Eddie Bussard

The water is on the rise and the fishing is getting better by the day.As the current

pick's up the rising water will force more and more baitfish from shallow areas

of the river.These areas will be found by looking for cuts in the bank made from

pasture land that has flooded and is now draining into the main river channel.

There are still plenty of shad in the river and the fish are schooling during

the early morning hours.My clients yesterday David Vance and son Jordan

age 8 of Tampa took advantage of my 4 hr special and had a good trip catching

7 fish on artificial baits.The day before I fished a few hrs by myself in the am

and caught 12 fish up to 4 pounds.Topwater High Roller 3.25's and a white

fluke have been best for the schooling fish and a texas rigged worm fished

out in front of the cuts leading from the flooded pastures has been the best

way for me to catch some nice fish in the 3 to 6 pound range.

As the water gets higher the BIG FLIPPING fish will start to appear on a regular

basis along the main river channel.Last August was a great time for catching

fish in the 7 to 11 pound range as the water levels were on the rise.

The picture in this report is one of my great regular clients Chip Bennett

from a trip last August.This fish weighed in at 10 pounds on the boga grip.

Take a look at the 2008 TROPHY PAGE AT www.basschallenger.com

and I hope to see your picture on there soon!!

Til my next report thanks for fishing with Capt Ed Bussard and Bass Challenger

Guide Service.Making clients dreams come true for over 28 years in

Central Florida. www.basschallenger.com 800-241-5314

Fish Species: Bass
Bait Used: Topwater /Texas Rigged Worm
Tackle Used:
Method Used:
Water Depth: 4 to 10 ft
Water Temperature: 85
Wind Direction: west
Wind Speed: 5
St Johns River Trophy Bass Caught in August Flipping A Producto Craw
St Johns River Trophy Bass Caught in August Flipping A Producto Craw


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Eddie Bussard

About The Author: Captain Eddie Bussard

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Area Reporting: Orlando / Daytona Beach Area Fishing Guide

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