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Lake Toho Bass Fishing August 13th

Lake Toho Bass Fishing

The last several days have seen some pretty good bass fishing on Lake Toho. Our main target had been East Lake Toho, which has not been letting us down. Action has been remaining pretty steady out here using artificial baits and it does seem that the artificial bait bite has been out producing the live bait.
Main lake has been yielding some good numbers as well as size, Lake Ajay has also been kicking out some good numbers as well on the chain. Senko type baits, flukes and redeye shads have been getting more than their fair share of bass out here. Most of the bass being caught have been coming from along the grass lines in about 4 to 6 foot of water with some flow. Junebug silver fleck and red shad have been the HOT colors to use out here for us.

Mike and Klye had a great time out on East Lake Toho catching bass pretty consistently all day long, with an hour break for lunch at East Lake Fish Camp. Most of their day had been spent working the various canals out here, and the bass played very well for them. Higher winds had forced us into the canals, put with the winds pushing the waters into them, the bass were stacking up in there and we had no problem catching them, boating roughly 20 bass on the day made for a very good trip.

Altho it has been hot out, my new “break for lunch” trips have been a great success with clients. That brief hour long break in the middle of the day has been all we needed to fish a full eight hour trip without getting over heated and still catch bass.

Be sure to also check out my split day trips, fish four hours in the morning, and then finishing off with four hours in the afternoon, yet another great way to beat the heat.

July 2010 Bass Fishing Report

Kissimmee Chain and Butler Chain Bass Fishing Report

The month of July has seen some good bass fishing. Despite the heat, the bass are still willing to play well take the baits we offer them. Main baits of choice have varied depending on the waters we have been hitting, but two baits have been consistent on all the waters, those being a white spinner bait and the Strike King Redeye Shad.

East Lake Toho has still being holding steady with action in the early morning hours getting very limited top water action, but the redeye shad and white spinner bait have been picking off the bass steadily. When the day heats up, the big ticket has been senko type baits and flukes, worked in and around topped out grasses scattered around the main lake. The 6 to 10 foot range has been the areas that have seemed to hold more bass, and the better quality bass out here.

West Lake Toho has been fishing a lot like East Lake Toho. One big out here though is locating moving water after the rains. These areas will not only hold some good sized bass, but will also hold some good numbers as well. Northern end of the lake seems to be one of the better areas for producing bass as well as a few areas of offshore grasses.

Lake X, as I like to refer to it, is a part of the Kissimmee chain and has been a great place to fish. Bass in the early morning hours have been pretty active on senko type baits and flukes, with a few being caught on the redeye shad. Speed craws and trick worms have also been catching a good amount of bass out here as well. Topped out hydrilla has been the hot spot to be when the sun is up and the heat of the day is in full swing.

Butler Chain is still doing good as well. Our usual dock pattern has gone to the way side as the bass have moved offshore. Most of our fishing has been out in mid lake areas where grasses are just below the surface. Steel shad have been good in these areas as well as the flukes. Flukes were rigged with a small bullet weight and crawled thru the grasses to catch the bass. The hits were not aggressive but the bass were solid. Slow and steady pace will boat bass out here for you even in the heat of the day.

Shimano Advances Spinning Reel Technology

Shimano Advances Spinning Reel Technology With New Features Now Offered In Upgraded Stella Fe Reels

IRVINE, Calif. – ICAST 2010 INTRODUCTION – As its showcase spinning reel series for more than 15 years, when it develops its latest, industry-leading technology, Shimano offers it first in its Stella series. The next version of Stella is now available, the STL1000FE, 2500FE, 3000FE and 4000FE, featuring Shimano’s X-Ship double bearing supported pinion gear and E.I. surface treatment on the spool.

“For anglers looking for the best in spinning reels, be it for panfish and trout, bass and walleye, or inshore saltwater use for bonefish, redfish and permit, our Stella reels have always been the top choice,” said Robby Gant, product manager at Shimano. “With these new features, we’ve taken Stella to another level, continuing our goal of enhancing the overall fishing experience.”

With X-Ship, Shimano has increased the gearing efficiency and power, providing anglers with ultra-light handle rotation. “When you combine this with our Paladin Gear Durability Enhancement, anglers will notice out-of-the-box smoothness year-after-year of use,” Gant said. “Along with gearing that just continues to be extra smooth season after fishing season, we include our E.I. surface treatment on the cold forged aluminum spool to resist corrosion. This provides key protection to reel when used for any saltwater action.”

The new Stella FE reels include a long-list of proven Shimano features, from Propulsion Line Management System to virtually eliminate any line twist and increase casting distance, SR Concept, Rigid Support System, Aerowrap II, Dyna-Balance and Super Stopper II, and a long list of others. “As anglers would expect, any Shimano reel technology we have it our disposable to make these the best spinning reels we have is featured in the Stella FE series,” said Gant.

All four Stella reels have 14 S A-RB shielded anti-rust ball bearings, lightweight magnesium frames and sideplate, waterproof drag, and Septon handle grips (paddle grip on the 1000, flat T on the 2500, and saltwater T type on the 3000 and 4000).

The Stella 1000FE has a 5.0:1 gear ratio, will retrieve in 25-inches of line per crank, and has the spool capacity to handle 6- to 12-pound mono or 10- to 20-pound PowerPro braid. Both with a 6.0:1 gear ratios retrieving in 35-inches of line per crank, the Stella 2500FE holds 8- to 12-pound test mono, or 10- to 30-pound PowerPro, while the 3000FE can handle from 8- to 16-pound mono or 10- to 40-pound PowerPro. The 4000FE as a 6.2:1 gear ratio, retrieves 38-inches of line per cranks, and has the capacity for 12- to 20-pound test mono or 15- to 50-pound test PowerPro.

All the Stella F# reels are back by Shimano’s Platinum Service Program, available by completing the on-line warranty registration on Shimano’s web site. With this program, Stella FD owners receive an extended two-year warranty, coupons for discounted maintenance fees ranging from half price to free, and guaranteed 48-hour service turnaround.

For more information on the new Stella 1000FE, 2500FE, 3000FE and 4000FE spinning reels, visit the Shimano web site – http://www.shimano.com/ – call Shimano’s product support team at 877/577-0600 (6 am to 5 pm Pacific Standard Time) – or visit your local tackle dealer.

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Suggested Retail: STL1000FE – $699.99; STL2500FE/3000FE – $729.99; STL 4000FE – $749.99

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Orlando Bass Fishing, End of June 2010

June has been an eventful month for bass fishing. The last half has seen some pretty darn good days of bass fishing.

Lake Toho has been very good in the early morning hours, especially with some top water action. Horny Toads and buzz baits along the grass lines have produced some explosive strikes and some good bass. Redeye Shad and steel shads are still producing some numbers out here as well as the old reliable senko type baits and trick worms.

East Lake Toho has been good. Early morning bite has been the best part of the day here. Scattered grasses through-out the lake has been producing not only some good numbers, but some good size as well. This has been an often over looked body of water, but believe me, this lake is a sleeper. You just need to know how to fish it. Start planning your fall and winter trips out here for split day trips, fishing for four hours, breaking for lunch at one of the two fine restaurants on the lake, then fishing the last four hours.

Butler Chain has been pretty good itself, once again it’s the early morning bite that is the most active. This is pretty much the typical pattern this time of year with the Florida heat. Bass have still been hanging around the outside grass edges and close to drop offs, as well as under the docks out here.
Spinner Baits, Redeye Shads, senko type baits and trick worms have been the main ticket to catching bass. There has been some open water schooling out here but from the lakes we have been on that has been limited and scattered.

Johns Lake has had some good days, and some days where you have to work for your bass. The days you work for them, you just basically move around more than usual, but you will still catch the bass out here. Early morning hours generally see the schooling action in the Deer Island Cut, sometimes it is heavy schooling action, and there are those days where that action is very limited. The show up and are gone quick. Just toss a Carolina Rig and be patient, they are still around.

Great baits have been senko type baits, 7 inch worms, redeye shads and steel shads, remember these bass are chasing smaller sized shad, so for best results you want to stick to baits closer to shad patterns and try to match the size. All too often we hear “ bigger baits means bigger bass” sometimes this is true, but you will catch a lot of bigger bass with French fry type baits as well.

July Heat is now here, but there is still action going on. Best results can be produced in 6 hour trips. Fall is just around the corner and dates will start booking up so check your calendar and jump on board.

WaveSpin Introduces ZTR

WaveSpin Introduces ZTR Tangle-Free Economy Reels at ICAST

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Fishing writers and retailers will be among the first to see two new 2011 model year WaveSpin reels — both at suggested prices below $50 and guaranteed tangle free — at the ICAST fishing tackle trade show, July 14 – 16 in Las Vegas.

WaveSpin’s two new ZTR (Zero Tangle Reel) 1500 and 3000 models are built off the same popular and award winning “radical” design developed by Doug Hannon. Known far and wide in the industry as The Bass Professor, Hannon patented a “waved” spool making loops irrelevant by eliminating tangles and bird nests that have left millions of anglers frustrated since the invention of the modern spinning reel 60 years ago.

Despite the down turn in the economy WaveSpin has continued to grow and now tens of thousands of “tangle-free” anglers are making more and longer, effortless casts.

“We hope to bring in even more anglers of all ages with these two lower priced reels,” said Hannon. “WaveSpin has helped introduce many families to trouble-free fishing fun.”

WaveSpin’s newest lightweight models resemble the beveled styling of the DHxL reel introduced two years ago. Three predecessors will also be featured at ICAST including the DH3000 which has won many accolades and awards, among them the 2008 Field & Stream Magazine’s “Best of the Best” for spinning reels and TackleTour.com’s Innovation Award.

WaveSpin’s Patented Tangle-Free Technology makes them the only reels of any kind or category in the history of the fishing industry that has ever guaranteed tangle-free operation. Many fishing writers and editors have stated in their reviews it’s one the most important performance features to ever be added to a fishing reel in decades. It’s also why WaveSpin was chosen as the “Official reel of Walt Disney World’s guided fishing excursions.”

Both new WaveSpin ZTR reels feature:

• 4 stainless ball bearings
• Folding Soft Grip Paddle Handle
• One Year Warranty
• Light Weight Graphite Body (ZTR 1500 is 8 oz, ZTR 3000 is 10 oz)
• Same great performing spool design and drag system that’s made WaveSpin a success.
• WaveSpin’s Tangle Free Guarantee

Internally each has tough multi-disc drags for more tension and smoother operation in fighting the big fish. Hannon said the ZTR 3000 is ideal for largemouth bass, walleye, northern pike and larger panfish; the smaller ZTR1500 is for finesse fishing like trout, smallmouth bass and panfish. Line weights range from 2 -12 lb mono and up to 50 lb braid.

Suggested list price for the ZTR 3000 is $49.95, the ZTR 1500 is $45.95.

The newest 2011 additions to WaveSpin’s growing family of reels will be available in stores like Cabela’s, Bass Pro, West Marine and independent tackle stores across the nation well in time for Christmas.

WaveSpin is marketed by XXX-Stream Tackle through major sporting and fishing goods stores. For more on WaveSpin go to its website at http://www.wavespinreel.com/ or contact Russ Riley, VP of sales and marketing at: 989-967-8426 or via e-mail at russ@wavespinreel.com.

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Contact: Pete Johnson, (480) 951-3654 or JohnsonCom@aol.com

SPECIFICATIONS: New WaveSpin ZTR models for 2011

WaveSpin ZTR 1500
MSRP: $45.95

Mono 2 lb (8 lb braid) 330 yards Gear Ratio: 5.0:1
Mono 4 lb (14 lb braid) 200 yards Four Stainless Ball Bearings
Mono 6 lb (20 lb braid) 160 yards One Year Warranty
Retrieval rate: 22 inches per turn Weight: 8 ounces

WaveSpin ZTR 3000
MSRP: $49.95

Mono 8 lb (30 lb braid) 200 yards Gear Ratio: 5.1:1
Mono 10 lb (40 lb braid) 160 yards Four Stainless Ball Bearings
Mono 12 lb (50 lb braid) 120 yards One Year Warranty
Retrieval rate: 26.5 inches per turn Weight: 10 ounces

Media Contact
Pete Johnson, (480) 951-3654 or JohnsonCom@aol.com

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The Orlando bass fishing guides cover a vast amount of great bass fishing waters. Most all of these waters are just a matter of minutes from all three major theme parks, Walt Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studios.Having been fishing these waters now for 30 years, I have seen a lot of changes to the landscape and how the fishing has changed. From the old days of a simple Beetle spin to the swim baits of today.

I take a lot of pride in what I do for a living, guiding people of all walks of life to some great days on these beautiful waters we have to offer. Following my web site, you will see bass fishing reports constantly updated, whether I have a guide trip or a day off, I still like to be on the water. Everyone who is “diehard” when it comes to bass fishing, or any kind of fishing, knows, especially in lakes, that bass will shut down at times on one body of water, but 20 miles away will be feeding aggressively. This is just a natural cycle of Mother Nature, and for those who keep their focus on one single body of water, can mean for more “off” fishing days than needed. This is why I am always on the go, working as many bodies of water as possible, with my main three lakes being the World Famous Trophy Bass Lake, Lake Toho, East Lake Toho, which over the years has been a tougher lake to fish, but has made a very nice comeback, and last but not least, Butler Chain.
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Although our main focus is on Lake Toho, which is located in Kissimmee Florida, this great body of water is only 20 minutes from our Orlando bass fishing guides and it’s well known trophy bass that are caught here. Most will focus on using live wild shiners to target these trophy bass, but rest assured you do not have to use live bait to catch these bass. Lake Toho, like any other body of water you fish with me, I will tell you your best chances at landing Florida largemouth bass, whether it is with live bait or artificial lures. You will never be forced to use baits you either do not wish to use, or lures you are not sure how to use. Over the years that I have been guiding clients on these waters, I have had several clients who have never fished before, ask to do it with artificial baits, and they have done just fine. If your guide knows the waters you are fishing, he should be able to instruct you with no problem.

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East Lake Toho is yet another very good body of water. Although it is more bowl shaped in its layout, and on days of higher winds can be very rough, this body of water has been fishing very good. For many years it has been referred to as a “live bait” lake. If you follow my Bass Fishing Videos page closely, you will see a bunch of videos from East Lake Toho done this year, these bass were all caught on artificial lures and the action was pretty steady during the day. Everything from soft plastics to crank baits has been catching bass out here for us.East Lake Toho has something most other lakes do not have. The ability to take a break in the middle of the day for a good sit down lunch. East Lake Fish Camp has a great restaurant which is on the Northern side of the lake, and Crabby Bills, located on the southern end of the lake. Both have great food at good prices.

The last lake for our Orlando bass fishing guides to cover over the 10 years has been The Butler Chain of Lakes. This chain of lakes is nestled in the beautiful town of Windermere Florida. Some locals call it the land of the rich and famous, as people such as Shaq, Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer live out on this chain. These waters too many will fish more like northern waters. Deeper than the typical Florida Lakes, every lake in this 12 lake chain will have at least one deep drop off to 20 feet, with one of the deeper holes being on Lake Down, reaching up to 44 feet deep. This has been a great place for everyone to work on all the different way of bass fishing. Live wild shiners is always a good bait out here, but with all the docks and drop offs out here, it allows the angler to work with drop shot, Carolina rigs, swim baits and crank baits. Another great way to build a future bass anglers confidence is with a wacky rig bait out here around the docks and grass beds. I personally have helped many anglers, just trying to get started out with bass fishing, work that wacky rig and catch a bunch of great bass. The perfect way to hook a future angler by building their confidence level in what they are doing.

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