Hello Folks, I hope you’re havin’ a great week, and hopefully… you got a chance to do some fishin’. This may be wishful thinkin’, but I…
First light best time to catch bassSarah Merly
Hello Folks, I hope you’re havin’ a great week, and hopefully… you got a chance to do some fishin’. This may be wishful thinkin’, but I…
Speck season to start when water cools downSarah Merly
Hello Folks, Just a reminder that today, Sept. 11, 2026, is Patriot’s Day, marking the 25th anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attacks when we lost almost…
Fish continue to bite as anglers look to fall seasonThe Apopka Chief
Hello Folks, As I write my column today, we are three weeks away from fall. I can hardly wait any longer for some cooler weather! I…
Shellcrackers are on the beds and a full moon to top it offThe Apopka Chief
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…
It’s still hot, but fall is coming next monthThe Apopka Chief
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!
We’ve been getting a little much-needed rain here latelyThe Apopka Chief
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…
More rain needed as fall fishing season draws nearThe Apopka Chief
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!
Buck Moon bodes well for weekend fishingThe Apopka Chief
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.
Bass are biting well on the Harris ChainThe Apopka Chief
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…
To catch bass, find a shady spotThe Apopka Chief
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…








