Shellcracker
Fishing Lake Okeechobee
Half
& Full Day
Fishing Rates
Enjoy
a half or full day of Florida shellcracker fishing on Lake Okeechobee
with a USCG licensed guide service. Our affordable shellcracker
fishing rates that are listed below are indeed something that
every shellcracker fishing angler should take advantage of.
HALF
DAY SHELLCRACKER FISHING
GUIDE SERVICE RATES
MORNING OR AFTERNOON YEAR-ROUND RATE
1
Half Day
of Fishing Guide Rate for
1 person is: $85.00
We require 2 persons on our Half Day Rate
TOTAL
COST OF OUR HALF DAY OF FISHING FOR 2 PERSONS
IS ONLY $170.00
The
Required Deposit for a 2 person trip is $85.00
Third
person half day
rate charge is
$50.00 additional
The
Required Deposit for a 3rd. person is $50.00
TOTAL
COST OF PACKAGE FOR 3 PERSONS IS ONLY $220.00
The
Required Deposit for a 3 person trip is $135.00
HALF
DAY SHELLCRACKER FISHING RATE
includes all of the following: 1 four hour morning session of
fishing from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. or 1 four hour afternoon session
of fishing from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., USCG professional licensed
guide, fully equipped bass boat or airboat, gas, oil, rods, reels,
tackle and lessons (pro techniques and tricks).
STUFF
NOT INCLUDED
1) Fishing license.
They can be purchased online on my web site or locally.
2) Live bait: crickets,
worms and minnows which are at the clients cost can be
purchased locally.
3) Soft drinks,
food & ice. These items can be purchased locally.
4). Rain Gear. Inexpensive
rain wear is recommended.
5) Gratuities for
your guide are not included in the above rates.
6) Lodging is not included in the
above rates.
7) Guides do not
clean fish.
Live
bait: minnows, crickets and worms which are at the clients cost
can be purchased locally
Click here
for lake & shellcracker fishing information, best time to
come & much more
SEE
RESERVATION REQUIREMENTS, HOW TO MAKE RESERVATIONS, RESERVATION
CONFIRMATION, THINGS TO BRING, FISHING LICENSE COST & OTHER
INFORMATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
FULL
DAY SHELLCRACKER FISHING
GUIDE SERVICE RATES
MORNING OR AFTERNOON YEAR-ROUND RATE
1
Full Day
of Fishing Guide Rate for
1 person is: $140.00
We
require 2 persons on our Full Day Rate:
TOTAL
COST OF OUR FULL DAY OF SHELLCRACKER FISHING FOR 2 PERSONS IS
ONLY $280.00
Required
Deposit for a 2 person trip is $140.00
Third
person full day
rate charge is
$75.00 additional
The
Required Deposit for a 3rd. person is $75.00
TOTAL
COST OF PACKAGE FOR 3 PERSONS IS ONLY $355.00
Required
Deposit for a 3 person trip is $215.00
FULL
DAY SHELLCRACKER FISHING RATE
include all of the following: 1 eight hour session of fishing
from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., USCG professional licensed guide,
fully equipped bass boat or airboat, gas, oil, rods, reels, tackle
and lessons (pro techniques and tricks).
STUFF
NOT INCLUDED
1) Fishing license.
They can be purchased online on my web site or locally.
2) Live bait: crickets,
worms and minnows which are at the clients cost can be
purchased locally.
3) Soft drinks,
food & ice. These items can be purchased locally.
4). Rain Gear. Inexpensive
rain wear is recommended.
5) Gratuities for
your guide are not included in the above rates.
6) Lodging is not included in the
above rates.
7) Guides do not
clean fish.
Live
bait: crickets, worms and minnows which are at the clients cost
can be
purchased locally
Click here
for lake & shellcracker fishing information, best time to
come & much more
SEE
RESERVATION REQUIREMENTS, HOW TO MAKE RESERVATIONS, RESERVATION
CONFIRMATION, THINGS TO BRING, FISHING LICENSE COST & OTHER
INFORMATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE
Fishing
Hours
Our half day morning shellcracker fishing rate is for a 4 hour
day of fishing from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Our half day afternoon shellcracker fishing rate is for a 4 hour
day of fishing from 12:00 noon to 4:00
Our full day shellcracker fishing rate is
for a 8 hour straight day of fishing from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Click
here to check out our Shellcracker Fishing Special rate of 2 half
days of shellcracker fishing and a
night of lodging with a USCG licensed guide service on Florida's
Lake Okeechobee. This shellcracker fishing special
rate besides being an affordable fishing event also allows each
fisherman to take "two limits (100 shellcrackers) each" instead
of a one day limit of 50 each simply because they are fishing
on two different days.
Shellcracker
Fishing Best Time To Fish
During the spawn shellcrackers
are highly vulnerable to being caught easily. The male shellcracker
after establishing their nesting area which are usually the same
spawning sites year after year, will become very aggressive.
They will in fact strike at anything that intrudes into their
nesting territory.
Shellcracker
Fishing Spawning Months
Redear (shellcracker)
will spawn as the water temperature nears 70 - this may be as
early as March and last as late as September. The male shellcracker
begins building a dish shaped nest that is a round sandy depression
that is 2 - 4 inches deep and from 8 - 24 inches wide. Shellcrackers
gather in large colonies during the spawn. There are dozens of
nests side by side in an area of 50 - 75 square feet. Shellcracker
spawning activities also cycle around the full moon periods. The
5 day period before and after the full moon is a great time to
catch a limit of them.
HALF &
FULL DAY RATE RESERVATION REQUIREMENTS
All of the
above half and full day rates are for 1 or 2 persons per boat.
The half and full day rate for a third person is listed above.
Bass boats cannot carry more than 4 persons (guide included).
Fishing licenses are not included in above rates.
Guide gratuities are not included in any of the above rates.
Reservation
deposits are listed
after each rate and can be made by
money order, certified check, or
online
by credit card
Personal
checks are not accepted.
Remaining balance due is payable upon arrival by Cash or Money
Order only.
We do not accept credit cards or personal checks on the balance
due.
Reservation
date/s are final and can not be rescheduled.
Reservation deposits are non-refundable in the event of a cancellation.
See our:
Cancellation
& Refund Policy
MAKING
RESERVATIONS
Click here to make reservations
online with a credit card
MONEY
ORDER DEPOSIT
To
make reservations by U.S.Postal Mail Service, UPS or FedEx
Click here to print out the required RESERVATION FORM
you
will need to mail out with your money order deposit to make reservations
by U.S.Postal Mail Service, UPS, FedEx, etc.
Click
here for DIRECTIONS to Ron's Guide
Service.
Click
here for LOCATION MAP to Ron's Guide
Service.
Reservation
Confirmation
Ron's
Guide Service will e-mail a written confirmation upon receipt
of a party's reservation deposit confirming receipt of deposit,
the total
cost of the fishing trip that would include the guide rate, the date of the reserved
fishing trip, where to meet, time to meet, balance due upon arrival
and other information.
The
total cost of the fishing trip and balance due upon arrival (minus
the deposit) will 
also
be listed to ensure that there are no additional hidden fees or
charges whatsoever!!!
I
can "promise" you that you will not be supprised will
a bill for any additional fees at the end of your fishing trip!!!
It
is the booking party's responsibility to e-mail me back as soon
as you receive my e-mail confirmation verifying that the information
containted in it is correct.
Boats
and Equipment
Florida
bluegill fishing is done in comfort and safety from a 18 - 20
foot fully rigged bass boat or 18 - 20 foot airboat. All boats have a ice cooler for
food and soft drinks, livewell and plenty of storage which will
make your day an enjoyment. All guide boats are also equipped
with VHF Marine Radio and/or Cellular Phone. U.S. Coast Guard
approved PFD's for each person are carried as required by law.
Here's
Captain Ron's new 2006 Diamondback 20 foot custom crafted airboat.
This one of
a kind huge airboat on Lake Okeechobee is powered by a 496 cubic
inch GM Levitator 8.1 HO fuel in-jected motor that has a horse
power ranting of 425 - 450 hp. A CH 2.1 gear reduction box that
turns a 3 blade ultra wide Q series Sensenich propeller 4800 rpm
and a custom built stainless steel exhaust system makes this airboat
the quietest airboat you will ever ride in.
I
have not to date had a client ask for ear plugs!
Custom built into the deck is a large insulated livewell and cooler.
There are also 7 other large built in below deck and 2 under the
seat storage compartments. A custom installed 80 lb. trust Minn-Kota
trolling motor, 2 front mounted fishing seats, a 6 foot bench
seat and full walk around deck make fishing from this airboat
a true pleasure. A fold down bimini top is an added pleasure of
providing shade and rain protection during a party's fishing trip.
Things To
Bring
Rain gear,
camera, sun screen, cap and other such items.
A light or ultra light action spinning rod and reel combo spooled
with 6 - 8 pound test line, jigging pole with 6 - 8 lb. test line,
jigs (assorted colors), beetle-spins (assorted colors) 1/16 -
1/64 oz., small (quarter size) bobbers, small size # 6 or 8 hooks,
small size split shots and a 50 to 60 quart cooler for keeping
your fish in. All guide fishing boats have a ice cooler storage
compartment for soft drinks and food. Ice for the guide boat food
and soft drinks cooler as well as the fish holding cooler can
be purchased locally. Rods and reels as well as terminal tackle
(hooks, floats, weights, etc.) are furnished free of charge by Ron's Guide Service. We provide artificial
lures on a you replace it if you loose it basis. We do not provide
live bait. Live bait can be purchased locally.
Seasonal
Weather
Winter's general
day temperature is 75 degrees. Nights and mornings are 
cool
to cold. Late spring and early fall days are in the 80's. Summer
days range in the 80's - 90's. Rainfall during the winter, early
spring and late fall is slight. Brief afternoon showers are common
in late spring, throughout the summer and early fall. Guides fish
"rain
or shine and under all weather conditions". Rain gear is a must bring item. If you
are fishing during the winter months, be sure to bring some warm
clothing with you -- it can get 
quite
cold at times.
Hopefully bad weather does not interfere with your reserved fishing
trip. We do not offer rain checks or a refund in the event a party
is not able to fish due to bad weather conditions. We have no
control over the weather and therefore we cannot be responsible
for the disruption of your trip due to bad weather. Please bring
rain gear with you. If bad weather moves in the decision to leave
is up to the guide.
Florida
Fishing License
A Florida fishing
license is required to fish in Florida. Children under 16 years
of age are exempt. Non-resident 7-day freshwater fishing license
cost is $17.00. Non-resident 12-month freshwater fishing license
cost is $32.00. Resident 12-month freshwater fishing license cost
is $14.00. A computerized license option is now available in the
state of Florida. Anglers may purchase their fishing license using a toll-free
telephone number and a credit card.
Telephone agents will issue a license number over the phone which
will entitle anglers to fish immediately or at some later date
during the year. If you would like to use this service the Florida
Game & Fresh Water Commission's toll-free number is 1-888-347-4356
Purchased
Your Fishing License Online
A
Florida fishing license which will entitle anglers to fish immediately
or at some later date during the year can now be purchased online.
Non-resident 7-day
freshwater fishing license cost is $17.00. Non-resident 12-month
freshwater fishing license cost is $32.00. Resident 12-month freshwater
fishing license cost is $14.00.
Children under 16 years of age are exempt.
Click
here if you would
like to use this convenient option to
instantly receive your fishing license online!
Your
Own Web Page Free
You get your own
fishing and/or hunting internet web page FREE when you fish and/or
hunt with Ron's Guide Service!
Imagine being able to brag about
your fishing and/or hunting and have your photos posted on your
web page for all your family, friends and a young hunter's school
friends to see.
To enjoy this one-of-a-kind great offer just e-mail Captain Ron
at capon1943@aol.com your photos and all details about your fishing
and/or hunting such as angler's and/or hunter's name, city, state,
e-mail address, how many fish caught, size of your trophy bass,
weapon used, caliber and size of game bagged or anything else
you found amusing about your fishing and/or hunting trip.
A link to your own personal internet web page will be e-mailed
to you from Captain Ron. This link will give you, family and
friends you send it to access to your web page.
You can also add photos of other fish you caught, game you bagged
and even your pet's photo at anytime you like.
RON'S
GUIDE SERVICE
MOORE HAVEN, FL 33471
Web Site: http://www.lake-okeechobee-fishing.com
E-Mail
PH: 863-946-1742
CELL:
863-287-8484
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