Sportfishing with Art Ferguson of Art Of Fishing Guide Service for bass on the waters of the famous Kissimmee Chain of Lakes which includes West Lake Tohopekaliga (Toho). East Lake Toho, Butler Chain of Lakes, Conway Chain of Lakes, Stickmarsh/Farm Pond 13 and Lake Okeechobee. Winter time is indisputably the best time of the year to fish Florida for the opportunity to catch the bass of your life. Many 6-12lb. bass are caught in the winter as the bass stage up for the spawn. Unlike most regions, bass start spawning in many parts of Florida as early as October/November and will keep spawning until April/May.
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ART OF FISHING GUIDE SERVICE-FLORIDA Art has fished professionally both on the BASS and FLW Tours and started tournament fishing when he was 16 back in 1981. He is a USCG Licensed Captain and is fully insured. He has spent the past few seasons working on the Orlando area bodies of water: The famous Kissimmee Chain of Lakes which includes West Lake Tohopekaliga (Toho). East Lake Toho, Butler Chain of Lakes, Conway Chain of Lakes, Stickmarsh/Farm Pond 13 and Lake Okeechobee.
ART OF FISHING GUIDE SERVICE-MICHIGAN Art has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 28 years now and been a FULL time guide on Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie waters since 1990. Art also guides on smaller bodies of waters in the Detroit area for both largemouth and smallmouth. Lake St. Clair is full of smallmouth bass that can be easily caught but many times there are little subtleties to catch them that will make all the difference in the world.
YOUR GUIDE Art Ferguson III. Age: 44, Birthdate: 09/26/1964 Born and raised in Rochester, Michigan. Full time fisherman since 1990. Art quit full time plumbing apprenticeship for the opportunity to start fishing BASSMaster Tournament Trail after qualifying for the 1990 ’BASSMasters CLASSIC’. Recently, he has also made the FLW Championship in 2006, 2007, 2008 and, 2009, 4 straight. In Feb.16,1999,he dedicated his life to Jesus Christ, his Lord and Savior.
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FLORIDA. Now guiding in Orlando, Florida region. Hitting some of the hottest lakes in Central Florida including: Lake Toho/Kissimmee Chain of Lakes where the 2006 Bassmaster Classic was held. Also, Stickmarsh, Lake Walk’n Water, Butler Chain, Conway Chain, East Lake Toho and many other lakes. This is exciting to Art as he adjusts to the area. Florida has been a blessing for years to those who come from other states and countries to experience the winter’s warm weather and great bass fish
MICHIGAN. He has been fishing the Great Lakes for over 28 years now and been a FULL time guide on Lake St. Clair and Lake Erie waters since 1990. A trip or two with an experienced professional like Art Ferguson can take years off your time of figuring out these techniques and the fish. You’ll be learning from someone who has dedicated his life to learning these waters. Art has fished professionally both on the BASS and FLW Tours and started tournament fishing when he was 16 back in 1981.
Art exclusively lure fishes on the Great Lakes and loves to teach others the basics and advanced patterns to help you catch more fish. Known most for his tube fishing expertise. Many of Art’s past clients are now touring professionals, guides or successful tournament anglers. Check out the site. Take your time and learn about Art’s guide service and book a trip today to make sure your reservations are set up for the great Spring, Summer and Fall fishing on the Great Lakes!
FLORIDA LODGING. LODGING IN THE HEART OF KISSIMMEE. When you vacation in Kissimmee, you maximize your vacation value. You make more of your time away and enjoy more of the things you love - from five-star luxury to a campsite with a ceiling of a million stars, from rides that rock your world to sights that stop you in your tracks, from shop-’til-you-drop to a pick-me-up-massage, from spectacular golf to fishing on incredible chain of lakes, from bonding moments, to romance, or a great nap
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