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THE HARRIS CHAIN OF LAKES
If
you were to ask me where the top destination for bass fishing
in Florida is I would have to consider the Harris Chain of Lakes
pretty high on my list. The Harris Chain of Lakes is a waterway system
that leads north to the Atlantic Ocean, through the Ocklawaha River and the St. John's River. It's made up of Lake Harris, Little Lake Harris, Lake Dora, Lake
Eustis, Lake Griffin and Lake Beauclair, and includes links by the Dora Canal,
the Dead River and Haines Creek.
A regular stop for the Bassmaster tour in the early
70's and 80's the Harris chain was a favorite among touring
pros because of it's ability to produce trophy bass. The Harris chain peaked in the late
80's when Submergent vegetation in the form of Hydrilla
could be found throughout the chain. At the time the Harris
chain was considered to be the number 1 trophy bass fishing
destination. Aggressive weed control
and stable water levels hurt the chain for about 10 years but
the last 7 years have been excellent as can be seen from the
past two Bassmaster tournaments.Trophy bass were abound as the Pros caught
multiple bass in the 11 lb range.
Local tournaments
are proving just how well the chain is doing with top weights
for 5 bass limits being in the 17 - 19lb range. Techniques for
the Harris Chain of Lakes can range from flipping visible shoreline
vegetation to carolina rigging main lake ledges. Rattle traps,
crankbaits, texas rigged worms and topwater buzzbaits are also
effective techniques.
Although live bait can be
used on this chain I prefer usingnarificial lures. Techniques
for using live bait are typically trolling shiners through the
various canals that are on the chain. But because of the numerous
ledges, brushpiles and shoreline vegetation the use of artificial
lures can be much more rewarding as well as challenging.
Only a short drive from Disney World The Harris Chain
of Lakes is definitely worth making part of your Florida fishingvacation.
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