Went to a new lake today, It is close in size and structure to the one I will be fishing this weekend so sort of a Pre Fish. Lake Blue Cypress is likely the prettiest lake in Florida. Fished for about 4 hours, found a lot that did not work, They would not touch a shaky head or Carolina rig. Went to an old standby, EZ Swimmer (Actually a Bitters Naked Swimmer, but same idea), rigged Texas weightless and retrieve so it stays on the surface and also letting it drop in openings in the grass. Ended with 3 scorable bass, total weight 7.63. I am sure Mack would feel right at home on this lake, Surrounded by Cypress trees, and Gators big enough to eat his Kayak.
May 11
2nd Place in Club tournament this weekend. 35 and rain to start the tournament, rained all day and we made it to 45. Super slow tough day and I manage to pull out 2nd. Weights were not high. A lunker 6 lb 6oz largemouth was caught but he only had one fish.
May 11
Since the SUF Retreat I’ve fished the Shaky Head almost exclusively and I have come to appreciate how good it works.
May 10
• Edited (May 10, 2026)
First fish caught at 6:47 this morning, 2nd pic is the same fish caught 20 yards north at 6:55, I know it is the same fish because it was still bleeding on the right side, the hook stuck one of her gills the first time I caught her, So much for fish that get caught do not eat for a day or 2.
May 08
Hey guys.. Sorry I haven't posted any big bass lately, but my world has turned upside down. A few nights ago, my daughter and granddaughter were killed in a head on collision. Also putting my 2 younger grandchildren in the hospital.. a driver crossed over into her lane and hit them head on, he was pronounced dead on the spot, my daughter lasted a couple of hours and my granddaughter Aliah, 16, lasted 40 minutes after my daughter Chelsea, 35. My granddaughter destynn, 12, has a broken arm, broken shoulder, broken pelvis and some internal issues.. my grandson Liam, 10, has internal injuries, bruising, and his neck is cut up bad from the seatbelt.. Yesterday I had to pick out the coffin, and a Urn. My daughter didn't want to be cremated, my granddaughter did. We're still making arrangements for the services.. I just wanted ti update a few if you guys.. Please send me prayers, cause I need them bad. I'm totally exhausted, mentally and physically and emotionally.
May 05
Had a great time out on the water today. The jig bite was definitely on!
May 04
I worked hard for these bites Snotgrass getting deeper in the water column. All caught on SMH worm.