We look forward to doing it again with our kids but I wanted to thank you
and tell you I appreciate it.

We each caught one salmon and one sturgeon and it was so much fun.
This guide deserves more referrals........he is the best!

Thank you,

Dena Crompton

 

We went for my husbands birthday and he caught the first fish and it was a keeper. That was the best and we are looking forward to another fishing trip with him again hopefully. thank you for everything.

Thank you,

Jamie, John, Josh, Lisa, and Tom
Port Orchard, and Bremerton, Washington

 

It was all we could have asked for! Catching that HUGE fist was icing on the cake! We are already talking about booking another trip in the spring for Salmon!

My intention for the trip was first and foremost to make a memory with my son and that was fulfilled completely. We have memories that will last a lifetime! Thank you again for the wonderful time!

Rick Kienholz
Spokane, WA

 

P.S. Now I am looking into Sturgeon fishing for our next one…

 

It's a sure thing that we will be booking with through A & B again.
We had a wonderful time, thanks again for providing such a terrific guide!

Sohnja Gibson
Glendale, AZ

 

We had a one of the best fishing trips ever with your guide and will be staying in close contact with him and ABPG for all future trips. Now that we have found your service we will no longer waste the time attempting to locate a guide on our own. You guys do a great job and I don't see any reason to look anywhere else.

On our recent drift boat fishing trip on the Wilson River (November 1, 2004) my son and I hooked lots of fish and the guide did all he that could and should to make this trip a truly wonderful experience for us. I am a fisherman, and I am 72 years old. I have fished ever since I was old enough to hold a pole and  I know a good guide when I see one. This guide really bent over backwards for us.

We had a great time and I want to thank ABPG for your courtesy and for treating us the way you did.

Thanks,

Vince Pelly Sr.
Lake Oswego, OR

 

Just wanted to get back to you guys about our guided trip. The guide was
first rate as was his boat and equipment. We ended up getting skunked but
that's the way it goes sometimes. I anticipate going out again with this guide on another trip and recommend him highly.

Thanks for the assist.

Greg Barkley
Spokane, Washington

Mr. Barkley:

We are happy that you liked the guide we referred you to, sorry to hear that you did not get any fish though. The majority of our clients have reported high success rates, but a small percentage do occasionally get skunked. I wish there was some way we could fix that so that everyone always caught fish, were still working on that one.

Feel free to contact us for your next trip and we will be happy to see that you go with the same guide. We do not charge any extra fees for this service and look forward to insuring your continued satisfaction. If by chance the same guide is not available you can rest assured we will see that you go with another top guide who is just as good and possibly even better. That's our business and we love doing it. Your continued patronage helps our family business grow and further developed this free service for others like yourself.

Sincerely,

Kim Martin
A & B Pro Guides
503-720-9033
kim@abproguides.com
 

Our party of four included: Greg Dellinger (North Carolina), Jim Runbendall (North Carolina), Morgan Montgomery (Oregon) and David Flores (Washington). They each caught 2 salmon (not sure species - Coho or Silvers - black mouths), ranging from 8 to 12 pounds each. (5 at 8 #; 2 at 10# and 1 at 12#)  They fished with one of your recommended Charters on 8/29/04.

One person in our party has been on about 8 other charter trips on the east coast, and said the first mate on this trip was the best he'd ever seen. All in our party were very impressed with the professionalism of the captain, and bragged about what a great job the first mate (his daughter) had done. The weather was sunny, warm and perfect; seas were calm and everyone on the boat  had 2 fish.

Thanks,

Nancy Flores
Freightliner Corporate
Portland, OR

Just want to pass along a hearty " At a Boy!" and express my appreciation for the effort and professionalism involved in The Local Fisherman News and A & B Pro Guides. I am a 62 year old Probation Officer from California who turned to A & B Pro Guides , by way of the Internet , and was subsequently referred to an outstanding guide within their organization. I was looking to share a fishing first with my two son's Ben/ 25yrs and Brad / 23 yrs old. by going salmon fishing at the mouth of the Columbia River during mid-August. We had no idea what to expect and depended totally on the guide to introduce us to the world of world class salmon fishing at Buoy 10 and beyond.

I have had the good fortune to have traveled and seen most of the world. Hiking , fishing, skiing, scuba diving, sailing, spear fishing, and white water rafting through the wilderness area of the Middle Fork of the Salmon River and bill filshing in the Sea of Cortez off of Cabo San Lucas. Without any reservation, I would say this guide provided us with a fishing opportunity that was the best. He was professional , knowledgeable, capable with a cheerfulness and kindness of spirit that is rare to find . He had first class equipment from his boat to his rigs and an alertness to every detail effecting our fishing success and our safety. His abilities made all the difference.

The boys and I met him down at Hammonds Landing August 16, at 6:30am . We loaded up and headed out to Buoy 10. My son Ben got the first strike. It was a beauty that ripped off 250 ft of line on him before he could even begin to put the brakes on. and reel him back to the boat. Once netted and brought on board , Ben had caught a shining, 23 lb. beauty of a salmon and "the fishing
was on"....

The guide knew where to take us and we proceeded out to sea. Five miles out to sea, beyond the mouth of the Columbia we began fishing again and the strikes started  hitting hard, bamm... sometimes two at a time. Within a few hours we had seen plenty of action: losing some , having to release others but each of us caught our limit all around 20 pounders.

It was a life long memorable day of salmon fishing that planted a seed that I am sure will bring us back salmon fishing again to Oregon water and another trip with a professional A & B pro guide.

Best of success to A & B Pro Guides and your publication LFN as you reach out to the seasoned fishermen as well as the beginners and encourage them in their pursuit of a quality salmon fishing experience.

Kudos to the guide... keep hooking those Hogs !!..
Forrest Newburg
Bakersfield, California

Hello,
Sorry I could not talk earlier today. Here are my thoughts about my recent trip with your recommended guide.

Your guide was a very capable boatsman and handled the North Santiam River very well. Never had a concern due to his skills. He was a good companion and made the day a lot of fun. He knew when to help and when to let things alone. We hooked a 12 pound hatchery steelhead and successfully landed it. Also hooked and released a wild fish.

What a great day in a picturesque setting!
My thanks to the guide and A & B Pro Guides Referral Service.

Doug Faust
Tritt Springs Trace. Marietta, GA

Just wanted to thank you for the great trip I had today. Took a buddy and myself out for our first steelheads on the Sandy with the river guide you referred us to. We each got a our first steelheads plus one extra for me and a native we let go. 

The guide was a great guy and made everything perfect. Couldn't have asked for a better day of fishing. I've attached photos of the trip including the native we released and our first steelheads. [View photos]

Thank you... 

Jim Belesiotis
Portland, OR

We had wonderful time fishing with your guide on the Wilson River for salmon and steelhead November 11, 2003. My kids and wife all caught fish, four in all. The fish weighed from 23 to 31 pounds each. Even thought we opted for a half day trip it was full of action and excitement.

We left the boat launch at around 6:15 am and were back with four nice fish by 10:30 am. The guide was very helpful in showing us how to cast and drift eggs under a bobber, which none of us had ever done before. He also provided us with valuable insight that I'm sure will prove helpful in the future when we fish on our own.

My kids and I learned a lot and it was an experience none of us will ever forget. We really liked the company and professionalism of your guide and would defiantly book a trip through your service again. Likely next spring.

Alvin Payne
Oregon City, OR

It happens every time you take a woman fishing Patrick, she out fishes you. Many veteran anglers have learned this from experience, its like they have special powers or something. Some say its the estrogen that gets on the lures when they touch it, we may never know.  My wife almost always out fishes me. But that's ok, I have more fun seeing her excitement when fighting a fish anyway.

A & B Pro Guides

We caught nearly 25 Coho of which 20% were native fish we released. The fish we kept were in the 15 to 17 pound range. Wow, they were awesome to catch. We also caught a few small Chinook that we released.

I would recommend ABPG guides to anyone who wants to put fish in the boat. Your guide said he would get me my limit of fish and that he did.

Please feel free to use these photo's on your site. I found this guide works very hard and does what he says.

Scott Brenton
Tualatin, Oregon

Sure wish there was something useful we could have done with all the seaweed we caught though.....

Margaret Wasson

He is a knowledgeable guide and was very entertaining. He told great stories and had interesting facts about the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. I will definitely be back!

David MacLeod
Portland, Oregon

Your referral guide and his wife are now on my list of good friends, just like you guys. I think maybe in October that you and your wife and daughter might just have to join me below Bonneville dam for Sturgeon when they turn the river back on. Stay in touch.

Frank Garrett
Bend, Oregon