Dear Larry,
This note refers to our phone conversation earlier today.

I wanted to pass onto you what a marvelous experience I and my family had fishing at Mark Twain Lake this past week.

What made this experience worth talking about was the two days we spent with our fishing guide, Mr. Ken Erb.

Not having a boat and never having been to this lake we were definitely in need of a guide. Also, having three grandchildren along meant we had to catch fish. Their ages are 11, 9 and 7 and a handful for sure.

Ken more than filled the bill. He devoted himself to these three children as though they were his own. He took care of their every need and more importantly was so good natured in doing so that these kids fell in love with him soon after they met.

Ken also make my son and me, I'm the granddad, feel at home and kept us from feeling stupid as sometimes once a year fisherman are prone to be.

Thanks for pointing us to Mark Twain Lake which led us to Ken Erb.

Great Time..... Thanks for you interest and directions.

Sincerely,
Bill L.
Downers Grove, Il.

Dear Ken --

I want to impress on you my sincere appreciation again for a great three days of fishing with you last week.

My buddy and I have had the privilege of fishing with you on Mark Twain Lake for ten three day trips you continue to demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the lake and an outstanding ability to find the fish regardless of conditions.

In addition it is a pleasure to share your companionship. I've fished with about 50 different guides around the U.S. And Canada and many were less than pleasant. You are absolutely the best I've engaged.

My 83 years of age and partial disability require considerable assistance in getting out of the boat. You have always been extremely compassionate and helpful even providing a ladder at times!!

You can be certain I'll be with you every April I'm able to travel up there.

In Sincere Appreciation,
Raymond F.
Springfield, Mo.