BROOKER BAIT & TACKLE

Owners Bill & Natalie Brooker

1351 A. W. North Blvd. Leesburg, Fl. 34748

352-460-0695

BrookerBait@gmail.com

By Captain Lynda Hawkins

Lorraine from BASS WORLD LODGE 386-467-2267 reports bream are big. Mark recently caught and released 15 bass. Jim is still catching lots of nice big catfish. Lafon has been catching lots of bream and he recently went fishing with Jim and they both got soaking wet but caught a warmouth perch and an ufo. (Unidentified fish organism). All were catch and release. Bass World Lodge has been in the fishing business over 50 years and has had fishermen from all over the world who have experienced the fun of an old fashioned down to earth fish camp.

GEORGETOWN MARINA & LODGE 386-467-2002 report panfish are being caught using worms, crickets and grass shrimp according to Nolan. Two of their customers recently caught 3 nice bass up to 5 ½ pounds fishing just past Little Lake

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Sun-Thur 6am-10pm & Fri-Sat 6am-11pm 1380 W. St Rd. 40, Pierson

386-749-0180

Georgetown Marina, Lodge & RV Park

A full service marina, located near the N.E. corner of Big Lake George

You can see what Lake George produces some big bass and nice crappies.

(386) 467-2002 georgetownmarina.com

Florida's 2023 Gulf red snapper season opened on June 16 and runs consecutively through July 31, 2023

The season will reopen in the fall for 3-day weekends during October and November (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

This season applies to recreational anglers fishing from private vessels in Florida Gulf state and federal waters. For-hire operations that do not have a federal reef fish permit may also participate in the season but are limited to fishing for red snapper in Florida Gulf state waters only.

George. Another customer caught some crappie down on the East side of Lake George and caught their limit using bobbers and minnows.

By Captain Lynda

ANGLER’S FAMILY RESORT

352-489-2397 Owen tells us the fishing has been pretty good using shiners for bass. The Rainbow and where the two Rivers met is producing some nice ones. They are catching them in the grass beds and lily pads. Crickets and worms are producing some nice bluegill around the bridge pilings.

Stop in and visit, you'll love the friendly staff and beautiful River. Take a few minutes and enjoy a wonderful meal right on the River at the Blue Gator Tiki Bar, the food is absolutely delicious.

Boats, RVs, archery, guns, fishing, power sports & more

Ocala, FL, – The North Central Florida Outdoor Expo takes place Saturday, August 12th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the World Equestrian Center in Expo Center 2 (1390 NW 80th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482).

Guests at this event can fire BB guns, throw an axe, compete in a virtual fishing tournament, pet a live alligator, shoot arrows and so much more!

Entry is $5 cash and free for children 17 and under. The first 100 guests will receive free gifts, courtesy of Crystal River Kayak and Dive Center and Two Men and a Truck.

For a list of participating organizations and companies, please visit www.937kcountry. com or www.windfm.com.

Captain Daniel Levesque

386-341-0793

Rare Breed Charters, our next feature boat, has been making waves & lots of memories this year! With noteworthy charter catches such as the beautiful #WhiteMarlin caught during the Halifax Sport Fishing Club Offshore Challenge, to their current ranking in the #EastsideTunaRoundup, this Captain has a fiery passion that is poised to hit the seasons highlight reels hard.

Accomplishing catches like a marlin with a professional fishing team is pretty common in this area, however Captain Daniel makes dreams come true by taking his die hard charter clients out and showing them how it's done! So if you've ever wanted to fish a tournament but don't know where to start, he's definitely your man! Outfitted with 3 vessels that can take you anywhere from the skinniest of backwaters or all the way to the other side of the gulf stream- you will definitely enjoy the areas fishing with this crew!

Captain Daniel is a lifelong archery enthusiast and fisherman, whose rootsbegan in Key West before he found his home in Volusia County. In true outdoorsman spirit his dream has always been to provide a one of a kind all inclusive getaway through his several business ventures; with plans to one day to grow into much, much more. Book lodging with on site target practice at Gobblers Lodge 3D Archery Range and add customized fishing trips through Rare Breed; he offers a truly unique experience for vacationers looking to live the true Floridian way of life. For more information about the Rare Breed Experience visit: https://www.rarebreedcharters.com/rare-experience

Currently on the roster is their 17' Skimmer Skiff for backwater & bowfishing adventures, a 24' Pathfinder for inshore & nearshore fishing, and last but certainly not least their 31' Cape Horn for all of their offshore fishing trips. Each individual vessel is well equipped specifically for the types of fishing they're purposed for, with some flexibility when requested in advance. From poling platforms to out & down riggers, live bait to the best Westwind Witches available, guaranteed top of the line gear... you name it, they've got it covered!

As a Key West native and lifelong fisherman Captain Daniel is also well versed in spearfishing and insists that his favorite fishing will always be Yellowtail Snapper fishing in the Keys & Bahamas. He solidifies this sentiment adding "..there is nothing more rewarding than light tackle fishing for these delicious fish!" Take note: we do occasionally catch these fish in our own waters!

Rest assured; our vessels are the best in the industry, our roster handpicked & credential checked. We pride ourselves in providing the areas charter community with the exposure and support that they deserve We will forever stand behind our calling of connecting Angler & Captain in a comprehensive & meaningful fashion.

Mention this ad and receive $100 off Hog, Deer & Turkey Hunts!

August 1st-January 1st

3 DAYS HUNTS $1,295.00

5 DAY HUNTS $1,995.00

Meals & Lodging Included with all pricing!

We have the longest deer season in the US August 15th-January 1st, with weapon of choice for the entire season. The velvet hunts last through Labor Day weekend and the rut is throughout the months of October and November. We hunt seven days a week and allow two bucks per day, only with one small (under 12" wide) per hunter, per season.

We have open areas where first timers can take a buck, Long Managed Trophy Areas where bucks must be a minimum of 15" outside spread. Then we have our special Big Trophy Area, where the bucks have been on strict management for only mature bucks for the past 13 seasons, the bucks there have to be 16" outside spread of 110 Boone and Crockett Score. That area will be for very serious Trophy Hunters only.

Spring Turkey Season March 20th-May 5th

3 Days $1,395

Meals & Lodging Included with all pricing!

Turkey Season opens on March 20th each year and runs through May 5th. We have 5,500 of prime turkey woods with a mixture of river bottoms, pine ridges and lots of food plots planted with chuffas, the turkey’s favorite. Our seasoned guides are very familiar with our properties and are very personable and experienced. While on your turkey hunt , if you would like to sit for a wild hog in the afternoon, you are allowed to take one hog during the three day hunt for no extra charge. We have lots of them and some really big ones.

3 Days $1,095

Meals & Lodging Included with all pricing!

We can hunt hogs year round and some of our most productive hunts this past year took place in May, June and July. We have plenty of land now with hogs to be able to hunt large groups, up to 10. We can even accommodate bow groups that large. Hogs are very smart animals, don’t come thinking they are just dumb farm animals. This is a fun hunt for all who just do not want to quit hunting after their deer season closes.

The finest deer, hog, and turkey hunting in the low-country of South Carolina!