Lake
Toho and the Kissimmee Chain Bass Fishing Report from Capt
Tim Fey
August 13, 2010
The
last several days have seen some pretty good bass fishing on
Lake Toho. Our main target had been East Lake Toho, which has
not been letting us down. Action has been remaining pretty steady
out here using artificial baits and it does seem that the artificial
bait bite has been out producing the live bait.
Main lake has been yielding some good numbers
as well as size, Lake Ajay has also been kicking out some good
numbers as well on the chain. Senko type baits, flukes and redeye
shads have been getting more than their fair share of bass out
here. Most of the bass being caught have been coming from along
the grass lines in about 4 to 6 foot of water with some flow.
Junebug silver fleck and red shad have been the HOT colors to
use out here for us.
Mike
and Klye had a great time out on East Lake Toho catching bass
pretty consistently all day long, with an hour break for lunch
at East Lake Fish Camp. Most of their day had been spent working
the various canals out here, and the bass played very well for
them. Higher winds had forced us into the canals, put with the
winds pushing the waters into them, the bass were stacking up
in there and we had no problem catching them, boating roughly
20 bass on the day made for a very good trip.
Although it has been hot out, my new “break
for lunch” trips have been a great success with clients.
That brief hour long break in the middle of the day has been
all we needed to fish a full eight hour trip without getting
over heated and still catch bass.
Be sure to also check out my split day trips,
fish four hours in the morning, and then finishing off with four
hours in the afternoon, yet another great way to beat the heat.
Check out my store front to purchase your Deep South Fishing
Rods
Capt Tim
Fey
Owner/Guide
321-303-9207
http://www.laketohobassguides.com
Pro Staff Member
http://www.deepsouthfishingrods.com
http://www.steelshad.com
http://www.highrollerlures.com
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Summer is a great time to fish
Lake Toho in Kissimmee, Florida -- during the early hours of the
day, that is. The weather in Central Florida is almost always nice
in the morning -- sunny and clear
– but the air heats up quickly as 
the
day wears on. Air temperatures are usually in the mid 70s at daybreak,
in the mid 80s by 10 AM, and in the low to mid 90s in the afternoon.
During the months of July, August, and September, we recommend
our clients book their trophy bass fishing trips for no more than
4, 5, or 6 hours, beginning at daybreak. The first 3 1//2 hours
of daylight can be some of the most productive fishing of the year!
Although, this is our rainy season, the thunderstorms usually don’t
occur until late afternoon or evening -- some time after our fishing
adventure has ended for the day.
Lake Conditions:
Water temperatures range from the mid-80s to the upper 80s. Over
the winter and spring months, the lake levels are gradually lowered
about 2 ½ feet to prevent possible flooding conditions
during our summer rainy season. As the water level is lowered,
the bass move out to open water hydrilla fields, where large
numbers of bass congregate in groups. When the bass relocate
to this deeper water, we relocate, too. No need now to catch
one fish here and another over there. We anchor our boat in or
near the hydrilla beds and catch good numbers of fish at each
location before moving on – a more efficient use of our
time.
Average Catch:
During the summer, the number of bass caught on 4-hour trips generally
ranges from 10 to 15. When bass are more aggressive and active,
a catch of 20 to 30 can be expected. Even on the worst of days,
you can look to catch 5 to 8. The average size bass is about
3 pounds. However, 5 pounders are caught almost everyday. Catching
a 7 to 8 pound bass is fairly common, but it is not everyday
you land one. As for 10+ pound trophy bass, we catch at Toho
all year round – just not as many during the summer as
in the cool winter months, when the bass feed throughout the
day. But, you never know what will happen – an 8 to 10
pound lunker may be your very next fish.
Bait:
As always, we recommend wild shiners for numbers of bass—and
especially trophy-size bass. Artificial lures also can be very
productive, provided you have the right conditions. Top-water baits
are favored for early morning fishing. Plastic worms, flukes, sinkos,
rattletraps, and spinner baits are the most productive lures used
on Lake Toho and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. So whether you prefer
wild shiners or artificial lures, give us a call and we’ll
set you up with a great fishing adventure on beautiful West Lake
Tohopecaliga – the Number #1 Trophy Bass Lake in USA!
Captain’s
Note:
The popularity of trophy bass fishing on West Lake Tohopekaliga
in Kissimmee, Florida (just minutes from Disney World and the
Orlando theme parks), draws fishermen and their families from
all over the country and many nations abroad. You will want to
make your reservation for a guide trip as early as possible to
help ensure that Capt. Jackson or one of his experienced bass
guides is available.
Come on down
to Kissimmee and find out for yourself how big we grow trophy
bass here at Lake Toho. Experience the tug of an 8 to 10 pound
monster on the end of your line – and test your skill at
landing your trophy of a lifetime. Why wait? Book your trip now!
Hope
to see y’all soon!
Capt.
A. James Jackson
AJ's Freelancer Bass Guide Service
(800) 738-8144
www.orlandobass.com
Address your fishing related questions to capjackson@aol.com.
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