Hi Gary,

As I dream about my return to Brazil this year to satisfy my addiction to peacock bass fishing (after just one trip), I'm motivated to express again to you how impressed I am with the care and expertise with which you prepared me to make my first trip. Your letter introducing me to the Consulate General of Brazil and your detailed instructions on obtaining a visa made the process simple - and it could have been otherwise. I now have a five year visa which I plan to use at least five times. I studied every page of your ninety five page publication, "The Complete Guide to Peacock Bass Fishing" text you wrote and provided to us was just outsanding and it prepared me well for the fishing.

I've made many trips to several locations and countries for fishing and hunting and have never experienced such a thorough indoctrination and preparation. Your love of the sport and desire to help showed in everything you did. Dink Alston traveled with my group to manage all of the affairs while on the trip and he did a superb job keeping everything running smoothly. I was lucky enough to fish with Dink for two days and thoroughly enjoyed the time with him. I learned a lot from this outstanding angler.

Gary, should you every want to use me as a reference, please go ahead. I can only give my strongest endorsement.

With best personal regards,

Don Alger - Columbia, Missouri

Dear Gary,

Just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how much I enjoyed the Peacock Trip in October. This is the first time I have been to Brazil without complications. The trip went just as planned. The operation was just right. Great guides, great food, and most of all great fishing. I have attached a picture of my big fish for the trip, a 20 lb Paca, what a fight. Look forward to going back next October.

Dale Alston - Belle Glade, Florida

Dear Gary,

In October '09, I went on a peacock bass fishing trip setup by your company Peacock Bass Adventures to the Amazon. I would like to thank you and your staff for the best trip I have been on - to anywhere. It was unbelievable! Your detailed information prior to the trip was second to none. The food was very good; the accommodations comfortable; the people friendly, and best of all - the fishing was GREAT. The best time of my life. I am looking forward to another trip with your company. You will hear from me soon.

Gene Scott - Clewiston, Florida

Gary,

You did it, sir. You were able to organize an amazing trip, when at least 10 other outfits would not or could not. I only had time for two full days of fishing. While everyone else balked, you made the effort to personally ensure I not only found a place to fish but a great place to fish. Memories of unspoiled Amazonian beauty, incredible hospitality, nonstop Peacock action and an occasional crazy parrot or two will be with me for my lifetime. I look forward to the next fishing excursion with you, which will undoubtedly last longer than two days.

Hansell Shook - St. Petersburg, FL

Gary and Susan,

This was my fifth trip with you to Brazil and each one seems to get better. Caught my first 20 lb fish and I don’t think it will be my last! As always, you were right on with regard to the top producing lures and  the jigs you recommended really produced.

Henri Gauthier
Gainesville, Georgia

Gary,

To a great angler, guide and friend - thank you for showing Doro, Hap and me such a great time fishing for peacock bass at Manaka Lodge, Venezuela.

Gary and Susan,

I cannot even begin to explain how memorable this trip was.  I have fished from Northern Canada to Southern Florida and nothing compares to the Peacock Bass Fishing in Brazil. The accommodations were wonderful and the whole staff was exceptional. Thank you again for everything and I know as well as the rest of our group that we are looking forward to next season already.

Thank you,
Rick Englemann 
Hoople, North Dakota

Gary and Susan,

My trip with you to Manaka Lodge was an outstanding experience. Tons of fish, wonderful wildlife, excellent accommodations and great friendships.

Dr. John McDonald
Columbus, Ohio

Gary,

One of many "teener" doubles my partner, Benton Tyson, and I caught in Brazil. Hard to imagine the fishing being better anywhere.  Thanks for my best trip yet.  You know we're coming back...  :-)

Dink Alston
Goldrush Custom Rods

Gary and Susan,

Once again, peacock bass fishing was unbelievable!  You seem to always know when and where to go. Can’t wait to return for trip #6 with you. Thanks for a great trip.

Karl Malik, Ph.D.
Bethesda, Maryland