Sorry about late reply but a friend of mine is a p/t guide on Big "O". And yes he's a licensed guide not a pirate. He told me last night that yesterday he had 1 of his best days ever for 1/2 day. 3 clients used 3 doz shiners but caught 13 bass ranging from 4 lbs to 7 1/2....last week he said he was lucky to catch 2 or 3 & outing. He's out of the north end and says the water is up 4 ft higher than last year. Also a friend caught a 10.9 from Lake Griffin yesterday on the Harris Chain. www.tvfreshwaterfishingclub.com