Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report: April 2002

Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 2002

Florida bass fishing reports for each month of the 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999 and 1998 calendar years that describe the amount and size of bass caught, the Lake Okeechobee Florida bass fishing techniques used by guides to catch them, the areas of Lake Okeechobee that produced the best bass fishing action, and other bass fishing information is contained in our Lake Okeechobee Florida bass fishing reports. To ensure validity the angler's name address, city, state, phone number, e-mail address, date and year the party fished is also included in every fishing report.

The Lake Okeechobee Florida trophy bass fishing has started out FANTASTIC for the first week of April. My clients landed 14 trophy bass from 6 to 8 1/4 lbs in just 6 days! The excellent trophy bass fishing we experienced during the end of March has carried over into April with pleasing results. Prospects look good for a bumper grop of trophy bass throughout the month of April.....

UPDATE: 26 bass from 6 to 9 1/2 lbs were landed by my clients for the month of April

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 25, 26 & 27, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Dr. Howard Goodman (Toronto, Ont. - ph: 416-781-5282 - e-mail: smilexperts@look.ca - ilaura@idirect.com) and Johnathan Mursic (Bowmanville, Ont. - ph: 905-262-4960) caught and released about 20 bass that included a 7 lb., 6 lb. and 5 lb. bass during 3 days of wild shiner fishing with Cap'n Ron on April 25, 26 & 27, 2002. Johnatan caught the 7 lb. and 6 lb'er and Howard caught the 5 lb'er. All bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 20 & 21, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Kurt Bock (Gotha, FL - ph: 407-905-5223 - e-mail: kbock@cfl.rr.com), Mark Osborn and Tim Osborn (e-mail: MTOMCA@aol.com) caught a good amount of bass during a full day of wild shiner bass fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 20, 2002. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee. They also combined a day of wild boar hunting with us on April 21, 2002.

Here's a e-mail testimonial I received from the above party:

Wild Boar Hunting Testimonial: April 28, 2002

From: <MTOMCA@aol.com>
To: <info@ronsguideservice.com>
Cc: <kurt.bock@quebecorworld.com>
Subject: Hunting and Fishing trip April 20-21
Date: Sunday, April 28, 2002 7:38 PM

Ron,

We received your request for feedback on our recent trip with your guides.

1. Fishing was great and we had a full day on the water. Your guide was
great and we caught fish all day under great conditions. His equipment was
in great shape and well maintained. Fishing photo attached: left to right -
Kurt Bock, Tim Osborn, guide.

2. Hunting was very interesting and a first for the three of us. Two sows
and a boar. Patrick and Kevin did a great job. The dogs are a real
experience to watch at work. They are incredible! The service was great.
We got them all butchered with a few beers. I did find out that a .45 pistol
was not the weapon of choice for a big boar. Hunting results photo attached:
left to right Kurt Bock, Mark Osborn, Tim Osborn (son). It was a great day,
and we plan on doing it again.

Thanks again,

Mark Osborn
Kurt Bock
Tim Osborn

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 16 & 17, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Wayne and Dot Marshall (Freedom, NH - ph: 603-539-7774 - e-mail: freedommkt@earthlink.net) caught 15 bass up to 4 lbs during 2 half days of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 16 & 17, 2002. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 15, 16 & 17, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Darryl Billiemeyer (Doylestown, PA, - ph: 215-348-0752 - e-mail: dbillemeyer@2000.net) and Ted Hoffmayer (Telford, PA - ph: 215-258-5832) caught and released 38 bass that included a 6 1/2 lb. and a 5 lb. "pug nose" bass during 3 days of wild shiner fishing with Cap'n Ron on April 15, 16 & 17, 2002. Darryl caught the 6 1/2 lb'er and Ted caught the 5 lb'er. All bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 13 & 14, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Ed Shaw and step-sons Brian and Joseph (Dedham, MA, - ph: 781-320-0379 - e-mail: ESHAW104@aol.com) caught and released 15 bass that included a 6 lb. and 5 3/4 lb. bass during 2 half days of wild shiner fishing with Cap'n Ron on April 13 & 14, 2002. Ed caught the 6 lb'er and Joseph caught the 5 3/4 lb'er. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 12 & 13, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Rich Pointer (Naples, FL, - ph: 941-262-6964 - e-mail: ipsifl@naples.net), Joe Graba (Forest Lake, MN - ph: 651-464-5085 - e-mail: JP-GRABA@attglobal.net) and Ron Johnson (White Bear Lake, MN - ph: 651-426-5031 - e-mail: rljohnson@qwest.net) caught and released about 13 bass that included a 6 3/4 lb. and 6 1/2 lb. bass during a 2 half days of wild shiner fishing with Cap'n Ron on April 12 & 13, 2002. Joe caught the 6 3/4 lb'er and the 6 1/2 lb'er. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 10, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Ron and Judy Ethridge (Coventry, CT - e-mail: Ethridge@ofsoptics.com) caught 12 bass that included a 9 1/2 lb'er and a 6 lb'er during 1 day of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 10, 2002. Judy caught the 9 1/2 lb'er and 6 lb'er. All bass were released except the 9 1/2 lb'er that was kept for mounting. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 10, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers John Wells (Pembroke Pines, FL - ph: 954-252-1564) and his dad Bob caught about 12 bass that included a 7 1/2 lb'er during 1 half day morning of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 10, 2002. John's dad caught the 7 1/2 lb'er. All bass were released. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 8 & 9, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing angler John Davis (Montrose, CO - ph: 970-240-5336) caught about 20 bass that included a 6 1/2 lb'er during 2 half days of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 8 & 9, 2002. All bass were released. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 8 & 9, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Bob Desilets (Woodsocket, RI - ph: 401-499-3279) and Tim Faria (Woodsocket, RI - ph: 401: 765--4335) caught and released 7 bass that included a 6 1/2 lb'er and a 5 1/2 lb'er during 1 half day of wild shiner fishing with Cap'n Ron on the morning of April 9, 2002. Another party of 2 persons Allan Tremblay (North Smithfield, RI - ph: 401-765-6416 - e-mail: ALTREMB1968@aol.com) and his dad Armond Tremblay (Woodsocket, RI) also fished 1 half day with Cap'n Ron on the afternoon of April 8th. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 8, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing angler Tom Bradshaw (Canton, Oh - ph: 330-494-8545) caught and released 10 bass up to 7 lbs during a half day morning of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 8, 2002. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 6 & 7, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Kurt and Tiffany Hamilton (Royal Palm Beach, FL - ph: 561-333-9946 - e-mail: kurt.hamilton@preciousplatefla.com) caught and released 10 bass up to 4 1/2 lbs during 2 half days of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 6 & 7, 2002. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 5 - 7, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Scott Courier and his 12 year-old son Chris (Coconut Creek, FL, - ph: 954-970-3882 - e-mail: rsc2@mindspring.com) caught and released about 20 bass that included a 7 lb. and 6 lb. bass during a 2 days of wild shiner fishing with Cap'n Ron and Cap'n Bob on April 5 - 7, 2002. Chris caught the 7 lb'er with Cap'n Ron and the 6 lb'er with Cap'n Bob.. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 6, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Dave Vogt (Mirmar, FL - ph: 954-437-1740 - e-mail: daveand mape@msn.com) and his dad Richard caught only 2 bass up to 6 1/4 lbs during one half day morning of wild shiner fishing with Cap'n Ron on April 6, 2002.. Dave nailed the 6 1/4 lb'er. His dad did a lot of missing. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 5 & 6, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Mike and Pamela Heater (Moline, IL - ph: 309-797-6540 e-mail: LoneWeezel@aol.com) and father-in-law Gene Davis (Colona, IL - ph: 309-792-0565) caught and released 12 bass that included a 7 1/2 lb'er during 2 half days of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 5 & 6, 2002.Pamela caught the 7 1/2lb'er. Bass were caught drift fishing shiners in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

Sorry have no photo of Pam's 7 1/2 lb'er.

Here's a e-mail testimonial I received from the above anglers:

Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Testimonial:
April 26, 2002

From: <LoneWeezel@aol.com>
To: <fish@ronsguideservice.com>
Subject: Re: Fishing trip
Date: Friday, April 26, 2002 7:03 PM

Ron,
We all loved the fishing trip, Pam a little more than the rest.
Number of fish caught only God knows, was having too much fun watching Pam
and her Dad catch them. Never seen Gene that excited and nervous, it was
great!
The biggest fish was Pam's 7.5 to 8 lb'er. she won't let Gene and me live
that down for a long time.
Sorry, no pictures, her camera messed up and they didn't turn out,
OH DARN that means we have to come back and try it again next year!
An she's ready this time two new cameras ( one digital ) and a camcorder,
she means business this time.
Yes Chris told you right, I was out with your service in April 1992 and
caught a trophy Bass.
Our guide Chris was out standing, patient and very helpful. I thought the
guide you gave me in 92 was good but Chris put him to shame. Even after the
third time Gene back lashed the reel (by not locking it before setting the hook)
Chris didn't feed him to the gaitors. You really don't pay him enough.
Can't say enough about what a great time we had, thanks to you and Chris.
Looking forward to the next trip, trying to get my brother and his wife
to come along.

THANK YOU RON !

Mike & Pam Heater

Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 4 - 6, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Dwayne Hale and George Booze (Boonesmill, VA - ph: 540-776-9895) caught 49 bass that included one 7 1/4 lb'er, two 7 lb'ers and one 6 lb'er during 3 days of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 4, 5 & 6, 2002.. Dwayne nailed the 7 1/4 lb'er, one 7 lb'er and one 6 lb'er. George caught one 7 lb'er. These boys put 4 trophy size bass in the boat in 3 days of wild shiner fishing! Most of the bass were caught drift fishing shiners in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 2 - 3, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Mark Lundergan (Corning, NY - ph: 607-937-8163 - e-mail: LundergaML@corning.com) and Dave Kane (Corning, NY) caught and released 59 bass that included one 8 lb'er, two 7 1/4 lb'ers, one 7 lb'er and one 6 lb'er during 3 days of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 2 - 3, 2002. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 3, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing angler Larry Calus (St. Clair Shores, MI, - ph: 586-774-3454) caught and released 6 bass that included a 5 1/2 lb'er during a half day morning of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 3, 2002. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 2, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing angler Jan Juncker (Metaire, LA, - ph: 504-885-2281) caught and released 8 bass that included a 7 1/2 lb'er during a half day afternoon session of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 2, 2002. Bass were caught drifting shiners in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 2, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Dave McGlaughlin and his 12 year-old son Dave Jr.(Fenton, MI, - ph: 810-750-7898) caught and released 14 bass that included a 5 1/2 lb'er during a day of wild shiner fishing with Ron's Guide Service on April 2, 2002. Dave Jr. caught the 5 1/2 lb'er. Bass were caught drifting shiners in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 1 & 2, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Kyle Smith (London, KY - ph: 606-862-4237) and Randy Baker (London, KY - ph: 606-878-2486) caught and released 16 bass that included a 5 1/2 lb'er during 2 half days of wild shiner fishing with Cap'n Ron on April 1 & 2, 2002. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

Lake Okeechobee Bass Fishing Report:
April 1, 2002

Lake Okeechobee bass fishing anglers Ken Roman and his girl friend Brandy (Freehold, NJ - ph: 732-492-2014 - e-mail: kenroman@hotmail.com - yanks5124@hotmail.com) caught and released 12 bass that included a 5 lb'er during one half day morning of wild shiner fishing with Cap'n Ron on April 1, 2002. Brandy caught the 5 lb'er. Bass were caught in the North Shore area of Lake Okeechobee.

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Click on any of the below months for a Lake Okeechobee Florida bass fishing report on just how the Florida bass fishing action was on Lake Okeechobee during each month of the 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999 and 1998 calendar years.

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