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[font "Verdana"][#000000][size 2]As of November 1, 2002 the Drawdown of Lake Toho on the Kissimmee chain will start. Now is the time to reserve your trip to fish this lake, and a wonderful opportunity that will only happen once in a while. Between now and the end of next May, Bass Fishing will be incredible. Forget about Stick Marsh and Okeechobee. Forget about California and Mexico, you need to fish Lake Toho during the Drawdown. Records can be broken.[/size][/#000000][/font]

[font "Verdana"][#0000ff][size 2]Lake Toho[/size][/#0000ff][/font] [font "Verdana"][#000000][size 2]( October 31, 2002 ) - The word is given. The Drawdown of Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimmee will commence on November 1, 2002. Bass Fishing is going to take on a whole new meaning. If you ever wanted to tangle with a Trophy Bass, and possibly get your name on the records, you need to be here sometime between now, and next May. Forget about Okeechobee, and the Stick Marsh. Forget all you read about California, and Mexico. This is going to be an experience. The last time there was a full drawdown of this lake in the mid 80's, it was not uncommon to catch 75 to 100 bass per day, and catch several of these fish over ten pounds, Every Day! [/size][/#000000][/font]

[font "Verdana"][#000000][size 2] This has been one of the best fishing lakes in Florida in the past several years. Back in January 2001, Dean Rojas set Two World Records with his amazing performance on Toho, and our clients have been catching bigger fish in the last few years than ever. Now all of these wonderful fish that swim in this 22,000 acre lake are going to be condensed down to a lake about 12,000 acres. It will be like fishing in the deep end of a shallow swimming pool. For more information about this wonderful time, read our article entitled "Drawdown".[/size][/#000000][/font]

[font "Verdana"][#000000][size 2] Bass fishing over the last few weeks has been pretty good. We had a 2 boat trip out just last week for an afternoon 4 hour trip, and between the two boats we caught an impressive 60 fish, with 5 over five pounds, and one that weighed over 8 pounds. Most of our trips have been equally as successful on lake Toho lately. The bass are schooling out in open water around hydrilla. Large wild shiners are accounting for more of the larger fish, but we are having great success with Zoom Super Flukes in White, Smoking Shad, and Watermelon, Rattle Traps, Spinerbaits, and even early using Chug Bugs. Over the last week, the fish have been active all day long.[/size][/#000000][/font]

[font "Verdana"][#000000][size 2] Right now we recommend a 6 or 8 hour trip on Toho. It is still a little warm in the middle of the day, but the fish are biting all day, and most of the bigger fish are being caught after 9am. We do expect the temperature to start cooling down as early as next week. Call us now to make your reservation to catch your next Trophy Bass.[/size][/#000000][/font]

[font "Verdana"][#0000ff][size 2]Indian River, Mosquito Lagoon[/size][/#0000ff][/font] [font "Verdana"][#000000][size 2]( October 31, 2002 ) Just yesterday, we were on the flats in mosquito lagoon. The wind howling about thirty miles an hour, and the Redfish were being difficult. We did get a few nice blow-ups, but the fish were non-committal so we decided to take a little run to find some small Tarpon in the river. What a great Idea this was. We sat in a small area and found some tarpon rolling around on the surface. We threw some Live finger mullet to them, and then it got exciting. We had jumped over 14 tarpon, and got several nice ones to the boat. You can see the pictures of them on our [url "http://www.championbass.com/photo_album.shtml"][#0000ff]saltwater photo album[/#0000ff][/url].[/size][/#000000][/font]

[font "Verdana"][#000000][size 2] Tarpon season typically is in May and June around south Florida which is when they are best, but there is a small window in late October and November when you can find some smaller tarpon running around in the Indian River. These are usually around 20 to 90 pounds, and very exciting on light tackle, and fly rods. We have found several places where these tarpon are holding up. When winds allow, fly fishing for a 30 to 40 pound tarpon on a nine weight fly rod is a blast.[/size][/#000000][/font]

[font "Verdana"][#000000][size 2] Most of the saltwater flats trips as of late have been pretty good. We are finding some nice schools of reds, and plenty of trout. Right now most of the trout are holding out in 3 to 5 foot of water on grass flats, and the reds are cruising through the shallows feeding on finger mullet. Plenty of these in the river right now too because of the fall mullet run! We are finding most of our trout on 1/4 ounce Cotee Jigs with 4 inch Gotcha Grubs in White, Red or Chartreuse. We are also getting some great trout on Storm's Chug Bug. Trout on top water is a blast. Reds are feeding on finger mullet, and we are also getting some good ones on Gold Spoons, and Zoom Super Flukes in white, or bubble gum. They are also hitting pretty good on Mirror Lures Top Dog in Black or Green. Winds are a big factor in where, and how to fish for them.[/size][/#000000][/font]

[font "Verdana"][#000000][size 2] On a last note, Bass season is picking up and the spawn is close at hand. If you are coming down to do some fishing you might want to give the bass an equal shot. With the drawdown of Lake Toho confirmed, bass fishing is going to be spectacular. Be sure to check our photo's and look for some new [url "http://www.championbass.com/video_album.shtml"][#800080]client video's recently added[/#800080][/url].[/size][/#000000][/font]



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