Everglades Bass Fishing Guides Headed To Lake Okeechobee November – Lake Okeechobee is RED HOT right now.  Big bass are being caught – and in numbers.  That’s why everglades bass fishing guide, John “King of the Everglades” Pate is headed to Lake Okeechobee tomorrow.

Mr. Pate is guiding Pete Doremus who flew in from New [...]

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If you would like to know how to catch big bass in December… especially in the Florida Everglades… you are going to love this.  Here is why…

There are many bass fishing techniques.  And most are designed to catch way more fisherman than fish.  But there are some techniques that actually work – if you [...]

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The Best Gift For A Bass Fisherman Everglades Bass Fishing Guides - If you have a bass fisherman in you life – you know what they dream about… catching that TROPHY bass.  You know, that bass of a lifetime they keep talking about… the ONE MONSTER BASS they want to mount on the wall.  That’s why [...]

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Everglades Bass Fishing Guides Big Bass Basics Versus Alabama Rig at Everstart Championship on Kentucky Lake.  Everglades bass fishing guide and local legend, John “King of the Everglades” Pate taught me a long time ago – fisherman catch bass… not lures.  And in different conditions – it is the fisherman who finds the bass and figures [...]

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When everglades bass fishing guide, John Pate, talks to fishermen around the world – one of the most common questions he gets asked is how to catch big bass in small ponds.

There are many factors and techniques Mr. Pate has developed growing up fishing small ponds and lakes in South Florida.  Too many to [...]

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Night fishing for big bass is awesome- especially in the everglades.  Everglades bass fishing guide, John “King of the Everglades” Pate has caught thousands of MONSTER bass at night – and says that is one of his favorite time to hunt for a real trophy.

Fishing at night gives you three huge advantages.  One is the bass can’t see [...]

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If you would like to know how to catch big bass in the florida everglades – or anywhere else you live or fish – this is going to be great information for you.

Here is why…

Believe it or not, catching big bass is not as hard as you think.  The problem is – most [...]

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Everglades bass fishing guide, John Pate has guided another client to the bass of a lifetime.  It’s no wonder why so many consider Mr. Pate to be one of the best bass fishing guides in the Florida everglades.

Mr. Pate has been guiding in the Florida everglades since 1973 and knows all the secret spots [...]

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It seems like everyone is fishing frogs these day.  But not everyone is catching big bass with them.  That’s why South florida bass fishing guides would like to bring you some great frog fishing tips.

If you’ve ever fished with frogs, you know it can be frustrating.  Big bass will sometimes follow it and not hit [...]

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If you want to know how to catch big bass in the fall, everglades bass fishing guide John “King of the Everglades” Pate is one of the best.  He has been an everglades bass fishing guide since 1973 and even though catching big bass in the fall can be a little tricky – Mr. Pate [...]

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One of the biggest reasons you are not catching  big bass consistently is you are not fishing for them properly.  Fishing for big bass is much different than fishing for a bunch of little ones.

One of the biggest mistakes is fishing too fast.  Another is not using big baits.

Whether you are using artificial lures [...]

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South Florida bass fishing guides came  across a great article where Bassmaster Elite Series angler, Dustin Wilks talks about a 10 minutes rule to catch more bass.

And even more importantly – the article talks about what is probably the biggest single factor to consistently catching bass… mental focus.

“Mental focus can make or break [...]

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South Florida bass fishing is some of the best in the world.

And there are several very unique techniques John Pate uses to catch trophy South Florida largemouth bass.

In fact, there is one big secret to consistently catching BIG South Florida bass… that will work where ever you live or fish.

Sure… you must [...]

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Lake Okeechobee Tournament: “He’s leaving for football camp next week… and he kept telling me he wanted something really bad before he left for the season… to win a bass fishing tournament,” said pro angler and Florida everglades bass fishing guide, John Pate.

Well, professional football player – Curtis Johnson – got the [...]

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Father’s Day was extra special this year for Charles Johnson.

His son, professional football player, Curtis Johnson, took him on an everglades fishing trip guided by John “King of the Everglades” Pate.

Curtis and his father caught over 60 largemouth bass at Holiday Park. The biggest was a nice five pounder caught by Charles.

When [...]

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Marc Meyerson just found out why John “King of the Everglades” Pate is widely regarded as one of the best bass fishing guides in the Florida Everglades – especially Holiday Park.

On June 13th, 2011 John Pate used his 38 years experience to help Marc land a MONSTROUS nine pound largemouth bass at Holiday Park.

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Florida everglades bass fishing guide John “King of the Everglades” Pate’s clients have been catching monter bass lately out of Holiday Park – and the Sun Sentinel has reported how great the fishing is.

On June 17th the south Florida newspaper reported, “Bass fishing has been red-hot out of Everglades Holiday Park using plastic frogs, [...]

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Florida everglades bass fishing guide, John Pate never ceases to amaze me. And this day of bass fishing at Florida everglades Holiday park was another one for the highlight reel.

Here is why…

The clouds rolled in and the the wind was strong.

As some of the boats passed by us on their way back [...]

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I forgot to put the little friend we made on our last fishing trip in the last post.

John Pate calls him “Wall-Y-Gator!!!

I’m not sure if he’s smiling… or ready to chomp us!

Click on him to book a bass fishing trip and everglades adventure with John “King of the Everglades” Pate.

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On Sunday May 22, 2011 John Pate once again showed why they call him, “The King of the Everglades.”

Catching this beautiful 6.69 pound Florida everglades largemouth bass – John Pate won big fish in the tournament held at Holiday park.

When asked how many times he has won the big fish award at Holiday [...]

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Florida everglades bass fishing guide – John Pate – had a great day at Holiday Park with two young fisherman today.

The young angers experienced why the south Florida everglades is one of the best places in the world to catch trophy largemouth bass.

They lost count – but well over 50 day were caught [...]

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NFL player Curtis Johnson – who has played for the Colts, Cowboys and last season the Rams – went out with John “King of the Everglades” Pate today.

I shot video of some of the action – in between making a few casts myself!!!

We caught about 50 largemouth bass. Most were about 2lbs. The [...]

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