Myakka River

The Myakka River always has been one of my favorite places to fish. However, fishing has really been bad for the last two years. In fact, I haven't fished it in quite a while.

I decided to try it again. I was surprised. I had to work hard for every fish, but I ended up with 25 bluegill, shellcracker and stumpknocker. Almost all were quality fish.

Had one hit (a miss) on a popping bug. Things heated up when I changed to a No. 10 nymph. Got all my fish on it.

The river is beautiful and a true reflection of Old Florida.

It's only 10 miles from the house, so I plan to hit the river more often.

Myakka River:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1/DSC04410.jpg

Bluegill:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1/DSC04437.jpg

Shellcracker:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1/DSC04401.jpg

This gator made me pick another route:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a1...1/DSC04441.jpg

Nice fish and photos , thanks for sharing............
Guess you don`t wash your hands after removing the fly , huh? in a canoe?
Just purchased a fly rod kit want to use it bream fishing here in NC

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Originally Posted by Pat

Nice fish and photos , thanks for sharing............
Guess you don`t wash your hands after removing the fly , huh? in a canoe?
Just purchased a fly rod kit want to use it bream fishing here in NC

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You always have to be careful when you're on waters that contain alligators, but they're not exactly thick in most places. I give them the utmost respect and try to stay away from them. I err of the side of safety. I've never had a problem, and I hope never to have a problem.

FYI, I fish out of a Native Watercraft Ultimate 14.5 hybrid.