Post by: Kate Zbinden E-mail: kzbind1@hallmark.com
Comments: - (2007-01-26
12:22:00 )
Dear Eddie,
Just
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
URL: http://www.greenbackfishing.com
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
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
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
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
URL: http://www.greenbackfishing.com
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
URL: http://www.orlandovillarentals.org
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
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
URL: http://internationaldrive.us
Comments: - (2003-07-18
07:55:57)
A Great Site
Post by: Jeff E-mail: 5333@alloymail.com
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.
