Post by: Kate Zbinden E-mail: kzbind1@hallmark.com
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Comments: - (2007-01-26 12:22:00 )
Dear Eddie,

Mr. ZbindenJust wanted to let you know that my husband and I loved the trip. Doug was great. Had us on the water before the Sun was fully up. Had us reeling them in at the first stop. Caught fish all morning... (caught some lillypads and weeds too....) Fish ranged from 2-7 pounds... Would, and will, recommend your guide service without hesitation. (below see my Hubby with a 22" 7lb Large Mouth) He is still smiling and telling anyone who will listen his "fish stories". Thank you again.

Post by: The Greenback Hunter     E-mail: kimbo@greenbackfishing.com
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Comments: - (2004-02-07 23:44:44)
Just thinking of a holiday!
I thought I'd surf on through again an stop to say Hello!
Glad I Did!

Post by: Kevin Heard     E-mail: kevin.j.heard@nasa.gov
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Comments: - (2003-12-22 13:04:55)
I am a co-sponsor with the National Teen Anglers in Polk County. I have never fished with Ed, but I feel like I have. Our Teens have tournaments around the State of Florida yearly and being they are students, they usually have no time to pre-fish, they just get to fish on tournament day. Ed has helped these kids out beyond belief. He offers up advise and direction that no other guides have been willing to do. If you have kids and want to fish with a "kid person", Ed is the guide you want. He has a great heart and love for kids beyond just being a guide. We just fished Okeechobee two weeks ago and with Ed's advise the kids took all five top places in the tournament. Ed, we thank you very much. Fish with Ed and bring your kids, you want regret it.

Post by: Keiju&Yuka     E-mail: keijuyuka@ybb.ne.jp
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Comments: - (2003-11-10 07:58:02)
Hello,Eddie!How are you?About one year has passed since we went to fishing with you. Thank you for memories of very exciting and fun fishing.It was greatest fishing in our life.We want to go to Orland again.Please go fishing together.

Post by: mike rutherford     E-mail: mightymouse112@epals.com
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Comments: - (2003-11-06 20:10:00)
I would just like to say thanks to Eddie. My dad and I went on a shiner trip on lake toho 3 weeks ago. we had about 23 fish all over 3lbs. the biggest was 8.5 lbs. about 8 of the 23 were over 6. Me and my dad had a great time and will be returning for a 3rd trip with Eddie. If you have any doubt in his abilities take it from us that he knows what hes doing.

Post by: The Greenback Hunter Fishing Guide Services     E-mail: kimbo@greenbackfishing.com
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Comments: - (2003-09-30 23:10:16)
I love the site!
I really enjoyed my visit!!!

Post by: Roger Whittle     E-mail: roger@orlandovillarentals.org
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Comments: - (2003-09-02 15:54:38)
Looking forward to using you next time we are out.

Post by: Wallis     E-mail: wallis@knology.net
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Comments: - (2003-07-27 22:05:38)
Took an extended “Whole family Central Florida Trip” on 21 Jun…wife, 2 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 4 grandchildren, 2 cars 1 truck and 1 boat. Taking them all was the only way I could get to do any fishing! Rented a 5 bedroom villa (house) in Kissimmee. I first considered driving to the Stick Marsh every day but decided that would be too much road time. Decided to try Toho for the first time. So…I Ed for a full day guide. Turned out to be the best money I spent on the entire trip! On Sunday, 22 Jun, Ed took out myself and number one grandson (Zach – age 15). Because I’m far too old to throw a spinner bait all day, we were going to stick to shiner fishing with a little top water and/or worm tossin’ in between. Ed put us on the fish. Zach had a nice bass over 9 pounds and several smaller 4 to 6 pounders. I more or less watched. Weather ran us off the water about 1:30. Ed has pictures posted on his web site. The rest of this attests to his ability to put us on fish…for the rest of the week!!!! 23 Jun. Time to take my boat out. But… Dang nab outboard would not start. Turned out switch that says “I’m in neutral…I’ll start”. 24 Jun. Took Kevin (son-in-law) out to “Ed’s spot”. Hot day. Some wind but not bad. No big numbers but some real nice fish. One 9.5 pounder and several 6 and 7 pounds. Guess we had about 25 total for the day. I did pick up a 6 pounder and couple of 4 pounders on Pop-R from breaking schools that came up close enough to the boat to cast to. 25 Jun. Took Chip (son-in-law)…right back to Ed’s place! Big numbers without any real big fish. At least 40 fish up to 6.5 pounds, with most over 4 pounds. Like to wore him out! Everyone in camp wanting to know where we were finding the fish! Boats running all over the place but no one other than Ed fishing the area. 26 Jun. Stayed in bed late and had the pleasure of going shopping with the wife. Did not get on the water until 3 PM. Took daughter and two grandsons (William – age 12, and Mitchell – age 11). I was stuck doing all the “hooking and casting” (felt like a guide with a bunch of snow-birds). On the first shiner in the water, Mitchell got a pull. Doing what I told him, he reeled in the slack and set the hook like a pro. Round and round he went. Tangled with all the other lines but (somehow) managed to avoid the anchor ropes. I did not realize he had something large….just thought he was having “first bass” fun. Daughter and other grandson jumping up and down hollering and Mitchell saying “I can’t hold him”. When he came up beside the boat I nearly passed out. After netting it turned out to be 12.17 pounds. 27 inches long with 20 inch girth. Head like a basketball. William did not catch anything that big but he did have 4 or 5 nice bass. 27 Jun – last day. Took Kevin back. Was strange day. Hot-Hot. About 9 the weather just went dead. No wind, nothing moving. Just cooking. I think we caught 8 bass, with only 1 a borderline 5 pounds. The rest smaller. Was a fantastic trip. All credit to the guide – Ed Bussard. Because it’s his “area”, I’ll not reveal where we were fishing, even if I could. We got all our shiners and kept the boat stalled at Richardson Camp. All first class people. I got good pictures of all fish which I will forward on request (wallis@knology.net). None of the trophy size fish were gut hooked and ALL were released alive!!!

Post by: International Drive     E-mail: intldrive@aol.com
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Comments: - (2003-07-18 07:55:57)
A Great Site

Post by: Jeff     E-mail: 5333@alloymail.com
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Comments: - (2003-07-07 20:56:07)
I forgot to say that the catch and release of all those big bass was definitely something new and it was really nice feeling to put them back to be caught again. Before this, I couldn't imagine releasing two seven pounders, in one day especially! But knowing there are bigger ones to catch in the winter, hopefully a mounter. Can't say thanks enough also for sacrificing some of your vacation time to take this trip. Sincerely, Jeff A.

 

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