Queen and Cox tackle Harris Chain

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Check out the unique and beautiful Dora Canal and Apopka Beauclair Canal as part of the Harris Chain of Lakes. Follow along as KJ Queen and John Cox battle it out in this area at the SiteOne Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain.
Check out the unique and beautiful Dora Canal and Apopka Beauclair Canal as part of the Harris Chain of Lakes. Follow along as KJ Queen and John Cox battle it out in this area at the SiteOne Bassmaster Elite at Harris Chain.
Upon the start of my 1-hour journey to this area, I captured some nature that inhabit the Harris Chain. With so much habitat on these lakes, the nature is abundant.
Upon the start of my 1-hour journey to this area, I captured some nature that inhabit the Harris Chain. With so much habitat on these lakes, the nature is abundant.
Takeoff is about to begin, and John Cox is set to go.
Takeoff is about to begin, and John Cox is set to go.
The Dora Canal connects lake Dora and Lake Eustis. In 1951, this canal was uses to reshoot river scenes for the now-classic movie, African Queen, starring Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn.
The Dora Canal connects lake Dora and Lake Eustis. In 1951, this canal was uses to reshoot river scenes for the now-classic movie, African Queen, starring Humphrey Bogart and Katherine Hepburn.
Although originally filmed in Africa, the Dora Canal was selected for retakes for its jungle vibe and wild river feel.
Although originally filmed in Africa, the Dora Canal was selected for retakes for its jungle vibe and wild river feel.
The Dora Canal is idle only and a highly trafficked area by pleasure boaters.
The Dora Canal is idle only and a highly trafficked area by pleasure boaters.
This canal is an undeveloped piece of beauty. With flooded timber, moss covered forests, an abundance of wildlife, and much more.
This canal is an undeveloped piece of beauty. With flooded timber, moss covered forests, an abundance of wildlife, and much more.
After crossing Lake Eustis and Lake Beauclair, we caught up with KJ Queen in the Apopka Beauclair Canal.
After crossing Lake Eustis and Lake Beauclair, we caught up with KJ Queen in the Apopka Beauclair Canal.
This is a 6-mile span of canal connecting Lake Beauclair and Lake Apopka. KJ Queen is fishing the bank of this canal searching for bedding fish.
This is a 6-mile span of canal connecting Lake Beauclair and Lake Apopka. KJ Queen is fishing the bank of this canal searching for bedding fish.
Queen approaches slowly and quietly in order to not muddy up the bank or spook the bas
Queen approaches slowly and quietly in order to not muddy up the bank or spook the bas
After a trying for a while, Queen finally gets one of the bucks to bit.
After a trying for a while, Queen finally gets one of the bucks to bit.
And it’s in the boat!
And it’s in the boat!
This is fish number 2 for Queen, giving him a decent start. The problem is, the 2 in his boat are the bucks. The 2 females are still on the bed, and about twice the size. He is having trouble getting them to bite.
This is fish number 2 for Queen, giving him a decent start. The problem is, the 2 in his boat are the bucks. The 2 females are still on the bed, and about twice the size. He is having trouble getting them to bite.
Other anglers, such as Cody Huff, are also exploring this are in search of bedding fish.
Other anglers, such as Cody Huff, are also exploring this are in search of bedding fish.
John Cox is also exploring this canal. Being one of the best shallow water anglers, means this must be a good area for the spawn bite.
John Cox is also exploring this canal. Being one of the best shallow water anglers, means this must be a good area for the spawn bite.
Cox has already put a few fish in the livewell, one being a 7 pounder, so he is off to a good start.
Cox has already put a few fish in the livewell, one being a 7 pounder, so he is off to a good start.
Cox is running the banks of this canal, which is lined with moss covered trees, saw grass, lily pads, lay downs, and much more.
Cox is running the banks of this canal, which is lined with moss covered trees, saw grass, lily pads, lay downs, and much more.
This is a very scenic canal, and full of bass!
This is a very scenic canal, and full of bass!
After the bite slows down later in the day, Cox decides to try something new in some shady areas.
After the bite slows down later in the day, Cox decides to try something new in some shady areas.
I finished up following John Cox earlier in the afternoon. He is well on his way to staying in the cut after tomorrow. He continues to keep the trolling motor on high in search for those shallow bedding bass.
I finished up following John Cox earlier in the afternoon. He is well on his way to staying in the cut after tomorrow. He continues to keep the trolling motor on high in search for those shallow bedding bass.