… Instruction was very clear, helpful and fun … I would definitely recommend your course to anyone wanting to learn fly fishing …

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Hey Ray,

Thanks for the extremely comprehensive email. It’ll really help me hone my casting techniques and practice the different types of presentations.

Also thanks again to Aaron and Peter. Their instruction was very clear, helpful and fun and I left with a lot to keep in mind when I get back out on the river this weekend.

Hope to stop by again soon.

April 24th, 2017.

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… Thank you for your out-of-the-ballpark customer service. Your shop was a delight to attend and your instructor was a perfect professional – courteous, and unmistakable expertise of this pretty complex content delivered in a reassuring manner. It was altogether a lovely, memorable experience …

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Thank you for your out-of-the-ballpark customer service. Your shop was a delight to attend and your instructor was a perfect professional – courteous, and unmistakable expertise of this pretty complex content delivered in a reassuring manner. It was altogether a lovely, memorable experience.

I have recommended your service to a couple of other people who have expressed interest in learning about fly fishing …

November 17th, 2016.

… wonderful experience and very informative …

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Thanks Ray!
It was a wonderful experience and very informative,Peter is a great teacher .
Regards.

September 26th, 2016.

 

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Hi Ray,

Thanks again for helping us with our lesson this past Saturday. We all really enjoyed our time on the water with Peter.

July 10th, 2016.

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Hi Ray

Was a real pleasure. My parents appreciated your helpful approach and guidance. We were out this morning practicing but the wind kept us off the river

Look forward to connecting in future

June 13th, 2016.

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Wow!

Ray, this is incredible information and even tips of us individually.

Thanks for delivering beyond expectations.

Now, if I can only control my wrist.

May 18th, 2016.

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Hi Ray,

A great day – yes, really despite the snow in May!!!

Arron handled the training exceptionally in the weather and in fact we all agreed that if we could manage to cast last Sunday we should be good in the future.

May 15th, 2016.

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Ray, I wanted to let you know that my nephew Josh and I had a great time on Saturday in our LTFF Fly Fishing Lesson. Arron and Peter were knowledgeable guides and great teachers. I was glad to learn that I actually didn’t have too many bad casting habits picked up over the years. I wanted to get back to your shop, which is impressive, but I am afraid we ran out of time. I’d like to purchase a new outfit to replace my 25 year old rod and reel – the new rods are much easier to cast. If you could let me know what you could put together for me in the $500-700 range, I would be grateful. Aaron and Peter both said a 9 foot rod, 4 or 5 weight is ideal for the Grand, so that’s what I’m looking for.

Thanks again for a great lesson.
May 11th, 2016.

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Hi Ray

Thanks for organizing the Czech / Euro Nymphing Session with Aaron Varga : it was wonderful !

See you soon .

May 9th, 2016.

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RE: LTFF – Learn to Fly Fish Lessons

Thanks so much Ray.

I learned a lot over the course of the day.

I’ll definitely be taking the next course after some time on the water.

Cheers.

May 4th, 2016.

 

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Hi Ray,
I just wanted to drop you a line to say thank you for the great learning experience yesterday. I really enjoyed the day and learned quite a bit. I would love to receive any newsletters or info about upcoming events offered. I look forward to seeing you again!
Cheers,
April 17th, 2016.

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Ray,

As always top notch place you run!

I am glad not to be your competition anymore.

Thanks again Ken

“Ontario’s answer to Fly-fishing Education and Tight-line guiding”
Grand River Troutfitters Ltd

January 23rd, 2016.

Thank you for the kind words Ken, but its customers and friends to the shop such as yourself that help daily with our efforts.
I sincerely appreciate your support and look forward to a long term friendship!
All the best until we next chat.

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Hello Ray.

Will was very excited about the LTFF Lesson and had a blast!

Cheers and hope to make it into the shop soon .

September 15th, 2015.

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Hi Ray.

We had a great time and appreciate all the pointers on our Learn To Fly Fish Lesson.

Not sure when we’ll get out on the rivers again but I found the lesson really helpful as a starting point!

August 17th, 2015.

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Hey Ray,

Thanks for sending this info out.

Please thank Arron for me for taking me out for a great night out on the water.

I learned a lot about Czech nymphing and certainly picked up a few pointers about my overhand cast and just fly fishing in general!

July 28th, 2015.

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Thank you so much for the lessons, I’ll continue to develop my skills and hopefully book something with your team in the near future!

June 27th, 2015.

 

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Hi Ray/Arron,

I really enjoyed the lesson and learned a lot.

I will definitely be checking out the trout fishing resources on the web page Arron told me about… Really helpful to a newbie like me.

I don’t really have any critiques or suggestions about the lesson.

Sucked we couldn’t get out for trout but nothing you can do about the weather.

I would like to commend Arron on his teaching abilities.

I was getting really frustrated at times and he was really good at coaching me past my frustrations.

Other suggestions, I would really like to see an online store or catalogue with all your products listed for out of towners like me because I haven’t even seen that variety in a single store in Ontario (I want to support local and dislike the Wilsons in Toronto).

Sucked I didn’t get a chance to check out some stuff in the store after my lesson because I had time constraints.

All the best.

June 14th, 2015.

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Thanks Ray,

Great half day Czech Nymphing / Euro Nymphing Course!

Arron is obviously an experienced and expert instructor.

Now I just need to practice, practice, practice.

I had Monique out this evening on the upper Sydenham and she had great success with the chub using Arron’s technique’s and suggestions.

June 10th, 2015.

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Dear Ray,

I just wanted to send you a big thank you for going out of your way to get me that steering fluid for my vehicle this past weekend.

My car breaking down could have been enough to ruin my day but you didn’t miss a beat in volunteering to help out. I was grateful to be able to enjoy the lesson worry-free.

I also wanted to thank you for your extraordinary level of customer service and taking the time to impart your product knowledge specific to my needs.

You went above and beyond in so many ways and believe me, those things get noticed. I may live over an hour away but your level of service is enough to make me drive the distance!

A third thank you: Thank you for renewing my belief that customer service in Canada is not dead. :0)

Looking forward to seeing you again soon!

April 28th, 2015.

 

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Hi Ray,

I attended the spey coarse with Rick Whorwood last weekend thru The First Cast and it was a great time!

Rick is a great person!

Thanks talk soon!

September 23rd, 2014.

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Hi Rick,

just wanted to thank you for the lesson on the river yesterday. There is a lot of information to take in as a beginner, and you trim the fat and get to the meat of it so to speak and simplify it. I now feel confident enough to hit attempt casting at the river without looking like a complete klutz. It was a privilege to have such a pro as an instructor. If it all goes sideways I know who to call. Sorry about the wind knots.

By the way, you look younger in person than on the website.

September 21st, 2014.

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Hey Ray.

Robert had a blast with Brian and said several times on the way home what a great guy he was!

Sept. 17th, 2014.

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Brian and Robert while on a Learn to Flyfish Lesson / Instruction.

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Hi Ray, thanks for posting the pictures. I had a wonderful time out with Arron, he is a great teacher. I was amazed by his ability to read the conditions and insect hatches to predict where the fish would be holding. It’s no surprise he’s had so much success on his fly fishing career. His knowledge of the grand is unbelievable and his passion for the sport is second to none. Thanks for setting this up on such short notice and I can’t wait to book something again for next year.
Sincerely,

June 4th , 2014.

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Ray,

My sincere thanks for your advice and honesty.  I will do my research and be in touch.  I am  very excited to get this new form of “spey” fishing underway.

05/07/14

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Just a note of thanks for a great spey session!

Everyone from beginner to expert can benefit from an extra pair of eyes to correct their swing… But when that pair belongs to Rick Whorwood, you can’t ask for more – Experienced to the max; eager to impart knowledge; very approachable, and a whole lotta fun… everyone had fun.

And on top of that , my buddy Terry got one hell ova sunburn! A good base for the rest of the season.

Thanks for all and hope to see you soon.

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Intermediate Spey Lesson – Saturday April 19th 2014:

Hope the  Easter bunny was good to you.
Just a note to let you know I really benefited from the Spey class on Saturday.
Your demos were clear and the park was a perfect place to set up and practice.
Having enough individual attention to fix the mistakes was the best part.
Intermediate Spey Lesson on the Grand River

Intermediate Spey Lesson on the Lower Speed River in Guelph.