Lake Okeechobee heavy cover bass fishing at it’s finest. They call them the hay fields and this is how fishing for bass in the historic Everglades gets done. Targeting large expanses of vegetation with baits like swim jigs and the Gambler 7″ Fat Ace, we break done fishing tips and techniques for catching largemouth bass moving in to spawn on Florida’s crown jewel – Lake OKeechobee.
This vid was shot just before the Gambler Lures Free Tournament out of Roland Martin Marina.
Weather was fairly stable with highs in the upper 70’s and lows in the upper 60’s. Partly cloudy skies and a slight northeastern breeze. Low light was key as well as fish were more active and willing to chase baits casted at holes, pockets, and lily pad junctures.
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Hi. Great video! What color was that gambler fat ace?
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Great video as usual Mikey!! Just curious what’s the best way to get to the hayfields from Roland’s?
In ft lauderdale from nor cal, any good spots to fish from the bank?
Just curious….what do you do for a living? I would like a new job to allow more time on the water.
Great vid as always man! Curious if you have tried the grass cutting trolling motor attachments? If so, which do you prefer.
hey mikey! i know you have a citica e and a bunch of curado e’s. is there a significant size difference between them, or are they the same size. thanks
What size swim jig are you using 1/2oz?
Dope video bro!! Look forward to getting out there soon🤙🏼
Great vid as always mikey. The hay fields have always been one of my favorite spots on the lake. Actually caught my biggest fish there a few years back. These cold fronts should bring in them FAT ones.
The grass fishing guide to America – Put your head down til you catch one and then slow down!
Nice video ma dude subbed!
Hey Bro…was pretty cool meeting you at Gambler tourney…can't even begin to tell you how my fishing has improved just watching your videos and practicing your techniques. Your a good dude.
Love it! Never disappointed with a Mikey vid.
I’m gonna try the swim bait upside down trailer this spring here in Iowa! Let’s gooo!
Nice set up on the new 7" Fat Ace to catch that 6+!
Super cool vid brother. I actually just went out to the lake for the first time a couple of days ago. Weather was cold, fished in the northeast corner. Bite was tough but really enjoyed fishing out there! Your vids are way helpful. Definitely have the bug now. going to spend some time out there. Salty guy starting to like the sweetwater!!
You ever do guided trips? I would pay for that opportunity in a heart beat. I live out in Palm City 🤘🏼
White swimjig and a white buzzin cane toad works really good as well.
Sweet vid, you should do one like this in the Everglades canals
One of my bucket lakes. Heck the FL holds about 10 of those though. hahaha
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Getting that time of year where giants can be caught. Should be moving in
Sweet. Heard Irma really changed the lake. Plan on heading over next week. I usually launch out of harney pond. Sweet vid!👊🏼
That was a tank. Nice video. 🤙🏻
I was debating between Okee and Istokpoga this Sunday. You may have just made up my mind bro. Good stuff
Great video Mike
Might have to give that swim jig rigging a try