Great clients!

So far August has been a very busy month, I enjoy spending time with clients in the Maine Outdoors and hearing their comments. Lately though some really stand out.

Tuesday morning we were right in the middle of a hot and humid spell. I left the house at 5 AM to meet my clients for some striper fishing. I got to the end of the Beote Road and could tell something was not right. Looking in the rear view mirror delivered the bad news. Flat tire on the boat trailer.

I drove back into the yard and after having to jack the trailer up several times, my jack did not lift the trailer high enough to allow the inflated tire onto the hub. So block and jack, block and jack. A half hour later and I had the spare on and was headed to the harbor. Late but making it. As I was driving to Thomaston I got a call from the clients I was planning to meet and explained what had happened. They were understanding and reassured me that they would be there when I got there.

This was a new party for me, a group of young men that really do not fish but wanted the experience. I explained the basics of what would happen during the trip and how to handle the spinning rods. We started down the river passing a half dozen blue herons fishing along the shore. An eagle flew by when we stopped at our first fishing spot. One of the clients turned to me and said “now I get it this is not really about the fishing” to which I responded; exactly. We had a very pleasant trip and they were all most appreciative. Making me appreciate how fortunate I am to work in the Maine Outdoors.

Nice recovery after what could have been a bad start to the day!

The second comment comes from a long time client who came to fish with me after a few years off. As is always the case catching up with old friends is a lot of fun and the three days with this father and son pair was an absolute delight.

We enjoyed our fishing adventure with you and like your new boat. It's very comfortable. We particularly enjoyed Lake Megunticook and its clear water. That is the most loons I have ever seen on one lake. We always enjoy our striper pursuits. I only talk about the 28 1/2" and 26 1/2" fish. Also, we enjoyed your "trio shore lunch." The wildlife of eagles, loons, deer and black ducks are always appreciated.