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Lake Tohopekaliga (Toho), Central Florida
Report sent in on September 29, 2008
I fished Toho with my son in law last week. The wind was up all week, but we still caught 130 bass over the week. We fished holes in the weeds with flukes and lizards!! It was a great time!
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Summer Forecast: July, August, and September
for Lake Toho,
Orlando, and Kissimmee, Florida
by Capt. A. James Jackson
A J's Freelancer Bass Guide Service
If you're hoping to catch your trophy of a lifetime during the next few weeks, your odds are better here at Lake Tohopekaliga than anywhere else. Why? Because Toho is the Number #1 trophy bass fishing lake in the nation! Although this is not our peak season for catching trophy-size bass in Florida, that does not mean you can't catch a 10 pounder at this time of year -- because you can!
Lake water levels have been lowered about 3 feet to avoid flooding from the heavy, late-afternoon thunderstorms we experience during our summer rainy season. The lower water levels force the bass out ofthe maiden-cane grass fields and concentrate them in open-water hydrilla fields. In this open-water environment, the bass become more active and fishing becomes more productive (at certain times of the day).
During July, August, and September, water temperatures at Lake Toho and the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes range from the low 80s to the upper 80s. Sometimes they even rise into the 90s. We have some of the best fishing of the year during the summer, but only during theke up in numbers.
As for artificials, we have found top-water lures to be the most productive. Here are our favorites: plastic worms, crank baits, soft jerk baits, rattletraps, spoons, and buzz baits. Keep in mind, however, that bass can be moody with artificials when water or weather conditions are not to their liking. If that appears to be the case, you may want to switch from artificials to wild shiners.
Important Message From the Captain: With the growing popularity of trophy bass fishing in Florida, it is extremely important for you to make your reservations for a bass fishing guide trip. as far in advance as possible. That way you'll have a better chance to get the date or dates you prefer.Hope to see you real soon with a big bass in your hand and a smile to match!
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.*******************************************************************