Satisfied Customer's Letters

These letters were written to me by a few of my satisfied customers. Sorry, but I just could not list them all here at this time. I thank each one of my customers from the bottom of my heart and hope that I can continue the wonderful friendship that we have come to share, in this wonderful sport of ours called FLY FISHING!.

- Andy

Hi, Andy;

Thank you for the fun fishing last week and the refresher course on the "YK" fishing class. As always, Bob and I had a great time fishing with you.

If you have any pictures, I would appreciate receiving them. 

Regards, Dave

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Andy:

Fred, Jim, and I really had a great time fishing with you and Jerry last Thursday, especially me since I caught a lot more fish than my expert buddies.
I really learned a lot in a short period of time.

Looking forward to fishing with you again before long. My casting can use a lot of improvement.

When you get a chance email me the photos you took.

Thanks again,

Randy

Hi Andy,
 
Just wanted to say thank you again for a great afternoon of fishing and the laughs we had. Looking forward to fishing with you again next year!
 
Please don't forget to send over the pictures!
 
Have a great week!
Gary

Thanks for the instruction. I did fish better the next day. Sunday I landed a nice 20" rainbow on the back channel at Baetis Bend. I also caught 9 on
dry flies. You really helped.

I look forward to seeing you again next year. I also look forward to seeing some of the photos you took.

I appreciated your taking time to capture these memories for us.

---Mark Woods

Andy:

Just wanted to drop you a line and tell you how much I enjoyed the two days of fly fishing with you and Jim Harlow. I gave your name to 
several people who are thinking of heading to the San Juan.

Thanks, 
Harold F. Christmann, Jr.

Thank you for the photos Andy they are great.  Again, thank you for your patience, expertise and teaching on the river it was a memorable day.
 
Sincerely,
Ray Sedey

Andy:
 
We had a great time. I caught a large fish that I will visit about with you via phone some evening.

Will try to give you a call this week as we are interested in the entomology course.

Phillip Glasson

Andy,
On behalf of Bob, Mark, Kevin and myself, I just wanted to say thanks for a
great tow days of fishing. I believe that we have made some progress in
converting out two bass fishers (Mark & Kevin) over to fly-fishing.
We can only promise on thing, God willing you will be hearing from some of
us about return trip to the San Juan. I believe Bob and a fishing buddy of
his are planing to return around the first week in Dec.
By the way, we received your picture and they were great. Would you share
with us the name and brand of the camera and film that you used, please.
Your pictures were far superior to the ones we took.
Enclosed you'll find some golf balls (thought you needed some variety to
sharpen your game) and a book by Bob Rotella. If you really plan to be a
scratch golfer within next 1-2 years I highly, make that strongly recommend
that you go to the library or book store and buy Bob Rotella's Book "The
golf of your dreams". In this book he gives you a day to day outline on how
to be a scratch golfer. This guy works with the pro's and his books are
great.
We promise to in touch and we'll see you again soon.
Thanks
AL Brown

Dear Andy:
The pictures were great, although I think the waders weren't to flattering
to my figure! (Just kidding)
We had a lot of fun with the subject on the air and TJ Trout is looking
forward to scheduling a trip with you, but it may not be until the spring.
Thanks again for the great trip.
You are an excellent teacher and obviously the most knowledgeable person on
the San Juan.
We'd love to have you on the air if you have a free day. Just call and let
us know if you plan to be in Albuquerque and we'll set it up.
Here's a selection of airtime that we devoted to you?I've also given out
the phone number and web site many times, even if that doesn't show up on
this tape.
Sincerely,
Erica Viking

Dear Andy:
Thanks you so much for the photos and thanks again for a swell time spent
with you in Nov on the San Juan River.
You are a great guide and I learned a lot from you.
Pete and I are looking forward to our next trip in Feb, I hope we have as
good weather then as we did before Thanksgiving.

Incidentally we ran into two men from Farmington who knew you. Apparently
you guided one of them, his name was Jim. The other gentleman was a CPA.
The CPA said he was going to have you guide him and his wife one day. The
point is that they spoke well of you and it sounds like you are developing
a good reputation on the river.

Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Sincerely,
Bob Steele

Master Yong,

Just a follow up letter to let you know how much fun we all had with you
last
week.

Your knowledge of the San Juan is beyond words. The river was murky,
fishing
was tough, and as usual the only people catching fish were previous clients
and our group.

I can't believe you took my friend Murray from a rank beginner, to a fish
catching machine in these conditions. I've never seen him smile so much.

Both our teenage boys had a great time as well, you made the fishing seem
too
easy to them.

As for me, I finally got to utter the ultimate fishing words, "my arms are
so
tired from catching all these fish, lets go play golf!"

Thanks for your knowledge and friendship.

Lane
p.s. I'm glad you don't charge for golf lessons, there would be no tip.
LOL!

Andy:

My name is Lisa Devine -- you were a guide to Bill and I (with Larry and
Jan)
this past Saturday. I had a great time! You are a great guide - not just
because you know what you are doing, but because you make it fun. I will
recommend your services highly and hope to use you again in the near
future!  Lisa

Andy,

I'm back home and looking at my pictures from the San Juan. I really
enjoyed the day together and hope to see you on my next trip! Thank you for
your good teaching of fly fishing "engineering" principles.

Best wishes to you over the holidays and into the new year!

-Dave Trumper

Hi Andy,

Wanted to tell you how much we enjoyed fishing with you last Wed.  We
fished
again on Friday at Middle flats did pretty good.  Kelly out fished me
again.
No more instruction for him.  Hope you are doing well, I will keep my eyes
open for a female prospect for you.
Want to order the video,  tell me how.

Hi Andy,
I just wanted to wish you a Merry Christmas  and a Happy New Year. I plan
on
seening several times in 99. Thanks for all that you have taught me. Please
send me a quote on one video, 1 dozen young specials(dark), 1 dozen young
blondie, and one dozen young dry.

Ho Ho Ho
Brian

Andy,

Thank you for the wonderful day we had in mid November on the San Juan
River. I realize my nymphing techniques need to improve before I spend
money on expensive equipment. Today, I will be at Walmart looking for a
fly rod and reel for my children for Christmas. I hope to bring the
family down for some lessons. The main reason I'm writing is to find out
if by chance you may have seen my gray cloth cover for my Sage rod? When
we left that Friday I could not find my cover and thought maybe I left
it in the back of your car the Wednesday we went to the river. Anyhow,
let me know if you have run across it. Also I would like you to
recommend some nymphs for down on the South Platte river near Deckers.
When we get a nice day I would like to get in some practice and wanted
to try your nymphs down there.

Thank You
John Kissell

Hope you have a Happy Holiday Season!

People are still amazed when they see the size of trout we caught on
vacation.
The credit goes to you.  People always say, "Russ, it looks like Judy
caught
the biggest fish..."---to which I respond, "The guide liked her better..."

We've had mild weather in KC, except recently.  It turned nasty the other
day.
Some snow, but very cold(Zero degrees).  Wish I was still on the San Juan,
warm and catching fish.  Although, I bet you've had some severe weather,
too.
Does that make the fishing better?

Anyway, hope you are well, and having fun.  I'll order a video one of these
days.

Best Regards,

Russ & Judy

Hello and Merry Christmas!!!  Thanks for the card.  Hope things are well up
in
Aztec.  Glad to hear your video is finally available.  Could you please
send
me one.  Let me know if you want the check sent first. My address isI also
wanted to know if you will be available to guide on March 31(first
choice), or April 1, 1999, as I will be making my spring trip up there at
that
time.  I will be bringing two new flyfishers to the San Juan, plus Phil who
fished with me last year.

I will also need about two-three dozen flies at that time if possible.

Let me know about those dates, and thanks in advance.  Have a Happy New
Year!!!

Sincerely,
James Sameshima

Hi Andy,

Words cannot describe the experience my son and I had with you last week.
Your
skill, knowledge and ability to teach was evident in the first 15 minutes
we
on the river. A smile still crosses my face when I remember the look on all
the other fishermen working the same hole watching my teenage son hook up
on
every third or fourth cast.

The fact the water was muddy, with no visibility and we still caught fish
is a
testament to your knowledge of this river and its fish. I'm still telling
anyone who'll listen about this trip, they are amazed to hear the smallest
fish I landed was 18 inches and the largest was 22 1/2 inches. I can't wait
to
see the pictures you took.

My son and I will always remember this trip, and I never forget the seldom
heard words my son uttered "I think I've caught too many fish, I'd like to
stop and rest for a while." And to think, that was before lunch.

Thank you for the unforgettable memories.

Sincerely,

Lane Ochi

Yong,
Thanks for the day of fishing on the Juan....You are the Man.  Difficult
conditions don't seem to hold you up on catching fish.  You amaze me with
your skill level.  How did your session go with that group you were
instructing (dad, granddad and son), I laughed to myself a couple of times
when you were instructing them.  You would tell then, demonstrate, ask if
they understood and then they would go and do something completely
different.   Reminds me of some special education students I once had
We might be down the
second week of March for Spring Break to fish so we'll keep in contact
with you.
I did manage to fish Simon Point for a hour or two and hooked to large
fish on dark special but they broke off in heavy current.  Found a side
channel directly east of the "Kiddie Pool" and caught eight nice sized
fish on YOJ and dark special plus a couple of other patterns.
Reviewed your tape again.  Each time I see it I learn something else that
I miseed the other times I've seen it.  Can't wait to help you if I can on
Volume 2.  I'm sure Jerry Hubka would be willing to help with art also if
you ask him.  We both appreciate what you have done for us.
Peace,
Rickey Takahashi

Anyway, I wish you much success in this New Year.  Oh, I used Yong
Specials yesterday on Putah Creek and landed two 5 pounders, 19 and 20
1/2 inches (on 6x tippet).  Yong flies succeed again!  Take care.
 Keith
Andy:  Hi.  Thought I drop you a line and tell you I received your video
and files.  Thanks. I watched the video with my 5-year old daughter.  Her
spontaneous comment at about the half-way point was "That guy's a good
fisher!".  We both liked the video.  I fished the San Juan a couple of
weeks ago.  The water was cloudy and the air was raining, windy, and cold.
Still caught a bunch and had a great time.  I didn't see you car in the lot
so I figured you were home like a reasonable person, given the poor
weather.  I am going to Flordia for some saltwater fishing at the end of
Feb.  I will let you know how it went.  I am thinking of a guide trip on
the San Juan maybe in March.  I will let you know.  Thanks again and good
luck.
 Tom

Andy --
    We fished with you last Monday -- had a great time!  I'm having some
of the pictures duplicated and will send them on to you.  We fished 4
hours on Tuesday and again on Wednesday.  Neel did better on Tuesday --
me on Wednesday.  I'm "seeing" better.
Thanks for the lessons!
    Marianne Bennett

Andy,
Great video. I can't wait to fish with you in clear water.
Hope you like the photo of the fish. It made Neal very jealous.
See ya.
Lane Ochi

Hi Andy,

  Received the video today,great job on your first time out!Really
enjoyed watching you catch all those fish.I also enjoyed your humor and
the out-takes during the video.The San Juan does have some beautiful
fish and I hope to one day fish it.Go ahead and cash my check,I'm
keeping the video to add to my flyfishing library.I've already watched
it twice and enjoy the tips on drift,observation,and landing fish on
small tippets...
  Once again,thanks for the video and keep on catching all those BIG
fish :)
Tight lines and happy flyfishing,
 Jim

Andy,missed fishing with you this season and want to tell everyone that the
letters you get on E-mail are unsolicited.  Every thing about the young
special is true,and after fishing with them and you,I`m convinced they are
better then worms.  Don Alcorn,Aurora Colo.80011.tite lines andy and hope
you`re enjoying living in Aztec.

HI Andy

I enjoyed with you fishing in San Juan this time.
I was watching your video with my family, Toronto, Canada.
Some of the strikes are not visible even I paused the video,
you must see the fish open mouth, which we can not see on the screen.

Thanks for my rating 8/10
I wish to get 10 in October.
Hiroshi

Andy,  I understand your position concerning your special flies.  Please
keep my e-mail address and when you are going to have your special tying
classes please e-mail me and let me know.  I've watched several guides
over the years, and most of them you couldn't pay me to fish with them
let alone me pay them.  I just wanted to let you know that you are the
exception to the rule.  I enjoy watching you work with, and teach others
how to fish.  Most of the guides I've watched I feel like I could
probabily out fish, its good to watch a guide who trully knows what he is
doing, keep up the good work, I wish there were more guides like you on
the rivers.
See you on the river.
Eric

Hi Andy,
Enjoyed fishing with you last week--great FUN.
On your fishing report last week, you asked for feedback on the seminar
program.  My only suggestion , beyond what you are proposing, is to have
one of  the sessions limited to three participants.
I think the seminar program is a great idea!  You're a real professional.
Thanks,
        Max Forbert

· Hey Andy,
·
· I had a great time! Told everyone at the local fly shop about you. I
· think they were jealous.
· Do you have any time on Oct. 10, 11 or 12????
·
· Brad Gardner
· Gardner, Brad would like to recall the message, "You are the MAN!!".

Marian and I enjoyed fishing with you last week.   A couple of days ago,
while fishing on the San Juan, I ran into an "Andy Kim Skeptic" who claims
that the reason you and your clients catch so many fish is because your
technique promotes "snagging".   After giving that some thought, I haven't
been able to figure out how we consistently "snag"  the fish in the mouth
only, and also how we only "snag"  them when we match the hatch.   I have
probably had one body snag in the last 200 fish.  I'll think about it some
more and maybe I'll come up with an answer.
Max Forbert

To: yspecial@sprynet.com

What if I don't catch 24 fish? Do I still have to pay?  Does your 24 fish
guarantee include all the fish that you catch as well?  Does it also
include
the fish that we simply see?  Do you think that promoting a 24 fish
guarantee will help or promote the conservation of the river or is this
simply to enhance your pocket-book?  Do we have to wear a breathe-right
when
we fish?  If I catch 23 fish does that mean that I had a bad day?  Don't
you
find yourself a tad bit presumptuous?

To Mr. No name,
Thank you for your opinion, I believe everyone in this country are entitled
to have own opinion even myself.
Happy fishing!
 Andy

The interesting fishing -- the tough fishing -- was during the mid morning
and early afternoon.  That's when we switched to a size 16 bead head Yong
special trailed by a size 16 Yong special.  That's also when we were
basically the only ones consistently catching fish.  I was pretty proud of
myself when I overheard a number of people commenting that we were
outfishing even the local veterans.  The one "local" who's a decent guy
(the others really don't like guys in float tubes, especially when they're
outfishing them) is the one I spoke of who fishes routinely with the likes
of Lefty Kreh and Guy Perkins (Mr. Orvis).  We spoke briefly about the
prospects of marketing these flies (which he did not see, but saw the
action on), and he indicated there isn't too much business discussed on
these trips...in other words, he was politely saying he wasn't interested.
Keep in touch.  Your friend.

Shawn

Andy:

Here are some of the pictures.  Thanks again I learned a lot about sight
fishing and was able to catch 30 or more fish a day, most over 19" since I
was picking my target.

Mondy Lariz

Andy, Just a note to let you know how much fun we had yesterday.
Wendell, Joel and I had a ball!  I appreciate all the advice and I will
certainly recommend you to anyone looking to learn about the San Juan.  I
just hope you don't get too busy to guide us again!

I look forward to seeing the pictures (if they turned out). I hope your
camera is OK.  I'll send you copies of the ones on my camera if you want.

I'll be contacting you soon about buying some flies. Thanks again, Andy.

Lou Metzger
P.S.  I was in Charlie's this morning and told them what a first class
guide you are, and a fun guy to fish with. Just had to set everyone
straight!

Hi Andy!

Darren and JK are asking about how fishing is at the San Juan during the
end of December when they are on vacation.  They wanted to know about
the weather and whether you had any days available.  I still need to
send you some pictures.  Hope you are doing well.  The kids are still
talking about their trip last Spring.  Hope to hear from you.  Thanks.

Andy,

Had a great time with you on Friday, we tried some of the things you
taught us on Saturday and did very good.  Went to the same place, got
there 10 minutes before a guide from ABE's showed up.  We could here
their disappointment when they saw us fishing where they wanted to go.
We nymph fish until the midge hatch started.  Then went to the Yong's
Dry.  Later the Baetis started, and the fish went crazy.

Thanks again, see you the Wed. before Christmas.
Larry

Andy,

Thanks for the trip on November 12. This was my second trip with you
and was great. Caught 35 to 40 fish just like the first time. Thanks for
sharing your knowledge on your nymph and emerger fishing. No doubt you are
the best guide I've ever been with.

Just a question, would like to order one of your new video's. How much is
the video and where do I send check? Please let me know. See you early next
spring or after the run off. Thanks.

Dear Andy,  I just found some time to find your web site and spent an
hour reading all your categories, what a great web site and you have
done a great Job organizing it!!! Hope you are well and Rick Takahashi
and I enjoyed seeing you again at the "Juan" over Labor day.  Have a
Happy Thanksgiving and I'll see you soon at the river. Sincerely, Hubs

I can't thank you enough for your help. I look forward to my next trip
down to the San Juan. I am going to try and make it down this
Summer/Fall. It is so much more difficult to make it down to the San
Juan from Colorado Springs rather than Albuquerque. I will look you up
and try to book a half day trip when I figure out when I will be able to
come down. If you are ever in the Colorado Springs area please contact
me. The South Platte is a great place to fish.

Sincerely,
Miguel Colocho

Hello Andy,
Again, thanks for the great day we had fishing with you on 5 March.
Rob and I would like to buy a dozen of your flies.
John Williamson

Hi Andy,
Can you please send us your video.
Enclosed is a check for it.
We hope to see you soon.
 Neal and Ryan Murphy

P.S. Lane Ochi had a fantastic trip with you.
He wouldn't shut up for a week after coming back.
Kept calling me and sending photos.

Andy,
Got the photos today, thanks again for the usual great day of fishing.
Everyone had a terrific time.  Dana and Phil send their thanks as well.
Hopefuly I can get up there later this year.  Talk to you later.
Jim

Thank you again for the lessons on dry fly fishing on the "Juan". Saturday
with you was as wonderful learning experience and I am on my way to
becoming a well-rounded fisherman. Easter Sunday's midge hatch was
unbelievable...I was in the water by 11am and it starting snowing huge
flakes moments later a baetis hatch came off and it was difficult for me to
tell which fly was mine... they weren't sucking down baetis though...they
were after the midges and your fly (Yong dry) worked so well I caught a
fish first cast for over an hour...I did exactly what you taught me...find
your target toss about 2ft. in front and bingo...trout on...just like
magic!
 I'm very grateful that you share your knowledge and experience with
your clients...I feel we are very fortunate...I've been told that other
guides have a special supply of flies and that they sell a slightly
different type of fly so that people cannot obtain the exact
imitations...not true with you Andy we get the right one...Monday I was on
the middle flats by 9:30 armed with Yong blond and special I was blind and
sight fishing... the techniques you taught me so well...3rd cast I hooked a
18in cutbow and by noon I had caught and released 20 plus fish...It seemed
that no one had been fishing with your flies on that water for a few
days...What a morning! To cap the morning off just before I left the
river...I noticed one of the Osprey's circling  overhead and making
this shrieking sound and dove about 25-30yards right in front of me...I
could see his eyes and beak clearly and when he took off it had about a
15in. trout in is claws what a sight, the birds markings were
incredible...His flight path flew over my head as I looked up to follow the
bird small droplets of water hit my hat and face...It was remarkable!
Talk to you soon CoCo----------
>
> Andy look forward to your seminar..As you know I want to learn how to tie
> good strong knots, adjust my rigging for deeper water and when to change
> flies..Count me in for the Seminar...Always CoCo
>

Andy,
I would like to thank you for the full-day fishing trip.  You have
exceptional skills, and a sincere interest in teaching those skills to
others.  However, it is apparent that I'll never be able to see the trout
as well you do due to my red/green color deficiency.  I may have to rely
more on simply reading the surface of the stream and the water's
interaction with the bottom, e.g., impressions or gravel bars.  That's what
I do now.   In addition, I attribute the braking of the 6X line so many
times to my (heavy) 9ft rod.  I'll definitely put that one in the closet,
except (perhaps) fishing at Lees Ferry where longs floats are suggested.
Stef

PS. Please let me know what I owe.  Don't forget the 3 dozen flies I also
got.  They were heavily molested on both Saturday and Sunday!  I may have
lost only two, because I used my lighter 8.5ft rod.   The fishing at the
Cable Hole on Sunday went very well. Both the dark and cream midges were
the ticket.   I caught 14 big fish on dries (#20 BWO); the BWO hatch  was
reasonably heavy from 1:00 to 3:30pm, with at most 1.5 to 2ft between the
BWOs.    Above the Kiddy hole on Thursday,  the BWO hatch was much denser,
with about  6 inches between each BWO. DS.

Andy,
I just got back from 4 great days on the Green River.  The fishing was
fantastic.  We caught lots of fish nymph fishing with Yong JR and Yong
Special,
emerger fishing with 2 Yong Specials, and dry fly fishing with BWO
parachutes
and comparaduns as well as midge patterns.  I hooked 3 fish on a number 28
midge
pattern, but didn't land any of them.  They probably would have taken a
number
24, but after 40+ fish on a dry fly, I wanted a bit of a challenge.  I saw
Jerry
on Sunday, and we fished together for a couple of hours.  I must say I held
my
own, but we weren't exactly counting.
Jerry says you may not come to the Green this year, let me know what your
plans
are.  I'm hoping to go to the Green in early June.
Shawn

Hi.  This is Darren Fujimoto.  My dad told me to email you to tell you
that your telescope is at the front desk of The Step Back Inn.  Thanks
for the great trip.  We had a lot of fun.  I hope we can come again.
Thanks.

Andy,
Thank you for putting up with us on Saturday.  We all had a great time
learning what you have to offer.  A lot!  Sunday, I did a lot better
with practice.  I netted seven, in a half day, with only losing two
flies.  What a difference new eyes makes on the water, I bought some
real polarized lenses.
You would have changed my grade to an A in sight fishing, if you could
have seen me with Marcus.
Anyway, Just wanted to say thank your again and I will be keeping in
touch.
You are a wonderful teacher of your "Art",

Scott Annala   aka "9-fly"

Hi Andy,
Thanks for the pics.  My Buddy and I had a great time in spite of the
weather and plan to come back after the Dam Megaflush.  When is it going
to start and how long is it going to last?  Got another Buddy that
REALLY wants to get into Fly Fishing so we are going over beginner's
gear for him to buy.  This guy was a combat medic in VN, And was a
conscientious objector (never carried a weapon).  He's gott bigger ones
than I had.  Till next time.
Bob in El Paso

Just a note to thank you for your extra effort to get the flies to us last
Saturday.
We used them with great success.  Every fish I caught Sat. morning was with
the "Yong flash".  I tied it on the point with a brown Yong special as the
top fly.  I only fished the side runs and used your method of sight fishing
for the big ones that were feeding actively.  It was really great fun.  I
caught 12 fish in about 4 hours.  None of the fish were in water deeper
than
about 10-15".  This is really the only way to fish!
It was great to have at least a half day without the wind blowing us over.
Overall, we had a wonderful trip.

I watched the video the other day and enjoyed it very much.  It reminded me
of many of the things that you taught us but that had been forgotten.  I
will
pass it around to all the guys to see.  Thanks again for the personalized
copy.
Keeping hitting the ball long and straight!
Your friend, Doc

Andy,
Just wanted to put my 2cents worth in. Had a great day with you
Saturday, thanks for being such a good sport.  All we could talk about
was how good everything turned out this weekend, and how good of a
teacher, and fisherman you were. Your flies were great for Sunday I
heeded your advice and just kept the Special up top, with the Flasher on
the bottom. I ended up catching 9 fish for just a half day on Sunday,
not bad for somebody that had not caught that many by myself if you
added all my trips together. Everybody wanted to know what I was using
because it was pretty slow for everybody else except Scott. Marcus, and
me. Once again, I think you are a great teacher and fisherman. It was the
smartest money I could have spent. I will be back, and I thank you for
all that you did for us.
Lee Christmas

I tried a Yong JR copy on that last trip to the Green (which I saw you
included
on the customer letters section of your web page...if I had known you were
going
to use it there I would have given you a better promotional piece).  It
worked
pretty well, but it didn't seem to work quite as well as the original in
the
slower water...How can I get some material?  Also, I think Anglers Inn is
interested in buying some flies, and they want me to bring in some samples?
 Do
you want to send me some samples and/or materials or should I show them the
one's I've tied?
Take care,
Shawn

Hi Andy!
Received the flies on Saturday.  We look forward to using them in the High
Sierras.  Hope you enjoyed the pictures I sent.  It's amazing that four of
us could catch a fish at one time.  The picture is the proof of how good
your flies work.  Thanks!
 Norm

 

Dear Andy,
I would like to thank you for helping all of us in having a wonderful time
in New Mexico.  Especially Eiichi and George, they have said that they
really has a great time.  My son Mike and myself would still like to learn
more of your secrets to fly fishing and hope that some day soon we'll be
able to return.
Thanks again.
Jerry Uchiyama

Dear Andy
                                                                    A short
note to thank you  putting on the fishing seminar last week. It was  an
outstanding presentation. In fact  it was the most rewarding fishing
experience I have ever had--bar none!     Tons of info, I'm sure  it's
going to take me  awhile to fully process.   If any of you out there
reading this have the opportunity to attend Andy's seminar, do so, it is
well worth the time and money.

Dr. Max Forbert

Hi Andy:  At my request, Bill Bradford brought me back a copy of your
instructional video when he returned from your seminar last week.  Bill had
great things to say about the seminar and I only wish I had been able to
attend - maybe next time!  At any rate, your video is great and it was easy
to visualize that I was standing in the water with you observing your
techniques.  I note that you label it "Volume 1" - hope this means there
are
more to come!  Have a great time in Colorado and hope to see you on the
Juan
when you return.
                                         Guy Mangus
                                         Albuquerque,
NM

Hi Andy,
     I went down to the West Branch of the Delaware last night, saw some
Green Drakes coming off but very picky action seemingly on other flies.
Tough stuff but I caught 6 so altogether a good night. Plus had the pool to
myself which always makes me feel better. Couldn't help reflecting, while
standing in a run, on the SJ trip & it occurred to me that I had not
written to you since your flies, photos etc turned up. Thank you for all
that stuff it is treasured.... you single-handedly increased the # of shots
of me with fish by about 10000%. But it looks too egotistical to put them
up so I haven't. Also haven't tried the knot yet but hope to have some time
soon for such things. Trust you are doing well & that the fish are, as ever
on the SJ, 'biting'.
     Stay in touch
     Best wishes,
     Robin
    
     

Yong,
Thanks for all your patience in teaching me to catch fish and most of all
thanks for the Yong Special & Yong JR.
I owe all my success to you.
 Your best friend
   Jerry Richards
  
   

Andy Thank's for the great picture's. Keenan and I are still talking about
the trip and want to come back very soon. Let me know if you rent equipment
waders etc, my wife Sherry want's to try her luck (she,s not as nice as I
am.) Thank's again for the great time! Kevin Tegmeyer E-mail

Hey Andy!

Thanks for sending the pictures via Steve Quan!  Eddy and I got a kick
out of the one with him holding the snake...  especially since he
doesn't like them.

We also appreciated learning from you how to catch those fish I used to
throw rocks at.  I used to consider fishing for them a waste of time
(fish all morning, catch one or two) in that slow, clear water where
they can inspect your flies at will.  I also liked your downstream
delivery techniques, and hope to develop the same casting stroke you
employ.
Will be up at Hot Sulfur Springs next week as you suggested.  Leaving
tomorrow morning early.  Hope you're having a good vacation.
Gary

Andy,
Thanks for getting back to me and I will be in touch with Skip.  We had a
great time with Henry and Mary Street at the vineyard/winery.
Regards,
 Bob

 

Andy,
I haven't had the pleasure of meeting you yet, but my husband speaks very
highly of you!!  I am not sure if he told you, but I am 8 months pregnant
and can't fit into my waders anymore, or I would be headed to the San Juan
as well!!!!
If you see Scott, tell him I am thinking of him and wishing him lots of
"tight lines"!!
Thank you for all you have done for him!!
Alicia Annala

Andy,
I sure had a great time this past weekend.  Your flies are wonderful.  My
only proof of the size of trout is your photo you were nice enough to take
when you were with other clients.  I would like the photo if you could mail
it to me.
Thank you again for a wonderful weekend.  I will keep in touch as I do need
more flies.
Tight Lines,
Scott Annala "9-fly"

My brother and myself recently had the opportunity to fish with Andy
at the San Juan River. I must admit the first thought that came to mind was
the twenty-four fish guarantee Andy claims. I personally developed this
feeling that catching that amount of fish would determine the success of
hiring Andy as a guide. What a false feeling I developed! Upon my day
fishing
with Andy I quickly realized that the amount of fish we caught really did
not
matter. The bottom line was Andy began teaching us how to be fly fishermen.
As my brother and I skills progressed throughout the day our ability to
catch fish escalated. We certainly caught our fair share of fish. I will
certainly book at least one day of fishing with Andy as long as I continue
to
travel to the San Juan. I guarantee Andy will teach you how to be a better
fisherman and probably most importantly to respect and enjoy the beauty of
the San Juan and all it's habitant. Thanks Andy my brother and I will be
back.
Paul Diaz

Hello Andy, thanks for sending the pictures, I have a couple to send
you  as soon as I have a copy made. Glad to hear you are recovering, did
you see a doctor or just rest up. The car is fine Brandon did a great
job if you see him thank him for us.

Thanks again for a great day we really enjoyed it. Shiela may be hooked
on fly fishing. I will be in touch when I can plan another trip up
there.
Are there any nice places to stay if I don't want to camp. Other than
Abes.
Larry

Hi Andy,
We are back in Wisconsin (at work...yuk) and just wanted to tell you once
again what a wonderful time we had on the San Juan.  We got our own
pictures
back and they turned out well also.  The pictures of us with you in the
parking lot are going to be a good advertisement for your guide service.
It
was just the best that it could possible have been.  Our time with you on
the San Juan will be one of those memories we will treasure for many years
to come.  We'll look forward to seeing you when we get down that way once
again.  Happy Fishing!
Mickey & Carol

Andy,
     Ya'Ta'hey (hello in navajo)
     First of all, just want to thank you for being such a wonderful,
patient, humorous, informative guide.  I really enjoyed the half day we
spent on the river.  Now, I just have to majority work on unlearning my
previous casting and use the method you taught me.  By the way, my arm
is recovering from fighting the 21 incher you couldn't net. haha Just
kidding.  Anyway, thanks again.  You can send the photo you took to:

Hopefully, I will get the chance to fish with you in the future.  Good
Day....PS. Just want to comment on your flies-they were AWESOME! AND
THEN SOME.
Joyce Becenti
Crownpoint, NM

Andy, thanks again for a very enjoyable week.  I got home safely and no one
can believe the pictures!  I'm trying to convince other people to come
fishing with me next time.  Good luck with the rest of the season.
Monty

Dear Andy,
Thanks so much for having me at your place for fun of fishing and golf.
I hope to do it again!
Fishing the San Juan is truly a unique experience.
Your guidance on what to do and when made the occasion most fitting.
Your friendship is important, your positive attitude is great!
Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it.
Baldness has genius, power and magic in it.
Keep charging, never look back- enjoy your greatness!
You will become a legend on the San Juan!
Sincerely,
 Jerry

 

Andy,
    I just want to write and tell you that my wife and I had a great
time fishing.  We learned more in the 8 hours of fishing than we had in
the last 2 years learning to flyfish on our own.  My wife Ellen is so
amazed at the number of fish she caught and landed with your
instruction.  I know that we were probably very frustrating to you but
we learned a lot and had a great time.  To test what we learned we went
out the next day and I caught 8 fish in 2 hours and Ellen caught 5.   I
had never caught more than 6 in a 10 hour day at the San Juan and Ellen




had only ever landed 1 in the last 2 years, so we did learn.   Thanks
Andy.  We will see you on the river.
                    Thank you,
                    Patrick & Ellen Purtill
                   
                    

Hello Andy, just wanted to let you know we are back home and tell you we
had
a great time in spite of the rain. I really appreciate the time you spent
helping Lucas with his fly fishing. You made quite an impression on him. He
kept telling me how we were supposed to be fishing the rest of the trip, I
finally ask him who he thought he was, Andy Kim, and he nodded his head yes
with a big grin on his face! After we got the flies from you he caught 2
real
nice rainbows the next morning, a 16 inch and one pushing 20 inches. I got
a
picture of him and he was very proud of himself. He also lost some and so
did
I but again we had a wonderful time. We're looking forward to seeing the
pictures. Don't know when I'll get back up there but I'll be in touch when
I
can make another trip. Take care and good fishing. If you decide to move
and
guide somewhere else let me know where. Doug Reed & Lucas Bohot

Andy-
Thanks for the video tape.
Very enjoyable and educational.
The fishing and golf were great!
Hope to see you this fall, will call when plans finalized.
Your friend,
 Frank

 

(The next letter was written by 9 years old)
Dear Andy,
Thank you for teaching me how to fly fish.
I can believe I caught 10 fishes.
I had a lot of fun with you.
Thank you for taking the time to spend with me.
 Jhette

 

I enjoyed talking with you the other day.
It sounds like you are doing well.
I appreciate very much your gift of Yong's Flies.
They are the without a doubt the best fly the San Juan has ever seen.
Thanks,
 Mike

 

Dear Andy
Enclosed is a small token of our appreciation of the great time you helped
us have in our fishing with you last week.
Since you had run out of room on your waders for fly storage, you may want
to get a new pair and/ or a couple more fly rods.
You made our fishing instructional and most enjoyable.
Thanks so much, Andy, for the fabulous guiding, the extra lunch, dinner,
pictures, flies and your patience.
I'll send out the pictures to everyone with a copy of this note.
We all look forward to fishing with you again soon.
 Your friend,
 Pete

 

Dear Andy
Really enjoyed being with you.
Gene sends his best!
See you soon,
The Professor Al

Hi Andy,
Hello!  Right now, I am in Alaska for business/pleasure.  I stayed on the
Kenai Peninsula and fished the Russian River and other creeks feeding Kenai
Lake.  I had an awesome time catching and releasing many, many, MANY Dolly
Varden and
Rainbow trout (avg. 18 inches!!!)  The fish of the day was a football sized
24 inch Rainbow (about 7 1/2 pounds).  It was an awesome weekend.  Again, I
must say the Andy Kim style and technique of fly fishing works just as well
in Alaska as it does on the San Juan.
-Keith

Rec'd the pictures today. They are great. Thank You. We enjoyed the day
with
you very much. Learned a lot, just need some nice weather so we can
practice
what you taught. I did get out today. Caught a dozen or so. Started where
we
started last week. Caught two on first two casts, just luck I think. Yong
Special - olive. Nothing on Blondie, but rest of morning was Yong Special,
cream and olive. Some good emerger fishing in KH before noon - just like
you
taught. Getting better with the mending.
Once again, thanks. Look forward to when we can get out again w/you.
Marvin

Andy:
Just a short note to thank you again for another great time at the San
Juan.  I can't tell you how much I picked up by just fishing with you
and Jerry.  That was really nice of you to let Marshall and I fish with
you and Jerry.  We really enjoyed it.
I am already looking forward to next year.  I have not seen your video
yet - perhaps tonight I will be able to do that.  I really hope that it
works out OK with Jerry.  He is a very nice person.

I look forward to your visit to your parents house next year.  Both
Marshall and I really would like to have dinner with you in Korea town.
Just let me know.  Maybe we could even go after some of those monster
fish at Piru Creek.
Take care, Andy.  I hope that you have a profitable rest of 1999 now
that the flow is down.
Regards
Jeff Schuh
P.S. - When will our photos appear on the website?

Andy,
I just want to tell you how great of a time Mike and I had back in April
In spite of the wind and hail storm.  You were really the greatest.  I
appreciate your care and concern for the fishery and the way you take care
of
your people.  I tell everyone if they need a guide I know the best.  You
really helped Mike and he had a great time.  The day after our trip we saw
you on the river and you came over and helped him land the big fish he
caught, that was really special, Thanks.

I have also had the opportunity to show your video to some of my friends
and
they can't believe the number of fish and how you catch so many.

We may come out in October late or early November.  Anyway thanks again and
I
know everyday you have tight lines.
Best regards,
Ron Hopkins
Arlington, TX

Andy -
Just wanted to write you a short note to thank you for your patience and
assistance as I learned the basics (and some of the finer points) of fly
fishing.  Jeff and I had a great time.  We especially appreciated being
able to go out with you and Jerry to fish socially after our "paid guide
trip."

I also enjoyed your company over dinner and the few lunches we had
together.  I plan to talk to my friend Dave (who has some fly fishing
experience) to see about coming to the San Juan again next year.
Please add me to you e-mail list so that I can receive your regular
updates.

Also, please let Jeff and I know when you're going to be in L.A. next so
that we can take you out for a bite to eat.
All the best,
Marshall

Hi, Andy!
How are things on the San Juan? My kids enjoyed fishing with you in July.
It
was nice of you to include Leanne. Think she liked it, even though she'll
never admit it. I heard that my brother-in-law, Joe, had a great time with
you on his recent trip, too.
Thanks!
Kelly Kissell

Andy, my brother Eddy Wong fished with you and Gary Yamaguchi in May.  He
says he learned a lot.  Is this video a new one or your older one?  Does
the
$26 include shipping?
Thanks,
Terry Wong

Andy-
Thanks again for taking us fishing on Friday.  The weather was beautiful
and the fishing was great!  At 50 fish, we certainly exceeded your 24 fish
guarantee of a day of fishing  at the San Juan.  I suspect that we caught
more trout that day than we had in all other fishing excursions over the
past 10 years.  Both I and the kids learned a lot about nymphing, and we
gained a lot of confidence.  I also wanted to express my thanks for your
considerate attention to Tom and Brad.  They benefited greatly from your
instruction, and I felt very comfortable with your oversight and teaching
so that I could concentrate on my own casting and catching.  Attached are a
couple of pictures from our trip.  I hope that yours are a bit better than
mine, and I anxiously await seeing the prints.

In anticipation of our next trip to the San Juan, we would like to purchase
 a copy of your instructional fly fishing video.  There were a lot of
details that were flying over my head when you said them or showed me, and
we want to be prepared for the next time by ourselves.  I hope that there
is also a little section dealing with dry fly fishing as well as nymphing
some of the deeper streams.  Finally, we  need to purchase some of your
flies/nymphs.  Can you let me know about that?
Sincerely,
Hank Westrich

Hello Andy, Wow what a great time lee and I had. How doubles did we have ?(
We lost count).
I must say you are the king of the San Juan.
Not only did we catch allot of fish but we also had allot of laugh's.
Anyway It's time to stock up on some more "Yong" Special Flies so please
let me know how to order.
Tks for a great day! Steve.

How I ended up fishing with Andy Kim on the San Juan:

I consider myself a beginner-mediocre fly fisher, but put a lot of days
in it.  This year (bragging a little bit here) I have been fortunate to
fish 63 days so far.  I first learned about Andy from a guy named Jerry
Richards on the Green River at Littlehole.  I had a really bad day on
the Green late last August, fished for 9 1/2 hours the first day and not
one strike (compared to last March I averaged 12 fish a day in the same
stretch of river using Glowbugs and San Juan Worms).  Tried (what I
thought) hundreds of different fly and was really frustrated. Especially
when the friends I was fishing with caught an average of 20+ fish for
the day.  I was having a really hard time nymph fishing in the shallow
water, when you use your strike indicator as a guide or reference point
to your fly. My timing was all off.  I could never figure out where
exactly my fly was in reference to that damn piece of yarn.

This guy was fishing near us, and I swore he was using worms.  Every
other cast, if not every cast he would catch a fish. After about every
5th cast, he would whip his line in the water repeatedly, fiddle with
his rig (this is where I thought he was stripping the worm off the hook,
and then putting a little piece of worm back on).  He was too far away
for my eyes to see what he was fishing with, so it was pure assumption.
He was dressed in full camo, no waders and never went out in the water
above his ankles.

I finally told my friends, that I was walking back to the trailer for a
much needed cold beer.  While walking down stream, I stopped to fish by
the rocks just above the boat ramp at Little Hole. This camo guy was
walking down stream a few minutes later.  I asked him what he was
fishing with, since I noticed his success near Coney Island.  He showed
me his rig with the smallest fly that I ever seen.  He said that they
were called Yong Special Brown and Yong Blue Jr. (pronounced Jay R) in a
size 20 and 22.  Simple little thread based midges.  It was a double
rig, with the fly's spaced apart by a foot, and then using #8 sinker
spaced equally apart between the fly.  Then 2.5 feet above the last fly,
his striker indicator (1.5 times the water depth). He said go to the
Conoco at Little Hole and buy some of these Yong Specials.  I shook his
hand, told him my name and asked what his name was, Jerry Richard's.  I
asked if the "jr" fly was named after him.  He said, "yes".

Went back to the trailer, drank my cold beer and my friends showed up.
They complimented me on my patience and diligence that day.  I told them
about that camo guy and that we needed to stop by the Conoco in the
morning to get some of these yong-special fly.  The next morning walking
out of the gas station, almost 50 dollars poorer, I questioned my
intelligence.

By pure accident, I saw Jerry in the parking lot that morning and he
asked if I got the fly.  I showed him the ones that I got.  He said, if
I did not catch any fish with these, he would buy them all back from
me.  He gave me some pointers on how to use the strike indicator as a
reference point and with new found vigor I walked upstream to Coney
Island.  Pretty soon I was having more success (I'm counting hook-ups as
well as landings - they still land more fish then me) then my friends
and had the best day (12 landed fish) fly fishing ever.  My friends
started "borrowing" some of my fly that I bought.

On the way back to the trailer, I noticed a magnetic sign on Jerry's
truck about the yong-special.com website and the name Yong Andy Kim - I
thought to myself, I am fishing with that guy.

I called Andy when I got back to Salt Lake and made arrangements to have
him guide me in October.  I wanted to go sooner, but he was booked
solid.

What I thought would be (according to Mapquest.com) a 11 hour 42 minute
drive, and Andy telling me it would take 9 hours to drive from Salt Lake
to Navajo Dam, I started on my quest and I was on the road by 11:00am.
While driving through Farmington, NM. going over in my head everything
that I had packed, (I am always scared that someday I am going to forget
my boots) I realized that even though I packed my sleeping pad, I forgot
the sleeping bag.

The next morning, walked over to the Abes Fly Shop and got some coffee.
Purchased my fishing license. A gal named Shannon who works at Abes gave
me some good advice.  She pulled out a little map of the San Juan and
quickly marked places where I could go fishing.  I drove down to the
place called Texas Hole.  Put on my gear, looking at the map and picked
a path.  When I got to the bank of the river, I was at a loss of where
to go.  This was my first time on the San Juan River and it was all new
to me. There seemed to be people fishing everywhere and it reminded me
of fishing on the Lower Provo in Utah.  More of a social event, then fly
fishing, where you pick a hole and stay there as long as you can, less
someone else takes your spot. Near the bank, I could see large browns in
the redds.  Never seeing browns spawn before, I found myself staring at
them, watching them roll to their sides, clearing a spot for them to lay
eggs.  The water was so shallow, you would see pairs of fish swimming up
stream with a portion of their backs exposed.  I came to a spot where
there were drift boats on the far side and a deep hole between us.  This
must be the Texas Hole.  I fished there and above it with moderate
success (8 fish).

The next day, I met Andy. Not ever hiring a guide before, I asked him
where his fly rod was. He said, "This is your day".  It was pretty cool
to have someone setup your entire rig and seeing him put on even smaller
Yong-special fly (#24's).  I told him about my timing problem with the
strike indicator.  He position two pieces of foam about 6 inches apart
so that I would see how my fly was drifting.  My 3rd cast, I landed a
19.5 inch rainbow - wow. About every other cast and sometimes every
cast, with Andy's guidance I would hook and land a fish. Not one was a
foul hook. All were in between 19-20 inches. I did hook (what Andy
thought) a 23-24 inch rainbow.  While the reel was giving out line, my
drag on my STH grinned to a halt. I was stripping out line, timing it
the best that I could.  Finally too much pressure was put on the 6x
tippet and it was gone.  Luckily and with great superstition, I keep one
of my first fly reels (a 11 year old Cortland) tucked in a pocket behind
my vest. I almost forgot I had it and it was diffidently a trip saver.

After about 4 hours, I was tired.  Andy quickly pointed out to me the
other guides that was on the river, 3 with clients and 1 without.  Other
then the guide fishing by himself, he said I had outfished all the
others.  Me?  I was amazed.  Andy guarantee's that you will catch 24
fish in a full day or your money back no matter what your skill level
is. I handed my rod to Andy and said, your turn.  I need a break.  In
the latter part of the day he taught me emerger fishing at Kitty(?)
hole, using the same fly, with some floatant on the fly and line and no
strike indicator.  That was a blast. We fished close to 8:00pm that day.

The next day, with all the advice swimming in my head from Andy, I
started fishing the same spot. Looking around, only seeing a guide with
a husband and wife, I realized I was on my own, but felt pretty
confident.  My first cast, I caught a big rainbow.  This is when I
noticed that my net was too small (we used Andy's the day before) and
only 2/3rds of the fish fit in.  After an hour, I must of caught a dozen
fish. Then I heard the wife behind me say, "Why can't we catch fish like
that guy over there?".  I looked over my shoulder and got an angry stare
from the guide.  I just smiled back at them, and continued to fish.  I
heard him say in defense that the San Juan is a lot different then it
use to be.  There was a time when just about any fly would work, but now
it is so specialized that it's hard to choose the right fly.  Don't
worry, it will get better in the afternoon.  At that time, I wished a
had a Andy's Fly Shop patch on the back of my vest.

I enjoyed his guidance so much, I have booked myself already for next
month and Jan.  One of the guys that I fish with is going with me in
November, and all 3 of us are going in January (what a way to start off
the new year).  The one advantage that I see about Andy, is you get a
great (if not the best) guide, and a good friend afterwards.  He is the
most humble down to earth person I have ever met.  His favorite rod is a
Cabela's Three Forks 3wt rod, wears a beat up pair of Cabela's neoprene
waders, the front of it covered with 40 or so fly, some with tippet
still hooked on them. Makes his own foam strike indicators out of 3M
double sided foam tape and pink wrapping paper.  A far contrast to the
other guides I saw, who looked like they walked off the page of a Orvis
or LL Bean catalogue. :)

In this one trip, I gained more knowledge, then the entire season thus
far.  I do not have the literary skill to put into words what it feels
like.
Blackett

When you sit with a nice girl for two hours, you think it's only a minute.
But when you sit on a hot stove for a minute, you think it's two hours.
That's relativity. - Albert Einstein

Hi Andy,
My friends (Bill and Barret) and I met you on Saturday and Sunday morning
on
the river.   In fact when Bill and I (Dick) arrived at the river Denise was
battling her 22 1/4" rainbow, the one that seemed to take forever to land.
Congratulations on a terrific fish.

After talking with you and watching Denise's success I am sending you an
order for the Instructional Video.  Thank goodness I only have to pay the
San Juan River price of $26.00 and not the $39.00 Chicago price that Bill
would have to pay.
On my next trip to the river I'll certainly plan on a day or two of guiding
from you.

Your website looks good.  I looked at it this evening after dinner.

Thanks, Dick Dragiewicz

Hi Andy!
Just wanted to say thanks again for a wonderful fishing weekend.  I've not
yet gotten to the store to develop my pictures, but I'll send you the best
of
the bunch whenever I get it done.  I've not heard a peep from Uncle Al, so
I'm assuming you guys are hauling in tons of those gorgeous rainbows and he
is too exhausted to call and goad me, lol.

I got out my Andy Kim Video and watched it last night...I'm gonna go back
and
"slo-mo" as you suggested.  And then I'll hit the swimming pool for some
casting practice.  That and some fishing glasses will hopefully get me
ready
for my next trip!  I can't wait.
 Denise Fuson

ANDY,
        First thank you for the best day of fly fishing i ever had ..
not only i learn a lot about how to fly fish right , I can't wait to get
back up there and catch another 20 plus fish in a half day. Me and Steve
again wanted to say thanks. I also wanted to get the info on the
rod you told me about while we were fishing with you . If i need to
purchase it though you please let me know the price and what ever else i
need to do to purchase the rod from you .   thanks again Andy  you are
the man of the San Juan!!!!
LEE  MANGINO

Dear Andy,
I wanted to thank you again for a great day on the river.  I know Tom and
Teresa had an equally great day.  I don't think I'll be able to get back
this month, but I'm working up a schedule for three days in March or April
with a friend.  I'll let you know as soon as we coordinate our schedules
here and see how we can work into yours.  Best,
  Dan Hill, North East, PA
PS:  You'll be happy (though probably not surprised) that I hooked 8
steelhead on my home stream using your shallow water/sight fishing
indicator setup and presentation.  PSS:  I'll be in touch in the not too
distant future regarding your business plan as well.

Andy, I am interested in purchasing your video. Please send information
regarding how this may be done. Also, I would like to hire you for a full
day trip. Would you send me a few of the dates in the near future that you
aren't already booked? Perhaps I can arrange a few days off for myself
around those days that you are available.
 The reason for my interest? I saw you on the river recently and said to
myself, "Now there's someone who can really fish!" I am looking to improve
as a fly fisherman and to learn more about the San Juan river. I hope you
are enjoying the spectacular weather as of late! I know I sure have been
loving it! Hope to her from you soon.

Andy,
Wanted to thank you again.  I'm the novice who came up Thursday.  You
were everything I could have imagined in a professional guide and more
(sense of humor too).  Your flies worked so well and looked so tasty I
almost (accidentally) swallowed one myself!  What did you shoot that
afternoon? If you get down to Albuquerque, look me up. I am in
"striking" distance to the UNM South Course.  You get to keep my golf
balls if you get a hole in one!  Great web site too!
Regards
 Mike Marek

Hi Andy,

Thanks for the instruction. You are a true pro on the San Juan. The
training on Thursday was very informative. Mike and I fished Friday and
Mike caught a fish on his own in the kiddie pool and was very happy. He
wished he still had you at his side to teach him. I fished the area
above the kiddie pool to the upper flats and sight fished. I caught fish
in every spot I fished.
I look forward to hiring you again for more instruction. By the way, of
the bakers dozen flies you sold me, I only have five left. The trout
destroyed them! I also couldn't use the tail grasp technique you use for
holding a fish. They slipped out of my grip. What am I doing wrong? I
think  should have worn my 1/2 finger gloves
to get  a better grip. Is that the trick?

Gary

Hi Andy
    My brother (Dan) and I often talk about our fly fishing trip with you
this past July. I had the opportunity to fish up in the Sierra's more than
I
ever have in the past. Each time I went out I seemed to catch more fish.
Each
time I remembered more of the techniques you taught us, unfortunately I do
not remember everything. Unfortunately our fishing season has come to an
end
in the Sierra's but now that the season is over I want to refresh myself
with
your techniques. I would like to order your video. Please e-mail me the
ordering procedure or call me at 909-. By the way are you still
working on your book and if so when will it be available I certainly would
like to order a copy as well. Well Andy I hope to hear from you soon by
e-mail or phone. I hope you have a great Thanksgiving.
                                        Paul Diaz

Andy
Scott would like to know how to get your
video, so let us know.  Also just wanted to tell you what a great fishing
day we had on Saturday with you.  I must tell you that I just nailed them
on
Sunday.
Anyway that is due to the time we spent with you on Saturday.  Look forward
to seeing you again, hope you have a wonderful holiday season!
Anne