Here’s your chance to “Fish With A Pro”
Tickets will be available prior to the start of the November 8th meeting.
Date of event: Friday, November 18th, 2022 7:30AM till 1:15 PM
Teams will assemble in the Miona Rec Ctr. parking lot at the Bailey Trail end @ 7:15AM.
NOTE: Participants must be members of the Freshwater Fishing Club.
Scope:
Four teams will compete. All teams are comprised of 5 members, 4 anglers, and one score keeper.
Responsibility of the team “Captain”: decides were and when to move the team from pond to pond. (See rules)
All fish will be weighted by team members, and the weights recorded by the team’s score keeper.
The Freshwater Fishing Club will supply scales to those who require them.
Winner:
The team with the heaviest total catch will be declared the winner. All fish will be weighed.
Ponds to be fished:
#1 Miona Rec Ctr. pond, located opp Miona Rec Ctr.
#2 Poinciana neighborhood pond, located on Bailey Trail at St Charles Place.
#3 Duval pond, located on Odell Circle across from Duval Postal station.
#4 Ardson pond, located on Odell Circle at Ardson Ave. Note: golf cart parking only.
#5 Bonita pond, located on Canal St. opposite Bonita postal station.
#6 Paradise Lake (located on the historic side) includes Schwartz park, located on Aloha Way, Boone Park,located at the junction of Aloha Way and Silver Oak Ave (includes the small pond across the street) Paradise Lake, along the shore line at the Dog park to the Waterfall on 441. Please be aware that Paradise Lake is a considerable distance from Miona Rec Ctr. Approx 40minutes by golf cart.
#7 Mission Hills, Fishing along the golf cart trail only. No fishing along Morse Blvd or CR466. NOTE: this pond is small and may only hold 1 team. Golf carts only.
Weigh-in:
All participants will meet for lunch @ 1:30PM @ Codys @ Lake Sumter where the weights will be recorded, the winning team will be announced, and awards presented.
Rules:
1. Only artificial baits will be used.
2. Ponds maybe fished in any order. Fishing all ponds is optional. Teams may stay at one pond if they wish. Once a team leaves a pond they can not return to that pond.
3. Teams must fish together as a group and be within sight through out the entire event.
4. In case of a tie, the team with the heaviest fish will be break the tie.
Monthly Archives: October 2022
October Meeting
Our guest speaker this month was Chuck Price from Adventure Boat Share Boating Club.
Chuck explained in detail how members can enjoy enjoy all the perks of boat ownership without any of the hassle. Also representing Adventure Boat Share was Santana Moretto who stated that you literally arrive at the docks and go.
For more information, https://www.adventureboatshare.com/
Also attending this months meeting were “Pro” Anglers Scott Byrd and Cory Smith
Both anglers shared some great tips with those in attendance.
Scott will be heading up a team at this years “Pro-Challenge” on November 18th. along with returning “Pro Anglers” Trevor Fitzgerald and Tim Frederick.
Ticket sales were brisk at the October meeting and will be available for purchase prior to the November 8th meeting.
Rob Husson
Fish Of The Month / September, 2022
Historically the month of September is not known for producing fish of notable size but with lots of patience anglers are often rewarded for their efforts. A report submitted on September 15th by FFC member Wayne Barksdale stated “Slow fishing on lake Griffin but managed a nice 5lb plus Bass”
Now a 5lb. catch would definitely put a smile on any anglers face but Wayne knew that bigger fish were just waiting to be taken and just three days later, Wayne submitted a second report. “This was the kind of fishing day that you can only wish for. Cloudy day..light misty rain and a little wind. I caught bass just about every place I fished. My big bass came at 12 noon in front of Haines Creek. Of course you know what I was using. 7lb 6oz.”
So much for September being a slow month. WTG Wayne, A catch worthy of the title “Fish Of The Month”
NOTE: To stay on top of what others are doing just click on the tab marked “Fishing Forums” at the top of this page and sign up. There is page for reporting your catch, general topics, and kayak fishing.
Thanks to all who reported and sent pics. Keep them coming.
Rob Husson
The Villages Freshwater Fishing Club 