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Dispatch From the Road: Bass Fishing in Florida

Join writer Dave Mezz as he travels in search of big bass in the Sunshine State
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The porch at Highland Park’s bait shop and marina.

The porch at Highland Park’s bait shop and marina.

Photo: Dave Mezz

Trophies and photos adorn the walls at Highland Park.

Trophies and photos adorn the walls at Highland Park.

Photo: Dave Mezz

A cabin at the fish camp.

A cabin at the fish camp.

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A bear-crossing sign outside Deland.

A bear-crossing sign outside Deland.

Photo: Dave Mezz

Highland Park Fish Camp in Deland, Florida.

Highland Park Fish Camp in Deland, Florida.

Photo: Dave Mezz

The Florida Trail at Seminole State Forest.

The Florida Trail at Seminole State Forest.

Photo: Dave Mezz

A rustic shelter along the trail.

A rustic shelter along the trail.

Photo: Dave Mezz

Orlando’s revered Beefy King.

Orlando’s revered Beefy King.

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A line of boat trailers at Big Toho Marina.

A line of boat trailers at Big Toho Marina.

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On the fridge at Middleton’s Fish Camp.

On the fridge at Middleton’s Fish Camp.

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The dirt road to Kenansville.

The dirt road to Kenansville.

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Calm water at Kenansville reservoir.

Calm water at Kenansville reservoir.

Photo: Dave Mezz