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	Hi George, A few years ago you guided my son, Woody, my husband, Pierre, and me on a one-day trip on the Salmon River. It was a great day and an introduction for us to that type of fishing. Since we live in the Adirondacks we were more used to backwoods fishing for brook trout. In fact Woody's passion for fishing as he grew up here prompted us to give him that trip with you for his birthday. Well Woody is now 19 and his passion for fishing remains strong. He is now a freshman at SUNY ESF in Syracuse, majoring in Aquatics and Fisheries Biology. While he is enthusiastic about the college, his coursework, and his future goals, he is not quite at home in the city of Syracuse. We are pleased to report that he has been spending quite a bit of time fishing at the Salmon River. The techniques you showed him have helped him to be successful catching some beautiful steelhead. As parents we are thrilled that his interests are in the river, and his "needs" are new wading boots and a different fly rod! His stories of parties, drinking, and hanging out are of other students, not him. Since you may not always be able to realize the influence you have on the lives of folks you guide, I thought you'd like to hear of this good news. Best wishes! Carolyn Cyr

	George, We had an amazing time despite the Arctic conditions, we'll see what our wives say about a spring trip but there definitely will be another one. This was the first time we ever had a guide in all the years we've been fishing and I just want to tell you that you were nothing but professional, courteous and very knowledgeable. We learned a lot from you. Thanks for catering to our needs and letting me throw your fly setup around. Oh yeah, you also got us into a lot of fish! Jeff and Jay



	George, Thanks again for a great fishing experience on Saturday. We had a great time and really appreciated your advice and help. We fished where you suggested, using the rigs you recommended and once again proved the adage that 10 percent of the fishermen catch (well, at least hook 'em when it comes to steelheads!!!) 90 percent of the fish. We fished from about 6:45 to 11:30 this morning. I hooked seven and landed three, PJ had a more difficult day, hooking seven, but only landing one. However, he got beat up by two very large steelheads, who both decided to head toward Lake Ontario when he hooked them!!! Our day was by far the best day at the parking lot. Thanks again for the tip on where to fly fish. (Actually not really sure that the "chuck and duck" techniques we were using, especially with your weight system, would make into Fly Fisherman magazine, but we did catch steelheads!!!) I think PJ and I graduated from George O'Brien's Steelhead High School after this weekend!!!! Looking forward to "graduate work" in January or February and "Post Doc" work in April. Take care and have a great Thanksgiving and wonderful holidays, especially with the new grandbaby!! Jeb and PJ.



	George, I love your reports! It's great to get outdoors and be part of God's great creation, whether the fish are biting or not. I thought I'd share this with you cause your name came up at the dinner table last night. My son and I will never forget you and talk about you often. Five years ago, we were fishing above you in the DSR when my son, 14 at the time, landed his first steelhead. Then he released it. You came up and shook his hand and said great job. That fish and you made his day. You pulled me to the side and said that we should get fly rods and give them a try for salmon and steelhead. Well...I took your advice and now my spinning gear is covered with dust. You never know when you're going to change another's life. Thanks for all that you do, Keith Dye



	HM (George) Most of the time it's best to be humble. But today requires extra special acknowledgements and sense of pride. Your approach and abilities in sharing your knowledge of fishing and life were very evident today. You are commended, and will be forever remembered, for this special day. And, yes, I am proud of my son. Once a rebel, he is now coming around to appreciate nature and the people that love nature. Thank you for being a role model of his maturation. It was very nice to talk to Caitlin today. She is silently, yet clearly, thankful for what you do for her. And, she ties a very nice fly. Mike