Fun day in Florida

Got out and had a good time. A friend and I fished Lake Manatee, a 2,500-acre lake east of Bradenton, Fla. The bite was off slightly, but no big deal.

I caught lots of bluegill. Plus, I caught a 3-pound largemouth on my 1-weight. It took a No. 12 nymph. Also caught a nice shellcracker and a fair speckled perch (crappie).

Wind was a problem and the bite was slow, but it was fun -- as always.

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Steve , I may have already ask, if so forgive me. Have you tried the phosphste pits near you. Up in polk county and east of you. I dont know what the rules are now, but youdid have to have a permit. You could go as a guest. Never caught a gill but the bass were fantastic. 100 fish stringer were common in some of those lakes.

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Originally Posted by foul hook

Steve , I may have already ask, if so forgive me. Have you tried the phosphste pits near you. Up in polk county and east of you. I dont know what the rules are now, but youdid have to have a permit. You could go as a guest. Never caught a gill but the bass were fantastic. 100 fish stringer were common in some of those lakes.

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No, I have not fished the pits. Are you talking about Tenoroc? Or other pits?

Congrats, those are some gooduns.