Archive for the ‘Fishing’ Category

THIS WEEK IN CENTRAL FLORIDA SPORTS For a complete listing of upcoming events in Polk County, please visit our website at: CentralFloridaSports.com/events.aspx. Download Central Florida’s free app on your smart phone at: Explore Central Florida on the iOS or Android market. Lakeland Flying Tigers vs. Tampa Yankees   Date: Saturday, June 8 Venue: Joker Marchant Stadium, Lakeland – Home games for the [...]

Event Links The Ledger, Sports NBC Sports Network, Ultimate Fishing Experience NBC Sports Network, American Hero Experience Interviews: Keith Alan, Host of NBC Sports Networks “American Hero Experience” Rick Brown, Sports Columnist and Bucs Reporter for The Ledger Show Packages: Lake Wales Pioneer Days Festival Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival and Auction Show Sponsors: Abuelo’s [...]

Event Links Lake Mirror Classic Auto Festival and Auction Lakeland Parks and Recreation Central Florida’s 2012 NatureFest Interviews: Ford Heacock, President of Heacock Insurance Group Bob Donahey, Director of Parks and Recreation for the City of Lakeland Keeli Carlton-Carmichael, Environmental Specialist, Polk County Parks and Natural Resources Show Packages: Tee It Up For Men’s Health [...]

Event Links Dirty Foot Adventure Run 2012 Dixie Youth Baseball World Series Florida Antique Tackle Collectors Spring Show Interviews: Ken Hatstings, Dixie Youth Baseball World Series Bill Stuart, Florida Antique Tackle Collectors Geno Stopowenko, Dirty Foot Adventures Show Packages: FYSA Hosts the Tampa Bay Rowdies Preseason Scrimmage at Lake Myrtle First Lego League International Invitational [...]

It’s an exciting time for Polk County fishing, with three municipalities nominated for WFN’s Ultimate Fishing Town! Home to more than 550 lakes with hundreds of anglers competing in fishing tournaments weekly, Polk makes the perfect fit. What exactly is the Ultimate Fishing Town? The World Fishing Network has opened a contest for voters to [...]

Winter Haven The weather may be cooling off but the bite is red hot. The water level is still a little low but better than its been in a long time. On full day shiner trips we have averaged 30-40 fish with most being around 2-3 lbs. Bigger fish up to 9 lbs are starting [...]

Winter Haven  Recent rains have the water level a little closer to where it needs to be on both the North and South Chains. Still down about two feet though. Most canals can be safely navigated. Only a few remain impassible. Also, due to the rain and slightly cooler nights, the water temperature  has fallen a [...]

Winter Haven The dog days of summer are in full swing. Tough fishing is an understatement for trying to describe the South Winter Haven chain. As a matter of fact it’s tougher than I have ever seen it before. It’s hard enough just trying to get around, much less catch a fish. Most canals can [...]

Kissimmee Chain Despite the relentless, stifling heat, big bass are showing up with regularity at tournament weigh-ins. Multiple five fish, 25 lb plus stringers are coming in every weekend. Exceptional results for fishing in 85 – 90 degree water. Outside grasslines continue to hold good numbers of big bass. Flip 1/2 – 3/4 oz weighted [...]

Winter Haven Post spawn is upon us. Most Bass have finished spawning and are in rest and recuperate mode. Others are rested and starting to feed veraciously as their appetite increases with the rising water temp. Although post spawn is considered to be one of the toughest periods of the year, it can also be [...]