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Steve,
December
2006
I just wanted to take a minute to tell you how much I enjoyed
our day with you this last December!
I have been fishing the Disney lakes since I was a child and after
spending a day with you will never go back!
Your Professionalism, knowledge and passion for what you do truly comes
through while you are guiding
and it was greatly appreciated. I learned more from you in one day then
I have in the last 15 years of going
fishing at Disney. From now on when I visit Florida I will be fishing
with you and look forward to gaining more
knowledge about catching Big Bass!
John
Meyers
Albany,
New York
FROM
KEITH NIGHSWONGER OF PROBASSANGLERS.COM January 2006
On our
last day in Orlando, we took our boys bass fishing and we caught bass
all day long, (in the middle of the
Winter, following a harsh cold front!) Steve Boyd is the guide I hired
to take our family out for some Florida
Bass Fishing. To give you an idea of what an awesome experience it
was. Steve took us to a 5,500 acre
lake that was full of largemouth bass willing to eat a Shiner nearly on
every cast, (we didn't catch one every
cast, but we could have.) Steve's understanding of structure and
bass movement was impressive as he had
us around bass all day. While Steve might have liked us to catch a
Florida monster, it was important to us
that our boys were able to catch some fish, and catch fish they did, it
was a blast. What sets Steve apart from
other guides that I have known and hired is that his temperament is well
suited to working with anglers of all
abilities. He is set up to take people out who are into town for
Disney World and are looking for a break from
all of the Goofyness.
Steve,
May
2006
Now that I'm settled and back at work, I thought I would take
the time to tell you how much I appreciate
the time we spent together, and to thank you for two of the best days of
"school," bass school that is, I've ever
had.
Many might think that the test of a good bass fishing guide is based on
his results. How many fish does he catch?
True. But in my mind, the real heart of a guide can be measured most
fully when the fish aren't biting. And any
fisherman worth his salt knows there are days when the fish don't
cooperate, no matter what the fisherman does.
We fished in some tough conditions...August in Florida...artificial
lures only. Need I say anything else? Water
temps approaching 90 degrees. Air temps in the mid nineties. Too much
wind. Not enough wind. No cloud cover.
Murky water caused by previous storms...the list goes on.
It's
these types of conditions that puts a fishing guide through his paces.
You pulled no punches. You told me it
would be
tough. With 7 years of club tournament experience, and a lifetime love
affair with bass fishing, I already
knew it wouldn't be easy. And it wasn't. But you took it in stride and
worked your tail off to put us on fish. Yes, we put
some fish in the boat. They weren't huge. No, it wasn't a 40 or 60 fish
day. But did we have fun? You bet we did.
These
are the actions and behaviors you demonstrated under pressure and
in tough conditions:
1.
Always on time to pick me up...to the minute!
2.
Always courteous and respectful.
3.
Always honest and forthright in setting expectations.
4. Always explained the decisions you made with respect to lure choices
and taking the boat to another location.
5. Always trying new presentations to solicit bites and develop a
pattern.
6.
Always saving the best casting locations for me.
6. Since
I was an experienced bass fisherman, you had the uncanny ability
to professionally and harmoniously
suggest ways to improve my ability without insulting my experience.
7.
Finally, your personality and mine melded well together. We joked, cut
up a little on each other, and had a great
time. At times it felt as if we fished together all the time.
Steve,
you worked your butt off and I appreciate it. Most importantly, I
learned a lot about a few techniques I don't
use much up here in West Virginia...techniques I needed more confidence
in. And you know how important a role
confidence plays in fishing successfully. That, in and of itself, made
me a better angler and was well worth the price.
You deliver what you promise. I hope that we can fish together again.
Rick
Barry
Moundsville, West Virginia
Howdy Steve,
July
2006
I can't thank you enough for the best bass fishing
trip my son Andy and I have
ever been on. My boy caught more than me . . .. and he caught
bigger than mine.
What more could a Dad ask for. I will say this - If you have kids
then this is the
guy to go fishing with. No matter what age the child. This
guy has the attitude
that is the hope for a new generation of fishermen. He taught us
to respect the
fish, to understand their habits, and how to catch a bunch of them.
If you have
kids that you want to take fishing while in Orlando, there is no better
man to lead
you than Steve Boyd.
The highlight of our summer vacation . .
.Thanks from both of us . .. .
Will
and Andy Sellers
iwill@cfl.rr.com
July
11th 2006
Dear Steve,
December 2005
Thanks for a wonderful experience and a great days
fishing. It exceeded my wildest expectations and
landing the 8.5lbs Largemouth Bass was just brilliant.
I still have not stopped smiling. I don't think that if I
were to fish for another 100 years would I catch such a
monster. Thanks.
My brothers and I had such a great time, thanks for
using all your knowledge, know how, expertise and
patience to help us all to suceed in catching, even Vic.
Thanks once again, and I know we will be back.
Bob
Theobald
Steve, December
2004/2005
We had a great time fishing with you! Anytime
your child
would compare fishing with you Steve with going to Walt
Disney you must be doing something right.
We were sitting at the dinner table one night during our vacation
with the family we were sharing our vacation with and the other
Dad asked all the kids (6 of them) at the table what they had
enjoyed the most so far. (After 1 four hour trip fishing with
Steve
with the two oldest boys and the fathers the boys were 7 & 8,an
afternoon at the pool, 1 day at Islands of Adventure, and 1 day at
Magic Kingdom) my son Jimmy without any hesitation blurted out
fishing with Steve, when are we going back?
The parents at the table almost fell over even myself who loves
fishing could not believe a 7 year old would rather go fishing with
you than go to Disney. You spoke to me about your search for
possible sponsorships. Well let me tell you your impact on Jimmy
drove me to spend over $1000 US at Bass Pro Shops in Orlando in
one week and if they question you I can forward the receipts.
Companies looking to sponsor you need to hear about stories like
this so they can understand the impact that you have on the
customers even if they are 7 years old they will be customers now
and for the next 60+ years. All I can say is as an owner of my own
business I hope to have ambassadors
like yourself out there building
my business. My email is
murdock@jamesgrahampaving.com
if anyone has any questions. Thanks again and I will be sending
you some of those special soft jerk baits that Bass Pro Shops don’t
sell yet.
Murdock
Graham
Steve, June 2005
I have had a great time showing off the PICS of my
9 pounder. We had a great trip and could not have had a
better guide. We were truly impressed with your passion for
the sport, and even more impressed by your dedication to
locate big fish for your clients. It is not often you find someone
in any business that delivers what they advertise. We hope
to book another trip or two in December of this year. If we
stand up to your standards? Well, keep a lure in the water
and a tight line!
your friend &satisified
customer.
Doug
Brown, Powell Tennessee
imbdman@aol.com
Hi Steve,
December 2004
I'm back in the UK now so I thought I'd drop you an email
to thank you for the two great trips. I really enjoyed both
days in such beautiful surroundings. Also your Triton
boat was a real surprise as we don't have anything like
that at home. I don't think I'll ever forget blasting through
the channels in the rushes on our way to your spot on
Toho as the sun was just rising. Awesome!
I do, however, have one serious complaint. Your guiding
me to catch 35 Largemouth Bass to nearly 7lb in just four
hours on my first day Bass fishing has completely spoiled
me! I showed an American friend the photo's of me and my
fish and he told me that in 20 years of Bass fishing in the
Carolinas he has never had a six pounder and never ever
caught 35 fish in a day, let alone in a just a morning!
If you ever get any English guys who want to book you,
feel free to give 'em my email address. I'll recommend
your guiding service unreservedly.
Keep up the good work!
See you next time I'm in Florida.
John Stone.
js007z0835@blueyonder.co.uk
Steve,
February
2004
I wanted to thank you again for the fishing trip. I really enjoyed
myself
on this trip and greatly appreciated your expertise and insight.
I am very impressed with the Toho fishery, and even more impressed
with your professionalism and knowledge. Every day on the water is
a learning experience and this was no exception. I will be able to apply
some of your approach to our bass fishery on this side of the country,
both
fresh and salt water. When I return to Florida I will only fish with you
and
will look forward to a crack at one of the 10 pounders.
Good luck with the tournament fishing. I am confident that you will do
very
well. Just hope that you will still have time to guide clients like
myself.
Feel free to use my name or e-mail for a reference in the future.
Best
wishes,
Krys
Gwizdak
kgwizdoc@hotmail.com
Cypress,
California
Hi Steve,
May 2004
Ray and Todd had a
great time, they have been bragging ever since
we returned home on Friday. First thing we did as we walked in the
door was pull up his picture on your website. My other 2 brothers
and
brother in law are all ready to come down and do some fishing with
you. We even took a trip to Wal-mart on Saturday to get some new
lures and rigs for Ray.
I am sure you will be hearing from us again
sometime.
Happy
Fishing,
Trisha
Kleecamp
Steve, October 2004
Thanks for a great day of fishing.
I lost count of how many fish we caught
over 4 pounds but it was great to top off
the day with my 7lb bass! We will definitely
be back for more now that we know what
bass fishing in Florida is like. Fishing in
New Jersey will never be the same! - Ed
Ed with his 7lb bass
Steve, December 2004
I thought I would drop you a line to thank
you for providing me with a great day of
fishing on Lake Toho. Both your
professionalism and your expertise were
greatly appreciated, even if we had not caught
any fish ( however, we caught 25 I believe )
the day on the water would have been
worthwhile. I will be sure to recommend
you to all who may be interested. Thanks
again and it was good fishing with you.
John Benecke
jmbennecke@sbcglobal.net
Steve August 2003
Just wanted to thank you for a
great day on the water. Zach didn't
want to end the day and said that fishing
on lake Toho was more fun than going to
Disney! I didn't know how he would handle
6 hours on the boat but you did a great job.
Put me down for another trip in January.
Joe Rogers and his son Zach
Steve, August 2003
Thanks for the greatest fishing
trip My son and I have ever been on.
We had a blast and will definitely be
back for more next year. Lake Toho
definitely has some monster bass in it.
We have never caught bass that size
before but to catch over 30 fish with a
5, two 6's and an 8lber in one day was
awesome. Keep up the good work and
we'll see you next year.
Walt Anderson
walt@printingspecialist.com
Steve, February 2003
I was a little skeptical about shiner
fishing before I came down. That was before
catching my biggest bass ever on the second
fish of the day! I'm definitely a believer now!
Thanks for everything!
Kim Mcfarland
Steve,
You definitely know where the big
fish live! For my son and I to both catch
two trophy bass on the same day was
amazing! We will definitely be back for
more.
Joe and Jon
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