Hosted Trip Testimonials
"Vince, I would like to THANK YOU for sponsoring a fantastic trip to Crooked Island in the Bahamas. Our host Dan Pangaldi did an outstanding job in making our trip organized, comfortable, and informative. The accommodations were very clean and pleasant. The dining was an excellent blend of Bahamian and and American cuisine. Willies home made bread was a treat every day. The guides were always on time, informative, and very hard working. They did every thing to make our fishing successful which included teaching and demonstrating correct techniques. Their ability to locate the correct flats to fish was excellent. I had a most enjoyable trip and can't wait for next years trip!"
Denny Mohan--PAHi Vince, here are some photos of our wonderful trip to Crooked Island. I hope you like them. We are already looking forward to next year. Pencil us in for two weeks. Best, Paul and Gail
Paul & Gail Gallo--Manhatten, NY "Hey Dan (Pangaldi) -just wanted to shoot you a note to say thank you for hosting us down on Crooked Island. I really enjoyed the week and was pleased with how everything worked out - I know there's a lot to stay on top of and we had a care-free week down there, which was awesome. I learned a good deal about my salt-water casting and just had an overall fantastic time with everyone - great crowd, good food, fantastic weather - just what the doctor ordered. Hope you are settling in back home, and didn't have too much withdrawal from the trip. I dreamt about bonefish for about two more days before I settled into real life again! Hope to see you next year!"
Ben McCormack"Vince I had a great time on Crooked Island! Unfortunately the last day was almost a rain out (can't control the weather). I also had my shot at a permit earlier in the week. All the Crooked Island guides are experienced and well prepared for the day's adventure. Attached are a few Pic's you can share. Take care, hope you have me penciled in for 2 weeks next year at Crooked. I also may have a friend that wants to come and I will let you know when when he finally makes up his mind."
Hans Rackow--Calgary"Hi Vince, just got back from Crooked Island and had a great time. The fishing was great and the guides put a lot of effort to put us onto fish. The wind was a challenge, but hopefully on my next trip I will be ready to deal with it. The reef fishing was a nice diversion and would like to do that again. I have attached some photos. Could you book me a spot for Crooked Island for the first week in March 2013. Thanks."
Rob Yee-Toronto"Hi Vince, my dad and I had a great trip - so many stories to tell. The whole group was great including Dan Pangaldi, who is a class act, Willies, Ruths and Franks, The Guides, The Canadians, The Marina, The Fish Fry, etc. You have to ask my dad about the tour around the island with the mayor. The fishing was a 7 out of 10 - I liked the reef fishing especially and caught my first ladyfish. The guides were very professional and motoring in the boats worked well for my father and I. We had great weather and all together great trip. Thanks for making it happen. Go Sabres!"
Mike Hanlon--PA (2011) "Hi Vince, we had a wonderful time on our trip to Crooked Island. It was everything we hoped it would be. Dan (Pangaldi) was a great host and we had a very compatable and enjoyable group. So besides wonderful fishing with wonderful guides in a stunning environment, we had a lot of fun with our group. For us, it will be a yearly event. We just have to figure out how to stay longer! We have attached some pictures we thought you might be able to use. All the fish are ones we caught, taken in the water, or when we were permitted to hold them briefly for a picture. We are planning a trip to the Cat this year so we will see you in the Fall.
Best, Paul and Gail"
Paul & Gail Gallo--Manhattan, NY"Hi Vince, Crooked and Acklins were great. Dan Pangaldi was a great host and the guys were a fun bunch to be with. The food at Willy's was over the top and the accommodations at Ruth and Franks were just fine. The owners were very friendly as were all the people on both islands. That was my first time being guided and (even though I am a do it yourselfer by nature) having a guide results in more fish at the boot tops without question. It's mind boggling how far they can pick out fish. I enjoyed fishing wih all the guides and i especially enjoyed Kenny who tried to show me how to cast into a 20 knot wind. I'll have to practice. I never would have believed, without seeing it, that someone could lay out 60 feet straight into the wind and have the line look like it was strung between two telephone poles."
Steve Marsh--St. Thomas, Virgin Island"Hi Vince, Crooked Island was fantastic. Accommodations and the food at Willy's was great. I enjoyed meeting all the guys, very friendly. Dan Pangaldi was a great host, very organized and kept everyone informed on the next days lineups. The boat rides to the flats were a bit long, and a bit pounding on rough water, the day we left from Turtle sound was much more pleasurable. The one day I tried reef fishing (new to me) was interesting, from catching the live bait, to landing fairly large mutton snapper and losing a 5+foot Barracuda was an experience I will remember. As Steve stated, Kenny was amazing casting into gale force wind, with the few tips and instructions he gave me, my casting has improved, just need to practice more."
Hans Rackow--Calgary, Canada"Hi Vince, once again, Jill and I thank you for being such a gracious host and guide. In spite of the difficult fishing, we both enjoyed being a part of the group you hosted. Being a retired sporting camp owner, I have had many occasions to work with and arrange guiding services for our guests. Speaking from those experiences, your services excel in terms of quality and dedication to helping to assure your "sports" have a positive exeprience. You are commended for the detail and diligence you put into your work."
Bob Croce, ME"What a great trip (Crooked Island) and great memories! I really enjoyed everyone's company and sharing lots of laughs! I can only know dream of the next trip catching large bonefish, mutton snapper and ladyfish. Take care / pax et bonum, Mike"
Mike Hanlon, PA (2010)"Dear Vince, with apologies from the terminally computer challenged, I am mailing a DVD of pics from our outstanding Acklins Island adventure. My spirit remains on Bahamas time, and the daydreams of azure & turquoise waters are ever present. My initial hope was to theoretically to learn a bit of what fly fishing for bonefish is about. In reality, it was like throwing gasoline on a fire. This trip was a life changing experience. It is doubtful I'll ever "get over" a raging case of bonefish fever. Thank you for everything you did to organize & coordinate the Acklins trip! I look forward to the next therapy session...
Cordially, Jim Dowd."Jim Dowd, Conway MA
Jim Dowd, Conway MA"VINCE, THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST TRIPS I WAS ON, HAD A GREAT TIME EXPLORING. EVERYTHING WAS GREAT AT IVELS!!! I'LL SEND YOU A DVD OF MY PICS AS SOON AS I GET DONE PUTTING THEM TOGEATHER. I DON'T KNOW IF I CAN RECIEVE YOUR EMAILS, I HAVEN'T HAD TIME TO FOOL WITH IT.THANKS AGAIN, LEW " Lew Abad, Buffalo NY
THANKS AGAIN, LEW " Lew Abad, Buffalo NY"Hi Vince: Thanks for putting the trip together. You ALWAYS do a great job. As a solo going on a trip like this, its a concern that the guys going might not be open to a new guy but thats was surely not the case. We had a terrific bunch of anglers and I for one would like to hit another spot with the same guys."
Gary Rotolo, CO"Hey, Vince! And welcome back from Acklins. We had fun imagining you there as we were having withdrawals, and have been slammed with work. Glad you got the box of things.Dave and I want to thank you again for such a fabulous time. We can't imagine a better trip host! And fishing buddy!On every level, I know we'll be spoiled forever. Good--we'll just take lots more trips with you! I want to thank you too for making Mom and Dad feel so welcome, comfortable, and part of everything. They wanted me to say thank you from them, as well.We sure fell in love with Crooked Island, as you have--the place, people, guides, fish--every bit of it. I needn't have feared being pregnant there. Thanks to your and everyone's care and kindness. I could truly just go on and on!!!" Dave & Sandy Beegle, Loveland CO
"Accept an invitation by an experienced angler for a bone fishing adventure. The ambiance of the Island and its people are second to none. We found it very peaceful and laid back. The barbecues on the beach at night by the local people where warm and the food and Kalik where excellent. If you were looking for quality fishing and good camaraderie I would recommend Vince in a heartbeat. One week was a tease, next year Michele and I plan on at least a 2-week sojourn. Eleuthera and its people will warm your heart as well as the beautiful April and May weather that caresses it pink sandy shores. Our first bone fishing experience will not be our last. Vince you picked a wonderful location. Thank you for making our trip so enjoyable, your patience and guidance was very much appreciated. Tight lines and long runs , Phil Roderick" Phil Roderick, Bliss NY"Vince-thanks, that was a trip of a lifetime. (Eleuthera, Bahamas) I had a great time and really hope to get a chance soon to try it again. I appreciate your cordinating the trip and all of your help/patience with the fishing." Luke Jacobs, Buffalo NY
"Thanks for everything- I thought the trip was great. I really enjoyed fishing with and meeting new people and learning form everyone’s prior experiences with tides and other saltwater considerations. I look foreword to fishing together in the future." Rod Squires, Waco TX"Vince, I wanted to thank you for a GREAT trip. The accommodations, food, company and fishing were perfect.I learned so much from you and the other guys that I will be able to put to good use on future trips. I plan on practicing (and taking lesions) a great deal on my casting over the summer so that next year I can get myself into many more good situations. I’ll get the pictures in the mail to you in the next day or so. Thanks again. Chuck"Charles J. Foster IV, Wilmington DE"Hi Vince... just wanted to drop you a line and say what a great time Lew and I had. We really go into the Bones on Monday... around the south point of Winding Bay. We landed over a dozen, one at least 4.5 - 5 lbs. Plus Lew got a good thrill from a 'cuda. Hope the rest of your trip goes well and pass the same along to the rest of the bunch." Tom Olszowy, Buffalo NY
