Myakka River

[SteveGibson]

The Myakka River always has been one of my favorite places to fish. However, fishing has really been bad for the last two years. In fact, I haven't fished it in quite a while.

I decided to try it again. I was surprised. I had to work hard for every fish, but I ended up with 25 bluegill, shellcracker and stumpknocker. Almost all were quality fish.

Had one hit (a miss) on a popping bug. Things heated up when I changed to a No. 10 nymph. Got all my fish on it.

The river is beautiful and a true reflection of Old Florida.

It's only 10 miles from the house, so I plan to hit the river more often.

Myakka River:



Bluegill:



Shellcracker:



This gator made me pick another route:

[Pat]

Nice fish and photos , thanks for sharing............
Guess you don`t wash your hands after removing the fly , huh? in a canoe?
Just purchased a fly rod kit want to use it bream fishing here in NC

[SteveGibson]

Nice fish and photos , thanks for sharing............
Guess you don`t wash your hands after removing the fly , huh? in a canoe?
Just purchased a fly rod kit want to use it bream fishing here in NC

You always have to be careful when you're on waters that contain alligators, but they're not exactly thick in most places. I give them the utmost respect and try to stay away from them. I err of the side of safety. I've never had a problem, and I hope never to have a problem.

FYI, I fish out of a Native Watercraft Ultimate 14.5 hybrid.