Great Day of Panfishing in South Florida

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08-07-2021, 11:23 PM
ArthurLK11

Great Day of Panfishing in South Florida

I recently picked up the St. Croix Panfish Series rod and I've gotta say that I'm very impressed with it for a $100 rod. On this day it was only my second time using it and it casted these light jigs well and was a pleasure to fish with. The fish themselves seemed to love the Eurotackle Anisoptera. I posted about this lure before and it has quickly become my favorite for larger sized panfish. Little 4-6 inch bluegill are going to have a hard time eating it, but those larger 8-9 inch ones can't resist it. That doesn't even mention how much these cichlids and largemouths down here love it. Highly recommend you guys give it a shot if you haven't already. Anyway, hope you enjoy the video.

https://youtu.be/aCy3tjXAVs0
08-08-2021, 06:30 AM
BobC

Thanks for the post. Gotta check it out.
Bob
08-08-2021, 07:25 AM
Redge

Sweet, you don’t need to be tempting me with those rods! LOL

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08-08-2021, 11:16 AM
LVSpinfisher1

Author, thanks for showcasing these awesome looking waters your videos been taking us! Like you I also am a multi species and bank fisherman out of necessity (can’t afford a boat), but I work for a good hotel that affords me room discount all over the states so I can’t wait to try my luck in southern Florida one day when all this madness behind us. Cheers!

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08-08-2021, 01:54 PM
ArthurLK11

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Originally Posted by LVSpinfisher1

Author, thanks for showcasing these awesome looking waters your videos been taking us! Like you I also am a multi species and bank fisherman out of necessity (can’t afford a boat), but I work for a good hotel that affords me room discount all over the states so I can’t wait to try my luck in southern Florida one day when all this madness behind us. Cheers!

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Awesome. Let me know when you're coming down and I can show you a few spots.
08-08-2021, 08:18 PM
Flyfisher66048

Those cichlids are some pretty fish.

Thanks for the video
08-08-2021, 11:22 PM
LVSpinfisher1

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Originally Posted by Flyfisher66048

Those cichlids are some pretty fish.

Thanks for the video

….and what a fighter!

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08-10-2021, 09:16 AM
LVSpinfisher1

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Originally Posted by ArthurLK11

Awesome. Let me know when you're coming down and I can show you a few spots.

Thanks Arthur, for the offer! I know this is a predominantly a crappie fishermen dormant but coming from California I can’t help but getting over excited when a fellow angler shows interest in species of fishes outside of what these landlocked ponds can dish out and “ultralight” quality at that. Tight lines!

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08-10-2021, 09:54 AM
deathb4disco

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Originally Posted by LVSpinfisher1

Thanks Arthur, for the offer! I know this is a predominantly a crappie fishermen dormant but coming from California I can’t help but getting over excited when a fellow angler shows interest in species of fishes outside of what these landlocked ponds can dish out and “ultralight” quality at that. Tight lines!

Every fish is a game fish. If I could find a pond with some small carp, I’d be in heaven.
08-10-2021, 12:52 PM
LVSpinfisher1

DBD, in deed i do feel like i'm in heaven having to live only minutes from these ponds and I wasn't complaining just missing the other species I used to fish for in the Bay, which just happened to be a little "heavier" and would be challenging for these new ultralight rods Alphahawk and members been getting me hooked on. Reason why I'm experimenting with 1lb test and my XUL (noodle for us American anglers) finesse approach, only way i can expand the enjoyment of catching these ouncers, lol.
08-10-2021, 06:49 PM
Panfish Nation

Great mixed bag!
08-11-2021, 06:38 AM
Ketchn

them there south America sunfish sure are beautiful :highfive
08-11-2021, 07:03 PM
ArthurLK11

Quote:

Originally Posted by LVSpinfisher1

DBD, in deed i do feel like i'm in heaven having to live only minutes from these ponds and I wasn't complaining just missing the other species I used to fish for in the Bay, which just happened to be a little "heavier" and would be challenging for these new ultralight rods Alphahawk and members been getting me hooked on. Reason why I'm experimenting with 1lb test and my XUL (noodle for us American anglers) finesse approach, only way i can expand the enjoyment of catching these ouncers, lol.

I recently got the Daiwa Presso XUL and I'm fishing these ponds with 3 pound test. These fish feel like absolute monsters. I'm just worried about fishing around those lilly pads.
08-12-2021, 12:46 AM
LVSpinfisher1

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Originally Posted by ArthurLK11

I recently got the Daiwa Presso XUL and I'm fishing these ponds with 3 pound test. These fish feel like absolute monsters. I'm just worried about fishing around those lilly pads.

Congrats on the Presso! I’ve heard nothing but good things about it.

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08-14-2021, 08:53 PM
ArthurLK11

Hey guys,

Don't want to start a new thread and spam the board so I'll post it here. If you enjoyed the first video I posted, here is another one from a few days later. Lots of very nice sized bluegill showed up and it was such a fun way to spend an hour or so.

https://youtu.be/8NE7AIwjYPI
08-14-2021, 10:57 PM
LVSpinfisher1

Another nice video, Arthur and some good gills you hooked up there!
08-15-2021, 09:34 AM
BobC

Nice, Arthur, and thanks for the post!
Bob