Report
by Cliff Mundinger "JR"
Updated on October 2009
LARGEMOUTH
BASS FISHING: Creeks, creeks and more
creeks. Lake Talquin has lots of them and that's a great starting
point to look for lots of bass. Water temps will work just opposite
of the spring. Shallower creeks up river will cool first, with
the deeper creeks near the dam right behind them. Just like always
we look for the bait on Lake TAlquin. One way to find them is very
early in the morning. Look for little ripples on the top of the
water or around the lilly pads. This will be caused by shad feeding
on little bugs or anything else they can find near the surface.
The more action you see in the mornings the more bait is in the
area. You can run a spinnerbait, shallow crank bait, jerk bait
or rattle trap through the activity til you find something the
Bass will bite. Look at your water temp once you find them. Also
keep track of the depth, time of day and current conditions. his
will allow you to duplicate the pattern you've found and use in
other parts of the lake. Write it all down and you can have a plan
to go by the following year also.
CRAPPIE FISHING: We're still a month or so from the start of the
big "run". This normally begins near the Iron Curtain
and moves toward the dam. Trolling is the prefered method by most
Crappie fisherman on Lake Talquin but there are several die hards
from the Quincy area that are strictly live bait fisherman. One
key to catching crappie no matter how you fish for them is keep
the bait over their head. That means if the fish are feeding ten
foot down you need to be fishing 9' deep or less. No matter what
the depth, they will not chase prey below them. Their eyes are
positiond on their head to look up. Unlike a catfish, which are
able to see down. Look for the bait this time of year in the river
channel. The fish will not be far behind. Troll with the current,
or wind which ever is stronger.
BRIM FISHING: The brim are also going to be shallow. This is a
great time to break out the fly rod with a little popper tied on.
Lilly pads in the backs of creeks are great places to try for these
tasty hand sized fish. They'll also hit a cricket, worm or grub
fished in or around the pads.
STRIPER FISHING: Lake Talquin has probably the best Stripe Bass
population in the whole state of Florida. Fall fishing is what
most striper anglers wait for around here. Main lake, below the
dam or the mouth of creeks. The big line sides will move with the
bait. Sometimes a few miles in just one day. They are feeding machines
and when you find them you can have a trip of a lifetime. And Lake
Talquin has some world class stipers in it.
Top
water baits include spooks, Sammy's and Bang O lures. You can
also cast large crank baits or troll rattle traps. One theme
in common when fishing for them is tackle. Heavy duty rods, such
as Big Bear Rod 7' MH. You can sling a bait a mile on these and
they're tough enough to handle the biggest of fish. Also line,
nothing less than 17# test spooled on a reel that will handle
at least 150 yards of it.
So whether your out hunting or fishing this time of year make sure
you get out. If you get a chance take the kids with. If you don't
have any I'm sure there are other family members or friends with
kids that would love to go. Promoting and growing the outdoor sports
will leave a lasting impression on the next generation and help
continue to grow it.
On
a side note: If you don't get a chance to be outside at 5:30 am
on a Saturday morning tune in to NBC 40 and watch AROUND THE BEND
outdoors. It will make you feel like your right there!
Till next time, BYE from "The Humdinger".
Cliff
Mundinger "JR"
Lake Talquin Trophy Guide Service
talquinguide@msn.com
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