Just about every freshwater angler caught his or her first fish on spincasting gear, and whether it was a finger-length bluegill, a stocked hatchery trout, or a small bass, that’s a special moment.

Nothing overly large, but many 7- and 8-pound fish were reported ... Ron Schelfo at Ron’s Tackle Box (863-956-4990). 3. At Winter Haven, the canals remain hot for bluegill, shellcracker ...

For more information, contact Ron Schelfo at Ron’s Tackle Box (863-956-4990 ... also been good for shellcracker and bluegill, reports Bridgemaster Fishing Products. 11. On Crooked Lake ...