BillM Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Sounds like Florida is going to be the ticket. Make sure you come back with a full report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 (edited) We did the disney thing once when I was younger, we caught these guys every couple minutes, for sure there are bigger in there. Edited October 25, 2012 by Christopher k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungryforpike Posted October 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Sounds like Florida is going to be the ticket. Make sure you come back with a full report! Where ever I end up.. there will be a full report for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungryforpike Posted October 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 We did the disney thing once when I was younger, we caught these guys every couple minutes, for sure there are bigger in there. That would be totally acceptable.. HFP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungryforpike Posted October 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Like others said, I'd try Okeechobee in Florida for big Large Mouths. Meets criteria 1) warm and 2) big fish. Doesn't have pike, but like others said, I don't really think you'll find good fishing for Pike in the South (warm). Google: "lake okeechobee florida bass fishing." You'll notice a couple big names come up in the Bass fishing world (or at least they are big in the states). They run guide service or have links to a bunch of them. If Roland/Scott Martin are willing to put their name on the line, you can bet it must be good. Good luck, have fun and post some pictures! Don Good advice, I think I will do some reading on Lake Okechobee then..and I pretty miuch gave up on the pike. Will be hard to complain about good bass fishing anyway.. HFP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darsky Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Utah is so overlooked.Pike bass big lake trout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 I did suggest it, but it does get colder.I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Great direction guys, here is a little more information. From an expereince perspective, I like the idea of clear water and weed lakes so we can fish surface and shore line type environments. From a fish in boat expectation..not looking to land a trophy, would like someplace where we can yank 4lbs or 5lbs fish regularly with the chance at something larger. This is NOT to be a camping experience, need a place relatively close to an international airport that has proper, nice, lodgings available... hotel, cottage, etc... As for the cost..I am planning a 3 day trip over the weekend and not looking to do this on the cheap. Also, whatever guide service I connect with needs to be a professional, full time business with lots of experience. Had never considered disney, but if you don't mind PM'ing me details...I will certainly consider it. HFP What you are describing here fits to a "T" for Disney....there are hotels right there near the lake....the BEST lake Disney has to offer, believe it or not is right in what they call Downtown Disney or some still refer to it as the "Market Place".......it's much better then the larger lake that Fort Wilderness is on and the ferry takes you across to Disney's "Magic Kingdom".... So if it's Florida take a serious look at fishing the lake at the Market Place/Downtown Disney....MANY other things right there to do beside fish...many 3-5 STAR hotels within walking distance of the "Market Place/Downtown Disney....here a couple links for you... http://bookwdw.reservations.disney.go.com/ibcwdw/en_US/specialOfferDetails?name=Promo&promotionCode=fy09fishing&market=fy09fishing http://www.wdwplanner.com/fishing.htm The last one on the above link is what I was referring to.....BTW if ALL POSSIBLE get the MORNING CHARTER....much cooler and the lake has settled down all night long from other boat traffic and you will be the only one out there at that hour. Also Hotels right there..... http://www.downtowndisneyhotels.com/orlando-hotels-winter-sale?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=low-winter-rates&utm_campaign=winter2012-promo&src=AdWords&ad=59427&network=Search&kw=downtown%20disney%20hotel%20deals&st='>http://www.downtowndisneyhotels.com/orlando-hotels-winter-sale?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=low-winter-rates&utm_campaign=winter2012-promo&src=AdWords&ad=59427&network=Search&kw=downtown%20disney%20hotel%20deals&st= http://www.downtowndisneyhotels.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungryforpike Posted October 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 What you are describing here fits to a "T" for Disney....there are hotels right there near the lake....the BEST lake Disney has to offer, believe it or not is right in what they call Downtown Disney or some still refer to it as the "Market Place".......it's much better then the larger lake that Fort Wilderness is on and the ferry takes you across to Disney's "Magic Kingdom".... So if it's Florida take a serious look at fishing the lake at the Market Place/Downtown Disney....MANY other things right there to do beside fish...many 3-5 STAR hotels within walking distance of the "Market Place/Downtown Disney....here a couple links for you... http://bookwdw.reser...ket=fy09fishing http://www.wdwplanner.com/fishing.htm The last one on the above link is what I was referring to.....BTW if ALL POSSIBLE get the MORNING CHARTER....much cooler and the lake has settled down all night long from other boat traffic and you will be the only one out there at that hour. Also Hotels right there..... http://www.downtownd...tel%20deals&st= http://www.downtowndisneyhotels.com/ Stellar feedback, thanks a lot.. will be looking into this right away. Still feels strange to be considering fishing and Disney world..lol HFP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Bob Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 I thought the same thing at FIRST....but after a couple of basic rip off Kissimee/Orlando bass charters I thought I would try the Disney charters...the one in the big lake that Fort Wilderness is on was better then the Onrlando charter and it was another bass boat type charter...but then I wanted to take my whole family on one....boys were around 12 and 10 years old...new about the Market Place lake and that they used pontoon boats and a lot of room for all of us.......had a late morning time booked but the day before they called and said the early morning time opened up and recommended it over all other times.....so we jumped on it and EVERYONE one caught bass between 5 and HONEST 7 pounds....they basically give you LARGE minnows (really like Golden Shiners about 7" long) and hook then on with a spit shot or two ahead of the bait...then SLOWLY troll (I'm thinking with a electric trolling motor but can't really remember) along the weed edges of the lake....we must of caught between 8-12 LARGE largemouth during a 2 hour charter.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigdritchie Posted October 25, 2012 Report Share Posted October 25, 2012 Great direction guys, here is a little more information. From an expereince perspective, I like the idea of clear water and weed lakes so we can fish surface and shore line type environments. From a fish in boat expectation..not looking to land a trophy, would like someplace where we can yank 4lbs or 5lbs fish regularly with the chance at something larger. This is NOT to be a camping experience, need a place relatively close to an international airport that has proper, nice, lodgings available... hotel, cottage, etc... As for the cost..I am planning a 3 day trip over the weekend and not looking to do this on the cheap. Also, whatever guide service I connect with needs to be a professional, full time business with lots of experience. Had never considered disney, but if you don't mind PM'ing me details...I will certainly consider it. HFP Totally agree - based on that criteria, go to Disney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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