Canada, Sturgeon and Salmon Fishing
"Dear Richard,
Thankyou for an excellent fishing trip which was absolutely
brilliant. Chris and young guide Steve Morrow looked after
us and nothing was too much trouble.
Although Sturgeon was our main quarry on arrival, its not
surprising how easy it was to be swayed into the Salmon
fishing. As well as catching lots of big Sturgeon, we also
caught Pink and Sockeye Salmon up to 7.00 plus, Chum to
25.00 plus, and Chinook to 35.00 plus.
In all honest Richard, this trip has been the best foreign
trip I have ever experienced and I have travelled far and
wide in search of weird and wonderful species over the years.
Both Bob and I will be returning in 2007 when the Pinks
run again. Once again mate, Thank You!"
Pete Gregory, Regional Organiser, Pike Angler's
Club of Great Britain
Cabos, Mexico
"Hi Richard,
just a quickie to let you know how the trip went.
Arriving in Cabos after midnight, we checked in to the Mar
De Cortez with a little trepidation. We were quite unsure
about the hotel! It certainly was not the Hilton. However
next morning with sunlight and a bit of heat, we were absolutely
delighted with the hotel. It was exactly what we required.
It provided a great base to fish from. needless to say the
hotel staff were wonderful !, and we would not have changed
hotels for anything.
Pisces Fleet were also wonderfull. We had loads of fish
each day, Tuna ( to 50 lb.), Dorado (to around 50lb) , Rooster
(to around 30lb). I lost ( thru my own stupidity, I might
add) a Wahoo of unknown size (but it felt BIG!).
The box lunches were great, but far too much to eat ! 1
between two was enough !
The Marlin were thin on the ground all week. But on the
last day John boated one at around 10 a.m. Mine came on
the very last moment before the boat returned to harbour
at around 5mins to one ! Both fish were 180 to 200 lbs.
Not large by Marlin standards, but more than ample to give
us the thrill of playing large fish. Needless to say, we
are both over the moon!!!
Thank you for organising a fantastic holiday for us both,"
Ian McDonald
John Ramsay
Canada
"A quick note to say a huge thank you for our recent
Canada Trip, it was a tremendous trip. Not unexpectedly
most of us would like to return next year, although this
time slightly later in the year. Chris and his team of guides
were fantastic and it was a real pleasure to be on the River
with them."
Roy Dixon
The Gambia
"Just a quick line to say a big thank you from the
lads and me for and excellent weeks fishing last week, we
all thoroughly enjoyed the trips. The inshore trips were
fantastic, just being out there in the mouth of the river,
with the anticipation that there may well be a monster fish
waiting to grab your bait, was a brilliant feeling. The
beach fishing, although a little slow was still very enjoyable,
maybe we came at the wrong time? The ladies also very much
enjoyed their trip out in to the mangroves, and stopping
at Lammin Lodge for lunch proved to be very popular with
them.
All your staff were very helpful and polite (the Gambian
people in a nutshell) and the equipment and boats, first
class.
Debbie and I have already decided to come back and visit
the Gambia again, this time with our daughter.
Once again, many thanks for your assistance.
I will certainly recommend you on our web site and to anyone
I speak
to.
Best wishes"
Staff Sergeant Pete Argent
Fraser River / Harrison River, Canada
"Our recent trip to the Fraser / Harrison rivers was
absolutly fantastic. The fishing was first class as were
the guides. You were right when you said our arms would
be sore catching fish . The accomodation was first class,
and Betty and Wayne were the perfect hosts ( Bettys food
is to die for ). If any of your guests want to know more
about this wonderful place they can e-mail me if they want
and i will be only to glad to help them.. we will definitely
be going back... please find attached some photos.."
- Some of Derek's photos are now in the British
Columbia Gallery
Derek Hughes
Cancun, Mexico
"Dear Richard, just thought I'd let you know I had
a great time in Cancun. Hotel was good and fishing great.
1st day, 1st fish was a 40lb plus bull Dolphin fish followed
by several bonito of varying sizes. No billfish followed
so we had a couple of hours bottom fishing for snapper.
The next day was different! 40 mins out a big fish hit
the bait and for nearly 2hrs we didn't see the fish. It
just took line on screaming runs and when I regained the
line it would take off again. No aerial acrobatics until
the 2hr mark when it revealed itself to be a blue marlin
of approaching 300lbs. There was much discussion as the
crew wanted me to keep it as a trophy fish (on commission
I guess). After approaching 3hrs the fish was tired and
neared the boat with the mate still wanting to kill it.
So I tightened the drag on the reel and pulled like hell
and broke him off at the hook. Catch and release in the
truest sense of the word!
Sorry about the long winded email but suffice it to say,
what a way to spend my 30th birthday. A childhood dream
come true and I just want to say thanks for organising it.
I will recommend you to anyone who asks. Thanks again."
Ed (Knackered angler!)
The Gambia
"Dear Richard, Just a brief email to say thank you
for organising such a superb trip for me and cathy to les
paletuviers. The whole thing went without a single hitch
and the sport was superb, the fishing was good, but the
hunting even better, I only managed one 'faco'! but at around
75kg I was more than happy, the bird shooting was excellent,
the doves and walking up francolin."
Phil Martin
Cancun, Mexico
"Hi Richard, We really enjoyed it and Cancun is ideal
as a holiday/fishing destination with girls. Found the cancun
fishing fun but not really fantastic but Roman is a great
guy and it could be better in season if he is to be believed!
Pesca Maya is super in every way, and the fishing there
should be great if you don't get windy weather which we
unfortunately did!!
Lost a huge permit which I had on for over half an hour
and which nearly spooled me on its first run and I have
got well over 200 yards of backing behind the fly line!!"
Barry & Angie
"Hi Richard, a quick note to thank you and the others
for a lovely holiday. It was a memorable experience and
very well organized. Many thanks"
Joe Ree
