I look it up about 3 hr drive really not that far i drive down to big O in 4 hrs . i do stay over night then drive home.
and at least you have hydrilla lake tarpon they have 3 boats to cut the hydrilla then they kill the rest with some type of chemicals a lot of brown water in that lake. I talk to the FWA to day and he told me if you don't have live bait your chances are slim to catch any thing i was luck it today 1gar 2 small bass 7 hrs of fishing.
NorthMoccasinLoc: SW Virginia, sometimes east central Florida
Live shiners are very popular here too. We use purple plastic worms mostly, with no weight. In January and February Shiners are probably the best bet. I have noticed that the water is clearer in the hydrilla beds.
Thanks for that info i don't have purple worms but thats a great reason to go the pro bass shop in tampa now if i can only get out the door with out spending $100.00 thats a good day.