About Us

Central Florida Guide Services was founded by Capt. John Leech. John has over twenty years as a successful professional tournament angler. In 1975 John took his first guide trip. With over sixteen years as a full time guide in Central Florida, and a Team Leader with the National Teen Anglers program, John is turning his passion and experience into one of the best guide services in Central Florida. Let Johns extensive knowledge, and proven track record help you have a successful guide trip. Here is a list of johns accomplishments:

Track Record

1986 B.A.S.S. fished the first Mega Bucks on the Harris Chain in Leesburg Florida, where John finished as the top qualifier and finished 9th in the tournament. Also fishing many local tournaments including the Bass-n-Buddy Trail finishing and qualifying for the Classic with his partner.

1987 Mega Bucks continued to fish, sharing information, and this time his partner Al Laman who finished in the top 10.

In the summer of 1988 John shared information once again with a partner Gerry Williams. Gerry finished in the top 10 in Mega Bucks and John finished in the top 50.

In 1990 John finished in the top 10 in Mega Bucks and his partner finished in the top 50.

World Bass 1987 Battle of the Sexes - Eufaula finishing 10th.

World Bass Trail 1988 (Two Top 10 finishes) (Qualified for the Classic)

1990 B.A.S.S. fished their last Mega Bucks on the Harris Chain in Leesburg Florida. John finished 9th making the top 10 for the second time.

1991 - Finished in the top 10 in 18 of 21 tournaments. Qualifying for the Classics of three tournament trails.

1996 F.L.W. Tour John finished 2nd at Okeechobee, finishing 23rd at their 2nd tournament in Okeechobee, drawing another check at Kentucky Lake, qualified for the Classic, fishing 5 of the 6 tournaments.

While with clients on Guided Trips from May 1, 1996 to June 5, 1996 myself and John's clients caught 53 fish over 24 inches including 12 lb. 4 oz., 12 lb. 8 oz., and my personal best of 14 lb. 1 oz. John's clients caught over 120 bass weighing over 10 pounds during 1996.

1997 during the months of January, February and March, to list a few, CFGS clients on Guided Trips caught many Lunker bass including a 12 lb. 8 oz. and 13 lb. 6 oz. although our best fish of the year was a 13 lb. 14 oz. caught on June 3!

1998 many big bass were taken by clients the year biggest being 13 pounds 12 ounces caught in late May.

1999 While John was in the top 40 for the classic for F.L.W.

2000 Was a interesting year with LOTS of bass. Walk In the Water got hotter than a firecracker and with the right knowledge big Florida Bass was the results.

2001 Walk In the Water continue to be HOT and so was Lake Toho breaking numerous BASS records including most fish over ten pounds and biggest single and four day total. John's clients enjoyed many of the same results as did the Top 150 Pros with many fish over 10 pounds. John started teaching the National Teen Anglers Program in Kissimmee/Saint Cloud and embraced the opportunity to pass on the knowledge he has accumulated to part of the next generation of fishermen.

2002 Toho still yielding many giant Florida bass for John's clients including a 12 pound 12 ounce and a 14 pound 14 ounce monster for a 9 year old that will be a personal record that will be hard to beat. John also not only continue to teach in the National Teen Anglers Program but took on a Board Member position to help the program grow to other Counties and States to give more teens the opportunity to get involved.

BASSMASTER Magazine has quoted John in several articles since 1996 including his monthly reports on the bass patterns and best fishing techniques for Lake Kissimmee.

John has been featured three times on television shows teaching fishing techniques.

John has done numerous in-store promotions, workshops and seminars for companies such as Culprit, Trilene, Bomber Baits, Flambeau Tackle Boxes, Gambler Worms, Triple Fish Line and Ranger Boats.

John teaches classes and is a team leader for National Teen Anglers. Teens need to be given the opportunity to learn the details of fishing and in today's times. There is also a great need for mentors. John gives his time to NTA to give back to the sport.