TESTIMONIALS

Our 2010 Christmas gift to our thirteen year old son was a half day fly fishing trip on the Escanaba River with Chris. We fish an inland lake near Midland on my weekends. So, we are not strangers to fishing, but we are novice fly fishermen and that is being generous with the word novice!

We began our August afternoon by learning a few new techniques that prior to this trip we had'nt been exposed to. Chris was open and generous with his knowledge of techniques and reading the river. I was impressed that he reassured us that our low end gear was just fine. The anticipation built as we got closer to evening.

That evening we caught three species of trout! My son lost a HUGE Brown Trout and I landed a very nice Brook Trout that I probably don't appreciate as much as I should because it was the first one I have ever caught. We caught fish both in the evening light and in complete darkness.

Chris was geniuinly as excied as my son when he would hook a fish. He loves guiding and it shows in the way he interacted with my son.Chris and Will provided an evening of good food, incredible fishing andopportunities to learn more about fly fishing that we won't forget. I highly recommend Chris. My son and I know we would enjoy an evening on the river with Chris - even if the fishing was not as incredible as it was.

As an avid brook trout fisherman and a novice steelhead and salmon
fisherman, I cannot say enough about The Caddis Shack and Chris's knowledge and commitment to the sport of fly fishing. The flies are of the highest quality, they have a huge selection and more importantly they out perform any others I have used. On my first visit to the shop not only did I receive top quality flies, but also a friendly welcome and expert advice. Chris was more than happy to pass on his knowledge and passion of steelhead and salmon fly fishing to assure my success. The Caddis Shack has on numerous occasions gone above by tying flies the night before and having them ready for me in the morning. Since then my days on the river has been temedously productive and enjoyable and I am certain without the advice and equipment from The Caddis Shack this would not be the case.

Thanks again for all your help!

Sincerely

Eric J Gauthier

Extemery professional and worth every penny. I have been on many guided trips weather the hunting in Western Colorado or Fly Fishing in Montana. Chris was extremely professional and very knowledgable in the art of fly fishing and his surroundings.

From the motorhome he provided as lodging to meals for 3 days it was all top notch and I will be using his services in the future!

Tom

"Chris and I have run into each other quite often while chasing winter steelies down at the river.
After watching him and his clients catch a ton of fish over the years, I figured it was time for me to set aside the spinning gear and get some fly fishing gear.

He has helped me greatly this year make the change with gear selection, tactics, tips, free fly fishing lessons on the river, numerous e-mails, phone calls, and fly tying advice. A very generous guy who is always willing to help others."

Adam