Imagination Bassin Guide Services, Stick Marsh/Farm 13

Hi George,

Made it back to the “Sunny Carolinas” ok…ran the a/c in the motel the whole time we were there, first thing I did when I got home was to light the wood stove….that was Friday and I’ve still got it going. Brrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Anyway, just wanted to say thanks again for putting up with Ralph and myself for a couple days there and putting us on fish like you did. Way up here we read about the SM and FP13 and daydream about getting down there some day…but it’s still called “fishing” and not “catching” …there’s nothing can be done about weather and cold fronts…you did an outstanding job putting us on fish like you did when they were trying to take the day off! Thanks!

While fishing, I asked you what made for a long day regarding clients … well, there’s a few things that can make for a long day for the client regarding the guide too. Ralph & I have been fishing together for almost 20 years and have hired a few guides during that time…. just wanted to tell you that I thoroughly enjoyed your company and being in your boat. You made us feel right at home. We’ve had guides that I couldn’t WAIT for the day to end….you do a very good job and you do it in a pleasurable, professional manner. Thanks to you, we had a great time and the fishing was good too.

Hope to be back sooner than later,
John Robbins [jmrobbins@bellsouth.net]

To: RUSS@BASSDOZER.COM
HELLO! MY NAME IS DANIEL REYES I'M SPANISH AND CUSTOMER THE EBAY. CAN YOU ADVISE ME ONE GOOD GUIDE OF FISHING BASS IN FLORIDA TO 3 AND 4 OF DECEMBER?

AND ONE GOOD PLACE FOR SLEEP RELATION WITH THE TO FISH IN LAKE TOHO KISSIME TO 2 UNTIL 7 OF DECEMBER, PLEASE?

Greetings,
It is good to hear you will fish in the USA soon.
I hope the Bassdozer lures you got on eBay have worked well in Spain.
I have sent your email to bass guide George Welcome in Florida.
George Welcome is one of the best guides and most knowledgeable bass anglers I have met in my life. He is one of the best guides in Florida - and the entire USA.
Regards,
Russ Bassdozer

From: ecbalinsky@comcast.net [mailto:ecbalinsky@comcast.net]

To: George Welcome

George, Thanks so much for the trip. Chuck, Jessica and I had a ball.

I've been bass fishing over 35 years and that 8 pounder was my lifetime big fish. You did a great job with the tough wind. I hope to get out with you a couple times a year. How does Thanksgiving week look for you? Also that bird that looks like a coot with a red bill. I'm fairly sure it's a moorhen. If you get close enough, check to see if the red bill has a yellowtip. Thanks again and good fishing Eddie

George,

My pleasure, I have fished for 40 years with lots of guides all over America and Canada. Never have I been put on so many large fish, it was unbelievable! The wildlife, ambiance, and your services were magnificent, I had such a good time I didn't want to leave, even fell into a state of depression on the way back to Arizona...ha ha.

You and Scott can be very proud of what your doing, you have a top notch guide service and it was much appreciated. Next time our paths cross those big gals are going to pay a visit to the boat for a photo session, rest assured. I had very little experience with that type of Shiner fishing and choked on some huge Bass, Scott was very attentive and be sure to tell him how much fun it was fishing with him!

Hi George, this is mike kearney from nj friend of roger and thersa bickler, these are the pictures of the bass we caught based on your information you gave us by telephone and at ramp. My friend tom wolverton caught one that was 10.5 lbs and I caught one that was 11.3 lbs. we also caught a multiple of 8 pounders , 7 pounders and 6 pounders. My friend Tom after catching the 10 lber was catching a multiple of 5 lbers and calling them dinks ha ha ha. All fish were caught on 10 inch berkeley power worms (june bug) and 5in manns dragon worms (black). Great Week!!!!! Thanks so much for the information.. Mike Kearney

Hello George!

You probably don't remember me because of the number of clients you have had but I went out with you July 11 of 2004. My friend and I were the ones that drove all the way from Valdosta, GA and drove back the same day. I'm currently deployed to Iraq and I'm lucky enough to have internet access...which I use to check the Stick Marsh reports every day! When I get back in March you can bet I'll be coming to see you! I just wanted to share my perspective concerning your reports...I think that you may not realize what you are doing for someone who is so far from home. Everyday I face the prospect of dying over here, and I accept that...I am proud to serve my country and proud to be here. Bass fishing is my passion, and when things relax and I have time to myself I think of nothing else. Your reports let me know that the things I cherish (second only to my wife) have not changed and they give me something to look forward to...a reward at the finish line, so to speak. It allows me to get lost in my future plans of big Stick Marsh bass and the stress melts away. Some people might ask how bass fishing can consume somebody the way it has consumed me, but right now, here in this place, it is an important tie to my home and normalcy. I don't think THAT is too hard to understand. I wanted you to know that besides your snowbird audience and local bass fishermen, there are other people reading your reports for different reasons, and I hope that you continue to have success in showing your clients a good time (and continue to write the reports about it!). Good luck and tight lines...I'll be seeing you soon!

TSGT Heath Tempel
[forcejam35@hotmail.com]

Post by : Joe Blade
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What a day! Over 100 Bass. My thumb chewed to hell from holding so many fish. Thanks for a great fishing trip!!

Post by : Glenn Harrison
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Scott-We caught so many fish today it was absolutely nuts! I saw my first double ( 2 fish on one rattletrap) actually we had 3 doubles!! We lost count after a 100 fish!! Thanks for a great trip, we'll be back.

Post by : DON
Homepage : http://DPDINKS2 @AOL.COM

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SCOTT I MET YOUR DAD TUESDAY AFTERNOON ON THE LAKE. I SEE WHERE YOU GET YOUR SOUTHERN MANNERS. WHAT A NICE GENTLEMAN. HE SAID YOU WERE OFFSHORE FISHING. DO ANY GOOD? I AM THE GUY THAT CAME OVER TO YOUR BOAT TO WEIGHT MY FISH THE DAY DON JUMPED IN THE LAKE AFTER YOUR ROD REMEMBER? WELL THAT'S MY QUESTION ? DON TOOK A PHOTO OF MY BASS BUT I NEVER RECEIVED IT OVER THE NET. COULD YOU PLEASE SEE IF HE STILL HAS IT ON HIS CAMERA IF SO PLEASE GIVE HIM MY E-MAIL ADDRESS. ALSO THANKS AGAIN FOR THE TIPS ON FISHING THE MARSH I TOOK MY WIFE DOWN AND SHE HAD A BALL. YOU MADE ME LOOK REAL GOOD SHE CAUGHT FISH !!!!JUST LIKE I TOLD HER. SHE WAS SHOCKED AT MY KNOWLEDGE OF THIS LAKE THANKS TO YOU. SEE YOU ON THE LAKE AND THANKS AGAIN. KEEP EM TIGHT. BY THE WAY TELL YOUR DAD THANKS FOR THE POINTERS TOO HE SHARED SOME FISHING HISTORY WITH US TUESDAY. WE NEED ALL THE HELP WE CAN GET.

Post by : Mike Bellomo
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Had a great time fishing with Scott. Lots of good fish. Highly reccomended.
Mike

Post by : Christian Brand
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Me and my buddy, Sam Curless, just came back from our second annual trip with these fine folks. Scott is great and tolerates all of our competitive BS and smack-talking and he does what it takes to get us into fish. Sam got me this year with a 9 pounder on day one and a 7 and 1/2 on day two. He keeps the coveted hat hook for a year, but I'll get him next year!

We want to thank you for sharing your knowledge of the Stick Marsh/Farm 13 and especially how/where to navigate without tearing up my new boat. It was a little spooky Monday without you being there, but we did fine and gained more confidence as the week went on. I think we only grazed one stump all week. It was an experience I will never forget.

Wanted to touch bases and say thanks for the great trip. Ted and I both had a good time thawing out in the warm Florida sunshine and getting a chance to stretch a line. Thanks for your assistance in making it a very successful trip. If you ever need a reference up here in New England, feel free to give out my contact information. Hope to fish with you again soon. Frank Weeks - Weeks, Frank C, SOLCM [fweeks@att.com]