Matthew Becks was wondering around Bass Pro Shop with his wife on their customer appreciation rewards night when his wife hit the jack pot by winning the free guided fishing trip that was given away. Yes, Mathew’s wife Colleen Beck won the freshwater bass fishing trip given by Bass Pro for Customers Appreciation rewards night.

Coleen the loving wife she is, gave the trip to her husband and favorite Uncle George. So, Mathew and Uncle George became the lucky Anglers that are going fishing on Lake Toho known for producing trophy bass.

Finally the day arrives and the fish did what they do EAT, 26 largemouth bass with a big fish of 4 pounds graced the line which made it a day to remenber. The only thing that would have improved the day would have been to have landed the other 15 plus we missed in the grass or maybe a 10 pounder.

Well that’s why they call it fishing…and not catching.

Till next time tight lines and good fishing….
From Staff Writer Capt John Leech (johnl@bassonline.com)
BassOnline.com / 888-829-BASS

I was fortunate to be able to fish with Captain John Leech this past Monday. My niece and her husband won a trip while in Orlando visiting Bass Pro Shops during the preferred rewards customer appreciation night. They both knew how much I love to fish, so they invited me to go on the guided fishing trip. I drove up from Port Charlotte where I love to fish Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf, and met my nephew. Captain John was at our meeting place when we both arrived.  To be honest I haven’t fish for bass since the mid 80′s in Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron, so I was very excited about this opportunity.

Captain John was a great guide, he taught us how to use plastic lures, put us on fish, was very friendly and an all around nice guy. What a day we had, great weather, fishing and good company, I couldn’t ask for more. I would love to fish with John again and would recommend him to anyone looking for a super fishing experience.

I would like to thank Bass Pro Shops for this trip and of course my niece for asking…

George Bednorek,  Port Charlotte, Fl.

BASSonline Reply,
George thanks for the great email…

Glad your niece Colleen, gave you and her husband the trip she won. We are all so glad you enjoyed the fishing trip, I know Captain John did as well.

We look forward to your next outdoor adventure, till then good fishing!