| Here are a handful of letters and emails that I have received over the years. I hope you enjoy reading them. John |
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June
11th, 2002 Capt. John, Just a short note to put in writing how much I appreciated your efforts last week. The five tarpon morning will be a fishing memory that I will never forget. Snook on the dock lights- What a blast! Sunny days & Flat water! Regards, Mike Ward |
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May 10, 2005 Capt. John, Grant and I had a great time. I must admit I have fished with a lot of guides you are definitely one of the top 5. Thanks so much for putting us onto some awesome fish. The magnitude of getting the 28” Snook finally hit Grant when he got to see the fish photo’s. They were all quality fish. Grant only now realizes how nice the fish he caught were. The “Jack” was so fun, to hear him tell his version of fighting that Jack is very funny. Thanks again so much and we will see you next year. Ron Long |
April
8th, 2002 Dear John, Notwithstanding the busted rod, I had a great time and hope that we can hook-up again soon to fish for jacks or tarpon. I would appreciate your keeping me in mind and letting me know when the fishing for these species is hot. It is unlikely that I will be able to get down to Florida again this spring, but I would be interested in a summer tarpon trip. I would also definitely like to do the jacks again next year. Thanks again for a great trip. Sincerely, John Cambria |
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John,
4/15/06
I need take a minute to let you know that you are running
a top notch guide service. Thanks for the tutorial on D.O.A
lures. The combination of your teaching skills, local
knowledge and lure choices made our trip a real success.
I have to say, we had a fishing experience, not just a day on
the water. I look forward to our future trips. Thanks again
Frank Coyle.
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July 13, 2004 John, Just writing to say thanks again for the great morning last Tuesday. I've attached a few pictures from our day out. I'm sure we'll all remember our first of hopefully many tarpon! Everyone had a great time and we are already making plans to do it again next year, with hopefully a few more days out on the water to get the big tarpon on the beach! Thanks again for an awesome trip! The Engelhardts |
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July 9th,
2001
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March 30th, 2004
As a guy who has spent hundreds
of nights on the West Coast flyfishing at night for snook I want to tell you
that your trip and tactics are first rate. I can't wait to do it again.
Rob Krieger |
November
25th, 2002 Heavy Duty, Thanks again for a kick ass couple of days fishing. We appreciate your effort. You haven't seen the last of us. :) Have a good Turkey Day. Regards, Brad Graft
November 26th, 2002
Heavy jeff and brad graft here. thanks again for the sweet snook trip, we thoroughly enjoyed it. 3 inches of snow here, but dreaming of golden bones. peace, jeff |
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August 20, 2006
Capt. John
Thanks for a great night of snook
fishing. The action exceeded my expectation! I appreciated your
expertise and patience.
Best regards,
John Domino
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March 30, 2007
John,
Now that my vacation is over and I’m back at work, it seems like a long time ago that we caught and released 30 snook in four hours of fishing. You did a great job of putting me on the fish and coaching me into the right casts to get the most out of those snook under the lights. Our trip far exceeded my most optimistic expectations. You are a highly professional guide and I enjoyed fishing with you. I very much look forward to scheduling future trips. Tarpon, big jacks and more snook are calling me back to Stuart. The drive up from Miami was definitely worth it.
Best Regards,
Bruce Rueben
Afton, Minnesota
January 3, 2005 WOW, great photos. Bryan will be thrilled. Thank you so much for such a great adventure! Given all the less than ideal conditions, you still exceeded my expectations. Bryan had such a wonderful time and really enjoyed your guidance and company. You have a wonderful way with fish and people! I know the people part is the most difficult! I hope we can visit Stuart again. I loved the town, once I got out to do some touring while you fished your second day. And we also enjoyed the Dolphin Grill. Thanks for the recommendation. Hope this New Year brings you and your family happiness and a nice addition on your home. I was struck by the on-going repairs and reconstruction. Unbelievable as I drove along 707. It looked like a tornado had hit. Hopefully, next season will be a gentler and kinder one. I do look forward to bringing Bryan back to fish your waters again and will be in touch! Again, thank you very much for giving Bryan a memorable Christmas present. Happy New Year Captain John! Best regards, Kathy |
January
4, 2003 My son and I went fishing with Capt. John and we had a great experience! It was my son’s first fly fishing trip and he caught his 1st snook ever. Capt. John not only put us on fish he made us better fly fishermen. He was patient with two rookie fly rodders and gave us one of our best fishing experiences ever. Thanks. Fred Mullin |
June 26, 2007
John,
After meeting you this weekend, I now consider you a friend, and
I hope you will add this as a testimonial.
It is now Tuesday, June 26th, and I am reflecting on my trip
this past weekend to the Maverick
Boat Company Dealer Meeting in Hutchinson Island (Stuart), FL. I got back to the office today and showed the guys the fish we caught this past weekend. The two days that Tyler and I got to spend with you fishing the beach and backwater of Stuart were by far the highlight of the trip. Words cannot explain the fun and enjoyment that we had together fishing out of your boat. You were the complete professional, yet I felt that we were on the boat with an old friend. Your personality kept us excited and entertained, and your knowledge of the local area kept us on the fish. I can't imagine anything better than catching a tarpon on my birthday, especially in front of a cheering crowd on Jensen Public Beach. The many pictures my wife has already emailed to family and friends is testament to your uncanny ability to find the fish, no matter the weather conditions or the amount of boats running along the beach or through the inlet. After having fished with you, I consider you one of the best guides I have had the privilege to come into contact with, and would not hesitate to recommend you to any customer that expresses the interest to fish, either fly or live bait, on the East Coast. I wish you continued success in your guiding, and hope that many other people get the chance to experience the fun and excitement that you can give them on the water. I wish you the best of luck, and I hope that if you find yourself wandering over to Southwest Florida for a fishing trip, you'll look me up and we can cast some lines together.
Thanks again,
Jason Travis
Trapper Custom Marine
Marco Island and Naples, FL
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