Fishing Florida's Top 12 Bass Lakes - Volume 2
Lake Okeechobee
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About the Book
This book, the second in a series, is designed to help anglers catch more and bigger fish in Lake Okeechobee, Florida. The authors are both tournament fisherman. One is a professional bass guide on Lake Okeechobee and the other an outdoor writer. They share tips, techniques and some closely guarded secrets about catching trophy largemouth bass on "the Big O."
The book also provides a wealth of information about the lake, its fish and the surrounding resources available to anglers. Of particular value is an up-to-date map with GPS coordinates that identifies year round hot spots for trophy bass. Each "hot spot" is clearly described in the book, including information on seasonal changes, best baits, techniques, and vegetation near the area.
Numerous photos or graphics are included which add interest to the book.
About the Author
Larry Barker, Ph.D., a freelance writer and video producer, holding active membership in the Florida Outdoor Writers Association, has more than 30 years of experience fishing Florida and Bahamas fresh and saltwater tournaments. He has published over 20 books and 100 articles in such magazines as Florida Sportsman and BASSMASTER. He has also been interviewed on NBC's Today Show and ABC's 20/20. Larry was given the nickname "Dr. Bass," by the editorial staff of The North American Fisherman for the record number of trophy bass he caught in 2003. In addition, he currently holds 10 world records certified by either the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame or the International Game Fishing Association.
Capt. Mark Fann is a Florida native with over 35 years of fresh and saltwater experience. Since 1992 Capt. Mark has been competing in Bassmaster, Everstart and now Wal-Mart FLW events. He and his wife Brenda Fann own and operate Fann-Tastic Fishing, Inc., a guide service specializing in helping clients catch trophy Largemouth and exciting Peacock Bass! Mark guides on several fisheries in South Florida in addition to Lake Okeechobee. These include the Florida Everglades and the canals of Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. Mark and Brenda have guided clients to three current catch-and-release world records.
Table of Contents and Excerpts
AcknowledgementsPreface
Florida's Top Fishing Lakes
Chapter 1: About Lake Okeechobee
Chapter 2: Lake Okeechobee Fish
- Preferred Habitat
- Weather Influences
- Spawning Habits
- Feeding Habits
- Tackle and Baits
- Shiner Fishing 19
- Baitcasting with Artificial Lures
- Spincasting with Artificial Lures
- Fly Fishing 20
- Selecting Lures for Bass at Different Depths
- Shallow Water
- Medium Water
- Deep Water
- Preferred Habitat
- Weather Influences
- Spawning Habits
- Feeding Habits
- Cane Pole Fishing
- Spincasting with Artificial Lures
- Fly Fishing
- Preferred Habitat
- Weather Influences7
- Spawning Habits
- Feeding Habits
- Tackle and Baits
- Cane Pole Fishing
- Ultralight Spincasting
- Fly Fishing
- Catfish
- Bullhead
- Channel Catfish
- Gar
- Longnose Gar
- Florida Gar
- Bowfin 32
Hotspots
- Location and Characteristics
- Vegetation
- Fishing Patterns
- May through September
- October through Mid December
- Mid December through April
- Location and Characteristics
- Fishing Patterns
- May through September
- October through Mid December
- Mid December through April
- Location and Characteristics
- Fishing Patterns
- May through September
- October through Mid December
- Mid December through April
- Location and Characteristics
- Fishing Patterns
- May through September
- October through Mid December
- Mid December through April
- Location and Characteristics
- Fishing Patterns
- May through September
- October through Mid December
- Mid December through April
- Location and Characteristics
- Fishing Patterns
- May through September
- Location and Characteristics
- Fishing Patterns
- May through September
- October through Mid December
- Mid December through April
- Location and Characteristics
- Fishing Patterns
- May through September
- October through Mid December
- Mid December through April
- Location and Characteristics
- Fishing Patterns
- May through September
- October through Mid December
- Mid December through April
- Location and Characteristics
- Fishing Patterns
- May through September
- October through Mid December
- Mid December through April
- Location and Characteristics
- Fishing Patterns
- May through September
- October through Mid December
- Mid December through April
- Location and Characteristics
- Fishing Patterns
- May through September
- October through Mid December
- Mid December through April
Chapter 5: Fishing Records and Awards
- Sample Big Catch Recognition Certificate
- Sample IGFA World Record Certificate
- Sample NFWFHF World Record Certificate
- Sample Shimano Recognition Certificate
- Sample NAFC Recognition Certificate
Appendices
About our Contributing Editors
Introduction
Lake Okeechobee is probably the most famous bass lake in the world! As one of the Top 12 Black Bass Lakes in Florida, so designated by the Florida Fish and Game Commission, anglers from all over Florida, the US and the world flock to the "Big O" to try their luck at catching a lunker bass or setting a world record.
Boasting some 470,000 acres, Lake Okeechobee is the second largest freshwater lake within the United States' borders. Only Lake Michigan is larger. The name "Okeechobee" actually is the Seminole Indian designation for "big water!" Okeechobee attracts thousands of tourists and anglers each year, but because of the size of the lake, it rarely seems crowded. Most out of towners visit the Okeechobee area in the cooler months of the year.