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  1. #1
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    Wanting to come to okeechobee but have questions

    Ok so I’m from Texas but I am wanting to come to okeechobee for a 3 day guide trip. First when is the best time of year to be at okeechobee to catch em and 2nd who is the best guide on the lake? And any more tips y’all have for me. Thanks in advance.

  2. GTB
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    #2
    Jan -Mar. What ever works for you. Depends if you want to shiner fish or throw lures, but generally these are the best months.

  3. Member
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    #3
    There are a bunch of retired tour pro's that guide down here on Okeechobee. Tom Mann Jr., Steve Daniel, Chet Douthit.

  4. Member
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    #4
    Chet moved backup north. Tom Mann jr. Awesome guy and guide

  5. Member
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    #5
    Ok thanks guys I will try to get in touch with Mann jr. And I definitely want to lure fish instead of shiner fish.

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    #6
    Tom Mann Jr has a Facebook page ( Tom Mann Jr Fishing ) if you on are there and it has the phone # of (678) 296-5879 if you aren't.

  7. Member
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    #7
    Quote Originally Posted by merc106 View Post
    Chet moved backup north. Tom Mann jr. Awesome guy and guide
    Dang didn't know. He used to take my money every once in a while

  8. Member
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    Thanks Robodom!