Eddie Bussard

This has been one Great Week here on the St Johns River with my clients

catching 5 fish between 8 and 11 LBS.The fish are starting to move into the

spawning areas off the main river channel and this will continue through

the next three months.With all the cold weather we had at the beginning

of Jan the bass were a few weeks behind from last year to get the spawn

started.We have been catching all of our Trophy Bass the past 6 days

on Large Wild Shiners.Some days we have been getting 30 to 40 bites

and other days 15 to 25 bites but the great thing is most of these bites

are from the bigger females.The HighBanks area has been the most productive

for floating these Wild Shiners under grass mats.My clients today were

Bill Jr and father in-law Joe from NJ these guys had such a great trip with me

on Jan 21st that they had to come back one more time before heading back

to NJ this weekend.On the Jan 21st trip Joe was the big fish winner catching

a beautiful fish weighing just over 10 pounds.When we met this morning at the

ramp Bill was first to tell me he would be taking home the big fish honors

on this trip.Man was he right!! We got the boat set at the first grass patch

and the first shiner to enter the water was inhaled by a big fish and guess what

the shiner was on Bill's Rod.After a perfect hook set Bill was doing battle with

a big St Johns River Trophy that just couldn't stay in the water as this big fish

jumped 3 or 4 times before coming in the boat.The fish took the Certified Boga

Grip to 9 1/4 pounds the next bait to get hit belonged to Joe and again after a

great hook set Joe had a nice 7 pounder in the boat.The action today was steady

and these two guys had the trip of a lifetime twice in 6 days here on the St Johns

River.I have been using the USA Custom Rod's Camo Stix's for a week now

and every one of the Trophy Bass caught this week have been on these fine rods.

As our saying goes.Another Trophy Fish Whipped With A Camo Stix

The St Johns River Is Only Minutes From Orlando Disney World and Daytona Beach

Thanks From Capt Ed Bussard and Bass Challenger Guide Service Guiding

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

Office 407-273-8045

Cell 321-377-2013

Out Of State Call 800-241-5314

www.basschallenger.com

Fish Species: Trophy Bass
Bait Used: Wild Shiners
Tackle Used: USA CUSTOM RODS CAMO STIX
Method Used:
Water Depth: 3 to 6
Water Temperature: 57
Wind Direction: N
Wind Speed: 10
Bill with his St Johns River Trophy 9.4 LB
Bill with his St Johns River Trophy 9.4 LB

Joe with his little 7 pounder.Your Welcome Bill
Joe with his little 7 pounder.Your Welcome Bill


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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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