Florida Peacock Bass Fishing Circa 2006

[JuanTamad]

I think this year will be extra special when it comes to fishing for PB in Florida.

I've caught over two dozen the past three months without much effort and caught four earlier today.

Will try to beat my personal best record set at the start of the new milennium and try to have some fun doing it.

Please join me by posting your PB catches for this year!

Here's where I caught my PBs today with my new favorite lure. Had to break it in::D

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20507&size=1


And here's what I caught:

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20502&size=1

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20503&size=1

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20504&size=1

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20505&size=1

[skinless]

nice catches. that map is great for locals. wish we could do that here.

[Steve_89]

Great catches :thumbsup:

[AroW]

Man, if only if you could ship some of those. How much would shipping be? Just curious

[ewurm]

Nice catches. If I catch a P-Bass, everyone will definitely hear about it. LOL

[JuanTamad]

Man, if only if you could ship some of those. How much would shipping be? Just curious

I shipped a couple of 4-5 inch PB juvies last month to NY for over $ 50 via Fedex. Both DOA I'm told. That's the last time I'm ever shipping these fishys.:(

Before that I shipped several batches of 8 esch farther North and West of NY with no problems when It was colder!:confused:

I've decided the effort and time to do it is not worth my time. I'm just a retired fellow trying to enjoy my remaining years and not have to run around making Fedex richer.;)

[USMCtanker]

very sweet

[dacox]

Nice catches. I'm definately gonna have to try doing some pbass fishing next time I'm down in FL. How far away are these lakes from the West Palm area?

[JuanTamad]

Nice catches. I'm definately gonna have to try doing some pbass fishing next time I'm down in FL. How far away are these lakes from the West Palm area?

1 to 2 hours South. However, It's a private community lake. Only residents allowed. Some neighbors have asked me to help them locate the fish in our area. I'm just trying to help
the local folks. Might even posts spots in the lake with PB just waitng to be caught in the future.;)

I'm sure the fishing for PB is pretty much the same all over South Florida South of Broward County. I'm also told there are some spots in the Everglades near Homestead with even hotter fishing action.:)

[M|L]

I shipped a couple of 4-5 inch PB juvies last month to NY for over $ 50 via Fedex. Both DOA I'm told. That's the last time I'm ever shipping these fishys.:(

Before that I shipped several batches of 8 esch farther North and West of NY with no problems when It was colder!:confused:

I've decided the effort and time to do it is not worth my time. I'm just a retired fellow trying to enjoy my remaining years and not have to run around making Fedex richer.;)

sh-t happens dude.

fish can die from heat strokes too.

[CichlidPharmer]

Pareng Jun I got the pair across the lake from your Tiki Hut. TY.

[DIESELMACK]

hey juan...got a bunch of pics of catches but a bit too lazy to post right now...this past trip down was very good due to the spawn...was averaging some 40 per day, with most from canals south and east of you....east cutler is a good source for the spangled guys and large amounts were taken south of homestead and florida city. If you are looking to meet up with some locals that are hardcore pea fishermen check out the pbass threads here and contact some people...alot of guys local to you:(skim through the salty threads as there are tons of pics of peas in the pbass reports almost daily)
http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=106
If you need some maps to some places let me know...alot are only 15 min drive from you;) alot of the places we used to fish are so overfished now that we go further south to a few spots that some locals had told me about...that is where we did most of our fishing this past trip....but falls mall and coral reef regional park(aka midas park) still produced well up your way. I dont do much fishing for peas from ponds and lakes down there due to the look of the lake bass,but have fished your lake from up by the baseball field and the 2 parks...also a few above the gunclub on tamiami and north of the airport.....nowadays I look for these guys:D

some good threads:
http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=481689

peacock thread...alot of pics:
http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=452055

[Opiate]

dude!!! i'm sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo jealous!! i'm seriously thinking bout holidaying in florida soon..i have to go fishing for p.bass

[JuanTamad]

hey juan...got a bunch of pics of catches but a bit too lazy to post right now...this past trip down was very good due to the spawn...was averaging some 40 per day, with most from canals south and east of you....east cutler is a good source for the spangled guys and large amounts were taken south of homestead and florida city. If you are looking to meet up with some locals that are hardcore pea fishermen check out the pbass threads here and contact some people...alot of guys local to you:(skim through the salty threads as there are tons of pics of peas in the pbass reports almost daily)
http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=106
If you need some maps to some places let me know...alot are only 15 min drive from you;) alot of the places we used to fish are so overfished now that we go further south to a few spots that some locals had told me about...that is where we did most of our fishing this past trip....but falls mall and coral reef regional park(aka midas park) still produced well up your way. I dont do much fishing for peas from ponds and lakes down there due to the look of the lake bass,but have fished your lake from up by the baseball field and the 2 parks...also a few above the gunclub on tamiami and north of the airport.....nowadays I look for these guys:D

some good threads:
http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=481689

peacock thread...alot of pics:
http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=452055


Thanks for the threads, DM.

I'll check the other spots, when I fish out my backyard lake.:D

If they are on this planet, I'll find them. ;) Heck, I was dropped on a tiny rock somewhere in the Universe and I found this place.:)

Dang! So much fishing to do and so little time, left.:grinyes:

[Ripdevil]

if i lived in FL, the first thing i would do it setup a large outdoor pond in my backyard and stock Pbass. to think i was in FL for 4 yrs of college, and didnt get into the hobby til i came back up to NJ

[JuanTamad]

if i lived in FL, the first thing i would do it setup a large outdoor pond in my backyard and stock Pbass. to think i was in FL for 4 yrs of college, and didnt get into the hobby til i came back up to NJ

My brother and I tried doing that in his back yard, about an hours drive South of Orlando, in Lake Wales where he had a half acre pond. The PB did not survive the first Winter.:(

However, He's got some monster large mouths there. That's were I go if I want to catch some netive fish, which is seldom nowadays. I'm happy with the PBs here.

It's possible in Citrus County, about 1 hour North of Tampa, where Spring waters comes out of the ground at a constant 75 degrees year round. I've bought some land there, and we might be building our future Home there in a couple of years.:D

[The TRUST]

Matt,

the catches are looking good! Looks like you had an extra one of those lures. That lure was killer! Keep those pics coming :)

[JuanTamad]

Matt,

the catches are looking good! Looks like you had an extra one of those lures. That lure was killer! Keep those pics coming :)

I found a clone of the lure!

More clones available at fishing section of your local Walmart. They are twitchbaits. The one you lost are sinking ones. They also come in floating models and different colors.:D

[JuanTamad]

Fl. Pbass fishing log 5/30/2006:

Today was not a good day fishing. Early morning showers and overcast skies most of the day. Makes it difficult for sight fishing. I caught two though as shown below::)

Area of the catches:

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20518&size=1

Catch # 1 - 12 inch+

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20516&size=1

Catch # 2 - 15 inch+

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20517&size=1

[The TRUST]

I found a clone of the lure!

More clones available at fishing section of your local Walmart. They are twitchbaits. The one you lost are sinking ones. They also come in floating models and different colors.:D

Sweet! I found some lures at home that I haven't had luck with. Maybe you might be able to catch something with them down there. I'll send them over soon :)

[JuanTamad]

I've caught 6 so far with the same lure and hooked two other Pbass that got away today. You have to be quick when taking them out of the water, otherwise their lips give way and you lose them. You may drag them along the banks or sand to prevent that.

Sometimes the location does not make that possible and you have to lift them. The two I lost, I actually hooked 5 times. Lost both during lifting though.

So far, all catches have been released soon after their pictures were taken.:)

[snakeheadjr]

Nice looking Peacocks. Great color. Hard to tell do they have the RED EYES?

[JuanTamad]

Nice looking Peacocks. Great color. Hard to tell do they have the RED EYES?

Good Question. I don't really know. They are all back in the lake. I have two pairs though from earlier this month. I'll take a peek in the morning and see the eye color.

Speaking of color, the cover and light or lack thereof seems to affect the color of these fishy. These were all caught around white sandy beach areas in the daytime and they all show light bright colors. I've caught fish in darker parts of the lakes and they have darker color tones.

Also the size and age of the fish affects the overall dark specking on their bodies. The bigger fish tend to lose much of their stripes or bars and replaced with what looks like an explosion of their bars into dark specks on the bodies.

[The TRUST]

Some have the red eyes and some don't.

[JuanTamad]

Red!. The eyes are. On all four of them in my tanks.:)

[JuanTamad]

Wasn't planning on fishing today. Today being one the designated water change days. However, couldn't ask for a better day to fish.

Check this out! The w/c will have to wait. Catch you later....:D

[JuanTamad]

Fl. PB fishing for 5/31/2006:

Caught my self-imposed daily catch limit by 12:30 PM. Not bad for a couple of hours.

Where I caught them:

[The TRUST]

ARGH! YOU'RE MAKING ME WANT TO FLY DOWN THERE TODAY!

It's cloudy and gloomy here in Seattle. :(

[JuanTamad]

Here's the catch(es) of the day:

catch # 1 11"

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20554&size=1

Catch # 2 17"

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20553&size=1

Catch # 3 12" +

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20551&size=1

Catch # 4 18 "

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20550&size=1

Another look at catch # 4

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20552&size=1

What # 4 did to my lure!:(

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20549&size=1

Spotted another 3 pairs near where I caught these fishy. They will all fight another day:D

[Samps]

Great pics!

Can you PLEASE PM me the lure specs (brand too) so that I can try it up here in Lakeland?

Thanks and keep those pics coming!! :)

-Samps

[The TRUST]

Holy Cow Matt! that lure is on FIRE!!!!!!!!!! I need to find some of those at my Walmart.

[JuanTamad]

Holy Cow Matt! that lure is on FIRE!!!!!!!!!! I need to find some of those at my Walmart.

I think I'm retiring this lure. I've caught 10 PB since Monday with the same lure.

SAMPS check your mailbox. A neighbor from across the Lake just called to say he PMed the lure specs to you.:)

[Euge]

man those so cool. i wanna go fishing

[JuanTamad]

Today was rest day for fishing. Had to make a couple of Angels deliveries to LFS and finally did water changes in the tanks.

Tomorrow, watch out PB, the wife wants me to take home a couple of keepers for the table. Looks like rellenong PB for dinner. Heh,,,heh:D

[doubleA]

think there good eatin????/?

[JuanTamad]

think there good eatin????/?


If you like saltwater snapper, you will like the PB, too!:)

[JuanTamad]

Our catch of the day for Friday, 6/02/2006.

Went fishing with my favorite fishing companion and wife of 35 years, and personal critical care nurse.:D

The wife's catch, the best of the day at 16+ inch, 3 pounds +, and most colorful:)

The timestamp on the pic is off by twelve hours. Need to adjust it next time. More pics of the other catches later.

[JuanTamad]

Holy Cow Matt! that lure is on FIRE!!!!!!!!!! I need to find some of those at my Walmart.

Did not have time to make a run to Wally world. I had to use the same lure with one twisted hook and used my spare on the heavy rod for the Wife's use. I'm difinitely, retiring it after today after catching another 4 with it, three of them on the hunt for prey.

I'm hanging it on the wall with some other trophies!:D

[JuanTamad]

Catch # 1 This was seen with another PB going after some smaller fish near the shore.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20644&size=1

A closer look at the fish with a twisted hook in its mouth:)

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20645&size=1

Catch # 2 - This was the hunting companion for catch # 1

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20647&size=1

Catch # 3

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20646&size=1

# 4 This one caught while I was looking over a nesting pair. I had the lure by my foot in the water about to lift it and drop right in the nest of the breeding pair when it grab the lure!:D
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20649&size=1

The Wife's only catch, also the best of the day:)

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20642&size=1

[DeLgAdO]

you need to keep those bro:grinyes:

[The TRUST]

WOOO! those Cichla are loooooooooooking Good!!!

[The TRUST]

Did not have time to make a run to Wally world. I had to use the same lure with one twisted hook and used my spare on the heavy rod for the Wife's use. I'm difinitely, retiring it after today after catching another 4 with it, three of them on the hunt for prey.

I'm hanging it on the wall with some other trophies!:D

Yea keep it as a trophy. Lures are always replaceable anyways. Unless of course u have a lucky lure then you have to change the hooks on them.

[The TRUST]

Matt,

You should check out the Rapala Husky Jerk. It has the 3 treble hook style that you like

RAPALA HUSKY JERK (http://www.rapala.com/products/luresdetail.cfm?modelName=husky_jerk&freshorsalt=Fresh)

[The TRUST]

The STORM WILDEYE (http://www.stormlures.com/products/luresdetail.cfm?modelName=wildeye_live_crappie&freshorsalt=Fresh&type=soft_lures)Lures worked great for me. Downside though is that the Cichla hit and destroy the lures so hard that I average 1.5 Cichla per lure :(

[JuanTamad]

Group picture of Dinner guests:D

[DeLgAdO]

Group picture of Dinner guests:D

you gunna eat them?? :(

[JuanTamad]

you gunna eat them?? :(

Why the frown, you said keep them....I thought that's what you meant:eek:

Only two, One belongs to my Wife's sister, the other two went with my Wife's friend who was with us this moning:D

To the Pinoys out there, we are having it as "escabeche"ng PB. For non-pinoys it's fried and steaked fish sauteed in vegetables with sweet and sour sauce.:D

Here's how it looks in the cooker:

[DeLgAdO]

Only two, One belongs to my Wife's sister, the other two went with my Wife's friend who was with us this moning:D

To the Pinoys out there, we are having it as "escabeche"ng PB. For non-pinoys it's fried and steaked fish sauteed in vegetables with sweet and sour sauce.:D

Here's how it looks in the cooker:

just dont let The TRUST see this :WHOA:

looks tasty :drool:

[JuanTamad]

Matt,

You should check out the Rapala Husky Jerk. It has the 3 treble hook style that you like

RAPALA HUSKY JERK (http://www.rapala.com/products/luresdetail.cfm?modelName=husky_jerk&freshorsalt=Fresh)



That looks like something I can work with:D

Maybe when the PB stops going after the twitch baits.;)

[JuanTamad]

just dont let The TRUST see this :WHOA:

looks tasty :drool:

He sent PM, if I'm not mistaken he said in that PM he's flying over for Dinner tonight!:ROFL: :ROFL: :ROFL:

[JuanTamad]

What a day!

Personal catch limit achieved.

Bag limit fulfilled.

Fresh fish for dinner.

What else can one ask for?

Maybe one of the two PB that went with the Wife's friend will be reincarnated on our dinner table as Rellenong isda tomorrow night.

...maybe Barbecued Detriot Pistons for dessert later,heh..heh:naughty:

[JuanTamad]

Good Morning Neighbors, especially Tony from Panama. If any of you made it to this board check out the following for possible Peacock Bass fishing this weekend. I'm driving down to the keys to catch some Barracudas today. Enjoy the lake fishing!:D

[Ash]

Ahhh thats so awesome!!! lol I need to drive back down there and go fishing again reallly really soon!!!! catching pbass is fun!! Anywho those are some really nice catches and your pbass dinner looks very tasty!

[is300zx]

how does pbass taste like? that escabeche looks pretty yummy. you do relyenong pbass too?

[DrBranDo]

oh man this is just amazing.
do u need any license to go fishing? or anyone, (tourist like me) can go and fish there??

[JuanTamad]

how does pbass taste like? that escabeche looks pretty yummy. you do relyenong pbass too?

Tastes like chicken!:ROFL:

The wife's friend cooks an excellent relyenong pbass. If you have tried relyenong bangus it's just as good if not better.

[JuanTamad]

Today's catch. A four foot cuda caught on live pinfish on 5/0 hook with wire leader:D

[JuanTamad]

oh man this is just amazing.
do u need any license to go fishing? or anyone, (tourist like me) can go and fish there??
Florida residents and senior citizens don't need licenses. All others need either or both saltwater and freshwater fishing licenses.

[JuanTamad]

Jed,

These ones' are for you. Caught them with one of the sinking lures you sent.

How do you want them? WHole? Fillets? or Steaked? LOL:ROFL:

The lure had no trouble attracting strikes. However, it's easy to lose fish due to the smaller hooks. It took 5 strikes before I hooked the first one. Three strikes, on the second one. Also, both got off the hook. Luckily, they fell on the Beach and not the water. A third was not as lucky. It got off the hook and swam away! make that luckier!:D

[The TRUST]

Jed,

These ones' are for you. Caught them with one of the sinking lures you sent.

How do you want them? WHole? Fillets? or Steaked? LOL:ROFL:

The lure had no trouble attracting strikes. However, it's easy to lose fish due to the smaller hooks. It took 5 strikes before I hooked the first one. Three strikes, on the second one. Also, both got off the hook. Luckily, they fell on the Beach and not the water. A third was not as lucky. It got off the hook and swam away! make that luckier!:D

I don't see any pics :(

[DIESELMACK]

Florida residents and senior citizens don't need licenses. All others need either or both saltwater and freshwater fishing licenses.
residents are required to be licenced;)

http://myfwc.com/license/

Do I need a freshwater or saltwater fishing license or both? In general, you need a freshwater license to take freshwater fish and a saltwater license to take saltwater fish, unless one of the exemptions specified on this Web site applies to your situation. Obviously if you are fishing in pure fresh water where no saltwater species live, you need a freshwater license and likewise if you are fishing in the ocean you need a saltwater license.
However, when you get into estuarine type areas where salt and fresh water commingle and fish of both types can be found the issue becomes less clear. The interpretation of the rule is:

1. You need either a freshwater, saltwater or combination license (or appropriate exemption) to take fish (take is legally defined as taking, attempting to take, pursuing, molesting, capturing, or killing any fish, or their nests or eggs by any means whether or not such actions result in obtaining possession of such fish or their nests or eggs).
2. If you are using species specific gear, your license should be appropriate (e.g., freshwater or saltwater) to the species you are targeting, and
3. Otherwise you need an appropriate type license to keep your catch and must immediately release any species for which you are not licensed. License requirements follow the species of fish, regardless of where they are caught. In other words, if you only have a freshwater license and are primarily fishing for largemouth bass or bream (freshwater species) in a river, but happen to catch a red drum (a saltwater species), you must immediately release the red drum.

exceptions are :
*Any resident 65 years of age or older, who has in her or his possession proof of age and residency. A free license may be obtained from any tax collector's office upon proof of age and residency.

*Florida residents certified as totally and permanently disabled, who possess a Florida Resident Disabled Person Hunting and Fishing Certificate (see application, requires PDF). See also ADA

if you are unsure of your local laws you can contact florida fish&wildlife via:
http://myfwc.com/permits/

[JuanTamad]

I don't see any pics :(

Don't know what happened. Here they are: The first one is 13 inch while the second one is 15 inch.

[JuanTamad]

residents are required to be licenced;)

http://myfwc.com/license/

Do I need a freshwater or saltwater fishing license or both? In general, you need a freshwater license to take freshwater fish and a saltwater license to take saltwater fish, unless one of the exemptions specified on this Web site applies to your situation. Obviously if you are fishing in pure fresh water where no saltwater species live, you need a freshwater license and likewise if you are fishing in the ocean you need a saltwater license.
However, when you get into estuarine type areas where salt and fresh water commingle and fish of both types can be found the issue becomes less clear. The interpretation of the rule is:

1. You need either a freshwater, saltwater or combination license (or appropriate exemption) to take fish (take is legally defined as taking, attempting to take, pursuing, molesting, capturing, or killing any fish, or their nests or eggs by any means whether or not such actions result in obtaining possession of such fish or their nests or eggs).
2. If you are using species specific gear, your license should be appropriate (e.g., freshwater or saltwater) to the species you are targeting, and
3. Otherwise you need an appropriate type license to keep your catch and must immediately release any species for which you are not licensed. License requirements follow the species of fish, regardless of where they are caught. In other words, if you only have a freshwater license and are primarily fishing for largemouth bass or bream (freshwater species) in a river, but happen to catch a red drum (a saltwater species), you must immediately release the red drum.

exceptions are :
*Any resident 65 years of age or older, who has in her or his possession proof of age and residency. A free license may be obtained from any tax collector's office upon proof of age and residency.

*Florida residents certified as totally and permanently disabled, who possess a Florida Resident Disabled Person Hunting and Fishing Certificate (see application, requires PDF). See also ADA

if you are unsure of your local laws you can contact florida fish&wildlife via:
http://myfwc.com/permits/


Does not apply to private lakes or ponds. However community lakes and ponds might have their own deed restrictions or laws;)

[JuanTamad]

Here's what I caught on my new twitchbait:

One 13" and one 16"

[JuanTamad]

Here's the exemptions:

FRESHWATER EXEMPTIONS: (Up to Index)

Although the following exemptions apply, individuals may always choose to purchase a license as a way to contribute to fish and wildlife conservation. Purchasing a license also helps the FWC receive more of the excise taxes spent on fishing tackle and motor boat fuels under Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration.

Any child under 16 years of age.

Any person hunting or fishing in the person's county of residence on the person's homestead or the homestead of the person's spouse or minor child, or any minor child hunting or fishing on the homestead of her or his parent.

Any resident who is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, who is not stationed in this state, when home on leave for 30 days or less, upon submission of orders.

Any resident when fishing with live or natural bait, using poles or lines which are not equipped with a fishing line retrieval mechanism, and fishing for noncommercial purposes in the county of her or his residence. A valid Fishing License is required to fish by any method in a Fish Management Area.

Any person fishing in a fish pond of 20 acres or less which is located entirely within the private property of the fish pond owner. A fish pond is a man-made pond constructed for the primary purpose of fishing, entirely within the property lines of the owner and with no surface water connection to public waters.

Any person fishing in a fish pond of 20 acres or more, where the pond owner has purchased a fish pond license at a fee of $3 per surface acre.

Any person fishing who has been accepted as a client for developmental services by the Department of Children and Family Services, which department shall furnish such person proof thereof.

Any resident 65 years of age or older, who has in her or his possession proof of age and residency. A free license may be obtained from any tax collector's office upon proof of age and residency. A Florida Senior Citizen Hunting and Fishing Certificate is accepted in Georgia, but a trout stamp may be required. (Note: a senior may purchase a regular license to help contribute to conservation both directly and by enabling us to count them as a paid license holder when Federal Aid in Sportfish Restoration appropriates money to the states.)

Georgia residents 65 years of age or older who have in their possession a Georgia Honorary Combination Hunting and Fishing License and proof of age.

Florida residents certified as totally and permanently disabled, who possess a Florida Resident Disabled Person Hunting and Fishing Certificate (see application, requires PDF). See also ADA

Resident Freshwater Commercial Fishing License (Series RC) holders.

Anyone fishing in the St. Mary's River or Lake Seminole (but not including tributary creeks in Florida, see MAP), who has a valid Georgia fishing license.

Anyone fishing in public waters during the first weekend of April, which is designated as free-fishing weekend to encourage new anglers to try the sport, and for families to share some quality time together relaxing in the outdoors.

[DIESELMACK]

Does not apply to private lakes or ponds. However community lakes and ponds might have their own deed restrictions or laws;)
exemptions were included in the link...if you read down further there is the one for pond/lake...as reads free only if under 20 acres,but if over:

**Any person fishing in a fish pond of 20 acres or more, where the pond owner has purchased a fish pond license at a fee of $3 per surface acre.
private or commercial property applies.

I was merely responding to the statement made that residents did not need a license...didnt want to give anyone who didnt know the risk of being fined in florida.:thumbsup:

by the way...if you havent tried them...rapala x-raps are killer on pbass...they are a fast retrieve lure and come in a variety of colors.
http://www.franksgreatoutdoors.com/productImages/150153.jpg

[The TRUST]

DM,

I tried the Xraps. Works good but a bit hard to retrieve nicely IMO compared to the other Rapalas. Too bad they don't come in a 3 treble hook model.

Matt,

Here is more info on the XRAPS (http://www.rapala.com/products/luresdetail.cfm?modelName=x-rap&freshorsalt=Fresh)

[DIESELMACK]

DM,

I tried the Xraps. Works good but a bit hard to retrieve nicely IMO compared to the other Rapalas. Too bad they don't come in a 3 treble hook model.

Matt,

Here is more info on the XRAPS (http://www.rapala.com/products/luresdetail.cfm?modelName=x-rap&freshorsalt=Fresh)
why do you need 3 hooks? and they are made for straight line fast retrieve...not swim or motion.

[The TRUST]

why do you need 3 hooks? and they are made for straight line fast retrieve...not swim or motion.

Oh not me, Matt just likes lures that have 3 sets of trebles. That is why I showed him the Husky Jerk which has a 3 treble size lure.

[JuanTamad]

exemptions were included in the link...if you read down further there is the one for pond/lake...as reads free only if under 20 acres,but if over:

**Any person fishing in a fish pond of 20 acres or more, where the pond owner has purchased a fish pond license at a fee of $3 per surface acre.
private or commercial property applies.

I was merely responding to the statement made that residents did not need a license...didnt want to give anyone who didnt know the risk of being fined in florida.:thumbsup:

by the way...if you havent tried them...rapala x-raps are killer on pbass...they are a fast retrieve lure and come in a variety of colors.


As one of the exemptions states residents do not need a license if they are fishing in their county of residence. As far as saltwater fishing license goes, residents don't need it either if fishing from shore or structures connected to shore. So, you may bag that saltwater specie if you happen to be fishing freshwater without the saltwater license but on shore or bridge:D
There's lots of nuances to these requirements. However thanks for the clarification:D

[JuanTamad]

DM,

I tried the Xraps. Works good but a bit hard to retrieve nicely IMO compared to the other Rapalas. Too bad they don't come in a 3 treble hook model.

Matt,

Here is more info on the XRAPS (http://www.rapala.com/products/luresdetail.cfm?modelName=x-rap&freshorsalt=Fresh)

I have those in two different colors. The holding capability is much better on the twitchbaits I use which are Mirro Lures. This is not endorsement of the "Mirro", I just find them to be better at holding the PB once hooked;)

I also have a sinking version of the rapalas. Same problem as the x-raps. Will probably try the Rapala with three sets of treble hooks. I like the bb model of the husky, very similar color to my favorite twitchbait.

[DIESELMACK]

As one of the exemptions states residents do not need a license if they are fishing in their county of residence. As far as saltwater fishing license goes, residents don't need it either if fishing from shore or structures connected to shore. So, you may bag that saltwater specie if you happen to be fishing freshwater without the saltwater license but on shore or bridge:D
There's lots of nuances to these requirements. However thanks for the clarification:D
the exemption in which you refer...is it this one?
**
Any person hunting or fishing in the person's county of residence on the person's homestead or the homestead of the person's spouse or minor child, or any minor child hunting or fishing on the homestead of her or his parent.

this above exemption refers to personal owned property which must be of ownership of you/spouse/or children fishing or hunting on it....this basically states you are allowed to fish/hunt on your personal property without license.

not meaning to sound like an a$$,but have intrests in the field;)

if there are any questions you may want to ask concerning your area contact jon here:
Jon Fury (DFFM)
Phone: 561/625-5122
Fax: 561/625-5129
Email: jon.fury@fwc.state.fl.us

[The TRUST]

I have those in two different colors. The holding capability is much better on the twitchbaits I use which are Mirro Lures. This is not endorsement of the "Mirro", I just find them to be better at holding the PB once hooked;)

I also have a sinking version of the rapalas. Same problem as the x-raps. Will probably try the Rapala with three sets of treble hooks. I like the bb model of the husky, very similar color to my favorite twitchbait.

I have the BB model on the Husky Jerk. I didn't bring it with me that day as I forgot to load my lure box in the car :( Had to make do with Li's lures and your Mirro Lure which worked great IMO.

[Mosdefenate]

nicee

[JuanTamad]

That would be Homestead as recognized by the state.:D

In case of doubt. Just buy a license. It's cheap.

Even if you are exempted. It's often good to contribute to the Welfare of the greater community.

[JuanTamad]

Jed,

Thanks for the Amazon DVDs.

I saw how your Japanese clone in that DVD was handling and releasing his catches with ease and a minimum of potential injuries to the fish. Most often without getting his hands soiled or wet.:)

Found this at the tackle shop but can't find the bb husky lure. Will try out this device and hopefully the bb lure tomorrow if I find it at another place.:D

[The TRUST]

Sweet! Hope that video was like inspirational. I watched that video over 20+ times already.

I think I need to watch it again when I get home.

the Bass Pro Shop we went to in FL had all kinds of stuff. I bet you could probably find it there.

[JuanTamad]

Sweet! Hope that video was like inspirational. I watched that video over 20+ times already.

I think I need to watch it again when I get home.

the Bass Pro Shop we went to in FL had all kinds of stuff. I bet you could probably find it there.

Those video were amazing. I'm just glad I don't have to travel that far, contend with caymans, anacondas, and hack through the jungle, to fish for Peacock Bass. Just wish we had Temensis here though.:(

All these years I've been here and I've never been to the Bass Pro Shop. It's been on my must go to place though for the past ten years. Maybe, this week or next, there's a a bunch of places up in Broward, I've got to see.

Maybe I'll find one of those fishing flatforms powered by an electric motor or maybe one of those water bikes for fishing as other mechanized means are not allowed on the lake and pathways. Not even those gas powered trolleys or skateboards for kids.

Anyhow, will try to catch some PB or maybe go after those Pacus tomorrow...

[Princley]

nice i miss that fla fishing ...man put em in a TANK

[JuanTamad]

Today was the slowest day fishing our lake so far this year. Was it due to 6/6/6?

Not likely. Actually it was a confluence of events that made this day not so good for fishing. I had to spend the whole morning at the Dr.'s office for tests and did not get back home till about 2PM. Started fishing by 3 pm and noticed that kids were all over the beaches. I guess their summer vacation has started. That's bad news for fishing. They were splashing all over the beach areas and muddying up the water.

Anyhow I managed to land one 15 inch bull PB and was able to give one of Jed's floating/surface/diving lures a rigorous tryout.

Here's the catch and only catch of the day:)
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20828&size=1

Here's a closer look at the catch on a lip grip. It's a dandy tool to have for taking control of fish out of the water preventing it from hurting itself.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20826&size=1

This is Jed's lure that was worked out. About two dozen cast produced 3 strikes and one hookup. Got it within inches of the beach before it managed to shake off the lure.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20827&size=1

[JArtiles305]

Again awesome pics.

Plan to buy a few lures and start fishing again this weekend. Going to try the lakes around the Airport. Hope I can snag some as nice as yours.

[JuanTamad]

Again awesome pics.

Plan to buy a few lures and start fishing again this weekend. Going to try the lakes around the Airport. Hope I can snag some as nice as yours.

Post them here!:)

[The TRUST]

I can't believe you only landed 1 fish yesterday! That is crazy.

Looks like that grip thing is handy, that way they can't jump around while we're removing the hooks.

[JuanTamad]

I can't believe you only landed 1 fish yesterday! That is crazy.

Looks like that grip thing is handy, that way they can't jump around while we're removing the hooks.

Yep..S**T happens. I had to time my casts in between the wave of murky water that was washing over my target area from the splashes of the kids frolicking on the beach.:D

That lip grip is perfect for fish you want to keep. It minimizes body injuries to the fish and cuts on your fingers when removing the hooks.:) The one I found only has a built in tape measuring device unlike the one on the DVDs which appears to have a builtin weighing scale based on the weight comments by the fisherman.

[JuanTamad]

Today's catch is for Senyor Guppy. He opened my eyes when he landed those three PBs. I have never caught PB in the area where he took them.

This one was caught right around that area:D

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20853&size=1

The following was caught on my X-rap lure about a mile up the trail from the previous catch. Dmack is absolutely right about these lures being irresistible to PBs. A note of caution though, if you cast it where a pair with fries are, the fries will swarm the lure. I did that and snag two fries that were about 3 inch each. Both are in my tank of feeder guppies to recover from their wounds. Never had a chance to hookup with the parents though due to the swarming frenzy of the fries:eek:

Also you have to be quick in getting your catch out of the water and over land or in the boat. This catch got off the hook before I had a chance to remove them. Had to pull it out of the grass with the lip grip to prevent further damage.

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20852&size=1

[Timpon]

If I can make a suggestion...

When using those lip grip tools (we call them Boga-Grips over here), its advisable to support the weight of the fish with a hand under the stomach of the fish to avoid damaging the delicate blood vessels in the gill latch. You can imagine the damage that can be done to a heavy fish that is thrashing around only supported by the lips.

Of course, if you intend to eat the fish it doesn't matter.

[JuanTamad]

Thanks Tim. Never even thought of that one. Great suggestion if you want to keep the fish healthy.:)

[Thomascl]

Nice

[DIESELMACK]

glad to hear you liked the xrap juan:thumbsup: thay are also good producers casting downshore as well as deep water in retrieve.....keep the pics coming...catches look great:headbang2

[JuanTamad]

glad to hear you liked the xrap juan:thumbsup: thay are also good producers casting downshore as well as deep water in retrieve.....keep the pics coming...catches look great:headbang2

The one I used have neutral bouyancy so it's good for both topwater and deepwater. They are also good for casting great distances accurately.:)

Today I'll tryout the husky lure and see how well it does. Can't find the bb model though. Got the HJ-12 which also has three treble hooks.

[JuanTamad]

Great day for Fishing today. Noontime is a poor choice to do it though. It was hot and exhausting even for somebody who's lived here for over 25 years.:(

Gave up after catching the following on my new Husky lure: Nice setting for the catch though and look at the dark dorsals on this fish, I'm keeping this one for my tank:)

[The TRUST]

WOW! that one is a nice looking one!!!!!

[neoprodigy]

Great day for Fishing today. Noontime is a poor choice to do it though. It was hot and exhausting even for somebody who's lived here for over 25 years.:(

Gave up after catching the following on my new Husky lure: Nice setting for the catch though and look at the dark dorsals on this fish, I'm keeping this one for my tank:)
wow nice pbass.... you gotta sent to me...

[JuanTamad]

wow nice pbass.... you gotta sent to me...

I'll start a tank for keeping some unusual looking ones. This will be the first resident.:)

Next time around you may pick one from tank and ship your choice home.:D

[JuanTamad]

Today I thought I'll pace myself and take a rest from fishing. I've reached two thirds of the way of my target for the year and Summer has barely started. Thought I'll rest from fishing but not from living. So I took a 4 mile hike around the Lake and caught some fishies on camera and pics of other residents in the lake. Here's some of the pics...

A LargeMouth on the hunt

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20912&size=1

A grass carp basking in the sun

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20916&size=1

A very rare Flip Flop fish hanging around shore

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20917

Some Cichlids, Mayans and tilapias spawning on the rocks

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20908&size=1

A Peacock Bass Pair Spawning, It was cloudy today, and the clouds were showing up in the pictures

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20910&size=1

Uaru hiding in the clouds

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20913&size=1

A couple of Peacocks on the hunt

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20911&size=1

View from across the lake from the breeding pair

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20909&size=1

Across the lake from home

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20914&size=1

West side view of the lake

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20915&size=1

Mayan Cichlids guarding their fries inside the bottom of a traffic cone:)

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20918&size=1

Peacock guarding a wiggling mass of fries

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20923&size=1

Turtle shot

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20924&size=1

Some visiting Mallards

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20926

Baby Raptors, wannabes, hunting

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20921

Tilapia with eggs on the rock

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20925

Some juvenile Muscovies

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20920

Another turtle shot

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20922

[JuanTamad]

Some shots I couldn't squeeze in the 30 minutes for editing::)

A grass carp hiding in the clouds

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20929

Turtle shot 3

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20919&size=1

....And here's what's for dinner..heh..heh

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20930&size=1

[Timpon]

Major jealousy here, Juan. Wish I lived that close to lakes with aquarium fish.

[DIESELMACK]

awesome pics:headbang2

[The TRUST]

Looking great!!!! After seeing all those, that is just the push I need to buy myself a new camera for next year with a polarized lens to see through the water. :)

[JuanTamad]

Looking great!!!! After seeing all those, that is just the push I need to buy myself a new camera for next year with a polarized lens to see through the water. :)

I tried using my polarized sunglasses for that, and I almost dropped the camera in the water:eek: I had to stay with the cloudy shots:(

[rob0521]

caught this little guy a few weeks back. Sorry the picture sucks it was taken on a garbage camera phone. by the way i'd have to say that a rattlin rapala is the # 1 lure for peacock. I catch almost all my pbass on it.

[jimjim911]

where in Fl. wer these cought??? lyk wut city????? i live in davie is it close?

[JuanTamad]

All these PBs were caught in a Private lake in the West Kendall section of Miami-Dade County. It's probably at least an hour drive from Davie in light traffic.

[HialeahAngler]

hey juan...got a bunch of pics of catches but a bit too lazy to post right now...this past trip down was very good due to the spawn...was averaging some 40 per day, with most from canals south and east of you....east cutler is a good source for the spangled guys and large amounts were taken south of homestead and florida city. If you are looking to meet up with some locals that are hardcore pea fishermen check out the pbass threads here and contact some people...alot of guys local to you:(skim through the salty threads as there are tons of pics of peas in the pbass reports almost daily)
http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zeroforum?id=106
If you need some maps to some places let me know...alot are only 15 min drive from you;) alot of the places we used to fish are so overfished now that we go further south to a few spots that some locals had told me about...that is where we did most of our fishing this past trip....but falls mall and coral reef regional park(aka midas park) still produced well up your way. I dont do much fishing for peas from ponds and lakes down there due to the look of the lake bass,but have fished your lake from up by the baseball field and the 2 parks...also a few above the gunclub on tamiami and north of the airport.....nowadays I look for these guys:D

some good threads:
http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=481689

peacock thread...alot of pics:
http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=452055

I see you've been whoring me and my bro around your forum!!!:ROFL:
thanks :headbang2

[The TRUST]

I see you've been whoring me and my bro around your forum!!!:ROFL:
thanks :headbang2

See! What did I tell u! You guys are Pbass Fishing Celebs! :D

[KingKong123]

man i wish i lived there

[snakeheadjr]

This is a great thread.

[Nate_N_Nicole]

I am so jelous... I love fishing for PB... They are the best fight and the end resault when you pull out the most beautiful fish in the world doesnt hurt either!!! I'll post my pictures soon...

[Louie]

I shipped a couple of 4-5 inch PB juvies last month to NY for over $ 50 via Fedex. Both DOA I'm told. That's the last time I'm ever shipping these fishys.:(

Before that I shipped several batches of 8 esch farther North and West of NY with no problems when It was colder!:confused:

I've decided the effort and time to do it is not worth my time. I'm just a retired fellow trying to enjoy my remaining years and not have to run around making Fedex richer.;)


They ship very badly in temps under 60 degrees. 60 to 75 being ideal. I have seen lots of them in area lakes and spoke to someone who has caught and shipped them .
I havent fished for any . Do you eat them? I intend to catch a few small ones to keep as pets.

Thanks

[Louie]

Today I thought I'll pace myself and take a rest from fishing. I've reached two thirds of the way of my target for the year and Summer has barely started. Thought I'll rest from fishing but not from living. So I took a 4 mile hike around the Lake and caught some fishies on camera and pics of other residents in the lake. Here's some of the pics...

A LargeMouth on the hunt

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20912&size=1

A grass carp basking in the sun

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20916&size=1

A very rare Flip Flop fish hanging around shore

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20917

Some Cichlids, Mayans and tilapias spawning on the rocks

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20908&size=1

A Peacock Bass Pair Spawning, It was cloudy today, and the clouds were showing up in the pictures

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20910&size=1

Uaru hiding in the clouds

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20913&size=1

A couple of Peacocks on the hunt

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20911&size=1

View from across the lake from the breeding pair

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20909&size=1

Across the lake from home

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20914&size=1

West side view of the lake

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20915&size=1

Mayan Cichlids guarding their fries inside the bottom of a traffic cone:)

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20918&size=1

Peacock guarding a wiggling mass of fries

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20923&size=1

Turtle shot

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20924&size=1

Some visiting Mallards

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20926

Baby Raptors, wannabes, hunting

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20921

Tilapia with eggs on the rock

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20925

Some juvenile Muscovies

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20920

Another turtle shot

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/gallery/watermark.php?file=20922

Great pics. I have seen lots neat fish mostly peacock bass but lots african cichlids and even tetras,lots turtles,"water" iguanas,etc the difference is your lake is great mine is a WALL of 6 feet cattails,weeds all around the lake.
its a pain to access it keep everyone away and wildlife thrives but again big pain.
Its one of the Doral lakes .

[bOOsteN aUdI]

nice

[gthiele]

Can you Pm the name of the lure that you stopped using because you caught to many please?

[Fronti75]

really nice pics

[Marius]

How did they taste?!? :D

[tOOga]

goodie

[Rebel Souljah]

can't wait to go pbass fishing in hawaii again!!!

[FishDojo God]

Any good flies for these peacock bass?