Capt John Leech
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THE ONLY CAPTAIN TO BE FEATURED 11 TIMES IN BASSMASTER MAGAZINE
CAPT JOHN BIO
Capt John Leech has been a fishing guide in the business since 1972, and is Orlando’s largest and highest rated continuously-operated fishing captain in Orlando and Kissimmee area. Capt. John has also been featured in countless fishing TV shows and magazines. BASS Master Magazine a record 11 times, not including, Outdoor Channel, FS1, In-fisherman, ESPN, ABC Sports, and NBCSN.
Interested in getting away from Kissimmee Disney World’s busy lines and experience its most treasured natural resource? You’re looking in the right place, Lake Toho is the areas #1 Trophy Bass lake in Central Florida and Capt John fishes it year around. This beautiful lake is located 15 minutes from Disney World, 20 minutes from Sea World, Universal Studios, and 25 minutes from the Orlando Convention Center.
Year after year, this lake is known for producing big bass visit our 15+ years photo gallery to see the customers with big fish and even bigger smiles. Lake Toho is the lake of opportunity, at any minute that one you’re looking for could be pulling on the line! Just ask Capt. John himself holds the lake record for the most bass caught over 8 lbs.
With Capt. John, you’ll be fishing on board a 21’ Ranger bass boat powered by a 250hp engine. As you can see from the pictures above, it’s nicely wrapped and has the latest fishing gear and safety equipment. All fishing gear and lures are provided, but you are also welcome to choose to fish with artificial lures or wild shiners before the trip.
Capt John knows all the wildlife and where it lives on the lake so make sure you bring a camera to take pics of the bald eagles, ospreys, hawks, and various species of ducks, as well as alligators.
Capt John would love to share his passion and knowledge with you, all while putting you on fish. Living and fishing in the areas provide him the ability to have a superior experience on the lakes. Please contact Capt John below with any questions you may have.
Capt John Leech has been a fishing guide in the business since 1972, and is Orlando’s largest and highest rated continuously-operated fishing captain in Orlando and Kissimmee area. Capt. John has also been featured in countless fishing TV shows and magazines. BASS Master Magazine a record 11 times, not including, Outdoor Channel, FS1, In-fisherman, ESPN, ABC Sports, and NBCSN.
Interested in getting away from Kissimmee Disney World’s busy lines and experience its most treasured natural resource? You’re looking in the right place, Lake Toho is the areas #1 Trophy Bass lake in Central Florida and Capy John fishes it year around. This beautiful lake is located 15 minutes from Disney World, 20 minutes from Sea World, Universal Studios, and 25 minutes from the Orlando Convention Center.
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Year after year, this lake is known for producing big bass visit our 15+ years photo gallery to see the customers with big fish and even bigger smiles. Lake Toho is the lake of opportunity, at any minute that one you’re looking for could be pulling on the line! Just ask Capt. John himself holds the lake record for the most bass caught over 8 lbs.
With Capt. John, you’ll be fishing on board a 21’ Ranger bass boat powered by a 250hp engine. As you can see from the pictures above, it’s nicely wrapped and has the latest fishing gear and safety equipment. All fishing gear and lures are provided, but you are also welcome to choose to fish with artificial lures or wild shiners before the trip.
Capt John knows all the wildlife and where it lives on the lake so make sure you bring a camera to take pics of the bald eagles, ospreys, hawks, and various species of ducks, as well as alligators.
Capt John would love to share his passion and knowledge with you, all while putting you on fish. Living and fishing in the areas provide him the ability to have a superior experience on the lakes. Please contact Capt John below with any questions you may have.
Capt John Leech
Amenities:
- Fishing Chairs
- GPS & Fishfinder
- Life Jackets
- Catch and Release Allowed
- Cooler, Ice, Bottled Water
About this Tour:
- Boat Specs: 21+ ft
- Boat Capacity: 3 People
- All Fishing Equipment
- Boat & Fuel
- Photos
Fishing Techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Heavy Tackle
- Livebait
- Fly Fishing
- Artificial Lures
Fishing Equipment:
- Spinning Rods
- Baitcasting Rods
- Left & Right Handed
- Fly Rods (request only)
- Braid & Mono Line
WHAT CUSTOMERS ARE SAYING ABOUT CAPT JOHN
Fishing Trip
★★★★★
“ Very professional and knowledgeable of the lake. Easy to talk to and a good guy. Great fishing trip.”
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Bob Tuttle
Great experience
★★★★★
“ From Indiana. We don’t have big fish like my son and husband were catching! We had a wonderful time! Captain John was great! Thank you Captain John for a wonderful experience!!”
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Tara
Captain John Leech
★★★★★
“ Really enjoyed my time with John Leech. Super friendly and knowledgeable. Caught several fish and missed several more. Would definitely book again.”
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Aaron Schwaab
Fishing Trip
★★★★★
“ Very professional and knowledgeable of the lake. Easy to talk to and a good guy. Great fishing trip.”
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Bob Tuttle
Great experience
★★★★★
“ From Indiana. We don’t have big fish like my son and husband were catching! We had a wonderful time! Captain John was great! Thank you Captain John for a wonderful experience!!”
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Tara
Captain John Leech
★★★★★
“ Really enjoyed my time with John Leech. Super friendly and knowledgeable. Caught several fish and missed several more. Would definitely book again.”
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Aaron Schwaab
Highly Recommend
★★★★★
“ I booked a last minute trip with John Leech and very happy I did! Even in tough fishing conditions and a 100 plus boat tournament happening on the lake he still was able to put us on fish. Had a great time fishing and an even better time talking to John!”
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Steve
Fishing with John
★★★★★
“ Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Trip - 6 Hrs Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Bryan K Curran
Big Bass, Super Fun
★★★★★
“ We booked with Capt. John for a two and a half hour charter on 12/30/23. Aside from a super cold morning, we were on the hot bite within 20 mins. My wife and I caught between 6-7 fish each. A few of those were really nice at 5-6 lbs. John was a great communicator and patient with us as we typically ask lots of questions. We would definitely book with John again and look forward to coming back in March to try some top water. A great time and awesome outing. Thanks, S&T”
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S&T
Great experience
★★★★★
“ Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Trip - 2.5 Hrs Schedule : Mid Day Session (Private)”
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Robert Peterlin
Great time!
★★★★★
“ Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Trip - 4 Hrs Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Michael Paganik
Fishing with John
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“ Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Trip - 4 Hrs Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Andrew Wiedmann
Capt John Leetch
★★★★★
“ My Daughter Kim Smith and I Chartered a trip with Capt John Leetch. We could not have had a better Capt. He did an awesome job and put us on some super Bass fishing. He is very knowledgeable and He patiently answered our questions. We learned a lot and caught a lot of fish and made a friend. Next Time we come down we are booking with Captain John.”
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Ted Hendrick
Great trip
★★★★★
“ Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Trip - 6 Hrs Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Ted Hendrick
Great trip
★★★★★
“ Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Trip - 2.5 Hrs Schedule : Mid Day Session (Private)”
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Bruce Inglis
Fishing with John
★★★★★
“ Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Trip - 2.5 Hrs Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Charles Williams
Captain John
★★★★★
“ recently had the pleasure of going on a fishing trip with Captain John, and I must say it was an incredible experience. Captain John's skills and knowledge truly made our trip special. Not only did he guide us through the process of catching 18 Bass fish that day, but he also took the time to educate us about native birds and other fish species in the area. The day was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we set sail, we were greeted with a sense of tranquility and relaxation. The stunning scenery surrounding us only added to the overall beauty of the trip. As we cast our lines into the crystal-clear waters, Captain John's expertise became evident. His instructions were clear and concise, and his patience was commendable. But what made this trip truly unforgettable was the additional knowledge we gained. Captain John's passion for the environment and wildlife was contagious. He shared fascinating insights about the native bird species we encountered, as well as other fish species that called these waters home. It was a delightful blend of fishing and learning, making the experience all the more enriching. Overall, I cannot recommend Captain John's fishing trip enough. It was a perfect balance of relaxation, adventure, and education. Whether you're an experienced angler or a novice like myself, Captain John's guidance and expertise will ensure a memorable and enjoyable trip. This is an experience that will stay with us forever.”
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May Bassett
Captain John
★★★★★
“ I recently had the pleasure of going on a fishing trip with Captain John, and I must say it was an incredible experience. Captain John's skills and knowledge truly made our trip special. Not only did he guide us through the process of catching 18 Bass fish that day, but he also took the time to educate us about native birds and other fish species in the area. The day was nothing short of amazing. From the moment we set sail, we were greeted with a sense of tranquility and relaxation. The stunning scenery surrounding us only added to the overall beauty of the trip. As we cast our lines into the crystal-clear waters, Captain John's expertise became evident. His instructions were clear and concise, and his patience was commendable. But what made this trip truly unforgettable was the additional knowledge we gained. Captain John's passion for the environment and wildlife was contagious. He shared fascinating insights about the native bird species we encountered, as well as other fish species that called these waters home. It was a delightful blend of fishing and learning, making the experience all the more enriching. Overall, I cannot recommend Captain John's fishing trip enough. It was a perfect balance of relaxation, adventure, and education. Whether you're an experienced angler or a novice like myself, Captain John's guidance and expertise will ensure a memorable and enjoyable trip. This is an experience that will stay with us forever.”
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Dr May
Very knowledgeable!
★★★★☆
“ Very knowledgeable! Put us on the bass right away, any issues that came up, he was on top of it to fix it.”
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Nathan Hoin
Great experience
★★★★★
“ Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Trip - 2.5 Hrs Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Tina Hoin
Fishing with John
★★★★★
“ Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Trip - 4 Hrs Schedule : Morning Session (Private)”
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Len Harvey
Great experience
★★★★★
“ Had a great time catching bass on vacation. Highly recommend if you like to catch large mouth bass.”
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Matthew Thorne
Great time!
★★★★★
“ Lake Tohopekaliga Fishing Trip - 2.5 Hrs Schedule : Afternoon Session (Private)”
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Lorraine Malcolm
The man knows
★★★★★
“ The man knows where the fish are. If he wants you early than planned it because he's putting you on more fish. Awesome trip”
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Dave
You need to book with this guy
★★★★★
“ This trip was great not only did I catch over 30 fish but Capt. John was great. He was informative on what we were doing and how the fish we positioned. You could tell he knew the lake very well. He also does a great job taking photos. All in all one of the best trips I have taken. You need to book with this Capt. and start catching fish.”
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Bob Snyder
Great time!
★★★★★
“ My son and I went with captain John on a 6 hour trip. Captain John was great both wisdom and very knowledgeable about the chain of lakes. We both caught our PB large mouth today. Thanks again John!! we will fish with you again.”
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James Kolkman
Top notch guide!!!
★★★★★
“ John had me on fish the first cast. We had tough conditions with the wind but he had some spots we tucked away and we had a great time!!!”
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Matt Carlson
2 hour trip with Captain John
★★★★★
“ We had a great time with Captain John. It was one of the most relaxing times of our vacation. My son and daughter were both able to catch 5+ bass and John was great at teaching them how to hook them! Fun time.”
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Michelle Haskell
Morning Bass
★★★★★
“ Signed up for a half day morning session chasing some largemouth. Captain John definitely delivered and instantly put us onto some big ol bass! Had a great time.”
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Adam
Lake Tohopekaliga with Captain John
★★★★★
“ Amazing half-day trip with John. He put us on some nice size bass and more importantly shared some cool stories of his time on the bass tour and passed on some great tips to use on my home lake. Highly recommend this guide. I’ll definitely give him a shout next time I’m in Florida.”
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Louie Piacentini
Capt John Leech
★★★★★
“ This was trip of a life time. Had a great day with Capt Leech. He knows where the fish are and how to catch them. It was the best day ever”
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Andrew F.
4 hr Trip with Captain
★★★★★
“ This was trip of a life time. Had a great day with Capt Leech. He knows where the fish are and how to catch them. It was the best day ever”
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Andrew F.
A nice Florida welcome
★★★★★
“ I just got into bass fishing and it was a dream to come here and fish lake Toho for some trophy bass. I did a lot of research and had to choose between 3 guides. Well it wasn’t hard, 2 other guides were young and inexperienced. Capt John Leech has been in the biz for over 30 years and in bassmaster magazine 9 times and that’s who I wanted to go with. He took me straight to the fish and told me exactly what to do and it paid off. 17 in the boat and a PB. I am coming back to see John and might bring a friend.”
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Todd B
Bass fishing
★★★★★
“ Highly recommend Capt John for your next Orlando Bass Fishing Charter David K.”
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David Krier
Great time!
★★★★★
“ Wet chilly morning didn’t stop us. John put us on the fish early and we didn’t stop cranking them in until the bait was gone. Awesome experience!”
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John House
We Caught Bass
★★★★★
“ Had a great 6 hours on the lake with Capt John. I caught at least 30 fish. Many over 5 pounds and the largest was 6.6 Pounds. John knows the lake and where the fish are. Of course I left with a story of a the big one that got away. Mike from Canada”
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Michael Lang
Best Bass experience ever
★★★★★
“ Capt. John was excellent, we couldn't have asked for more. He took us to the fish, baited us up and the fun began. In the 4 Hour charter between my wife and myself, we caught more than 30 bass, most were 4 - 6 lbs. We had 3 - 4 boats roaming in the vicinity and None were hauling the fish like us. Not being experienced fishermen, Capt. John was very helpful and patient with his guidance and explanations. We walked away Very happy and better equipped for our next excursion. I would love to spend more time with him on a charter again. Thanks Capt. John”
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Ray & Cheryl Carberry
Lake Toho Dec 29
★★★★★
“ Not only did Capt. Leech put me on multiple big fish, he was extremely kind, respectful, and knowledgeable. I think of myself as a fairly experienced Angler, but John taught me things that I had never even thought of. For example, while setting the hook, he was explaining to me the different angles in which you can do it, and the difference in hook placement in the fishes mouth it will cause. Being from up north, I had not done much shallow water fishing. Capt. Leech introduced me to the differences in techniques and how important it was to adjust. The knowledge he bestowed upon me in this fishing trip helped me win an MLF College event last Spring on Clear Lake, CA. The shallow water fishing I practiced on Lake Toho transferred over tremendously and played a big role in my victory. If you want to not only be put on massive Florida Largemouth Bass, but wish to become a better angler, I highly suggest you book a trip with Captain John Leech.”
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Matt Kavanaugh
Great experience
★★★★★
“ Captain Steve’s knowledge of the lake and fishing make this tour unbeatable. From leaving the dock to landing at shore, this tour is simply great. We had our 10 and 12 year old on board and Captain Steve made sure all was taken care of. For family or sport Captain Steve will make sure you catch fish. Beats any park in the area. Highly recommended for families or anyone. Will return and can’t wait to.”
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Brian Desmarais
Great day bass fishing
★★★★★
“ Just came back from a morning bass fishing trip with John arrived at the Dock about 6.45 John was already there waiting for 1st light he talked us through everything we needed to know about bass fishing. We had a great morning between me and my wife we had nearly 30 bass. John really knows the lake and where to fish if you are planning a trip you couldn't go wrong with John. Me and my wife have never fished for bass but John made it seem eazy”
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Ian spring
Great trip
★★★★★
“ Our trip with Captain John was amazing, the captain was professional and on top of his game, very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend his charter to others”
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Yolanda Johnson
Bass fishing
★★★★★
“ Had a great trip with Captain John. Was very generous with his time and got us out fishing as fast as possible. Had us catching fish in no time. Great morning on the water. He was a pleasure to chat with as well.”
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Erik Rolland
Great experience
★★★★★
“ Highly recommend Capt John, trip when as planned!”
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Joseph Mimm
Great trip
★★★★★
“ Great trip. Caught some nice fish. Would defiantly do this trip again.”
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Troy Coffman
Great experience
★★★★★
“ The day was great. Captain John really knows where the fish are. It was very funny. I recommend.”
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Vitor Andrade
Bass fishing
★★★★☆
“ Capt. John was fantastic. No complaints with him at all. I booked through Fishing Booker, they were very deceiving. Book direct with Bass Online, I will for sure next time!”
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Will Reed
June Fishing
★★★★★
“ Had a great morning with John. His expertise and knowledge made the trip. I would recommend to anyone that was looking to go bass fishing in Florida.”
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Justin Brindley
Great trip
★★★★★
“ I’ve never written a review until now. John didn’t just put us on the fish, he showed us how to get them IN the boat! Knowledgeable about FL fish and wildlife, full of tips, and also great stories. We highly recommend a Lake Toho Fishing trip, and especially Captain Leech!”
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Arin Ash
Best fishing trip ever!
★★★★★
“ I wasn't going to be in Florida for Father's day so I planned an early morning fishing trip with the old man. John met us at the Kissimmee boat dock and we got underway. This was our first freshwater fishing trip so we relied on our guide to help us out. He didn't disappoint. John was patient, funny, and extremely helpful. I can't recommend enough! Thanks John”
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Alex
Best fishing experience period!
★★★★★
“ I just recently booked a four hour fishing trip with my dad. We had never gone fresh water fishing so we were a little inexperienced. John took the time to show us what to look for and when and how to set the hook. He was patient and extremely helpful and teach both of us tricks that we will use going forward. I can't recommend enough. Thanks John!”
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L
Bass fishing
★★★★★
“ Had a great time catching a lot of Bass. Recommend half day trip because of the heat.”
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Chuck Jackson
Fishing with Steve
★★★★★
“ Great guy you can tell he’s been fishing for a long time Knows his shit and where the fish are”
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Richard Mirch
Half day with Capt John Leech
★★★★★
“ Capt John was great to fish with. My 15 year old son said it was the best day of bass fishing he has ever had. Capt John was knowledgeable, easy to visit with and had us on fish from start to finish. We will be booking another trip with him the next time we are in the area!”
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James Kennedy
The Best Captain
★★★★★
“ Una excellent Capitan the best experience i have ever had.”
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Isaias Perez
Half day trip with Cap'n John
★★★★★
“ Weather was awesome. John took us to some great spots and gave great advice on fishing technique.”
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Tom Mellish
Half day trip with Cap'n John
★★★★★
“ Weather was awesome. John took us to some great spots and gave great advice on fishing technique.”
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Tom Mellish
Grandson’s trip
★★★★★
“ Fished Lake Toho with Capt. John Leech. We arrived 20 minutes early but he was already there with the boat in the water. This was a trip for my 14 year old grandson who has just discovered his love of fishing. Capt. Leech was exceptionally patient teaching my grandson and myself. He got us on the fish and made it a great trip. Many thanks!”
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David McConnell
March fishing trip
★★★☆☆
“ Jaclyn A. from Pittsfield, Massachusetts recommends Lake Toho Guide Capt John”
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Jaclyn Alibozek
Nice morning trip
★★★★☆
“ Had a nice trip with Captain John Leech. On time, knowledgeable, patient in teaching the techniques, and we caught fish too!”
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Benson Zoghlin
2 hour splash and go
★★★★★
“ The captain took us out to a spot in the lake and after a few minutes we started catching bass. It took my grandson a little bit to be able to reel in his first bass. With the instructions of the captain, after a couple of losses, he was able to start reeling them in. One after another. We enjoyed our trip.”
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Tania LaDuke
Capt John
★★★★★
“ Great fishing experience. I took my 3 year old and captain John was so attentive and interactive with her. We all caught several fish and had a blast.”
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Passpo
Fishing with Steve
★★★★★
“ Outstanding trip with Capt John on lake Toho, caught over 30 fish with lots of big ones!”
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MICHAEL TEXTOR
Half day cold temp
★★★★★
“ Good trip for a cold rainy day, Capt John still produced fish!”
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Terry Emery
Lake Toho with John Leech
★★★★★
“ Took my two adult boys to lake Toho with Captain John Leech last week and we each caught about 12 fish most of them averaging 4 pounds with a couple 5 pounders. Captain John was extremely knowledgeable and put us on fish right away. It a must trip if you want to catch big bass! Thank you Captain John, we had a great day!”
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Paul
trip with captain John L
★★★★★
“ Great experience all the way around. Caught about 25 fish, five of which were 4-6 lbs. Captain John was more than happy to share his wealth of knowledge fishing Lake Toho.”
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Warren Barratt
Amazing Morning!
★★★★★
“ John was an absolute pleasure to have as a guide, caught 13 in about 2.5 hours for a morning trip, 12 of which were above my previous personal best. Multiple 4+ lb fish and even broke 5lb on one!”
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Corey Leichtman
Captain was Very Helpful
★★★★★
“ Will do it again, well worth it for the experience”
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Ameral Bucky Mayo El
Half Day w-Capt John
★★★★★
“ John was so informative, helpful and fun. My grandson and I had a great time. I highly recommend him.”
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Larry Desbian
Reliable and fun!
★★★★★
“ John was an amazing host! He made our boat ride very fun and his boat was very well kept.. He suggested we meet in the morning instead of in the afternoon because of how hot it can get out for us and the fish. We caught a good amount of fish too! John was also prompt and reliable. If you're looking for a world class top notch service, this is the real deal!”
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Fitlotus
Half day trip with Capt John
★★★★★
“ Very knowledgeable, and full of jokes. I’m not the best fisherman, but after my experience I am definitely well on my way. Will definitely be booking with captain John again!”
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Thomas Randle
August fishing trip
★★★★★
“ MORGAN H. recommends Lake Toho Guide Capt John Leech”
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MORGAN HENDRICKSON
Had an incredible time
★★★★★
“ Had an incredible time. Caught some nice fish. captain John Leach was the best. Wish I would have got more pictures but overall wonderful experience!!!”
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Dawn Horner
Patient
★★★★★
“ John was very patient with us especially me I didn’t know how to cast made multiple mistakes he just kindly corrected me . I would have pushed me over board.”
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Lowell B.
2 Hour Captain Trip
★★★★★
“ Was a good trip Clearly very knowledgeable and put us on fish Could use a little clearer , precise instruction on how to fish with shiners for novices”
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John F.
Fun day with an old friend
★★★★★
“ My friend Jim and I were fortunate to be assigned to bass fish with Capt John Leech. We were on Lake Togo shortly after 6 a.m.. with a very friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful guide! We landed four very nice Bass in the first hour. We lost a few more. As the sun got higher and warmer we continued to catch Bass. Capt John knows where and how to catch Bass and let two older rookies have a great experience!!! Thanks, Capt John!”
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Ed Borton
Listen to your guide.
★★★★★
“ Fun guy to fish with. Let me do what i wanted which was casting lures. After some convincing, John suggested trying shinners. We took a quick boat ride and picked some up and in about 5 minutes, I caught a 5+ lb bass. John is a great guide, lots of fun stories and great fishing tips. Next time I'm in the area, I will be calling him again.”
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Michael
Capt. John Leech was amazing!!!
★★★★★
“ Capt. John Leech was amazing!!! Caught about 10 bass in the first 15 minutes!!! Lake Toho Great guy.. great guide... Docked the boat after catching about 35! I'm hooked and will definitely charter again.”
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Byron Dale
Best bass fishing I’ve ever done
★★★★★
“ Had an excellent day. Caught consistent fish for hours and all were good in size, a few really big ones. He was an awesome guide and was very knowledgeable about bass fishing, which helped me improve my skills. Would most definitely come back for another trip.”
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Timothy martin
BEST FISHING GUIDES!
★★★★★
“ I had the privilege to fish with Capt. John Leech and it was absolutely incredible. To say it was the best day fishing I have ever had would be an understatement. My father-in-law and I caught more 5 lbs plus bass then ever before. The big bass were so plentiful that we stopped taking pictures of any bass under 6 lbs. The largest bass I caught was 8.6lbs. I alone caught over 20 bass 5 or more pounds. Not only was the fishing incredible but it was awesome to fish with Capt. John Leech. He is unbelievably knowledgeable and he genuinely enjoys sharing his knowledge. I learned so much from Capt Leech. I cannot wait to get back out with Capt Leech. I have been on over 20 guided bass trips in Florida. Some have been good, some have been horrible but none will compare to my trip with Capt Leech. Thanks Capt!”
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Tom Ward
FISHING WITH THE BEST
★★★★★
“ Words cannot express the wonderful time we had with Captain John Leech. His professional guide services put us on to more big bass than we could see in 3 lifetimes. John was friendly, hard-working, knowledgeable of the local lakes, and had a teacher's heart to show us fishing tips we could take home. If you don't book with Captain John, either he is booked up, or you are crazy. I'll let the photos do the talking. One tip, buy the limit for live bait, don't skimp. We went for two days and caught 120+ bass with 9lbs+, 8lbs+, 7lbs+.6lbs+ being VERY common. Take a look at these photos.”
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Jeremy N Brenda
Best fishing day
★★★★★
“ John leech was amazing. Best fishing day I have ever had, 4 dozen shiners gone in an hour. So many fish I lost count. Even caught this monster 9.08lb fish! Learned a lot and caught a lot!”
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Jake P.
John leech
★★★★★
“ Me and my brother went out with John leech this morning with 4 dozen shiners, they were gone in about an hour. Best day fishing I have ever had including catching my persons best at 9.08lbs. Very fun day, Learned a lot and caught a lot!”
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Jake Pollitz
Ultimate bass fishing experience
★★★★★
“ This was my third time fishing Lake Toho and I love going out with Captain Bill and Captain John. Caught fish and will be doing it again”
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Voyager823726
Caught more than we could count!
★★★★★
“ Captain John Leech was an excellent guide for me and my wife. We’re relatively new to bass fishing and this was our first time fishing in the South. Captain John was good-natured, patient, and very willing to explain the “why’s and what’s “ of our 4-hour morning. We caught so many bass! We’ll definitely seek him out for our next trip, and probably try one of the other lakes John mentioned. Covid has really hurt these guides. So let them increase your skills (and braggin’ rights) while you help their livelihoods!”
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RobSee
Better than advertised
★★★★★
“ Capt John Leach was great. He took us to his secret spot and the action didn’t stop all day. Although we stopped counting at some point, I estimate my Buddy and I caught around 50 bass. And these were 3-5 lbs, not dinks. Capt John knows what he’s doing and was gracious enough to share some great tips for even experienced anglers. He has a nice boat, good equipment and plenty of knowledge. Great day!”
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Scott B
Will not disappoint!
★★★★★
“ I set up a Bass fishing trip with Bassonline.com Capt John Leech for my two sons and me. Capt John Leech called the night before and said he had a location closer to where I was located that had great fishing. He did not disappoint. We put over 20 Bass in the boat including a few fish between 6 to 8 pounds. My 12-year-old son landed an 8.2 pound Bass that he will never forget. Capt John Leech is an exceptional professional guide who shared his knowledge about Bass fishing with us and assured we had an unbelievable great time fishing. I would highly recommend him for a guide.”
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Steve Merritt
Bass fishing trip with Capt John Leech
★★★★★
“ I set up a Bass fishing trip with Capt John Leech for my two sons and me. Capt John Leech called the night before and said he had a location closer to where I was located that had great fishing. He did not disappoint. We put over 20 Bass in the boat including a few fish between 6 to 8 pounds. My 12 year old son landed an 8.2 pound Bass that he will never forget. Capt John Leech is an exceptional professional guide who shared his knowledge about Bass fishing with us and assured we had a unbelievable great time fishing. I would highly recommend him for a guide.”
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S9786ULstevem
Very friendly
★★★★★
“ He delivers, for sure. John is very friendly, has the patience to teach if needed, knows the place like the palm of his hand, new boat. Was able to catch many peacock Bass. What more do you want?”
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Globalker
Capt. John is top of the line
★★★★★
“ Been on two trips to Lake Togo with Captain John Leech and let me tell you he is a top notch guide. We have caught nice size bass both times and one was in tough conditions. This last trip netted us 25 plus. He has a great and patient personality and teaches even an experienced fisherman some things about catching fish and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Will definitely visit with him again sometime.”
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Scott
Two trips to Lake Toho
★★★★★
“ Capt. John Leech is top of the line Been on two trips to Lake Toho with Captain John Leech and let me tell you he is a top-notch guide. We have caught nice size bass both times and one was in tough conditions. This last trip netted us 25 plus. He has a great and patient personality and teaches even an experienced fisherman some things about catching fish and enjoyment of the great outdoors. Will definitely visit with him again sometime.”
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Scott
Lake toho with Captain John Leech
★★★★★
“ Captain Leech has taken me on 2 trips now. One in beautiful conditions in which we brought in 25 plus. Another in not great conditions and we brought in 10 plus. He does a great job putting you on fish and helping you with your techniques for catching them. He has a great sense of humor and very friendly and makes you feel comfortable on the water with him. Thanks for a great trip Captain. Scott from Indiana.”
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scottbK4279DL
Great day on Lake Toho
★★★★★
“ We had a great day fishing with John. John was patient and worked extra hard to help us succeed. We caught some great bass. We’ll definitely call again next time we’re in Florida”
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Derrin_Cheryl
Bass Fishing Lake Toho
★★★★★
“ We would highly recommend the excursion! Captain Leech is a great teacher and good conversationalist.”
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Brad
Bass Fishing Lake Toho
★★★★★
“ We would highly recommend the excursion! Captain Leech is a great teacher and good conversationalist.”
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bradshreeve
Great guide!
★★★★★
“ Bassin Cap’t John Leech was a great guide! as I am fairly new to bass fishing but he gave me great techniques on catching bass!!!! Landed thirty plus fish! It was just fantastic! Thanks, John for a great day!”
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Scott Pedersen
Cap’t John Leech
★★★★★
“ Cap’t John Leech was a great guide! as I am fairly new to bass fishing but he gave me great techniques on catching bass!!!! Landed thirty plus fish! It was just fantastic! Thanks John for a great day!”
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Scott Pedersen
Great experience
★★★★★
“ Booked the 4 hour fishing experience for my dad as part of his birthday, he absolutely loved the experience and would recommend it to anyone who is experienced at fishing or new to it, He had caption John Leech who was very informative and gave great advice!”
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GoPlaces414751
Captain John was Superb
★★★★★
“ We booked the 4 hr charter on lake Toho with capt John Leech. who called us a few days before to make the final arrangements and advise us of the best baits for the current conditions. on the day we could not have asked for a better guide. he took us to several different spots on the lake to maximise our chances of catching and gave us advice to get the best out of the tackle and bait. I am an experienced fisherman and I would highly recomend this service for anyone wanting to do a spot of fishing while on a Florida Vacation...”
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Gary V
Family Fun!
★★★★★
“ Capt John Leech My 15-year-old daughter and 13-year-old son and I had a great day bass fishing with Capt John Leech. We caught 22 bass in about a five-hour window. (Not to mention the dozen that we lost because of us being amateurs. Lol ). Capt John put us right on the bass and was also very helpful with advice. Good size bass also.”
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Micah Alexander
Capt John Leech
★★★★★
“ My 15 year old daughter and 13 year old son and myself had a great day bass fishing with Capt John Leech. We caught 22 bass in about a five hour window. (Not to mention the dozen that we lost because of us being amateurs. Lol ). Capt John put us right on the bass and was also very helpful with advice. Good size bass also.”
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Micah Alexander
Fishing with Captain John Leech
★★★★★
“ I was going to be in Orlando for only a few days at the end of July. Definitely not the optimal time to be bass fishing in Florida, but I thought I would give it a shot. I randomly selected iOutdoor Fishing Adventures after an online search and was paired with John Leech as my guide. I didn't expect much due to the time of year. I couldn't believe how many fish we got into. I hooked up with at least 20 and landed about 15 in five hours of fishing. Most of them were between 2 and 3 pounds, but one was over four pounds. I'm a fairly experienced bass fisherman and John listened to how I wanted to fish. He didn't fish in front of me either. If you're a novice fisherman, he will get you on fish. If you are experienced, he is a wealth of knowledge. I could have picked his brain for another five hours. I will definitely fish with him again when I get the chance.”
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Alenain
Great experience!
★★★★★
“ Cap John Leech was very helpfull all the time, and our experience was great! And additionally the booking process worked very well, including the previously alignment one day before the event.”
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HumbertoTS
Excellent trip!
★★★★★
“ My teenage son, my son in-law and I went fishing with Capt. Leech. He was an awesome guide. Not only did we catch plenty of fish, he shared some tricks of the trade. It’s a trip we won’t soon forget. We will be back for another one.”
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PAMELA S
Great Day!
★★★★★
“ Started the day, bright and early at 6:00 a.m. Good thing too, fish were biting and keeping our guide, Capt. John Leech busy baiting our hooks. My son is a avid fisherman, but Capt. John gave him a few pointers which I hope he remembers. Had a good time!”
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Wullybullykevinb
Early morning Bass fishing
★★★★★
“ Early morning fishing on water by 6am finished by 9 after catching dozens of bass. Hats off to Captain Leech. He knows where the fish are. Thoroughly enjoyed the morning.”
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Madawordoow
Great fishing trip! Like master class in bass fishing.
★★★★★
“ I've been fishing for largemouth bass for over 40 years... This trip was one of my best days ever. In spite of my years of fishing experience, I discovered just how much I have yet to learn while fishing with Capt John Leech. In addition to the trip being incredibly productive (a large bass every 5-10 minutes)... I learned a ton of ways I can improve my technique. Highly recommend! I don't think of Disney when I think of Orlando. I think of unbelievable lunker fishing.”
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oak37
Great Day Fishing
★★★★★
“ Met all my expectations. Capt. Leech was very professional passing on tips from his extensive knowledge gained over many years experience of this type of fishing. He put us on fish straight away and ensured an exciting session all the way with hard fighting bass. Techniques were patiently explained helping me to get a fantastic ratio of hits to fish caught. Highly recommended. Will definitely be out with Capt Leech again”
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Peter H
Caught multiple good size
★★★★★
“ We had a great time with Capt John Leech. His knowledge and skill were impeccable. As we went out he told us some facts about local wildlife and plants that we were seeing along the way. We caught multiple good size fish, had a great conversation and an overall great experience, and created wonderful memories. Thank you again for such a great fishing trip!”
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Nora Pendleton McKelvey
We had a great time
★★★★★
“ We had a great time with Capt John Leech. His knowledge and skill was impeccable. As we went out he told us some facts about local wildlife and plants that we were seeing along the way. We caught multiple good size fish, had great conversation and an overall great experience and created wonderful memories. Thank you again for such a great fishing trip!”
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Nora Pendleton McKelvey
Bass Fishing Trip of a lifetime!
★★★★★
“ For the past 10 years, we travel to Orlando annually just to fish with Captain John Leech. Every time we go out, the trip just seems to get better and better. We fished for 3 days and every day, we caught bass until we ran out of bait! Captain John will definitely put you on fish! Captain John's equipment is up to date and well maintained, I highly recommend!”
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fredb582018
Fishing Lake Tohopekeliga
★★★★★
“ Had a wonderful time with Captain John Leech. He always puts us on fish no matter the conditions....”
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David
Captain John Leech is Awesome!
★★★★★
“ Captain John Leech is Awesome! When Captain John Leech told me I was going to catch a lot of bass, I doubted him. From the first cast to last I was getting strikes and boated over 60 nice fish, several in the 5 lb range. It truly was a great experience!”
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Joe Schomus
Captain John Leech is Awesome!
★★★★★
“ When Captain John Leech told me I was going to catch a lot of bass, I doubted him. From the first cast to last I was getting strikes and boated over 60 nice fish, several in the 5 lb range. It truly was a great experience!”
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Joe Schomus
First Bass Outing
★★★★★
“ Temps were very chilly but Capt John Leech put me on some great fishing on my first real Bass outing on Lake Toho. 15 nice fish in the morning before the cold signaled enough for the day.”
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JW Brown
First Bass Outing
★★★★★
“ First Bass Outing Temps were very chilly but Capt John Leech put me on some great fishing on my first real Bass outing on Lake Toho. 15 nice fish in the morning before the cold signaled enough for the day”
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JW Brown
One after another!
★★★★★
“ We went fishing with Captain John Leech near Orlando, Florida and he put on on top of the biggest bass we had ever seen! One after another until our arms were sore (a great fishing problem to have, lol!) My 13-year-old boy had the time of his life and the 3 days in the Disney parks were nothing to him compared to our day fishing with Captain John. It was his favorite day! Thanks Ever so much for creating everlasting memories and next time we are in Florida, we will be calling!! Kind Regards, Robert Glen.”
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Robert Glen
We went fishing with Captain John
★★★★★
“ We went fishing with Captain John Leech near Orlando, Florida and he put on on top of the biggest bass we had ever seen! One after another until our arms were sore (a great fishing problem to have, lol!) My 13 year old boy had the time of his life and the 3 days in the Disney parks were nothing to him compared to our day fishing with Captain John. It was his favorite day! Thanks Ever so much for creating everlasting memories and next time we are in Florida, we will be calling!! Kind Regards, Robert Glen.”
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Robert Glen
Fishing with Captain John
★★★★★
“ We had a 4 person trip with Captain John on Tuesday 8/22. It was awesome! 75 quality bass at least 60 over 5! It was fantastic! We had 2 10-year-olds and they loved him. He was great with the kids. I highly recommend Captain John!”
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Domenic
Father Daughter Bass Catchin
★★★★★
“ Had a phenomenal 4 hour trip with Capn Leech on Lake Butler this morning. Caught 28 total, all fish were between 2 and 4lbs with the largest being 4.5 lbs. Capn Leech is the best!”
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Keith
Great experience
★★★★★
“ We had a great trip with Capt. John Leech today and caught a lot of big fish it was a blast! 6 hours went by too fast. Thanks for the great service and new stories to tell all my friends back in Nebraska.”
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Ross Nantkes
The techniques are great
★★★★★
“ After fishing with you, I took some of your advice. Downsized everything like you said, 10lb test with a 1/0 hook and caught three small ones (non-keepers) early in the morning then at about 5:30pm I caught this one on a fairly large shiner. Still, for a new moon and fairly low light conditions most of the day, considering all the cloud cover I thought I would've caught more, proving what you told me that some lakes are just set up to be more productive than others. Thanks!!”
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Brian Boswell
Such wonderful fish
★★★★★
“ Thank you very much for the pics and more importantly, your expertise in helping me to land such wonderful fish! I thoroughly enjoyed my trips I hope my friend Cliff was not too much of an annoyance for you, he is a good guy. I will blog soon and post a great review and call the office and talk to Lori also. I hope to be up there again soon, In peace and joy,”
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Russell
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