Our Testimonials
Nicole
Patrick and my friendship goes back farther then I'd like to admit. I met Patrick at the age of 14 and I quickly learned something about him that not many kids at that age knew; what actually made them happy. Patrick's enthusiasm about being outdoors and taking in life's simple pleasures was apparent from the start. The desire to be wading in thigh deep water fishing was incredible. I had never seen anyone so excited the way he was when he talked about fishing. It wasn't just passion in his animated stories but he had such knowledge and explained all the technicalities when I stared blankly at him. His desire to share that with people was apparent and he certainly was starting with me. He gave me, a 14 year old girl, the eagerness to throw on a pair of hiking boats, grab a pole, some lure and bait and cast into any body of water I could find. Well, that's exactly what we did. I'm almost positive Patrick had no idea what he signed up for, for that matter neither did I. I hated getting wet, touching bait, and eventually touching a fish but Patrick had more patience than anyone. He carried me across the stream without a word, tied on some bait as I winced and showed me so gracefully how to cast. After catching nothing, I being a 14 year old girl, gave up. I sat on a rock and watch Patrick for a while. Casting, smiling and so peaceful.
Mike
I have been fishing with Patrick for at least 7 years and have known him since I was a kid. He taught me everything I know about fly fishing and in particular he taught me how to target trout in almost any fishing condition. Pat is the man you want to be out on any river with. He will often stop you to adjust your split shot, change your fly, and instruct you on how to fish a particular run/hole. In addition, over the past few years I have transitioned to fishing only with flies tied by Patrick. I have called him countless times the night before a fishing trip needing flies; he has always been willing to give me anything and everything he has tied and he asks for nothing in return.