Avid Angler | Fishing Adventures, Ireland and Florida

Posted by John Crowe on May 3, 2013

The Door has Just been Opened to the Flats and Bays of Florida.

Finally…..Just What We Have Been Waiting For. Our New Shearwater X2200. The shearwater X2200 is the latest exciting chapter in the American Marine Revolution in bay design concept. The X2200 was designed specifically for fishermen caught in the middle who want the unlimited fish-ability of a Flats boat upper deck, but also need the practical versatility of a bay boat large open cockpit. Our...

Posted by John Crowe on May 3, 2013

Lake Istokpoga Producing Big Bass Counts

If you ever dreamt about a fishing trip where you have caught 40-50 pounds of fish you can make your dreams come true on Lake Istokpoga. Fishing on the 28000 acre lake right now is at its best for years. Big numbers of fish at numerous locations add up to a fishing frenzy which we enjoyed over our eight week trip on the great lake. One of many 6 pounders which we caught over the last remaining days...

Posted by John Crowe on Apr 14, 2013

Crappie Fishing on Lake Istagpoka Florida

Crappie Fishing in conjunction with Lake Istokpoga, being a world class Large Bass Fishery also harbours a thriving Crappie population. They are a sporty little fish to catch and catching them creates a ton of enjoyment per pound per fish. Crappie are a very tasty and mild fish to eat, somewhat like fresh Water Perch. So go catch a mess and enjoy. (I don’t know how many fish are in a...

Posted by John Crowe on Apr 1, 2013

Easter Sunday on Lake Istakpoga Florida

Launched the boat at around 3.30 Easter Sunday and before the sun went down here is a selection of some of the bass we caught....

Posted by John Crowe on Mar 17, 2013

St Patricks day on Lake Istokpoga

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Posted by John Crowe on Sep 24, 2012

The Weather Improves at Last

The sun was shining on us – shame it didn’t stay out all day – but we found fish . Strange how grown men switch to being a bunch of boys when the fish start coming aboard. It’s almost a race to see who can catch the most or the biggest. Good friend Martin caught several nice bass over the three days that we spent fishing of the Hook Light House. I lost count of the number of...

Posted by John Crowe on Jul 8, 2012

Alaska – NW British Columbia Steelhead Adventure

Chris Molnar and his friends sent me some great pictures of their recent trip to NW British Columbia. This is an annual adventure that Chris and his friends undertake. They say that one picture is as good as a thousand...

Posted by John Crowe on Apr 7, 2012

George Molnar on Lake Istokpoga

George spent two separate days with me on Lake Istokpoga where he caught some awesome Bass. George and his lovely wife Cathy live in Canada and winter down here in Florida. We met up at Windy Point Boat Ramp on a lovely April morning. We travelled up the west side of the lake until we reached one of my hot spots for working the edge, after about thirthy minutes George had his first hit which to my...

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Thrill of the Catch

Posted by John Crowe on Aug 25, 2013

It isn’t the size of the fish that matters but the thrill it gives when you catch it. This 8lbs Cod is a prime example and it made my daughter Sabrina day when she landed this awesome fish while out...

Anything you can do I can do Better

Posted by John Crowe on Aug 25, 2013

Family rivalry can be fun at times, as the FitzGibbon brothers found out when they fished from the Avidangler out of Fethard on Sea. Both new to sea angling, they had been out on there Kayaks the day before when...