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Testimonials
 Gary
and Wayne,
Guys, this was my fifth
trip with you and each
one seems to get better. Caught my first 20 lb fish.
Henri Gauthier
Gainesville, Georgia
 Gary:
To a great angler, guide and friend - thank you for showing Doro, Hap
and me such a great time fishing for peacock bass.
George Bush
Gary:
I cannot even
begin to explain how memorable this trip was. I
have fished from Northern Canada to Southern Florida and nothing compares to the
Peacock Bass Fishing on the Unini River. The
accommodations were wonderful and the whole staff was exceptional.
Thank you again for everything and I know as well as the rest of our
group that we are looking forward to October 2008.
Thank you,
Rick
Englemann
Hoople, North Dakota
Gary,
My trip with you to Manaka Lodge was an outstanding experience. Tons of fish,
wonderful wildlife, excellent accommodations and great friend.
Dr. John McDonald
Columbus, Ohio
 Gary,
One of many "teener" doubles my partner, Benton Tyson, and I caught on the
Unini. Hard to imagine the fishing being better anywhere. Thanks for my
best trip yet. You know we're coming back... :-)
Dink Alston
Goldrush Custom Rods
Gary
and Wayne,
The peacock bass fishing was unbelievable! Can’t wait
to return. Thanks for a great trip.
Karl Malik, Ph.D.
Bethesda, Maryland
 Gary
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I had never
fished for peacock bass. To tell the truth, I'd never even thought very much
about peacock bass or where they might live. And then I attended a Shallow Water
Fishing Exposition in Atlanta, Georgia and was introduced to Gary
Laden. Much of my life has been spent fishing for a variety of exciting fish
species, in some very wonderful parts of the world and I'm aware of an angler’s
passion generated by these creatures and places. It was real passion that I
recognized in Gary as he began my introduction to his
favorite fish – one named after a land-dwelling bird.
With this
passion, Gary painted pictures of these colorful
gamefish, their homes and their nature (very bad) - all of which got me curious.
He showed me photos of their jungle territories and of the other fish, animals
and reptiles that share space with the peacock and he described their tackle
busting disdain for anglers. I got more curious! Then, just as I began to wonder
how I might get a first hand look at peacock country and its star inhabitant,
Gary issued the invitation: "Flip, I would like to invite you and the film crew
to be my guest along the Amazon for some unforgettable peacock action."
Well, now
I've been there! Made the pilgrimage! Worshiped along the banks of Venezuela’s
Orinoco and Ventuari Rivers and I've got Gary to thank for some of the very
finest angling of my life - as well as my newest obsession (as if I needed
another one) .... peacock bass.
As I write these
words, I glance across my office to my tackle bench and fly tying table.
In the vice is a half finished peacock bass fly which I hope will open a whole
new fishing chapter as it sails through the air, propelled by a tight loop and
lands against a large granite boulder..... home to a huge peacock who is
experiencing a strange cosmic twitch as I think these thoughts.
I'll let you know
how all this turns out, but in the meanwhile, thanks
Gary for
providing the vision, the itinerary and the passion. I can’t wait for our next
trip together.
Flip Pallot
Legendary Angler
Host - Walker's Cay Chronicles
 Gary and Wayne,
Just a brief note to tell you that I have never enjoyed a trip so much as
this one. Great guides, lodging, fishing and wonderful group of guys you
put together. Will be back next year with my son-in-law Graham.
Ron Lindley
Flowery Branch, Georgia
 Gary:
We had a fantastic time fishing for peacock bass.
Gary,
I can't describe
how much I enjoyed my trip with you to Manaka Lodge in Venezuela. You knew that
I am a trophy hunter and promised you would put me on a giant peacock bass. You
kept your word, as I caught a 20-pound fish on my very first trip. Again,
thanks for helping make fond fishing and travel memories.
Paul
Siegel
Charleston, South Carolina
 Gary
and Wayne,
Please be sure to include me on the return trip
with you next year – will be my 8th trip!
Larry Humphrey – The X-Man
Columbus, Ohio
 Gary,
The trip was fantastic. I caught 34 fish over 10 lbs
for the week. I will be coming back next year with some friends from Florida.
They were blown away by my successful trip.
Dink Alston
Belle Glade, Florida
 Gary,
I just wanted to let you know that the trip to Brazil
with you far exceeded my expectations.
Chris Cagle
Canton, Georgia
 Gary,
You promised I would catch a true trophy peacock bass. I never thought I would
catch five fish over 20 pounds during my trip. Absolutely unbelievable fishing
experience.
Mat Lipscomb
Memphis, TN
 Gary,
The spotted bass on Lanier just don’t seem as fun any more now that I have
fished Brazil with you. What a fantastic trip.
You tell me when to go again next year and my deposit is on the way.
You were right with regard to optimal water conditions.
Don Gentry
Atlanta, GA
Gary,
Great trip! Thanks
for the tip on fishing the Yo Zuri Sinking Crystal Minnow. It performed as you
said it would and I landed lots of trophy peacocks. Another wonderful adventure
with you to the Amazon.
Dr.
Joel Adler
Atlanta, Georgia
 Gary
and Wayne,
The best trophy peacock bass trip of my life.
Thanks so much for including me with your group this past season. Wonderful
fishery and wonderful group of guys.
Charles Hammontree, Jr.
Caracas, Venezuela
 Gary,
As you know, I have been to the Amazon many times. I can honestly say that I
enjoyed the November 2006 with you as much as any trip I have taken. Great
fishing, skilled guides and very comfortable accommodations. When you pick the
dates of your trip for next year, count me in.
John Bunge
Soldotna, Alaska
 Gary
and Wayne,
What
a thrill it was to spot a cruising 19 lb. monster peacock bass and then catch
him on a fly. Great fishing trip!
Austin Wedemeyer
Jr.
California
 Gary-
Just
wanted to drop you a note to let you know what a wonderful trip I had on the
Rio Unini fishing for peacock bass. I was the most inexperienced angler by far
of our group and caught 3 beauties over 20 pounds!
Obviously
this couldn't have happened without excellent guides that knew exactly where to
take us and could seemingly see peacock bass through the water. Every aspect of
the trip was awesome.
My only problem now is explaining to my wife how my "trip of a lifetime" is now
going to be a regular occurrence.
Thanks for
the great fishing.
Regards,
Mike Flanery
Double Oak, Texas
 Gary,
As you know, my good friend "Dink" Alston told me that this would be a trip
to remember with you. After starting with two nineteen pound fish the first
two days, I knew it would be good! My largest fish was 21 pounds and the
memories will last for ever. I, like the rest of our group, am looking
forward to my return trip to the Unini River with Peacock Bass Adventures.
The accommodations and the staff were incredible.
Thank you,
Bill Mathews
Apopka, Florida
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