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Disney Quite An Experience

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: March 28, 2009

GO FISHING is a look at the area fishing scene through the eyes of local charter boat captains and fishing guides. Today: Billy Nobles, left, with "Reel Animals" partner Mike Anderson.

The wind this week has made fishing tough. I have not ventured offshore, but I fished inshore on Wednesday, and it was howling. We were on a ton of fish, but we couldn't really get them biting like they were before the funky weather pattern sat in.

Captain Mike and I got to do something really cool on Tuesday. We went and shot an episode of "The Reel Animals Fishing Show" in Orlando. And yes I know there is no saltwater in Orlando.

We went to Disney and fished for bass on the resort lakes with guide Carrie Bronson.

I was excited, because all of us have seen the Disney lakes on television with the BASS tournaments and all of the other fishing events that have been filmed there. Let me tell you, that is quite a fishery they have there.

They have tons of fish in the 2- to 5-pound range. Carrie said the largest she has pulled out weighed 14 pounds, but she said they are more the exception than the rule.

The guides offer live bait fishing for families of up to five, or you can run a strictly artificial trip. That's what Mike and I did.

I thought we were special for being able to fish Disney, but then I found out that anyone can fish there anytime. You don't even have to stay at the resort. All you have to do is call to book your trip, then show up and catch some bass, then go home.

I hope all of you fishermen are home today, as the forecast is calling for winds up to 30 knots. It's a good time to get your house and boat in order.

On April 6 at Tight Lines Tackle at 6924 N. Armenia Ave. in Tampa, Vance Tice, The Reel Animals and a host of well-known charter captains and lure manufacturers are hosting the first class of The Reel Animals Fishing Academy.

We will be covering everything, from knots to offshore spreads and anything in between.

Catch Billy Nobles and Mike Anderson on the "Reel Animals Fishing Show" on Saturdays from 6:30-7 a.m. and Sundays from 11-11:30 a.m. on WFLA, Channel 8, and on Sundays from 8-10 a.m. on 1040 AM.

To book a charter, call 1-866-GAMEFISH or visit

reelanimalsfishingshow.com.

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