New here. (Harris chain in central Florida)
Dec 17, 2021 22:44:46 #
Pap21
Loc: Florida
I like spec fishing on the Harris chain in central Florida. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I'm told now is a Prime time.
Dec 18, 2021 00:32:11 #
Dec 18, 2021 04:16:16 #
Specs are a salt water species! So I would assume the New Member is talking about salt water fishing. I have always had my best luck fishing with a popping cork and a rig of 2 small jigs with plastic shrimp tails. If you have a boat, watch for seagulls diving on a spot in the bay. They are feeding on shrimp forced to the surface by specs. You can catch your limit if you can find that and stay with them. Just Sayin...RJS
Dec 18, 2021 06:29:33 #
Grizzly 17
Loc: South central Pa
Robert J Samples wrote:
Specs are a salt water species! So I would assume the New Member is talking about salt water fishing. I have always had my best luck fishing with a popping cork and a rig of 2 small jigs with plastic shrimp tails. If you have a boat, watch for seagulls diving on a spot in the bay. They are feeding on shrimp forced to the surface by specs. You can catch your limit if you can find that and stay with them. Just Sayin...RJS
RJ I know people from Florida that call crappie specs. I've never been there myself.
Dec 18, 2021 06:52:50 #
Richey
Loc: The Villages, Fl
Hi Pap, this is Rich. I live in Leesburg on Lake Griffin.
Fish out of a 23' Hurricane Deck boat mostly on Griffin for Bass and now and then Crappie.
Where do you live? Perhaps we can do some fishing if your interested. I always like to meet new people and enjoy the outdoors and adventures.
Let me know.
Rich
Fish out of a 23' Hurricane Deck boat mostly on Griffin for Bass and now and then Crappie.
Where do you live? Perhaps we can do some fishing if your interested. I always like to meet new people and enjoy the outdoors and adventures.
Let me know.
Rich
Dec 18, 2021 07:08:51 #
Pap21 wrote:
I like spec fishing on the Harris chain in central Florida. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I'm told now is a Prime time.
Good mornin', Pap, Welcome to the Forum. Lots of members on the Forum from FL.
Dec 18, 2021 07:41:55 #
Pap21 wrote:
I like spec fishing on the Harris chain in central Florida. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I'm told now is a Prime time.
Welcome to the Stage. Good Luck with the specs, what ever they are. I'm a Yankee, no help from me.
Dec 18, 2021 08:48:42 #
Richey
Loc: The Villages, Fl
The HARRIS Chain in central FL are fresh water. 6 lakes all connected. I live on Lake Griffin, 9500 acres. Bass, crappie
Rich
Rich
Dec 18, 2021 09:06:15 #
Pap21 wrote:
I like spec fishing on the Harris chain in central Florida. Any tips would be greatly appreciated. I'm told now is a Prime time.
Welcome to the Stage Pap21, there's lots of Floridians here, like Richie. He's a freshwater guy. Good luck and Tight Lines!
Dec 18, 2021 16:47:12 #
True enough--specs are Speckled Trout, a salt water fish. However, here in Florida, Speckled Perch are also referred to as "specks," and are what will be found in the fresh-water Harris Chain of Lakes. Speckled Perch are also called "Crappies," "Croppies," "Calico Bass," and probably lots of other names in other parts of the country!
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