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Jim Keck
August 26, 2026
I hope you’re havin’ a great week, and… you’re lookin’ forward to doin’ some fishin’ this weekend. They’re callin’ for rain this weekend, but… they call for rain most days and we don’t get any! If you…
Jim Keck
August 20, 2026
Hello Folks, Just about five more weeks until fall begins. Accordin’ to the calendar, the Autumnal Equinox (that’s fall to us fisher-folk!) officially begins on Sept. 22nd. I can hardly wait!
Jim Keck
August 12, 2026
Hello Folks, Last month was the hottest month on record, across the lower 48 states! The record was set in 1936 back when we had the Dust…
Jim Keck
August 4, 2026
One more month to go… and fall will soon be here! I can hardly wait! I’m tired of the heat, and I’m lookin’ for some cooler weather…. preferably sooner rather than later!
Jim Keck
July 28, 2026
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a good week, and you’re gettin’ out on the water and catchin’ some fish! We just had the full moon on Wednesday, July 29th, so the fishin’ should still be good this weekend.
Jim Keck
July 21, 2026
Hello Folks, Sorry I missed y'all last week. I had a health issue, but all is well, and it’s back to goin’ fishin’! If you want to catch some panfish I would…
Jim Keck
July 8, 2026
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great Independence Day with their family and friends on the day that some of us identify simply as the “4th of July!” We…
Jim Keck
July 1, 2026
Happy Birthday, America! This Saturday will be our 250th year of independence from British rule. I hope you and your family enjoy the celebrations safely here…
Jim Keck
June 23, 2026
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great weekend and you got to celebrate Father’s Day with your Dad right here on Earth; or remembering your Father that’s…
Jim Keck
June 18, 2026
Summer starts this comin’ Sunday on Father’s Day. I think summer’s already started…. if you ask me. Just my opinion, of course!
Jim Keck
Shellcrackers are on the beds and a full moon to top it offThe Apopka Chief
August 26, 2026
I hope you’re havin’ a great week, and… you’re lookin’ forward to doin’ some fishin’ this weekend. They’re callin’ for rain this weekend, but… they call for rain most days and we don’t get any! If you…
Jim Keck
It’s still hot, but fall is coming next monthThe Apopka Chief
August 20, 2026
Hello Folks, Just about five more weeks until fall begins. Accordin’ to the calendar, the Autumnal Equinox (that’s fall to us fisher-folk!) officially begins on Sept. 22nd. I can hardly wait!
Jim Keck
We’ve been getting a little much-needed rain here latelyThe Apopka Chief
August 12, 2026
Hello Folks, Last month was the hottest month on record, across the lower 48 states! The record was set in 1936 back when we had the Dust…
Jim Keck
More rain needed as fall fishing season draws nearThe Apopka Chief
August 4, 2026
One more month to go… and fall will soon be here! I can hardly wait! I’m tired of the heat, and I’m lookin’ for some cooler weather…. preferably sooner rather than later!
Jim Keck
Buck Moon bodes well for weekend fishingThe Apopka Chief
July 28, 2026
Hello Folks, I hope you are havin’ a good week, and you’re gettin’ out on the water and catchin’ some fish! We just had the full moon on Wednesday, July 29th, so the fishin’ should still be good this weekend.
Jim Keck
Bass are biting well on the Harris ChainThe Apopka Chief
July 21, 2026
Hello Folks, Sorry I missed y'all last week. I had a health issue, but all is well, and it’s back to goin’ fishin’! If you want to catch some panfish I would…
Jim Keck
To catch bass, find a shady spotThe Apopka Chief
July 8, 2026
Hello Folks, I hope everyone had a great Independence Day with their family and friends on the day that some of us identify simply as the “4th of July!” We…
Jim Keck
Exercise caution while fishing on Independence Day weekendThe Apopka Chief
July 1, 2026
Happy Birthday, America! This Saturday will be our 250th year of independence from British rule. I hope you and your family enjoy the celebrations safely here…
Jim Keck
Lakes and rivers low at start of summerThe Apopka Chief
June 23, 2026
Hello Folks, I hope you had a great weekend and you got to celebrate Father’s Day with your Dad right here on Earth; or remembering your Father that’s…
Jim Keck
For a variety of fish, cast off the seawallThe Apopka Chief
June 18, 2026
Summer starts this comin’ Sunday on Father’s Day. I think summer’s already started…. if you ask me. Just my opinion, of course!