Hi Paul
and Lisa
Letter from Steve Briggs
I hope
all is well and you're getting ready for a nice
break now! We're only just getting back to normal
here - I think jet lag and all those carp have worn
us out!! But we both cant thank you enough for a
fantastic week, without a doubt it was one of our
best trips ever not only because of the brilliant
fishing - although that did play a big part, but
also because of the friendliness and hospitality of
you both (and Onyx of course!) What you have is carp
fishing with class, we loved the house, the location
and the food was excellent, Lisa is just brilliant
and Joan loved the trips out with her. Your knowlege
of the river is second to none and you never failed
to find the right areas and methods to keep the run
of good fish going!
I was
amazed to see the video on the website so soon, but
it was great to re live all those captures, The
planned 5 minutes ended up at over 13 minutes I see!
But if it helps people to see what it's like out
there then that's all great.
Thanks once again to both of you from both of us, we
cant finish without mentioning the other guys who
were all great company and helped to make the trip
what it was - which was just a brilliant trip!
All the best.
Paul , Lisa and Onxy
To start with thankyou both so much , Paul for his
outstanding knowledge putting us on the fish and of
course his humor and Lisa for playing mum , superb food
and rooms it really is home from home and onyx who with
Paul made sure we got safely to our swims oh Lisa ill
try and eat some greens and maybe surprise you on my
next visit , wot a wicked weeks fishing we had with
around 140 carp to 30lb + including 3 mirrors between
four of us myself Jammy Dave, Moany Shaun ,serious bob
and rob the square excuse the pun we're hooked ! I know
places are going quick but well hopefully be back with
you fishing at the end of sep beginning of Oct
looking forward to it fishing here ( UK ) just wont be
the same !
Enjoy your winter fishing all the best Dave, Shaun, Bob,
Rob The Essex Boys
Dear Paul & Lisa,
Just wanted to say thanks for making our stay with
you so perfect, I really appreciate the special
attention paid to William my 8 year old son. We both
had the time of our life and he has been telling
everyone about it. He also has put Paul on a bit of
a pedestal as he is telling his mates that he has
been taught by the best Carp fishermen in the world.
I don make him a bad judge to be honest. Will sort
some dates soon for next year as we cant wait to
come back.
Kind Regards
Phillip Gay
Dear Paul
and Lisa,
I am not one
for writing letters and I don't like to complain, but
you have forced me to ! When I booked my trip with you,
it was for two people, unfortunately due to
circumstances beyond my control my partner for the
holiday was unable to come. This is were my problems
started, in no particular order :-
1.
You ensured me that I could come on my own and you and
Lisa would look after me.
2.
You sent me a picture of the other lads on the trip so I
could look out for them at the airport in England.
3.
You ensured that you both greeted me at the airport in
Canada, sporting refreshments.
4.
You both made me so welcome I felt comfortable straight
away.
5.
You then made me stay in your lovely home on the river.
6. You then paired me up with two lads from
Wolverhampton who looked after me on the bank and helped
me carry my kit.
7
You made me socialize with them and the other lads from
Birmingham who constantly amused me for two weeks.
8.
You made me follow your advice which resulted in several
catches of commons too big for me to lift.
9.
You made me eat like a king for two weeks.
10. You made me drink too much red wine for two weeks.
11. You made me drink your whiskey called wiser and
have a free cap for catching the biggest fish.
12. You then made me buy lots of very cheap goodies
from the shops.
13. You then delivered me safely to the airport for my
flight home
HERE is my problem :-
How am I suppose to cope with life from now until I come
and visit you again ?
If you ever have a customer who is apprehensive about
coming out on their own, you just have them talk to me.
I will tell them how it is !!!!!!!!!
Yours sincerely STEW
Paul & Lisa
Once again thanks we have had a
wonderful time in the new house. The house is to an incredible high standard
of luxury which beats any motel, bivvy any day. The fishing was slow
to start but we ended on a high with over 20 20s and 30s each to 36.4 A few
of them only 100 yards from the kettle and the beer fridge don't get better
than that does it? We had a great crowd there as well that helped make the
week. And again we booked up for 2007 place should be renamed to addicted to
Canadian carpin LOL. See you both again next may!!!!!
Gary, Kev, Ray, Craig, THE
BOYS
Paul Lisa, and Onyx
myself, Dad (Baron) and
cousin Martin are now back home. I just wanted to
thank you for a very enjoyable weeks fishing. Lisa's
cooking seems to get better and better and your
jokes are improving. Seriously we had a wonderful
week catching 496lb in our first day, unbelievable,
and my cousin Martin knew after that day that he was
in for a fantastic weeks fishing. The new boat is
great and got us to our swims in 10 to 15 minutes,
and meant my poor old Dad did not have to walk too
far with all the gear, it was just a matter of
placing the gear directly in the swim from
the boat. I equaled my PB Canadian carp of 28lb and
Martin smashed his 14lb PB and landed one of 25lb.
We had so may multiple hook-ups it was unbelievable,
on three occasions we had carp runs on all three
rods at the same time ! You made us very welcome and
catered for our every needs. Fantastic hosts and we
hope to see you all again soon. I am Back to work
today dreaming of being on the St Lawrence again,
what an amazing river,
it always takes my breath away just sitting on the
bank and 12 hours fishing passes like a blink of an
eye.
Warn regards and tight lines to you all.
Robert Bedingfield
Paul/Lisa,
Just wanted to thank you both for the super Holiday we
recently had with you (14th -21st August 06), your warm welcome,
excellent fishing under Paul's expert guidance and not forgetting Lisa,
your wonderful cooking made the whole trip a fishing holiday of a
lifetime.
Regards Michael, Wayne & Jason Cooke
Dear Paul &
Lisa
I'd Like to
thank you both once again for a FANTASTIC TRIP to the
St. Lawrence. 5,274lb of carp to 43lb+ caught in a weeks
fishing was a mind blowing experience. Some PBs smashed
completely your professional approach and your angling
knowledge put us onto the fish we sought. Also, might I
thank Lisa for the superb food we received.
(YOU SHOULD OPEN A RESTAURANT!) All the characters want
to come again. Even Freds feet. Hope everything gets off
to a good start in your new home and we will all be
looking forward to seeing you in 2007.
Many Many
thanks to you both Kind Regard's Paul Crooks & Mates
Hey Paul and Lisa,
Well, we're back to
boring old Britain! Would rather be chilling on the river catching the big
uns'! :) We wanted to send a huge thanks from us all for such an fantastic
holiday! Everything was great! The fishing, the food, the lovely
accommodation and your great hospitality. It was great to meet you both and
Onyx and we all look forward to coming over again sometime soon!! :)
Take care and once again a huge THANK
YOU
J Talltone and Claire and the Gang!
Hi Paul &
Lisa,
Just thought
I would drop you a quick e-mail to thank you for a
wonderful week. Both Adam and I had a fantastic time
with everything catered for, you provided the complete
experience and left me feeling that nothing is left to
chance, the fishing inc. gear, the hospitality, the
advice and the food were all fantastic. The house
is such a wonderful place to stay. We had 121 Carp in 1
week between us to 30lb and each one fought so hard it
certainly puts the Ebro (SPAIN) to shame, but a
fishing holiday is so much more than the haul and this
had everything. Finally I almost forgot the great diving
you provided on the lighthouse swim! ( A carp pulled by
rod in to the river!! so I jump in for it) this is one
experience I will hopefully not be repeating next year
when I return on the 17 September, I will be looking
forward to it all year now. Again thanks for the
greatest fishing experience of my life!
Regards Chris Paul
Hi Paul &
Lisa
I just
thought I would write and thankyou for a fantastic
weeks fishing. I know how hard both you and Lisa
worked to make sure we all enjoyed ourselves.
Although the fishing was difficult at times due to
the weather conditions Owen still managed to break
his P.B twice with fish of 32lbs and 34lbs 9ozs he
was well pleased and Roger and I both had fish to
low thirties. A fantastic result! Please pass on our
thanks to Lisa the food was amazing just what is
needed after a long day on the bank. The River
Island Manor is a superb carp fishing venue and we
are already looking forward to a return visit.
Once
again many thanks. Best wishes Nigel, Owen and
Roger.
Paul & Lisa
Once again
thanks we have had a wonderful time in the new house. The house is to an
incredible high standard of luxury which beats any motel, bivvy any
day. The fishing was slow to start but we ended on a high with over 20 20s
and 30s each to 36.4 A few of them only 100 yards from the kettle and the
beer fridge dont
get better than that does it? We had a great crowd there as well that helped
make the week. And again we booked up for 2007 place should be renamed to
addicted to Canadian carpin LOL. See you both again next may!!!!!
Gary,
Kev, Ray, Craig, THE BOYS
