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Hi Bob,
My Son has not stopped talking about his fishing trip with you. The pictures tell it all!!! I am so glad that they had a great time and THANK YOU for making that happen. I found you on the Internet when I put "Clear Lake fishing trips" in the Yahoo search engine. Your site was very informative and I just felt that you would be a good choice for this trip. Obviously I made the right decision. Anyone I know who wants to fish Clear Lake will be directed your way. The only regret I have is that I didn't get to go. I can tell you that this will be a trip that my Son will never forget and that makes it all worth it a thousand times over.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.
Leslie Farrow
P.S. This is the greatest "Fish Story" ever.

Hi Bob,

I want to thank you for probably the best single day of fishing of my life. I had tried bass fishing several times, including with guides, and with mediocre success. So for my son and I to catch "78" in one day was far beyond my expectations. Needless to say, everyone in my group had a marvelous time – and it was solely due to your patience, professionalism, and hard work. Thank you, and we will definitely be back.

Neil Rabitoy (June 2-4)

This is Anita Riegsecker with her nephew Matt Riegsecker, they stopped catching fish with 40 fish including the 6 lber Anita is holding that she caught on her first ever bass fishing trip. 6/19/07

Hello Bob,
I am the mother of Matt Riegsecker. My sister in law, Anita Riegsecker, fished with you today, Tuesday, June 19th. She caught the 6 lb. fish and it is so exciting to see them on the web with their catch!! Thank you for posting the photos!
Anita is a special lady and has taken each of my 3 kids to a place of their choosing when they graduate from high school. She is enduring a tiring 12 hr. drive each way for the 'few' hours of fishing with you. My husband found your website by Googling, BASS fishing.
Thank you so much, from the bottom of our hearts for providing such an excellent informative website and expert guidance today. You gave them an opportunity they will never forget!
Warmest Regards, Shirley Riegsecker

Cameron Baxter & his brother Doug caught 35 fish. Cameron is holding a 6.12 lber he caught. Doug is holding a 5 lbr & a 4 lber he caught at the SAME TIME, on a zara spook, it was a great trip, 7/13/07
Cameron is holding a 6¾ lber he caught. Doug is holding
a 5 & 4 lber he caught at the SAME TIME, on a zara spook.

Bob - great shots! thanks for sending. Needless to say I have spent the better part of my morning showing the shots off to all those who may be interested in seeing how our trip was (and even those that aren't)

We had a spectacular day! from a personal best fish of 6.12 and over 9 lbs caught on one cast!?!? I dare say the outing of a lifetime - and this from some guys who do a lot of fishing. Appreciate all the sage advice and hard-fought knowledge you imparted to us, I feel I am a much better bass fisherman because of it. Looking forward to the next time, and thanks again....fantastic!

Cameron Baxter (July 13, 2007)

Bob Kelso holding his personal best fish, 8.14 lbs

Hi Bob

Thanks for the great trip and putting me on my personal best fish of 8 lbs 14 oz. You are a first class top notch guide and I will continue booking you as long as you guide at Clear Lake. I highly recommend Bob as the one to go fishing with when at Clear Lake. This was my 4th trip with Bob and they just keep getting better.

Sincerely,
Bob Kelso (July 9, 2007)

Richard Shelko with his personal best, a 9 pound 9 ounce beauty caught on a swimbait, 3/19/07.
9 lb 9 oz'er PB caught 3/19/07

Bob...

Thank you for the outstanding guide service you provided me on my trip to Clear Lake. Since retiring from coaching high school football I have been able to travel and fish around the country. I have been fortunate in being able to fish with a number of different guides from a number of different states from Maine to Florida to Texas back to California and in between. None of those men, as good as they were are as good a guide as you. You spent your entire time making sure that I was getting the best possible chance at a trophy fish. Your concentration was on me not on your fishing. In addition you shared your knowledge of techniques and the lake openly and freely. I was extremely impressed with your knowledge and abilities.

Thank you again, for a wonderful experience. I am looking forward to fishing with you again.

Richard Shelko

John Appelgren with sons Grant, (10 yrs) and Clark (8yrs). John caught 13 fish, Grant, 10 fish and Clark caught 12. A fun contest and a good job guys. (35 fish total)

Great photo's Bob!

The kids and I had a great time and would highly recommend your services to family and friends. Your patience with the kids, knowledge of the sport and environment, and all around personality made this a wonderful experience. Landing 35 nice large mouth bass in a few hours with 3 rookies on board is a pretty respectable outing.

John, Grant, & Clark, Cupertino Ca.

Bob,

I am so glad we had our day on the water with you! ! We both enjoyed ourselves immensely and I learned so much! I will definitey spend some more time with you to sharpen my skills and to enjoy your company again. I had my best "bag" with 5 fish over 32 lbs, WOW,

Allan Ringard, Napa Ca.

Jeremy Pfiester and his 5 yr old son Michael.

Dear Bob,

What can I say...Micheal is a little shy when it comes to new people and activities. But we got to the dock, right away you showed him how to use a pole, and as he reeled, WOW there was a fish! Micheal was excited I was excited and the day had not even started! The rest of the morning was full of great fishing and fun for the both of us. I was amazed at how you were able to keep Micheal (5yrs old) fishing all morning and me grinning like a kid as he reeled one fish up after the other. I can not thank you enough for making our 1st father son fishing trip one we will both remember, and want you to know; if we are fishing Clearlake...we plan on fishing with you! Sincerely,

Jeremy Pfiester, Yuba City Ca.

Hey Bob,

Thanks for a wonderful day on Clear Lake-it was the best guide trip my dad and I ever had.

Steve Everly, Lafayette Ca.

Thanks Bob,

The pictures were great. We really enjoyed the two days with you. That was the best fishing on Clear Lake ever. Hope to see you again soon.

Dave Groechel, Sunnyvale Ca.

Ellie (7 yrs old) with dad Jerry Dotson & Charlotte Zajac
from Maryland. They caught over 40 fish for the trip. Ellie
caught the big fish, 6lbs. She had a tough fight but landed it.
"" Great Job""

Thanks again for a wonderful fishing trip, it was the best we experienced on Clear Lake, your knowledge of the lake is awesome. I must tell you, your patience with our daughter was wonderful.   She really enjoyed it which makes for a better trip for us. We will refer you to all of our friends. Thanks again, YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!!

Jerry, Char, & Ellie, Huntingtown, Maryland.

Bob,   I wanted to thank you for fantastic day on the water. You proved to my friend visiting from Florida that Clear Lake really is the Bass Capital of the West.   Everything was first rate, educational, and a heck of a lot of fun. The fact you got us into the biggest bass of our lives was icing on the cake. Several 5 pounders, an 8 1/2 and a 9 pounder were simply amazing. Thanks again,

Todd Riley, Sacramento Ca.

Bob,

Thank you for a wonderful day, we had a great time. I have been to Okeechobe, Lake Fork in Texas, Castaic, Shasta, all with guides and I have never learned as much without any pressure and never felt like you held up any secret spots. I will refer everyone I can to you.

Larry Smith, Shingle Springs Ca.

Hi Bob, thanks for the great pictures. The fishing was wonderful. I would recommend your services to anyone. You provide and outstanding service.   Phil Neff, Orinda Ca.

Photo Menu

Cameron is holding a 6¾ lber he caught. Doug is holding a 5 & 4 lber he caught at the **SAME TIME, on a zara spook**.	Bob - great shots! thanks for sending. Needless to say I have spent the better part of my morning showing the shots off to all those who may be interested in seeing how our trip was (and even those that aren't) We had a spectacular day! from a personal best fish of 6.12 and over 9 lbs caught on one cast!?!? I dare say the outing of a lifetime - and this from some guys who do a lot of fishing. Appreciate all the sage advice and hard-fought knowledge you imparted to us, I feel I am a much better bass fisherman because of it. Looking forward to the next time, and thanks again....fantastic! Cameron Baxter (July 13, 2007)
Bob Kelso holding his personal best fish, 8.14 lbs	Hi Bob Thanks for the great trip and putting me on my personal best fish of 8 lbs 14 oz. You are a first class top notch guide and I will continue booking you as long as you guide at Clear Lake. I highly recommend Bob as the one to go fishing with when at Clear Lake. This was my 4th trip with Bob and they just keep getting better. Sincerely, Bob Kelso (July 9, 2007)
9 lb 9 oz'er PB caught 3/19/07	Bob... Thank you for the outstanding guide service you provided me on my trip to Clear Lake. Since retiring from coaching high school football I have been able to travel and fish around the country. I have been fortunate in being able to fish with a number of different guides from a number of different states from Maine to Florida to Texas back to California and in between. None of those men, as good as they were are as good a guide as you. You spent your entire time making sure that I was getting the best possible chance at a trophy fish. Your concentration was on me not on your fishing. In addition you shared your knowledge of techniques and the lake openly and freely. I was extremely impressed with your knowledge and abilities. Thank you again, for a wonderful experience. I am looking forward to fishing with you again. Richard Shelko
	Great photo's Bob! The kids and I had a great time and would highly recommend your services to family and friends. Your patience with the kids, knowledge of the sport and environment, and all around personality made this a wonderful experience. Landing 35 nice large mouth bass in a few hours with 3 rookies on board is a pretty respectable outing. John, Grant, & Clark, Cupertino Ca.
	Bob, I am so glad we had our day on the water with you! ! We both enjoyed ourselves immensely and I learned so much! I will definitey spend some more time with you to sharpen my skills and to enjoy your company again. I had my best "bag" with 5 fish over 32 lbs, WOW, Allan Ringard, Napa Ca.
	Dear Bob, What can I say...Micheal is a little shy when it comes to new people and activities. But we got to the dock, right away you showed him how to use a pole, and as he reeled, WOW there was a fish! Micheal was excited I was excited and the day had not even started! The rest of the morning was full of great fishing and fun for the both of us. I was amazed at how you were able to keep Micheal (5yrs old) fishing all morning and me grinning like a kid as he reeled one fish up after the other. I can not thank you enough for making our 1st father son fishing trip one we will both remember, and want you to know; if we are fishing Clearlake...we plan on fishing with you! Sincerely, Jeremy Pfiester, Yuba City Ca.
	Hey Bob, Thanks for a wonderful day on Clear Lake-it was the best guide trip my dad and I ever had. Steve Everly, Lafayette Ca.
	Thanks Bob, The pictures were great. We really enjoyed the two days with you. That was the best fishing on Clear Lake ever. Hope to see you again soon. Dave Groechel, Sunnyvale Ca.
	Thanks again for a wonderful fishing trip, it was the best we experienced on Clear Lake, your knowledge of the lake is awesome. I must tell you, your patience with our daughter was wonderful. She really enjoyed it which makes for a better trip for us. We will refer you to all of our friends. Thanks again, YOU ARE THE MAN!!!!!! Jerry, Char, & Ellie, Huntingtown, Maryland.
	Bob, I wanted to thank you for fantastic day on the water. You proved to my friend visiting from Florida that Clear Lake really is the Bass Capital of the West. Everything was first rate, educational, and a heck of a lot of fun. The fact you got us into the biggest bass of our lives was icing on the cake. Several 5 pounders, an 8 1/2 and a 9 pounder were simply amazing. Thanks again, Todd Riley, Sacramento Ca.