Florida Bass Fishing Report:
February 2001

February bass fishing got off to a slow start due to the cold fronts of January which put the water temperature of the lake in the low 50's - 60's. The lake and canals had plenty of beds that were abandoned because of the fronts. Okeechobee's bass spawn on the February moon (Feb. 8th) was non-existent and slight if a few bass did spawn. The new moon (Feb. 23) spawn had some fish on the beds. We expect an excellent spawn for the March and April spawn this year. The low water conditions will greatly help in making the trophy size bass very easy to catch this year.

Lake Okeechobee's low water conditions which has congregated the bass in the deep water areas of the lake, making them easier to catch, is really helping my guide parties land some good size bass. Trophy bass fishing forecast for the March and April spawn under the low water conditions should be the best ever.

Florida shiner bass fishing anglers (father & son) Craig & Brad Nelson (Parta, MI - e-mail: JNelson@wensco.com) caught and released about 15 bass that included a 6 1/2 lb'er during 2 half days (February 25 & 26, 2001) of Florida wild shiner bass fishing with with Ron's Guide Service. Craig's son Brad caught the 6 1/2 lb'er. Bass were caught in Harney Pond canal area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Florida Bass Fishing Report: February 24, 2001

Florida shiner bass fishing anglers Dan Sullivan (Syracuse, NY - e-mail: airsully@webtv.net) and Kevin Eipp (Syracuse, NY) caught and released 25 bass that included a 6 lb'er during 2 days (February 23 - 25, 2001) of Florida wild shiner bass fishing with with Ron's Guide Service. Kevin caught the 6 lb. bass. Bass were caught in Harney Pond canal area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Florida Bass Fishing Report: February 20 & 21, 2001

Florida wild shiner bass fishing couple Bill & Lynda Muck (Hamburg, NY - ph: 716-649-6708) caught and released 11 bass that included a trophy 8 1/2 lb. and 6 1/2 lb'er during 2 half days (February 20 & 21, 2001) of Florida wild shiner bass fishing with with Ron's Guide Service. Lynda caught both trophy bass and most of the bass boated! Bill as it was noted was along for the ride. Bass were caught in Harney Pond canal area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Florida Bass Fishing Report: February 18, 2001

Florida shiner bass fishing anglers John Widlak (Dalzell, SC - e-mail: jwidlak@earthlink.net) and Duane Spence (Camden, SC) caught and released 11 bass up to 7 lbs during 2 half days (February 18 & 19, 2001) of Florida wild shiner bass fishing with with Ron's Guide Service. Bass were caught in Harney Pond canal area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Florida Bass Fishing Report: February 17, 2001

Florida shiner bass fishing anglers (from left to right): Abe Massa (Miami, FL - e-mail: amassa3@aol.com) and Andy Rodriquez (Miami, FL - ph: 305-546-0070) caught and released 9 bass that included a 6 3/4 lb. and a 6 lb'er during a half day (February 17, 2001) of Florida wild shiner bass fishing with with Ron's Guide Service. Abe got the 6 3/4 lb'er. Andy landed the 6 lb'er. Bass were caught in Harney Pond canal area of Lake Okeechobee.

Here's an e-mail testimonial I received from the above party.

Florida Bass Fishing Testimonial: February 18, 2001

From: <Amassa3@aol.com>
To: <fish@ronsguideservice.com>
Subject: Re: Fishing trip
Date: Sunday, February 18, 2001 1:34 PM

Thanks for posting the pics on the bragn' board so soon. They look great!!!
The fish, I mean. Speaking for the both of us, we had a great time. We only
wish we could've stayed longer. Our guide was an excellent guide and good
company. He was very patient and kept us entertained the entire time. You
are lucky to have someone like him working with you.
In total we caught 9 fish, and saw 3 gators! Maybe next time the condition
of the lake will be a bit better.
Good Luck,
A. Massa

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Florida Bass Fishing Report: February 16, 2001

Florida shiner bass fishing anglers Harold Goldman (North Babylon, NY - e-mail: DABIGDADDYROCK@aol.com), his dad Sid Goldman (Tamarac, FL) and a friend caught and released 7 bass up to 9 1/2 lbs during a half day (February 16, 2001) of Florida wild shiner bass fishing with with Ron's Guide Service. Bass were caught in Harney Pond canal area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Florida Bass Fishing Report: February 13 & 14, 2001

Florida wild shiner bass fishing husband and wife anglers Jim & Ellen Watts (Jackson, WY - ph: 307-733-7128) caught and released 14 bass that included a 7 1/2 and 6 lb'er during 2 half days (February 13 & 14, 2001) of wild shiner bass fishing with with Ron's Guide Service. Jim caught the 7 1/2 lb'er. Ellen got the 6 lb'er. Bass were caught in Harney Pond canal area of Lake Okeechobee.

A photo of their trophy bass will be posted as soon as I receive them.



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