From Wally

Matt,

I was showing my son your web page and I saw the pictures of Wim and me. I also saw some pictrues of some other big rockfish. Looks like you are teaching your clients about the Liv’in Eye! You have fired me up for a trip next year to BC!

Wally

From Pat W.

Hi Matt (and Kirk),

I finally got caught up with all my email and crap at work and got around to sending you a note. Just wanted to thank you and have you pass on a very big thank you to Kirk. He was an excellent guide. All of us had an incredible experience and are looking forward to booking with you next August. Frank turned 80 this year (August 6) and catching a 35 lb Chinook (the biggest one!) made the trip for him. I will contact you in April 2005, or earlier, once I confirm dates with my father in law and the rest of the crew.

Have fun.

Pat W.

From Bob

Thank-you for a wonderful time I just had by best friend over for salmon dinner and we had some smoked salmon as well. Unbelievable. Anyway, he expressed interest in the two of us doing the fishing trip.

Please advise on your earliest time that would be convenient.

This guy has never caught a fish and you have to promise me you will not yell at him. We would only come to have fun and netting fish would be a bonus

Bob

From Chuck N.

Matt,

I lit the wood stove today for the first time this fall. I guess this must be the end of summer. It is probably a good thing that I just finished stacking under cover, 6 cords of Doug Fir and Hemlock.

Thank you again for the wonderful day on the water the other day and all of the fish, prawns and crab. I am planning on coming back next summer for a couple of days minimum. As you suggested, we may try to sneak over early in the spring also.

I’ll be in touch – Take Care.

Chuck N.

From Doug A.

Matt,

The best fishing experience I have ever had. I have fished in Alaska, Rivers Inlet, Queen Charlotte Islands, Big Bay and numerous other places around the world. Kirk was a First Class Guide and took great care to make sure we were at the right spot at the right time. He constantly checked the gear and adjusted the depth to give us the best possible chance of catching fish. We caught and released over 50 silvers and over 20 Chinooks.

The 21` Grady White boat was excellent in the Ocean, we never felt unsafe. Kirk cleaned and filleted our fish just the way we like them. He even bleed them out for us before putting them in the fish box.

Have a safe and successful season.

Thank You very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Doug A.

From Brian

Hey Matt:

Just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the day out with you…
despite some people’s urge to “chum”! It was one of the best days we
have ever had out on the island. And the crab and salmon were amazing!
I have quite a few people eager to come out and see you now… so:

Aug 7… my birthday… how much? 2 boats… one with 4 guys… one
with 4 adults and 3 kids.

Let me know if it can be done and if so how much… I’ll have to
probably sell one of my kids to pay for it but it’ll be worth it!

Thanks,
Brian

From Keith, Craig, Scott, Michael Delta/Langley/Seattle/Calgary

Matt/Kirk

All four of us are unanimous in our determination our two days bouncing around on the Pacific Ocean chasing Halibut and Salmon will go on record as some of the best fishing we’ve ever experienced. The reality we all limited out both days was simply a value-added bonus to the opportunity to spend a couple of days watching ” Captain Kirk ” keep our lines in the water and coaching us to get our catches into the boat.

WestCoast Fish Expeditions is indeed a class operation Matt. ….you did deliver on your commitment to being a “Top Producer of Halibut and Salmon.” We all realize that circumstances beyond your control can result in less than limit catches and remain convinced the experience would still have been a memorable one for most who spend 8 to10 hours a day on the water with you and your guides.

Please thank Kirk for his knowledge, patience and fishing talent.

Keith, Craig, Scott, Michael

Delta/Langley/Seattle/Calgary

From Tim & Jackie Wittman, Guemes Island, Washington.

Hi Matt,

This was our 3rd year fishing with West Coast Fish and like every year, it was fantastic. We limited on halibut, coho, chinook, and even a bonus of 4 big ling cod! The fish arrived home safe and sound, and our trip is the talk of the island (not to mention the fish stories and barbeques that are being lined up!). We wanted to say how much we enjoyed seeing you and Kirk again, and also
getting to fish with your brother, Mark this time! Great guy! Please send him the pictures and the Fish Tacos recipe that I forwarded to you. We plan to fish with you again next year, for the 4th year in a row! Coincidentally, we will also be celebrating our 25th (Silver) wedding anniversary! So maybe this will be the year that we catch the 100 pound plus Hali or Tyee!

Thanks again for everything, Matt!

See you next year. Tim & Jackie
Wittman, Guemes Island, Washington.

From Jacques

Hi Matt,

I did not forget our wonderful fishing charter with you and your dog. By the way, I have a nice picture of your dog and Charles together. I will send it to you. It’s in my daughter’s computer.

We got the fishes delivered back home and we are having succulent dinners regularly. If you happen to visit the Caribbean please let me know. For now you can visit us online at http://www.oasismarigot.com

I hope to see you one day sailing on your yacht in the warm tropical waters. We hope to visit you once again next year. I am glad I insisted to have you as a host!

Again, thanks for this nice day. I hope you are having an excellent season in Ucluelet.

Jacques

From Mitch

Hi Oly,

Thanks for a great experience! Wife couldn’t say enough to her clients, so all the better for me too.

Thanks for the Hali- was great.

So long, Mitch