with wind gusts of 25 mph or more. Although we only caught 23 bass in 3 days of fishing under some terrible weather conditions - Rick however did manage to hook and land a 8 3/4 lb. trophy bass! Rick’s comment upon holding this beauty “it makes you forget how wet and cold you are” are words I have heard many times over the 14 years I have guided on Okeechobee. We fished coves in the Moonshine and Monkey Box areas of the lake. The 8 3/4 lb’er was caught on a “10 inch shiner” out in the open water around the Point of the Reef.

Florida bass fishing: 65 bass up to 6 lbs

Guided Joe and his dad Joe (Elmwood Park, IL - ph: 708-583-9447) and brother Steven Godlewski (Winter Park, FL - ph: 407-599-3713 - e-mail: uptil7000@aol.com) 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. Visit my web site for more infro.

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