Tampa Bass/panfish spots
01-14-2009, 05:29 AM
#1
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Join Date: Jan 2009
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Tampa Bass/panfish spots
Just moved to Tampa from the West coast. I'm trying to gather any information I can on the Bass/Panfish scene. I've read its one of the best in the world. I am an avid flyfisherman but also fish the normal way. I don't have a boat as of yet, although I plan to buy one soon. Anyone care to share some information on hot spots, techniques, etc? Much appreciated
01-14-2009, 09:53 AM
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Dominant Buck
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 25,116
RE: Tampa Bass/panfish spots
I'm in the classroom now..but yes I can help you alot..You have a decent spot right off of I -4 ..30 miles from tampa..in Lakeland FLorida..I live in Lakeland..NOW..if i lived in Tampa I would not bother much with freshwater..I'd be exploring the piers..for saltwater fish,,
but if you want panfish and bass.I can hook ya up.
but if you want panfish and bass.I can hook ya up.
01-16-2009, 07:15 AM
#3
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: WC FL
Posts: 26,323
RE: Tampa Bass/panfish spots
ORIGINAL: rmac
Just moved to Tampa from the West coast. I'm trying to gather any information I can on the Bass/Panfish scene. I've read its one of the best in the world. I am an avid flyfisherman but also fish the normal way. I don't have a boat as of yet, although I plan to buy one soon. Anyone care to share some information on hot spots, techniques, etc? Much appreciated
Just moved to Tampa from the West coast. I'm trying to gather any information I can on the Bass/Panfish scene. I've read its one of the best in the world. I am an avid flyfisherman but also fish the normal way. I don't have a boat as of yet, although I plan to buy one soon. Anyone care to share some information on hot spots, techniques, etc? Much appreciated
01-21-2009, 11:10 AM
#4
Dominant Buck
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 25,116
RE: Tampa Bass/panfish spots
Well...whereever you plan to fish..you need to go NOW. Our specks/ crappieare spawing NOW and I predict the bass will start just before the next full moon unless we get a nasty cold front.
We have BIG bass in every lake.Also, Florida is the 3rd best state in the nation for birding. If you are interested in nature in general you will love FLorida..some of our species of birds, plants etc . are only found in Florida.
We have BIG bass in every lake.
Also, Florida is the 3rd best state in the nation for birding. If you are interested in nature in general you will love FLorida..some of our species of birds, plants etc . are only found in Florida.
