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Orlando, FL - Lake Toho, Clermont Chain & The Kissimmee Chain

Capt. Tim Fey
June 28, 2006
Orlando - Freshwater Fishing Report

Butler Chain

The last two days has had us out on Butler Chain of Lakes. Yesterday the day had started out pretty good, with bass coming from deeper waters on Lakes Down and Little Down, shiners slow trolled was the definite way to go and has been the case for several weeks now. Around 11:30 we hit the ramp for to take cover as a storm rolled in and it was the smart move. This storm produced a ton of lightning, and as we sat in the truck by the ramp, watching the storm roll by and keeping an eye on the boat tied off to the dock, we heard the spookiest noise we ever experienced, a bolt of lightning wizzed by the truck, hitting a cypress tree and exploding the tree, sending timber flying some 50 feet in every direction.

Today, the 28th we were back out on Butler again, with a two boat party from New York.

Fishing was hit and miss most of the day, bass were schooling up, and you could manage one good bass from each school as they disappeared as fast as they appeared. Most all fish were caught in 18 to 32 feet of water, the guys hooked up some good numbers, and lost just as many. This is definitely the time of year, where shiners are going to be your best bet, and deeper waters will yield some good bass, as the guys said, these babies fight like small mouth bass. Despite the little to no breeze, and being HOT, the guys had so much fun, they will be coming back in March, when the weather is much cooler.

Attached is the picture of the cypress tree that was hit by lightning, folks we cant stress it enough, if you see a storm coming in, position up close to the ramp, if you hear thunder, or see ANY lightning, GET OFF THE WATER!!!!! Its great catching bass in Florida, but your safety and the safety of others is more important than any green fish.

Till my next report, tight lines and great fishing!!

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Florida Bass Fishing Guides' founder Capt. Tim Fey has been fishing Central Florida lakes for over 15 years. Capt. Tim Fey is a Licensed captain with the US Coast Guard and an avid tournament angler. Capt. Tim has published numerous articles on trophy bass fishing and is an advocate of CPR Catch, Photograph, and Release.

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7675 Sugar Bend Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: 321-303-9207
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