The week of the new moon has arrived, and weather forecasters are predicting a week of consistency; northerly winds at 5-10 mph, daily temperatures from a low of 45 to a high of 78 and a weak high pressure system to move through Central Florida tomorrow, which produces a dropping barometer on Tuesday and perhaps Wednesday. ...more

February 22, 2009

The forecast during the waning of the Full Moon produces a decreasing early-morning bite and an increasing late-afternoon bite each day for a week. Next factor to consider is the weather forecast which is predicting a daily modest drop in temperature combined by a mild to medium speed wind from the north, northwest. Fog is another factor which should be heavy each morning and serves to improve early-morning fishing conditions. ...more

January 14, 2009

The new moon occurred very early this morning at 2:19 a.m., causing the aquatic world to swim further, hunt longer and feed less in order to sustain their increased metabolisms. ...more

July 2, 2008

Known for its freshwater lakes and bird-watching venues, Lake Placid in Highlands County was the kind of small town where Gregory Johnson was naturally buffered from the seamier sides of life. ...more

June 25, 2008