Thread: Okeechobee trip 2020

Thanks for the memories. I have a close friend that is now 94 that sold his place at Ancient Oaks in Okeechobee when he was in his 80s. Like your uncle he was heart broken to finally have to leave that part of his life behind and remain in North Carolina. He still to this day talks about those many years of catching crappie in the river above Okiee Tantie. I was fortunate enough to be able to visit him there for several years and go with him up the river, and those are some memories and experiences I shall cherish forever. Not to mention some of the biggest and broadest crappie I have caught or seen. Again thanks for the walk down memory lane. It may even be possible that your uncle and my friend may have known one another, who knows? If nothing else they certainly are kindred spirits.

Great post, thank you and your uncle for taking us along. Where was his place down there? My aunt and uncle had a place years ago, north of the lake, on the “old” section of the river.

Mark you will always have the memories that you all share. Hate that he had to sell out. Glad you caught lot of fish.
LittleJohn

Good thread, it sounds like you enjoyed your time with your uncle. We fished st.johns river out of Highland fish camp Deland and my neighbor there is 92 yrs old and a true fisherman, has a trailer in Port Clinton ohio on lake Erie and one in Deland, man the stories he has told me! Hey I am planning next winter in Florida and looking for a fish camp possibly in the north end of the Big O, do you know anything about the ones in that area? I have a 29ft rv and bass boat so would need hook ups and preferably a boat slip.

The local guys can chime in with recommendations but there's several to choose from close to the Kissimmee river. Some look more expensive than others. Lots of snowbirds down there it seems. Google maps would be a start.

Originally Posted by SpeckledSlab

Great post, thank you and your uncle for taking us along. Where was his place down there? My aunt and uncle had a place years ago, north of the lake, on the “old” section of the river.

Buckhead Ridge is where his place was. Nice little community with lots of fishermen. Close to the ramp, bait & gas.

Originally Posted by kycreek

The local guys can chime in with recommendations but there's several to choose from close to the Kissimmee river. Some look more expensive than others. Lots of snowbirds down there it seems. Google maps would be a start.

Thanks, yes google maps is my go to, I found a few up that way, but getting info from people who know the area is best. I will do some searches here or post a new thread.

Thanks for taking the time to share a good fishery with us. You’re a very lucky man to have someone to share your love of fishing with. Both of you have some excellent memories and have eaten like kings together. People pay large money trying to get what you two shared. Sorry to hear of the end of an era though. Some things just go past to quickly.