'Many thanks for the Asset Fly. I had eight fish on it until I lost it' C.B. Nairn

‘…I would like to thank you most effusively, myself and on behalf of my whole family for the fantastic service you provided…you looked after us all wonderfully, above and beyond the call of duty…your experience, advice and above all patience was invaluable…' J.F., London

‘…where on earth would I have been last week without you?...a big, big, thankyou…' R.W., London

‘…just a short message to thank you for all your support last week…you were exceedingly kind and helpful…I hope we may one day use your services again…' G.F., Suffolk

‘…we had a wonderful time on the Findhorn last week…thank you for making it so enjoyable…' J.D., London

‘…firstly, may I thank you for an excellent weeks fishing…I learned a great deal about salmon fishing thanks to your excellent tuition…' A.B. Dorset

‘…thank you so much for the great fishing days…we are still talking about those days so often, rejoicing in the memories…' C.G., Germany

‘…we both had a marvellous time in Scotland.- the smoked salmon was quite delicious…we hope to come back to Scotland soon to fish and if so we will certainly be in contact with you…you did make the trip a thoroughly enjoyable experience…' C.P., Devon

'...this is the first opportunity to sit down and thank you for the wonderful job you did for me personally and for the other members of the party...we were full of admiration for your enthusiastic and tireless services...' B.S., Wiltshire

'...our son was so pleased at last to catch a fish...thank you for persevering stoically with me up to 10.40pm on the last night...have you please got us in your diary for next year?' N.H. Exmoor

'...it was a joy fishing with you...I hope we can do it again...' M.G. Sussex

‘Many thanks for your time and help with solving so many of my fishy problems…although I now know a great deal more than I did, I will certainly be in touch again…' M.H., Burnley

‘I can not thank you enough for all the care, patience and trouble you have taken to teach my grandson to fish…I am both proud and surprised by his expertise, efficiency and enthusiasm…You have done a good job, Mr Cottle!' H.H-J, Isle of Man

'I felt that I just had to drop you a line to express once more my deep appreciation of all your efforts in making my short fishing break memorable and not least, successful. As a recent convert to salmon fishing, I found your knowledge of fly choice and method reassuring. Your phrase ‘now fish with confidence' will be a mantra I will repeat on fishing trips to come. To go from a lifetime catch of zero to four in three days is surely a fitting testimony to the benefits of your tuition and company. Wishing you and your guiding enterprise continuing success.' J.G., Edinburgh

'Thank you very much...we all enjoyed your visit and hope that you will come and stay next year' R.S., Dumfriesshire

'Many thanks...I hope when I receive my fishing dates for next year that there will be the opportunity to invite you to come and give us your help again...' A.W. Sussex

'He is an exceptional fishing instructor' E.B. Nairn

'Thank you for last week which was a real joy' M.P. London