WHERE TO FISH

BBOB · Post by **BBOB** » January 28th, 2002, 8:47 pm

BOUGHT A 14 FOOT JON BOAT, HAS A 4 HORSE YAMAHA, WHERE WOULD BE A GOOD PLACE TO FRESHWATER FISH? NEW TO FRESH WATER.

dewyafish · Post by **dewyafish** » January 31st, 2002, 9:43 am

bbob, Where do you live?

BBOB · Post by **BBOB** » January 31st, 2002, 7:48 pm

LIVE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF TALLAHSSEE, FLA. 5 MILES FROM LAKE JACKSON. LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE I CAN RUN TOO AFTER WORK. I FISH ECONFINA ON WEEKENDS, ALONG WITH KEATON BEACH. WANT TO LEARN TO FRESH WATER FISH.

BigbaitBigfish · Post by **BigbaitBigfish** » February 6th, 2002, 9:15 pm

Lake Iamonia is still holding some bass, so I've heard. Look for open water away from all the lily pads and throw spinnerbaits and worms.

Gray Fins · Post by **Gray Fins** » February 6th, 2002, 10:36 pm

Lake Hall in Maclay gardens is an excellent
place to fish.
If you dont have an after hours recreational permit they close it at sunset. I have one and me my son can be on the water in 15 minutes depending on the traffic. fish until 7 or 8 depending on his homework.

Gray Fins

BBOB · Post by **BBOB** » February 7th, 2002, 7:50 pm

THANK YOU FOR THE INFO, SOMEONE ALSO TOLD ME ABOUT LAKE CARR. THAT IS WHERE I AM HEADED THIS WEEKEND BEING THAT TROUT IS CLOSED. THANKS AGAIN,
BBOB

Bailey · Post by **Bailey** » February 7th, 2002, 10:36 pm

Are outboards allowed on Lake Hall? I don't think so, but I would like a heads up before I head over there!

Anything else special about Lake Hall that one should know?

Bailey

Post by **Tom Keels** » February 7th, 2002, 10:39 pm

No outboards are allowed in Lake Hall. One thing I do wonder is if I could take the gas tank out of my john boat and just use my trolling motor. I don't want to take my motor off the boat if i don't have to.

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Bailey · Post by **Bailey** » February 8th, 2002, 9:52 am

I was thinking the same thing. I have no problems not using one, and if I disabled it by removing the tank so I couldn't use it even if I wanted to, I wonder if that would still be a problem. I'll try to give them a call over at Maclay Gardens today to see if they can shed some light on this.

Bailey

Post by **Tom Keels** » February 8th, 2002, 10:11 am

That would be great. Let me know. I live right across the street from the gardens and would love to hit the lake once or twice a week after work for some sanity preservation.

BBOB · Post by **BBOB** » February 8th, 2002, 8:19 pm

YOU CAN LEAVE THE MOTOR ON, BUT YOU MUST TAKE THE PROP OFF. LEAST THAT IS WHAT I WAS TOLD WHEN I CALLED.HOPE TO SEE SOME OF YOU GUYS ON THE WATER.
BBOB

Gray Fins · Post by **Gray Fins** » February 11th, 2002, 11:19 pm

you will have to take the prop off until they get to know you. The fishing has been very good lately for crappie and bass.
Sorry about waiting so long to answer back I have been working some long hours this week.

Gray Fins

Gray Fins · Post by **Gray Fins** » February 11th, 2002, 11:25 pm

The best bait to start with for crappie is a beetle spin, road runner or small hal fly jig.
The best bait to start with for bass is a red shad plastic worm.
Like most places many other lures/baits work but this will get you started with fish in the boat until you get used to the place.
The water is super clear so troll for crappie and make long casts for bass so that you dont spook them! they are more forgiving about this at dusk and dawn.
Good luck and let us know how it goes!

Gray Fins

rgharris83 · Post by **rgharris83** » February 12th, 2002, 1:55 pm

I've heard of this place and never been. Is there a fee or anything special you have to do? Can anybody fish there? I was thinking about taking my nephew but he is a little young for a boat. Are you able to fish from shore?

BBOB · Post by **BBOB** » February 12th, 2002, 5:36 pm

THANKS FOR THE GOOD INFORMATION. I WILL TRY LAKE HALL THIS WEEKEND, WEATHER PERMITTING.
BBOB