Eddie Bussard

Today was one of those days that makes me love my job as a guide.

I had the pleasure of guiding a father and son on their first bass fishing

trip together. Frank Ioppolo and Son Trey 9 years old joined me for a four

hour trip on the St Johns River. I loaded the boat this morning with Wild Shiners

and we headed out at 7am. First area we fished the wind was a little much

but Frank and Trey still managed 4 Bass in the 3 pound range. We made a move

to an area that had less wind and things started out slow for the first 30 minutes

then the fish came to life. We had a double hook up and then just single bites

for the next 2 hours. With 5 minutes left to fish I see Treys shiner get hammered

by a big bass at the edge of the grass mat. Trey grabs the rod and set the hook

like a PRO. The fight was on and at one time I had to hold onto Treys shirt to

keep him from being pulled over the side of the boat. I heard him say

he needed some help but Frank and I let him handle this big fish all on his own.

After a 5 minute fight I was lipping a Beautiful 7 LB St. Johns River Trophy Bass

for Trey. The fish was 22 inches long with a girth of 15 inches. Frank is having a

replica done for Treys first Trophy Bass

The total fish count was around 12 fish for 4 hours of fishing and what I call a

great day on the water. The next few months is a great time to get the kids

on the water as the bass are very active with the water temps cooling down from

a long hot summer.

Thanks From Captain Ed Bussard and Bass Challenger Guide Service Guiding

Clients To Trophy Bass In Central Florida For Over 30 years.

office 800-241-5314

cell 407-273-8045

www.basschallenger.com

Fish Species: Trophy Bass
Bait Used: Wild Shiners
Tackle Used: ABU Reels
Method Used: Casting
Water Depth: 10ft
Water Temperature: 71
Wind Direction:
Wind Speed:
Trey 's St Johns River Trophy
Trey 's St Johns River Trophy


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Eddie Bussard

About The Author: Captain Eddie Bussard

Company: Bass Challenge Guide Service

Area Reporting: Orlando / Daytona Beach Area Fishing Guide

Bio: Captain Ed Bussard and Bass Challenger Guide Service Guiding Clients To Trophy Bass In Central Florida For Over 40 Years.

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