Meet Bassing Bob Expert Jack Uxa

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At Bassing Bob, fishing is important to us and we want to make sure we are providing the best fishing tips and advice. In order to do this and to create the necessary articles and publications, we have an awesome team of Experts that know fishing at the Lake of the Ozarks like the back of their hand. Our Expert Team is currently made up of 3 individuals who have an incredible amount of experience with fishing and want to share their knowledge with you. In this week’s blog, we are featuring Jack Uxa.

 How He Got Started

Jack has been working in the fishing industry since 1997, and he’s been fishing Lake of the Ozarks since he was a child. His first job ever was working at a local St. Louis tackle store, Paul’s Bait and Tackle, counting night crawlers and taking care of the crickets and minnow system. Jack moved to the Ozarks to go to college, and during that time worked at Bass Pro Shops in the fishing department. He started fishing and winning club tournaments, and then as a Co-Angler on some larger regional fishing circuits. 

Jack worked as a fishing guide for two years in the Minnesota Boundary Waters before moving to the Lake of the Ozarks. In 2003, he started his own guide service called simply “Jack’s Guide Service”, which has become increasingly successful each year. Jack is a U.S. Coast Guard licensed Lake of the Ozarks guide. In 2005, he was offered the Head Guide position at Tan-Tar-A Resort, a position he still holds. Jack is out on the Lake of the Ozarks about 300 days each year!

He’s put in a lot of hard work and in 2008 he grew his business to full-time work in 2008. Even after thousands of trips he still thoroughly enjoys helping people catching fish. That’s his goal and where he gets the most enjoyment out of his life when he helps someone succeed in fishing.

Why Choose Jack’s Guide Service?

Jack has worked in the fishing industry since he was a kid and has experienced many different situations. He knows that the Lake of the Ozarks is a special lake. In this area, the rivers are unique and you won’t find something similar anywhere else. He spends 300 days a year outside and nothing stays the same for long, especially in the great outdoors. He is a multi-species guide which has saved countless trips from just being average into a fishing adventure they won’t forget. When it comes to conditions and situations Jack knows how to handle whatever is thrown his way.

A Few Customer Reviews

I’ve taken a lot of guided fishing trips over the years. I think Jack is probably the best one I’ve fished with. He knows the lake, he knows what techniques are working, and he’s just a great guy to spend a day with. I’ve done a lot of bass fishing over the years – but I never pitched around docks before. He taught me the tricks and was very patient. If you’re on vacation, go for it. If you are thinking about a “customer trip” – even better! I know I’m going back next year.
- Matt, South Dakota

Hey Jack – thanks for the great day on the lake! I really enjoyed learning how to fish deep water. I really enjoyed learning how to fish deep water. I’ve been bass fishing for years and never really learned this technique until now. Also, thanks for taking some “time off” from the bass fishing to go get some white bass “for the pan”. They were excellent! I’m already planning my trip for next year.
            - Mike, Cedar Rapids Iowa

A lot of people come to the lake for various reasons, but I am one of the people that came to the lake to fish. I consider myself a novice and always tried to fish but rarely caught much. So I decided it was time to hire an expert to show me the ropes. It was great! Jack took me out and within minutes we were catching fish. Instead of calling Jack “Captain” we should call him “coach”. For those interested in honing their skills, I would highly recommend Jack’s Guide Service.
            - Roger, Peoria, IL

For more information about Jack and his guide service, check out his website.
http://www.fishinglakeoftheozarks.com/ 

Fishing at the Lake of the Ozarks

When it comes to all things about fishing at the Lake of the Ozarks, Bassing Bob is your one-stop shop. With an abundance of articles, publications, and expert videos, if it has to do with fishing, we’ve probably covered it. This week, we featured one of our Experts, stay tuned to learn more about the other 2 experts that make up the Expert Team at Bassing Bob. If you’re not a member with Bassing Bob yet, what are you waiting for? We offer different types of memberships to fit everyone’s needs. Check out our website to learn more.
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