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Florida Bass Fishing Guides: Your Ticket to the Best Fishing Experience in Florida

Southwest Florida has gained world-wide acknowledgment for its incomparable salt water fishing, but the outstanding freshwater fishing has not yet captured the wide spread concentration of its visitors. Local residents are in on the secret, this is shown o
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Bass Fishing News and Events

South Florida fishing report (Miami Herald)

BEST BET Captain Skip Bradeen on the charter boat Blue Chips Too out of Whale Harbor Marina reported that large schools of dolphins have invaded his area and can be found eight to 12 miles offshore.

Wolfson bass tournament organizers swing into action (Palatka Daily News)

Going into their 19th year with the Wolfson Children's Hospital Bass Tournament (WCH), organizers have arrived in Palatka and said they will begin setting up today at the Palatka riverfront for what is not only the largest one-day bass tournament in the state, but the largest east of the Mississippi River.

High winds wreak havoc on area fishing scene (Savannah Morning News)

Coastal fishing action continues to be hammered by wind and weather conditions, both offshore and inshore. Reports from various charter captains, marinas and fishing camps show a marked slowdown in the number of fishermen this past week, mostly due to high winds. Offshore reports remain about the same as a week ago, with a variety of species on the catch list for those who have been able to ...

Bassmasters: Lake Murray ready to make a splash (The State)

Some of the biggest stars in professional bass fishing will be competing on Lake Murray today through Sunday, but look for the lake to be the star of the Bassmaster Elite tournament that has been dubbed the Carolina Clash. “It’s going to take a lot of weight to win it,” said Davy Hite of Ninety Six, who would love nothing more than to claim victory on the lake he grew up on and still calls home. ...

Gas prices slow down fishing (Tallahassee Democrat)

High fuel prices are cutting into fishermen's plans throughout the state. That's a given. And nowhere is it more apparent than in the Big Bend.

Ethics violations often bring light penalties (The Sarasota Herald-Tribune)

Sheriff Bill Balkwill could be removed from office if found to have broken ethics laws by accepting a fishing trip history suggests he'll get a slap on the wrist.

Kohn finds mentor, friend (Worcester Telegram & Gazette)

Larry Kohn repeatedly breaks the cardinal unwritten rule of fishing.

Boo Weekley on fishing, retirement and Yogi Bear (Sports Illustrated)

On calling himself a redneck

Top Bass Anglers Set to Compete in $1 Million Wal-Mart BFL All-American (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)

Hot Springs will host the nation's top weekend bass anglers May 29-31 as they compete for a share of $1 million on Lake Hamilton in the 25th annual Wal-Mart Bass Fishing League All-American presented by Chevy.

Upcoming outdoors events (Miami Herald)

Bass Busters will hold silver and gold division tournaments May 17-18 on Lake Okeechobee at Clewiston. Entry fee is $60 for the silver division; $100 for the gold division. Both tournaments are from safe light till 3 p.m. For more information, go to www.bassbustersflorida.com.