World Class Florida Bass Fishing!
Crispy Crappie
1-egg white
1-tbsp low sodium soy sauce
2- crappie fillets
Salt and pepper
3- tbsp all purpuse flour
1-cup lightly crushed rice crispy cereal
3- tbsp veg oil
Lemon wedges and sprigs of cilantro
In a bowl place egg white and soy sauce beat on high speed Season fish with salt and pepper
Cover fillets with flour shake off extra coat fish with egg mixture then coat fillets in cereal
cook fish 1-2 min each side until golden brown and flake with a fork.
Angler Innovations
By Greg Biesecker
Angler Innovations is a company founded by and dedicated to fishermen and their love of the sport. The company was born on the water by two tournament bass anglers when they realized a need for quality fishing accessories that were unavailable. As they considered the rather large investment they had in rods, reels and tackle it was apparent that there was a limited product offering on the market to protect their equipment. A search of the retail sport fishing outlets, internet and numerous industry shows indicated the lack of a one piece rod and reel cover that could be aesthetically pleasing with a custom fitted look that would hold up to the rigors of heavy use and so the “Rod Jacket” was born.
The first task they encountered in developing the “Rod Jacket” was to find a material that would incorporate all of the features necessary for a rod and reel cover that could be form fitted, have that custom look, could hold up to heavy use and could withstand the elements and problems found around the water. To address these problems the material needed to be U V stabilized, mold, mildew and corrosion resistant and needed the ability to remain soft and supple so the cover could be installed and removed from the rod and reel with ease.. They also wanted a material that would allow for the rod and reel to be fully rigged at all times. The line needed to be protected and the hook or lure fastened in place without the hooks becoming entangled in the cover material while still affording full protection to the rod blank, guides and rod tip.
They also needed a material that could be incorporated into a design suitable for both casting and spinning rod and reel combo models. Since the design of these two types of rods and reels are so different, there are few materials suitable to meet all of the criteria stated here to develop a cover for both of these rod and reel combinations. The search led them to a form of neoprene that would meet all of their specifications and would have the added benefit of stretch allowing them to develop four models of the Rod Jackets that would cover the rod and reel combinations used by most anglers today. At present there are two casting models and two spinning models that fit rod and reel combinations from 6-6” to 7-6” in length and each is a one piece cover.
Angler Innovations realizes that an angler has given a great deal of thought as to which combo is exactly right for the type of fishing they enjoy. Regardless of whether you fish in fresh or saltwater, Angler Innovations believes that you will reach the same conclusion as they did regarding the protection of that rod and reel. For a fraction of the purchase price of a new rod and reel combo consider The Ultimate Protection” The Rod Jacket”. Please visit us at our web site www.anglerinnovationsusa.com for additional information about this product and other products that will debut shortly.
Greg Biesecker
Founder/Co Owner
Angler Innovations
World Famous Lake Toho Trophy Bass Fishing starts on covering 18,810 acres of what is indisputably some of the best trophy bass fishing in the State of Florida, and with very good reason. This amazing body of water can, on any given day or any given cast reward an angler with a 10 pound bass, what everyone considers a trophy bass, or a catch of a lifetime for many.
With many options for Lake Toho Trophy Bass Fishing, catching these trophy bass on wild shiners to crank baits, one thing is for sure, the possibilities are endless, the fun and excitement has no boundaries. Tournament anglers flock from around the country to fish tournaments here. Whether it be a B.A.S.S tournament, FLW, Extreme Bass or local club tournaments, these directors hold their tournaments here for a very good reason, BIG BASS!
Lake Toho Trophy Bass Fishing is fantastic depending on what time of year you wish to fish Lake Toho can play a role on the numbers, or the quality of the bass you will catch. Now everyone knows the summer months for bass fishing can be tough with the extreme heat, many anglers feel that the bass just won’t bite. This is very far from the truth. Generally the summer months the bass fishing will still be productive in the early morning hours and late afternoon. Many will say “the big gals bite early or late” but I can assure you they will bite all day long. Most of my biggest bass, 7 to 10 pounds have come between the hours of 11am and 3 pm, right in the heat of the day!
Fall and winter are probably some of the best times to bass fish on Lake Toho. Cold fronts will roll into Central Florida, lowering our air temperatures and also dropping our water temperatures. This will trigger baitfish, shad and shiners to bunch up in pods making them an easy target for largemouth bass to ambush. This will trigger the bass feeding frenzy as they fatten up for the spawn, which typically starts early January and will last sometimes into May.
Spawn season is typically our busiest time of year, as this is generally one of the best times for people to get a chance to go Lake Toho Trophy Bass Fishing and focus on catching a trophy bass on Lake Toho. Many anglers, even the most experienced, will request live wild shiners as their bait of choice just to increase the chances of them catching that Trophy Bass that many anglers may spend many years trying to catch.
Spring can be just absolutely off the hook bass fishing! Lake Toho Trophy Bass Fishing have finished their spawn by then, and what are they looking to do? Well this is the time that trophy bass once again go on a major feeding frenzy! They have laid their eggs and for the most part remained dormant, as they remain close to the bed, watching over the buck bass guarding the nest. Now if the buck has been caught and not released, the female bass will return to guard the nest. Once the spawn is complete for her, she will start feeding up to regain strength, and these gals can be very aggressive when they feed. This will make for some seriously fun bass fishing.
There is good reason these bass make it to 10 pounds or better, they are smart! We know the waters we fish, but remember, they know the waters they live in. Many may find that statement laughable, but think about it. Many big bass are not caught in wide open waters. They are usually caught from beds, which can be close to or even under docks. Close to or in openings in grass beds, or in and around sunken timber. Now when you hook one of these gals, they will make a run for cover, Hitting that dock, trying to get to thick cover, or tangling you up in that timber. That to me, and many other pro anglers says these bass are smart. It’s not just a matter of setting a hook, and reeling her in.
We must always remember when you do catch a spawning bass to handle her with extreme care. Please take that picture fast, supporting her belly and gently releasing her back into the waters. These trophy bass are also our “breeding stock” as we like to call them. It’s their gene that helps map our future in the bass fishing industry, and when these trophy bass are released alive and well it will increase the next bass anglers’ chances at also catching that bass of a lifetime, and who knows, that next angler could be your own son or daughter.
For additional information on Lake Toho Guides and Central Florida Bass Fishing in general please visit these site.
Deep Fried Catfish
Pure Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 cup of buttermilk
3/4 cup cornmeal
2 pounds of catfish,cleaned and skinned
Pour 3 inches of oil into pan and heat to 375 degrees.
Pour buttermilk into a shallow dish, sprinkle cornmeal
onto a dish or foil paper. Dip the fish into buttermilk
and then lay on cornmeal,flipping fish to get a good
coating of cornmeal on both sides of fish. Place in pan
of heated oil, flipping fish until golden brown on both
sides. Keep warm in oven at 200 degrees until remainder
of fish has been cooked.Serve with your favorite vegetables
and a baked potatoe and enjoy.
Grilled Crappie
12 Filets of Crappie
3 cups milk
3 eggs
Bread Crumbs
Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning
Butter
Olive oil
beat 4 eggs lightly with cups of milk. Place bread crumbs in a zip lock bag, filled half way, along with a generous amount of Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Season, seasoning is done to taste so the amoutn can be worked with to your taste. Dip filets in milk and egg mixture then put in bag and shake up real good to get a good coating.Place crappie on a “float boat” as we call it, made of foil paper that has been lightly oiled with olive oil and put a table spoon of butter on top of the filet. Place on grill on medium heat flipping the filet when golden on one side, filets will generally take about 4 minutes each side.
This is a story, from a very good client and friend of mine, it’s a brief story about his time on the water as a spotter for a professional tournament.
My First Tournament
Well, I have finally attended my first Bass Tournament and it was above and beyond any of my expectations. I attended this tournament not as a competitor but as an observer. By this I mean I went out with a different Pro angler the first two days of the competition.
As a first time tournament experience, this is definitely the way to go. Not only do you get to experience everything from launch to weigh-in but you also get two eight hour one-on-one sessions with a pro to pick his brain, in essence, two private seminars. What type of line or lure used, favorite technique, extra equipment to bring, personal routines, full or part time pro angler, these were just a few of the things I was able to ask about.
An extra benefit was that a lot of the top pro’s from the BASS & FLW circuits were there and I got to have my picture taken with them. They were all very nice & very approachable. I learned the value of having a good sun block and also a top quality rain suit, not the cheap kind that you can get at a convenience store. All in all, it was a very eye opening experience and one I can’t wait to do again. I strongly encourage everyone to give it a try, first timers & veterans alike.
Paul E. Fisler
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