March 24, 2006

Steve and Jason,

We had a great time on the Hula Girl last Saturday the 18th fishing for lingcod and bass. I must say Jason is the fastest fillet seaman we witnessed. Once again thanks for the great time and we had the first of fish Sunday, mmmmmGreat.
The Jensen's.

Jerry T. Jensen

March 20, 2006

Kelly, Steve, and Jason,

Thank you again for another (of many) great fishing trip on Saturday. As usual everything about your whole operation is top notch. Jerry Jensen had a super time as did his sons. I rave about it so much at home that Connie and I are contemplating retiring in the Grays Harbor area in a few years.

Thanks so much for helping me out when I locked the keys in the VW. The fishing rod hook combination did the trick. If I ever get sick of fishing we could always break into cars for a living (Just joking!). Take care, your season is off to a roaring start. I am happy for you and look forward to many trips in the years to come, the next one being 5/17/06.

Take care and all the best. God Bless.
Tom McGarry

August 19, 2005

Hello there!

I'm Carol Lantz, and I came on a fishing trip with Will Cleavenger back in late July. We did a bottom fishing excursion on the Hula Girl with Steve and Jason. Everyone was so friendly, from Kelly in the office to Jason and Steve...and the other fishermen! This was only my second time ever charter fishing, and the last time was about 10 years ago so I was a real novice. Jason and Steve made me feel so comfortable and capable that I was feeling confident in no time at all. In fact, with a boat full of 20 guys, I was the first to yell "Fish On!!!" What a thrill that was. Well...maybe not for the guys. Hahaha. I guess it probably didn't help that I had been pretty open about the fact that I don't even like fish! But my friends sure liked that...

The last charter trip I took (out of Oregon) wasn't NEARLY this much fun! It was the crew that made all the difference. In any case, I can't wait until next year when I'll be able to come again (and hopefully bring my own son Jason!), and I will certainly book with Westport Charters on the Hula Girl (of course, I've been sharing the fish and recommending a trip to friends as well!). I'm attaching a few pictures I took and you may feel free to post them, and any of my comments on your website or wherever. Thank you again for the trip of a lifetime.

Take good care, and happy fishing!!!!!

Sincerely,
Carole Lantz
Spokane, WA

May 27, 2005

To Steve, Jason and Mrs. Westrick,

Thank you so much for sending the picture and $250. I just can't tell you how much fun I always have when I get the opportunity to come over and fish. It's amazing how Steve and Jason make you feel so at home on your boat, and you would swear this is the first fish they have ever caught with their enthusiasm - they make their clients feel very special. I look forward to coming back over as soon as possible, and of course I will be requesting the Hula Girl!

Once again thank you so very much for making me feel so special and I know all of your other customers feel the same way. Please feel free to stay in touch with me at any time if you think there's anything I need to be aware of - I love to hear about what's going on over at Westport.

Will be seeing you!
Wayne Glover

June 28, 2004

Steve, Jason & Kelly,

We just want to thank you for another AMAZING fishing trip aboard the HULA GIRL. We had an incredibly fun time on our bottom fishing trip. We'll have to chalk it up to a "GREAT" captain and deckhand, AWESOME fishing and beautiful weather. Thank you Steve and Jason for putting up with us and our crew year after year and for having the patience of Job, we really do appreciate you guys and all the hard work you do for us while we're having fun. And thank you Kelly, for keeping up with all the confusing changes that take place. Thanks so much and we'll be back to see you next year.

Tim and Bonnie Chapman

Oh yah, we will call or e-mail you about the Walleye fishing come about September and October. Let us take you out on a fun fishing trip for a change.

July 2004

Dear Westrick's (all 3 generations),

Thanks for just one of the best - if not "the" best - trips on the ocean. I can't begin to thank you for just being you. I still don't know how you got us there - one minute to spare. Steve was awesome - Jason was truly a track star and I wouldn't have caught that beauty without Jack getting me off the bottom a couple times.

Thank you and good fishing.
Love,
Bettie

Dear Steve, Jason and the Hula Girl!

We want to thank you for such a great day that we had with you on June 22, 2004. I have not been out on a charter since the late 60's or early 70's. I used to go with my dad every chance we got to fish for salmon. This was just as much fun if not more so than I recall having in those days. Of course, the bottom fish were not at all popular then. My Dad would have loved the trip we had with you. He loved to fish.

Again, thanks for your hard work and efforts in making this a special fishing day. You know that ocean and knew how to get us to the fish. We will be back again.

Jason can bait hooks and filet fish for us anytime.

Our best to all of you and best wishes for a continuing successful season.

Sincerely,
Jerry & Jan Norris

July 31, 2003

Dear Steve, Jason, and the Admiral,

My brothers and I have been getting together to go fishing once a year for the past seven or eight years. Three of those trips were with you and we enjoyed every one very much. This year we decided our sons were old enough to go with us and we signed on with you for the July 21st salmon trip. Needless to say it was a smash hit - you have never disppointed us. My son Kyle's salmon lasted until 4:30 pm as the derby leader and he is still talking about it.

I cannot tell you what a pleasure it is doing business with Westport Charters. You are all professional, your customer service is outstanding, and your ability to deliver a quality fun time is unmatched anywhere.

Here is a little ditty you inspired just from being so awesome...
There's a boat called the Hula Girl
As fine as a ship can be,
With Captin Steve at the helm,
Mate Jason doing the work of three.
No matter the size of the party on board
Whether its loaded from bow to stern,
With the quality of service that you get
You feel you're their only concern.
It doesn't matter what you're after
Whatever you're going for,
They know right where to take you
To get your limit and more.
They are Westport's greatest charter
Brighter than a star you'd wish on,
For the thrill of a sharply bended pole
Causing a grin and a yell, "Fish On!"

Thanks and we will see you again...Take care!

Respectfully,
Steve and Kyle Densmore

July 14, 2003

Dear Steve,

Thank you once again for a memorable trip. You and Jason and everyone else at Westport Charters made our trip one we will never forget. Your patience, helpfulness and professionalism make the Hula Girl the best in the fleet. Kudos from the Scouts, parents, leaders and friends of Troop 300. We look forward to next year.

Patrick Berg

May 13, 2003

To Hula Girl (Steve),

Here is that picture ya wanted! Also, just a little note to say thank you so very much for the great fishing trip. It's always a pleasure to fish with ya. I sure appreciate all you do for my dad (Grover). I'm sure this will be his last Big Fish trip - he was pretty tired. It will take a few days to recoup, but then by that time it will be Salmon Time.

Thanks again!
See you soon,
Jo Farrar and Grover Smith

Hey Gang,

Sorry it took so long (August '02 trip). We had a blast!! Here is a picture of my 50 pounder I caught on the Hula Girl last day of the season. Thanks for a great time and a great crew. You will see us again!

Hopefully soon,
Thanks again
Alan Hogan (& Ronda Martin)

June 2, 2002

Hi Guys,

We made it home okay and are still talking about the best fishing trip we have ever been on!!! Our plans for next year, heck maybe even this fall, are to come back and fish on the Hula Girl. You made us feel so great (patience and personality) - what can we say, you have it all. We plan to tell everyone we know to go to Westport Charters & the Hula Girl. We had never been to Westport before but now we will return without a doubt.

Thank you for a wonderful time.
John & Debra Kite
From Elk City, ID

October 1, 2002

I would like to echo Russ's comments below. Even though I got a little sick on the boat, the enthusiasm shown for those fish caught and taking us to different spots to catch different fish was a real treat. That definitely made for a much better experience than last time.

The last time we went out, we went with a different charter. The experience was less than desirable. The deckhand was very "cold" with everyone and did little to ensure everyone was having fun. And to compound matters, the captain of the ship asked us to reel in our lines after having caught less than my limit in about 20 minutes of fishing. Needless to say, there was little fun to be had on that trip.

I look forward to going fishing with you again next year....., minus the sea sickness.

Thanks again.

Rob Flajole

September 26, 2002

Just a small thank you to let you know how much we enjoyed our bottom fishing with you. The service was excellent, the fishing was excellent, and we plan on making a return trip again next year.

I assume that Jason is back in school, and wish you luck in finding a deck hand that is as proficient as he is.

Thank you again for a great time.

Russ Bailey

September 5, 2002

Please tell Steve Westrick and Jason thanks for the great fishing trip my brother and I had over labor day. I made it back to Iowa with the fish still frozen. Hope to see ya again next year.

Thanks again,

Pat and Steve Harmeyer

August 17, 2002

Westport Charters,

I want to commend Steve and his band of merry men for a very memorable fishing trip. He was recommended very highly to us, and we in turn will recommend him to all we know, if they're going fishing.

I was told that was Steve's son aboard the Hula Girl. A very thoughtful and nice young man & extremely helpful like his father.

Thank you Westport Charters for having such a fine crew. It made our fishing trip a wonderful experience.

Ted Malin

June 25, 2002

Hey Everyone,

My name is David Bergeron, and I had the great pleasure of fishing aboard the Hula Girl on Father's day with Steve, Jack, and Jason.

I just wanted to let you know that it was absolutely the best day of fishing I have ever paid for. You guys are great. I really enjoyed all aspects of the trip, even though we had a slow bite for salmon in the morning, the rest of the day totally made up for it.

I hope that when I choose to charter fish in Westport, that the services of the Hula Girl will be available to me and my friends.

I also took a bunch of pictures that day, which I haven't had the chance to download yet, but I will plan to send you some when I get a chance. There were a couple of good ones of Jason dealing with the piles of rock fish that were a total bonus as we only paid to fish for Salmon!

Thank you very much for a truly memorable day,

David Bergeron

May 10, 2002

Steve Westrick,

I wanted to let you know that the fishing trip on the Hula Girl was more than I had expected. you made it a great experience that I will always remember. You will be highly recommended to everyone I know. You truly are in person, just like you appear to be on your web site, a great sport and a sincere guide. I look forward to using your service and going out again in the near future. As you probably know, word of mouth sales are better than any advertisement in the paper or internet, and buddy, you got mine.

Paul Gallegos (The Big Guy)

May 2, 2002

Dear Captain Steve,

Please reserve two places on the September 18 tuna trip on the Hula Girl. Your brochure has driven us crazy and we can't wait to go. We'll be in the Alice Elliot and Richard Plona party. Here's our deposit for the trip.

Thanks,

Connie Cole

September 16, 2001

Jack, Steve, and Jason,

Just had to let you know myself (Kent) and my buddy (Mac) had an absolutely fabulous time on your boat. You definitely know where the fish are especially when 23 people can pull up 75 to 100 salmon in 1.5 hrs. and leave with over 50 keepers! You were great Jack. You made sure we got our feet wet (literally wet) on our first trip. You showed us a great time. Thanks for everything!

Kent Cook

September 15, 2001

To Steve and Jason,

This is Becky Lyons. My father, Roger Lyons and I went on a Salmon trip with you guys on the 4th of September. We just wanted to say thanks for such a good time. You are always so helpful whenever we are there. It amazes us how much running around you guys do, especially when the water is so rough. By the way, is there a time of the year to come whenwe can expect better weather? I couldn't really handle the choppy waters, I felt kinda sick most of the time =) I know its hard to predict what the water is going to be like, but at least if there's a time of the year where the weather is most likely to be a little more cooperative. I honestly don't know how you guys do it, I could barely stand up the entire time =) Also, we were curious if there's a way to reserve a spot on the boat, preferably a spot in the back.

Anyhow, we just wanted to say thank you and let you know what a good time we had. Remember, I dance hula so if you guys need a dancer for your boat just let me know, I'll come down there anytime. Thanks again.

Roger and Becky Lyons

September 2, 2001

Steve, Jack, and Jason,

Just wanted to say thanks again. You have a first class operation. I especially appreciated the care you took of every angler at every level of experience. And the condition of your boat (clean) and equipment was impeccable. Thanks again. See you next year.

Charlie Cobb

August 10, 2001

Dear Steve,

My son and I went fishing with Gary Minnoch's late July group again this year, and once again you and your crew provided the best possible fishing experience for us! Thanks and best wishes for your continued success.

Pat Friel

July 3, 2001

Steve:

I really want to thank you, Jason, Kelly and Amber for all you have done. I know the Hula Girl is, by far, the BEST boat in Westport. And I know the crew is the BEST on the Washington Coast.

Steve and Jason, thank you for helping me bring in the "monster" King on July 3.

Becky Bitterman

Steve,

I had a great time today. Sorry about the little glitch (your back problem) but every thing turned out for the best. In the future have the deck hand turn on the radar. As we are all getting older, even simple tasks are getting harder. I liked the comment that Kevin made when I picked up my mess of fish (bag). God, that's a heavy bag. I hope that you read this slowly as I only type with one finger.

P.S. Just because your wife gets to go home and have a nap after we go out to sea doesn't mean that she should have to clean out the cabin! Hope you get a chuckle out of this!

Scott Hamilton

May 23, 2001

Steve and Kelly:

Thank you and Kevin and Jack for a great trip. All agreed best trip ever taken on a charter (even though I didn't catch the derby winner).

Hope the season lasts through the weekend.

Stephen Phillips

May 21, 2001

To: All the Staff of Westport Charters,

From: Mark Basher & Friends

Re: May 20, 2001 Halibut Charter

I would like to thank all of you for a great trip. I have been on many charters out of Westport, and never had such a great time as I had on the Hula Girl. Steve and his son are great and the way the fishing is organized on this boat was excellent. We know who to call when we want to go fishing!!

Thanks again.

Mark Basher

Hey, thanks for a wonderful fishing trip. We all had a great time and the fishing was fantastic. Thought you might like a few photos for your album. Will do it again someday.

All the best,

Randy Benvenuti

April 18, 2001

Dear Capt. Steve,

Enclosed are some pictures from our charter on the Hula Girl last Saturday. This will be a trip Rich Willie, and I will be talking about for years to come. You run a tight ship. It was the best charter I've ever been on (Atlantic & Lake Michigan). And I'm not just saying that because I came home with 25 lbs of delicious fillets.

On the drive home we were already organizing a return trip. I hope that does not dismay you, because you will see us again!!

Please also extend our thanks to Jason.

Best wishes,

Alei Elliot