John,
We just
wanted to send you and Teresa a note and tell you how much we enjoyed the time
we spent with you. The cabin was wonderful, fishing was outstanding, and
Teresa's cooking was beyond anything we could have imagined. You made us feel
very much at home from the moment we arrived, and we hated to leave. We are
planning a return trip for next year, with considerably more time allotted for
staying with you. Also, I'm going to make a trip by Westbank Anglers in Dallas
in the next two weeks and let them know who has the best combination of fishing
and food in Chile.
Warmest
Regards,
Jack and
Cindy Stephens
From : Jack Stephens <stephensa01@charter.net>
Sent : Wednesday, December 29, 2004 1:00 AM To : "John Gregory Joy" <johngjoy@hotmail.com>
The Petrohue is rich and
interesting river with a variety of fishable water. The fish are willing and in excellent condition.
That plus the spectacular scenery will continue to bring me back on a
regular basis.
Jim Greene,
President, Waterwisp, INc.
> 2002/01/27 Wed PM 09:05:36
GMT-04:00
>Dear John and Teresa:
>Well, the week with you was the most pleasant Daria and I have spent in
>many years. What can I say but you two are the most accommodating hosts
one
>could imagine? I went back to the web site reread it and damn if it isn't
>true. We enjoyed the children too. They are in our hearts like adopted
>grandchildren.
>Jerry S.
> De:
BANDA_STEVE@LILLY.COM
Fecha: 2003/05/02
> John, once again I wanted you to know I had a superb
time, including the fishing, the pisco sour after, and Teresa's food. Please
let her know that in three days of being taken to Santiago's finest
restaurants for both lunch and dinner, I did not have a single meal that
competed with what she served.
I would like your suggestion for dates for three days of
fishing with you right in the middle of the best fishing , as I plan on coming
back.> Hope you are well. > Steve
>From: "Samuel Cabot" <cabot@cabotstain.com>
>Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2003 15:54:59 -0500
> John, I loved the picture you sent me and it has made
believers of many who thought that I was exaggerating a bit. We all had
a great trip to the south and the weather in Las Torres de Paine was good;
nevertheless, for me the highlight of the trip was landing that 18.5 lb
salmon. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed time with you and Teresa.
>Saludos y abrazos, >Sam
> De: "Louise Mackenny" <louise.mackenny@rbrww.com>
> Fecha: 2003/03/11
> Hi John > We have just heard from Mr & Mrs T with
regards to their recent trip. > They had the most fantastic time and really
loved their stay. Mr T was most > complimentary and could not fault his stay
in anyway.> I think that he may contact you directly to thank you but also
wanted us to pass on his comments. > I understand that he may be thinking of
arranging another visit, which would be fantastic. > Once again thanks for all
your help.> With regards> Louise
John,
We had a great time in Chile and our stay at TresRios was
the highlight of the trip. I'm a Chilean/Lake District evangelist. Basically
anyone who will listen. . . I emphasized the natural beauty of the place, the
fact that we didn't see any other people fishing, your knowledge and skills as
a host and fishing guide, the great food and accommodations and the unique
cataraft experience and the white water...
Richard
design@whittingtonadco.com
John,
Great to hear from you and many thanks for the photo.
I often think of gently (or roughly with regard to the top section) floating
down the Petrohue, particularly when stressed - I find it calms me
immediately. We had a truly great stay with you and the family its just a pity
that it all seems so long ago.
That afternoon hammering the
Maullin banks with the mouse was such fun, and though we didn't get the
monster, was perhaps some of the best fishing I have ever had. I'd love to
know if the big fellow hiding along the wall has been sighted since Mike
managed to draw him out.
Our trout season started yesterday
and as the clocks have just changed I popped out after work to our nearest
lake and was rewarded with a 7 pound brownie! Not a patch on a wild Chilean
fish but a good start none the less.
Please send our love to Teresa and
the kids and have a Pisco Sour on the porch for us.
Tight Lines
Guy and Caroline
Park Avenue Productions
guy@parkavenu.co.uk
2002/03/27
> Asunto: Thanks for a great time
>
John,
> we all
made it back in great shape. I was happy as I gained no weight even with the
great meals. A testement to Theresa's skills with good, healthy food. Even
with three bottles of wine at lunch. I trust you got the email pictures. Plse
let me know how to send you land mail and I will get you some pictures for the
book (and a wall hanger I think). With
much thinking and talking I haven't been able to suggest any
improvments.... George B.
2002/03/13 <tresrios@entelchile.net>>
> John> Many thanks for an
excellent 5 days fishing. I returned not only very satisfied with the catch (I
never dreamt I would land a 20lb salmon on the fly) but also a better
fisherman, thanks to your patience and attention. You have really beautiful
rivers and a very comfortable lodge. Good luck for the future, and I will look
for an opportunity to visit you again before I leave Sth America.> My best
wishes to Teresa, Michelle, Lucas & Jeremy
> Paul S.
Dear John,
Again I want to thank you for great days of fishing. We all had a wonderful time and I look forward to a repeat for next year. I am already making plans to return next year in March with some of my friends from the Peace Corps. The rest of our trip
was also an outstanding success. The weather was perfect and my family are all in love with Chile and the people. My best to you, Teresa and the family.
Saludos y abrazos,
Sam C.
2002/01/09 Wed AM 09:55:31
GMT-04:00> Para: "'tresrios@entelchile.net'"
>Asunto: D. Etc
> Dear John ...>
Now Mr D. - you can put him firmly in the pro camp.
He regards TresRios overall as the best fishing lodge he has visited -
your hospitality, your fishing expertise, the comfort and the facilities, not
to mention the food - they really loved every moment.
I always now that the setting was perfect and now all of the other bits
and pieces fall in to place. I
wouldn't be surprised if you see him again.
THANK YOU AND WELL DONE - they could not have presented a better advert for
R., I have briefed the fishing dept and we are keen to have a lodge
underwritten and guaranteed by one of our regulars.
...> Very best regards > Richard L.
2002/01/16 Wed AM 11:01:25
GMT-04:00> Para: "John Gregory Joy" <tresrios@entelchile.net>>
Asunto: back in London
> Dear John, >Many thanks for
your e-mail. I have gradually been developing a guilty conscience about not
having been in touch since my return, and kept telling myself that I would
write when I had drafted an article for you to look at. I still haven't done
it, and I am still telling myself that I should. I have been dining out on the
story of the king salmon ever since I got back, and several people... R. among
them... have told me that I should write about it. It will always be one of my
most memorable fishing experiences.> P A-B
2002/02/28 Thu AM 01:14:09
GMT-04:00> Para: tresrios@entelchile.net> Asunto: thank you from braughs
> Dear John and Teresa,
We thank you for taking the time to write and to include the wonderful
recipes. ...
Well, this letter is really to thank you for the fabulous hospitality
at TresRios and the extremely professional fishing guide experience on the
rivers. You were especially patient with our last minute decisions to hike and
to leave for Valdivia. You were completely willing to accommodate us at
our every wish. Needless to say, we had a fabulous time that will be in our
memories for life. ... We indeed
enjoyed ourselves and the opportunity to get to know you and your delightful
family. You may be receiving a call
from some of my flyfishing friends who wanted your address.
2002/01/17 Thu AM 06:15:51
GMT-04:00> Para: tresrios@entelchile.net
> Asunto: fotographs
> hi everybody at tres rios> I
just got my photographs back from the developper, you guys do live in paradise.
where should i send the hardcopys to? warmest greetings from switzerland
> sigi
I have pursued the dream of taking a double-digit, river
brown trout on a fly rod for 25 years, and finally, last March, I fished the
Petrohue River in Chile and caught an 11 1/2-pound resident male brown and
fulfilled that dream. I can't say
enough about the incredible Petrohue River and its amazing variety of salmonids.
My partner and I caught resident browns and rainbows, steelhead and sea-run
browns, king salmon and Atlantic salmon on our fly rods -- and lots of
them in the 7 and 8 pound class, with the potential for fish twice that size!
The river and country are breathtaking.
I will return!"
Russell Thornberry,
Executive Editor,
Buckmasters Magazine
Dear John:
After 19 hours from
our last bottle of wine, I arrived
starry eyed back to the reality of
work and hot San Antonio weather.
First
thing I did was took the roll to be
developed to make sure that the
reality of our fishing was on film. I
have picked up the photos and am
please to inform you that they are
great!! The fish we took are in living
color!! And that King, man, it is
big!!I …
I
had a fantastic time. You are the best
guide! Thanks for the pointers and
especially your patience. I am sure I
caused you great frustration watching
me catch the same tree stump over and
over again, not to mention trashing
the sinking line on the first cast on
the first day!! Anyway, the
out come of the trip was unbeatable!!
Your
family were the most hospitable, the
food was great, but the time spent
with you on the river, are times one
will remember the rest of ones life.
Thanks again for that.
As mentioned, I will
be coming back to see you in November.
Once
the dates are planned I will let you
know. If you need anything …
Give Michelle a big
kiss from me.
Your fishing pal,
Tomas Jones
Read
a lengthy subscriber written report on
TresRios in the December 1999
issue of The Angling Report.
