Reports
May
2014
Harry Gualco brought another group down for yet another “Great” 4 days of fishing as he’s done in the past. His group caught several species of fish. The boys were successful on Lake Okeechobee catching bass up to 8 lb. on a wild shiner and also artificial baits. The next day we headed for Miami where several nice peacock bass were caught in the 4-5 Lb. range. Also they caught a variety of other species. with Harry successfully hitting a inshore grand slam by catching a Peacock & Largemouth bass along with a snook. On their last Day it was all artificial baits with Gambler’s Ace being the bait of choice, plus the EZ swimmer,and some 12″ snakes. The boys are already looking forward to next year. South Florida has it all like no other State in the US. Join Capt. Frank Carbone and staff of guides on your next trip to Florida.
May
2014
This past week I enjoyed repeat client Chessley Atchison and his Son Jesse from MD. Dad decided to take his oldest son fishing for a last escape of freedom, before he gets married at the end of this month. On day one Dad took the bragging rights with the biggest bass a nice trophy 8 LB. Largemouth. Chessley caught this big gal on a shiner as were most of the fish caught today. After the boys ran out of shiners the went to artificial bait mostly Gambler ace. to finish of the day with over 60 Bass several Chain Pickerel ,Oscar, Bofin, Gar and even a catfish. The next two they fish for Peacock bass in Miami. they started out the first day with a double , a peacock bass and a largemouth. They had a ball with Dad and Jesse both catching some nice 4 lb. peacock bass , and one that , are ready for this one? I thought they had their third double , which turned out they both caught the same peacock bass. These fish are so aggressive the bass hit Jesse bait first then went to the front and nailed Dad’s. They also caught Mylan and Mides chidlets, oscars , and Largemouth on the same day. This was a great way for Jesse to spend his last few days a single free man. Good Luck Jesse. Join in on the fun as this Father & Son did you won’t regret it.
May
2014
Larry Yanek from Ohio with his Dad Larry Sr. & girlfriend Beth had three Great day’s of fishing. In the three days the trio totaled well over 150 fish Including Peacock Bass Largemouth Chidlets all verities, oscars & a gar. Jr. caught the biggest peacock bass but Beth A.K.A “Brunhilda” caught a 6.10 oz. largemouth while peacock bass fishing which was the Biggest catch of the three days. Here are Just a few picture’s to look at. The great thing about fishing in south florida is , it is the only Place you can catch both Peacock and largemouth at the same time. we have been avaraging around 30-60 fish per day. Capt. frank and guides are ready 7 dayds a week.
Apr
2014
Fishing today in The Everglades with long time client George D’ Ambrosia with his girlfriend Nonna from Jersey . Was their good friend Jackie Cahill from Wellington Fl. The day Started out with George catching the first nice 5 Lb bass then Nonna landing one of her own Then Jackie catching one about 4 lb It wasn’t until the end of the day that George thought he had bragging right, not . On Jackie’s last cast her rod bent over as she battled her 6.5lb”Hawg ” As she strikes a Pose holding up her Trophy. 6.5 LB. “HAWG” The Pose To end this wonderful day on the water. The trio caught over 40 bass 6 oscars & 4 chain prickle. Come on down while the topwater action is good in “The Glades” with Capt, Frank Carbone , “The Orginal Hawghunter” Call- 954-325-1115
Apr
2014
As you can see there has been nothing less then satisfied client as Hawghunter Guide Service, continues to put them on fish. Most recent is Drew Pfeiffer and his girlfriend Kelsey from Texas, as they had a fun catching these scrappy fighters. Once again the woman out fish the men. Along were a few other that week Will & David also both from Georgia You can expect to catch in a full day of fishing between 20 -40 fish right now. The average size is 2-4 Lb. , but they fight like a 5-6 lb. largemouth. Our biggest so far was 6.12 Lb. caught by Jason Schilling from Louisiana. So come on down and get on in on the action, with Capt. Frank Carbone.
Apr
2014
Here are some of what was caught last month, Remember the peacok’s like it Hot. So if your looking to get away for a couple of days of Peacock Bass fishing now is the time we have been avaraging 2-3 Lb. with a few 4-6 Lb . This past month has been nothing less then great for my clients. as everyday they caught between 20 – 60 fish. Also not only did they catch Peacock bass but Largemouth Mylan and Midas chidlets, snook jackarvella’s oscar’s and even a gar. Give us a call we are ready when you are, Capt. Frank Carbone , “The Orginal Hawghunter”
Mar
2014
Last Week I had a group of repeat clients for Three days on the Big “O”. Instead of giving you a long Fishing Report I’ll just let the pictures tell the story. For Terry and the Gang as they caught several over 5 LB. If your looking to catch your Trophy Bass now is the time to get down to South Florida with “The Hawghunter” Capt. Frank Carbone while the bite is still ON. all the bass were released for the next Angler to catch “YOU”.
Feb
2014
Repeat client Paul Verde from MN. decided to get out of the cold and coming on down to catch some Big Bass on lake Okeechobee and so he did. On day one he boated over 20 bass up to 7 lb. Then ended the day with catching a 4 lb. on a Gambler Ace and the newest addition to the Gambler line up “The Burner” , don’t go fishing without it. The actipon on this worm is great and has a lot of vibration to attract the Bigger Bass. Then on day two we started out the morning with artificial plastics. The bait of choice this day was Gambler Big EZ ‘s and Fat Ace color didn’t seem to make a difference. By around noon we decided to drown a few shiners, now here’s where all the big bass came in . Paul had none stop action for 2.5 hrs. catching several Bass up to 7.5 lb. Then it happened in front of our eyes this Lunker Bass crushed and ate the biggest shiner in the live well . With a massive explosion and a great hook set , Paul landed his dream Bass ,as the scale was bouncing from 9.14 Lb. to 10.1 lb. so we can call it a 10 lber. 27.5 ” X 17″ 10 LB. “HAWG” What away to spend two great days of fishing. , Then he headed back to 10 degree weather. 🙁 The next Day I had of couple of Jersey Boy’s Todd Sagas and his Uncle John. We started the day out in the fog throwing Gambler produce again catching bass between 2-5 lb. and breaking off a “HAWG” in the buggy whips. Following the same pattern as the day before we headed to one of my honey hole’s and started slamming bass after bass on Wild shiners again. Todd within 2 mins. landed this 5 lb. Then john answered back with his nice bass. The boys put 40 + bass in the boat up to 6-7 lb. several over 4 lb....
Feb
2014
Today I had a Great Amish family the Yoders from Ohio on Lake Okeechobee . The day started out with Joe catching a nice 7 lb. Then Melvin came back with a 5.5 lb. next up was Alvin with his big bass., “What a way to start the Day” The Family that fishes together stays together. They caught more bass today then they ever had before. The brothers Melvin and Alvin had a double a pair if 5’s Also caught was a 6 and two 7’s with Joseph holding up the lunker of the day, a 7.5 lb Okeechobee “HAWG”. This is why anglers all over the world come to Lake Okeechobee to catch bass like these. If you can make it down, now this is the time These Big Bass are spawning. Capt. Frank Carbone the Orginal Hawghunter and staff of licensed and Insured guide are ready to take you out 7 days a week. Call 954-325-1115
Feb
2014
The Last two days I had Louisiana Guide Jason schilling from New Orleans Style Fishing Charters and his lovely wife Jessica. This was a Xmas gift from his wife a two day fishing trip with “The Hawghunter “. On Day one the action started out on the first cast, as Jason score the first of many that day. As we worked our way through the canals of South Florida . Then Jason caught his Trophy , a monster 6.12 LB. Butterfly Peacock Bass. By the end of the day the couple caught over 25 fish total and some nice ones at that. Now on day two they had a fantastic Banner Day catching 54 Peacock bass up to 5.1 lb. and two Doubles . They had a blast catching a combined total of over 75 Peacock Bass Largemouth bass , mylans, and some other species. The fishing is red hot so come on down and get out of the cold , “NOW”.
Feb
2014
Today I had Bob Olivio From IL. and his fishing buddy Dwayne. The day started catching some smaller Bass up to 3 lb. on Gambler Ace and EZ swimmers, the color didn’t matter. The boys have never fished in such heavy cover before. Dwayne landed the first few then Bob struck back. His bigger one came on the Big EZ. After lunch we decided to use the shiners , in hopes of catching the Bigger Bass, and that they did. After a couple of misses Dwayne hooked this 8 LB. and landed his trophy. He battled this “HAWG” as it was stripping line and almost pulled him in the water as she went under the boat. After a few more 3-4 Lb. Bass, Bob landed his Lunker a 6 lb. this was the biggest bass either one has ever caught and the reason they came to Okeechobee and fish with “The Hawghunter”, Capt. Frank Carbone.
Jan
2014
The 2014 Season started out where 2013 left off. The peacock bass action is as good as it’s been. From WI. I had Outdoor agent Conway Marvin and his wife Mary. Conway start of with his biggest Peacock of the day a nearly 5 lb. Male. By 1 PM the couple had boated 20 peacock bass and a few largemouth. Next there was Karen Grayson from Naples, FL. and her friend . They had a great time catching Peacock & Largemouth Bass , Mylan and Jaguars cichlids totaling 29 up to 4.7 lb. The great thing about fishing South Florida is , it’s the only place in the States you can catch both Largemouth & Peacock bass on the same trip. Ending the week was Father & Son Ken and Joe Miller from PA. This duo top off the day with 32 fish into the boat. They also had two doubles with Joe catching the most but dear old Dad capturing the bragging rights with this biggest a nice 4 lb. As the weather gets warm , the action will even get better and so will the size as we enter the spawning season. So book your dates now . Hawghunter Guide Service Capt. Frank Carbone and staff of guides work 7 days a week and waiting show you a fishing experience to remember.
Dec
2013
Well Hawghunter Guide Service ended 2013 with a Bang on Lake Okeechobee. First I had a Female, avid angler Lisa Gordon from Virginia, that single handed caught near 30 Bass up to 6 lb. Lisa stated , ” this was the best fishing Trip she has ever been on in a long time”. Then I had a great group of Guys from MN. Brad Arntson and Mike and his Son Bobby. While fishing in 70 degree weather back home was a chilling -7 Below, berrrr! The day started out with Bobby landing the First bass within 15 seconds and never stopped from there. Even though the weatherman was wrong as usual they handled winds blowing out of the North at 15 mph +. The boys took turns catching one after the other. At the days end they had caught nearly 50 bass including 2 – 6 lb. 2 – 5 lb. 8 – over 4 lb. and several 3 lb. with a few over 2 lb. all on Wild Shiners. The boys had a great time, stating never in their lives did they catch so many bass and as big. They just don’t have them that size in MN. They are looking toward a return visit. ALL the Bass today were released today for the next angler to catch, “YOU”. Brad is planning on join me hopefully this Oct , in The Amazon for the Monster Peacock Bass, if anyone is interested in joining me on Oct 11- 18, 2014 I will be hosting this trip. From “The Original, “Hawghunter Guide Service Capt. Frank Carbone and staff of licensed and insured guides, Wish you a Healthy and Safe Happy New Years. Good Fishin’
Dec
2013
Over the Christmas Holiday I had a few days with some Great Father & Son’s . First was long time client of 16 Years. Bill & Chris Dean from GA. Two years ago Bill caught two Okeechobee”HAWGs” over 10 lb. in the same day. Some anglers go all their lives and never catch one. Not so lucky this year as his Son Chris schooled him with a couple of 6 LB. Bill’s biggest was 4 lb. The guys had a great time the weather was in out favor , by the end of the day they estimated over 25 bass up to 6.5 lb. to make a great way to end the year. Next was repeat client Jeff Zeitz and his son Matt from PA. last year they went to the everglades , this year they thought they would try for some bigger bass on the Big “O”. Well Matt did just that as he caught a couple of nice 5 LB. Bass . These were his biggest ever because they just don’t grow that many big ones up there in PA. Next year they are already planning the take on the Florida Peacock Bass. It’ Just Aien’t Just fishing” What it really about a Father and Son or Daughter spending quality together, the fish is just the bonus. Capt. Frank and staff of Licensed and Insured Guides are ready to show you what South Florida has to offer , so come on down and get out of the cold this winter, you won’t regret it. Happy New Year from Hawghunter Guide Service
Dec
2013
The Peacock Bass fishing has been very good the entire year, with no exception in December also. First there was Paul & Diana Manthei from MN. as they had a great day catch 18 peacock bass plus 4 largemouth , Mylans, up to 4lb. 19 ” . Next there was a great couple from Wisconsin Patrick & Kristen Burke. in a 1/2 day caught peacock bass also up to 4 lb. and several Largemouth. The Florida Peacock Bass can be caught all year round and are a lot of fun to catch. They are a much stronger fight then the largemouth bass. If get a chance to get to Florida don’t pass up the opportunity to fish for them. So come out of the cold and join in on the fun and see what all the fuss is about with these scrappy fighters. Call now Capt. Frank Now at 954-325-1115
