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    Cole Sands fishing report for Saint Johns in Florida

    St. Johns River Giants (31 Pound Bag)

    Best for March - April

    Saint Johns

    Florida

    Bass

    Conventional Artificial Bait

    Posted 2 months ago

    Cole Sands

    Cole Sands

    Professional Tournament Angler

    Guide

    Brief Description

    Recently at my first Bassmaster Elite Series event at the St. John's River I had an unbelievable practice. I had a couple days where my best 5 weighed over 30 pounds. The cold front killed the bite for the tournament, but this pattern still produced a 7 pounder on day 1. This tip will include several stretches of lilly pads that produced giant bass.

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    Current Saint Johns Weather Conditions

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    Reviews

    100% rating

    (1 reviews)

    Kevin B

    Nov 22, 2024

    Are you catching any on rattle traps? if so what type and color

    Response from guide

    Hey Kevin, yes a rattle trap has been good on the main lake bars and the back of the creeks for schooling fish. On the main lake bars, a 5/8 ounce Yo Zuri rattlin vibe in sexy Shad, citrus Shad, and ghost pearl Shad has been good. In the back of pockets, a 3/8 ounce rattlin vibe has been better in the same colors

    Wind
    4 mph S
    Air Temp
    76°F
    Pressure
    1015 hPa
    Conditions
    21% clouds

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