1)       Many thanks John, et al, for a terrific fly fishing trip.  Your accommodations, service, and expertise are second to none-and I know. Awesome job!  See you again,

“Fritz” from SF

2)       John, for years I have been hearing about the Clark Fork River Lodge and your fishing talent.  Now I was able to experience it first hand. On top of everything, it was a great way to celebrate dad’s 70^th birthday. Everything was first class.  I will be back for another incredible experience very soon!

“Smilin” Phil Yastrow - FT Collins, CO

3)       As a beginning fly fisher I didn’t expect to catch many fish.  Well, I was rather blown away to say the least.  You were the perfect guide fit for me-patient, calm, and extremely knowledgeable.  I loved everything about my time with you.

Mark Nolan - Mnpls, MN

4)       John, I thought I came on this trip as the trip photographer for our fishing “gang”.  Well, I got stuck with you as the guide-too bad!  As you know, we had our little competition and I won first place for most fish and the largest fish of the trip.  Now if I could only learn how to cast into 20 mph.

Sincerely,

 John Kelly – Chicago, IL

5)       Thanks for a great week of fishing, lodging, dining, and most of all hospitality!

           John Williams - Miami, Fl

6)       John,  I just wanted to thank you again and again for our time with you.  Everything was incredible-I’m definitely going to tell others about our experience.

CharlesLaudering - Chicago, IL

7)       John, Another great trip to the lodge.  2 days of perfect, overcast weather and super fishing…even the big ones were hitting.  We appreciate you sharing your fishing knowledge and your approach with clients.  You are the best!

Ed and Dave Dey - Portland, Oregon

8)       I just wanted to say that the trip we made to Montana was a trip of a lifetime.  I have spent my whole life in the outdoors hunting and fishing and this experience was the greatest outdoor experience I ever had.  You are the most passionate and knowledgeable guide I ever met.

Jerry “Gomer” Hamilton

9)       I’ve fished the Missouri River with several different guides for years.  One of my club friends suggested I fish with you-wow-I never knew you could fish the Missouri like that.  I’m hooked on your style, your confidence and your odd sense of  humor.

Dwight Keller - LA , CA

10)  John, the time I spent with you in Montana was simply amazing.  You were the third leg on my Montana trip and by far my time with you on the Missouri and the other rivers was the highlight of my trip-no-the highlight of my year.  I will be sending you some great pictures from our trip.   A million thanks,

Jeffrey Andrews - Seattle, WA

11)       John, you and your guides did such a wonderful job at making our trip to Montana one of the best memories ever!  When I first pulled into the lodge-all thoughts of work, bills, and life’s rat race left my mind.  It was so peaceful.  Thank you for taking care of “our boys” of American Benefit. We felt that you are far more than guides and host.

Sincerely,  Carl B.  Veldhuizer - La Crosse, WI

    12)  What a beautiful lodge!  Great fishing experience!   5 star hospitality.  We had a great time floating and fishing a beautiful river catching trophy fish.  The kids had a great time and could not have been treated any better by your wonderfully talented guides.  Just an awesome experience all around. Thank you very much, 

Al Bragg - Ft.Collins,CO

13)       John,  you were recommended to me by one of the members of a fishing club in NY.  I just wanted to let you know that my time with you on and off the river changed the way I fish and it changed my life. Eternally grateful,

 Mark Larson - NY

14)       Dear Admiral Perry—It is a priveledge and honor to have you and your band of merry men row our butts down the river.  The lodge is a special place and the food supberb.  Oh yea, did I mention the fishing isn’t too shabby either. The Anglers Club of NY looks forward to many return trips.

Rick Bannerott - NY

15)       To:  George Gaines

             Show Chair

             National Capital Angling Show

             National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited

Whoever thought of calling the raffle for the trip to Montana the “ Dream Fishing Trip” was right on target.  My wife Kathie and I had the time of our lives fishing in Montana, and we learned much about fly fishing.  Apart from the fishing, Montana is a magnificent state and the people most welcoming.  John Perry and his lodge were beyond our expectations.  John’s lodge is in a beautiful area of Montana, and John and his guides gave our stay their extra effort at every turn.  Beyond being a great host and storyteller, John is a terrific cook, and the dinners with him and his guides were memorable.  We are very grateful to the National Capital Chapter of Trout Unlimited for this trip of a lifetime, and to all the people in Montana who made it so.  Sincerely,

 Vincent Mark J. Policy

16)  I fish all over the world with excellent guides on world class waters.  I believe John Perry is the Michael Jordan of guides.  Period.

J. Weaver

17)   John Perry is a mixture of Peter Sellers, Einstein, and a 12 year old.  He has the ability to turn a man into a kid again.  I loved the trip, the instruction and of course the great fishing. He is one of a kind.  I’m making plans for next year.

Robert Goodman - KS