The following are testimonials of guest that e-mailed us their Nassau charter fishing experiences with our service. If you have a charter experience you would like to share with others, please e-mail it to us at chubasco@coralwave.

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 2:51 PM
Subject: pictures from our trip fishing

Thank you for the great time fishing my wife and i had on our honeymoon. Especially thanks to MALCOLM AND HIS MATE for the great time fishing . although my wife caught the bigger wahoo and barricuda its was still a great time ..thanks alot . these pictures (click for photo) are from nov 8th. on Chubasco.

thanks again,
Paul

To: Chubasco Charters
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 1:53 PM
Subject: Re: Charters March 13th. & 16th.

Hi Capt. Mike,
I just wanted to pass along my thanks for the two great trips last week. My wife and I enjoyed ourselves last Monday on a beautiful morning with Capt. Greg and mate Hilroy aboard the Chubasco IV, then feasted on the wahoo at Montagu Gardens that same evening. But the light tackle trip on Thursday with Capt. Adam and Charlton aboard Chubasco V was one of the most enjoyable days on the water I've ever spent! Once we got into the fish, it was non-stop action on yellowtail, several types of jacks, barracuda, spanish and king macks, mutton snappers, and finally that pretty african pompano. I especially appreciated their willingness to let me do some of the work... it's been a long winter and it felt good to get back at it. I'm attaching a couple of the pictures (click for photo) Adam took on the way back in.

We'll be back next year, and look forward to doing it again.

Capt. Jack Shea
Barnegat Bay Fishing Charters

To: Chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2006 12:33 PM
Subject: Charter 3-11-06

Hi Everyone,
First I wanted to thank Capt. Adam and Matt (crew) for a great charter on March 11. The kids had a fantastic time with everyone catching their fill of Yellowtail Snapper. Andrew still talks about his Spanish Mackerel. Alex's 13+ Pound Mutton Snapper is the buzz in our fishing circle.
When we return to Nassau, we will certainly use Chubasco Charters again. Wishing you all continued tight lines.

Sincerely,
Alex Nanai
P.S. Attached is a photo of the Mutton Snapper (click for photo). From left to right: Andrew, Alex, Alex.

To: Chubasco Charters
Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 at 08:02:51
Subject: Charter Feb. 21st.

Hi all- thank you so much for the wonderful day with Cap. Adam and thanks soooo much to mom for the ceviche, it was wonderful!
The next time we are back in the Bahamas we will be spending some time with you, hopefully doing some offshore fishing!
The kids had a great day thanks for making it so special.

Sheri

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2006 9:35 AM
Subject: Re: Comments

Capt. Mike, We had a great time fishing on your charter on Friday morning. The captain worked very hard to find some fish because there wasn't much happening for the first hour and a half. And then... BAM! We landed 6 Dolphin, 3 sharks, and 1 Wahoo. And of course we pounded the case of Coors light. I'll send you some of the pics as soon as I can, but I wanted to say thanks again. I hope we'll be back again next year!

Tom Brennan

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 4:30 PM
Subject: Re: Thank you

Capt. Mike, my wife and I had a great time. After five attempts at saltwater fishing I finally caught one. Thank you! I enjoyed visiting with you and your son, he is a great young man. I hope to see you this summer.

Scott Fellows
Fellows Irrigation Services, Inc.
McKinney, TX

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 9:37 PM
Subject: Re: Sailfish

Hey Capt. Mike,

We had a great time on the trip even though two of our friends missed it, next time we come down we will definitely be on one of your charters the captain knew where to find the fish and the mate well, when Scott the guy that caught the sailfish (see photos) lost it our mate grabbed the nearest rod and re caught the same fish AMAZING!!!!!!!!! we were all down there for my wedding but believe me that the fishing trip was the talk of the trip.

Thanks Again for a memorable time,
Ken Johnson

To: Chubasco Charters
Sent: Monday, January 09, 2006 1:28 PM
Subject: Re: Charter Dec. 30th.

Capt. Mike,

We had a great time fishing on the Chubasco IV. I don't remember the captain's name but Hilroy was the deckhand and they both were very friendly and helpful, and Hilroy worked his butt off to try to get us some fish. We caught one 53" wahoo that made the whole trip worthwhile. Our group tries to go on vacation together somewhere different each year, so we probably won't be returning to Paradise Island any time soon. However, I will highly recommend you to anyone who is coming your way. I have attached two pictures (see photos) for you: One of the group, and one very good picture of Hilroy with the wahoo.

Thanks, Kevin

To: 'chubasco@coralwave.com'
Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2006 8:32 AM
Subject: October 2005 fishing trip

I would like to take this opportunity to say Thank You for one of the most memorable experiences of my life. We recently visited the Bahamas and stayed at Atlantis Resort. I have grown up in The Great Lakes Region (Michigan) all of my life and I love to fish. I have never been on a charter boat let alone, deep sea fishing. Prior to our arrival, I researched the internet and came across your web site. I was impressed with what I saw and read. We booked a trip on October 28, 2005 under the name of my friend, Frank Phillips. We were lucky enough to get Malcolm as our captain and Keith as our first mate. Well let me tell you that it was the best money I spent in the Bahamas. We booked a morning half day trip and during that trip we caught EIGHT fish. Five Barracuda, two Dolphin and a Wahoo. I was lucky enough to catch five of those (3 Barracuda, 1 Dolphin and the only Wahoo). Those guys really knew what they were doing. We actually hooked two fish at once on two different occasions. It was such a rush and I would highly recommend your services to anyone looking for an experience of a lifetime.
Please pass along my thanks to our crew, the best crew in the Bahamas and the best charter fishing business as well. I am sorry that it has taken me so long to send you this, it's just that I have been very busy since then.

Thanks again to you and your staff. I hope to see you again someday soon.

Brook J. Smith, CIC

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005 9:29 PM
Subject: Karst Charter 6/6/05

Now that we have been back to reality for a week, I wanted to take a minute to thank you (Capt. Mike) and Matt for a great day of fishing (on Chubasco III). Matt did a great job for us, please give him a thanks again! In addition, the highlight of the trip was the restaurant (Montagu Gardens) that night, the fish we caught was delicious, their dinner was so good! And their presentation was great also. Thanks for that tip!
We hope to see you again and we will refer you to any friends who make it your way.

Thanks AGAIN!
Pat Karst

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2005 10:45 PM
Subject: thanks

Mike,
Just a thanks to you and Richard for another nice trip on June 8th.  I know the fishing has been tough lately, but we had a good trip and the fish tasted great at Montague Gardens.
I think it is great that Adam may choose to follow you as a captain.  He will continue a long tradition and you should be proud.  I often think of you as lucky, being on the ocean and doing what you love, but I realize it is hard work.  Sort of like being a scholarship athlete...if you don't produce nobody wants you.....and a lot of fishing is luck, regardless of how bad you want it for your clients.  I watch how hard you work looking for fish, and can hear the excitement and enthusiasm in your voice each time one shows up in the pattern....Something you maintain after a number of years..its nice to see.
Thanks again.

Rick

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 6:13 PM
Subject: charter experience

Hello to all at Chubasco Charters, would like to thank you all for the great fishing experience aboard the Chubasco with Capt. Malcolm and mate Matt Russell on 5/22 & 5/23. Your crew did an outstanding job of finding plenty of Mahi-Mahi, Wahoo, Blackfin Tuna and Bonito to catch and to enjoy some for dinner at Montagu Gardens. The whole experience was so unbelievably exciting only to be topped off by getting a nice Mahi-Mahi on a spinning rod. We can't wait to come back to go again and will highly recommend anyone going to Nassau to fish to definitely use your top notch and professional charter service.

Bob and Michele Rich
Gloucester, Mass.

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 01, 2005 7:03 PM
Subject: Thank you

We just wanted to say thank you for the great fishing trip May 28 in Nassau. We all had a wonderful time on Chubasco IV and look forward to fishing with you again in the future. Our crew Capt. Greg and mate Adam were very knowledgeable and courtious. It was a pleasure meeting these young men...Attached are a few of our pictures (see photo) from our adventure!
Thanks again!

Mike and Beth Anne Taylor
Robert and Trinia Westcott
Jerry and Jessica Jay

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Monday, May 23, 2005 12:24 PM
Subject: Pictures of May 13th Charter

Just wanted to let you know what a FABULOUS time we had on Friday, May 13th on Chubasco III! Our family caught 19 fish!! With the largest fish (mutton snapper-at least 26 pounder) caught by the youngest and smallest person on the trip! (see photo) You made our day in the Bahamas a day to remember! Thank you for everything!

The Weikel family from Pennsylvania

To: Chubasco Charters
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2005 7:06 PM
Subject: Re: Charter April 7th.

Dear Capt. Mike & Richard,
I'm writing to thank you both for the best fishing trip ever. On April 7, 2005 myself, Joe, Donnie and Wendy chartered your boat. I can't even speak today without excitement in my voice about our day of fishing with you both. Joe is still flashing his picture with his "trophy" dolphin!! Don and Wendy are just as excited to rebook our next trip with Chubasco Charters, as we are!! I have to tell you it was the best day of our vacation! Cheers to you and Richard, see you next year. Hopefully for another great fishing day.
Thanks again,

Debbie Mell

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2005 7:23 AM
Subject: Fishing Charter April 21

Capt Mike,
Thank you for a great charter fishing experience from my very first email, to the day of the trip. We were down in the Bahamas for my son's wedding, and wanted to plan a special day for a few of our guests. We chartered two boats, with my son's friends on one boat, and my husbands friends on the other. Capt Mike cleaned our fish, and delivered it to Montagu Restaurant, where our guests dined on fresh Mahi Mahi, grilled, blackened and fried. They are all still talking about the fishing trip, and their luncheon. Thank you Capt Mike, and your crew for making this such a memorable experience. I would highly recommend Chubasco Charters, and will fish with you again when we return to the Bahamas.
 Thank You!!!

 Anita Fries

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 11:24 PM
Subject: Chubasco IV April 24th., 2005

Hi Captain Mike,
I just wanted to let you know my husband and I had a fabulous time with your son Adam, his friend Richard, and Capt. Greg. We will definitely use you again if we ever decide to do another fishing trip. Let Adam know that I'll work out at the gym several weeks before I come so I can catch my own fish without help. We had a blast and the crew was just wonderful! Please click on the PIC. (see photos of the month) to see what a great time we had and how many fish we caught.
Thank You,

Cathy

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2005 11:33 AM
Subject: Great Day

Captain Mike.
I would like thank Capt Greg and your son Adam for an excellent half day of fishing April 15th. Their obvious dedication to there work resulted in a catch of 4 Mahi-Mahi in morning the fish didn't appear to hungry....  I will be returning to Nassau in the near future and look forward to chartering Chubasco IV again....

Stephen Innes

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2005 8:57 PM
Subject: Sunday, March 20Capt. Mike and Richard,

Thanks for the great fun fishing we had with you guys this past Sunday. We really appreciated your effort and honesty, and it all paid off with a couple of good Mahi-Mahi. The next time we are in Nassau, we will definitely plan on an outing with you guys, you’re the best. Here is a picture of me and JD holding the catch. (see photos of the month page)
Thanks again.

Rob Cassada

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2005 11:06 AM
Subject: THANKS!!

Good morning,
Please tell Captain Malcolm and mate Keith, that we had a great time on Chubasco May 7th. and 9th., they did an excellent job!!  They are a very great team..will highly recommend!!  That was darn tasty fish at Montagu Gardens, they did a great job preparing our catch.
Best regards,

Devon and Amy Lunsford.

To: Chubasco Charters
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2005 5:36 PM
Subject: Charter March 6th.

Capt. Mike,
Please pass along our thanks to Capt Greg and Matt for the great time my wife and I had on the Chubasco IV this past weekend. While the seas were a little "bouncy", it was great to get a chance to experience a different style of fishing than we're accustomed to, and we look forward to doing it again next year. We also really enjoyed feasting on the wahoo at Montagu Gardens, and couldn't believe we had never tasted this wonderful fish before.
Thanks again, and see you next year.Capt. Jack Shea
Barnegat Bay Fishing Charters

www.BarnegatBayFishing.com


To: Chubasco Charters
Sent: Sunday, March 06, 2005 8:39 AM
Subject: RE: photos

Capt. Mike,
We really got a kick out of seeing our photos on your website of the fish we caught on 02/10/05. (see photos of the month page) Once again we want to thank you. Capt. Malcolm and Keith took good care of us and treated us great. It was truly an exciting experience and the highlight of our vacation. We definitely will choose Chubasco next time we come.

Bob and Nancy Petrucelli

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Monday, January 10, 2005 4:05 PM
Subject: Wahoo Pics

Hello everyone at Chubasco Charters this is Lisa Humphrey. I just had the opportunity to fish with Capt. Mike Russell and Richard this past Saturday, January 8th and was lucky enough to catch a 53.5 inch Wahoo. (see photo on photos of the month page)  I hope you enjoy looking at the enclosed pictures. Thank you so much for an amazing experience and you have my word that when we return to the beautiful Bahamas we will fish with you again. Thank you again for helping me create wonderful memories of my experience.Sincerely,

Lisa Humphrey

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2005 2:05 PM
Subject: fishing charter Jan. 3rd.

Hello to Chubasco
We just returned from our trip to the Bahamas and would sincerely like to thank Capt. Malcolm and his mate for a wonderful half day of fishing. We really appreciated his honesty, loved his stories, and had a wonderful time. We can't say enough how much we enjoyed our morning. Any time Captain Malcolm or anyone else wants to come out here "ice fishing " he has a place to stay and guides to take him !!! We will pass your name on to anyone we know that is going to visit your island !! Thanks again so much !

Jerry Houle

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 3:25 PM
Subject: RE: Sailfish Picture

Hey Guys,
Just wanted to say thanks again for the great fishing trip while we were at the STAR awards at Sandals. I'm telling everybody about the trip and my fish. As promised, attached is a picture of the sailfish before you guys released it. (see photo on photos of the month page) We had a great trip and an unforgettable experience with you and your crew. Everything was top-notch. Thanks again for a great trip.

Steve Hornyak
Travel Connections
Oregon, Ohio

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2004 1:11 PM
Subject: fishing charter - october 9 2004

Debbie, Harold, Debbie & Greg wish to thank Adam and Capt. Greg for a wonderful time. We had a great time fishing. This is certainly different from the waters in Ohio that we fish. We wish all the fishing in the great lakes were as big as the Barracuda and Mahi-Mahi.
It was a lifetime experience and we thank the captain and first mate for making it an enjoyable trip.

Debbie & Harold Friley
Debbie & Greg Howe

To: Chubasco Charters
Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2004 7:12 PM
Subject: RE: Fishing charter Aug. 9th. - 15th.

Mike:
We had a great time fishing with you on Chubasco III, will definitely call you again next time we are in. Montague Gardens did a great job on the Kingfish and they were very courteous and accommodating. You are doing your clients a favor by sending them there.
Thanks again,

Carl Smith

To: chubasco
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2004 6:30 PM
Subject: Fishing Trip Photos

Dear Captain Mike Russell,
My family and I certainly enjoyed our recent fishing charter on July 16 on Chubasco III. I am sending a photo of the boys and their fish for use on the Web site. Please notify us in the future of good runs of fish. We are really interested and would love to go out with you again when the fish are running.
Sincerely,

Freddie T. Barron

To: chubasco@coralwave.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 1:49 PM

Hey Mike,
I just wanted to drop you a line and let you know what a wonderful time we had fishing with you the first week of June. The trip was totally planned around my son's graduation. He wanted to go deep sea fishing and you guys came through. The 120 lb yellow fin tuna he caught was outstanding. It was absolutely a once in a lifetime fish. We couldn't have picked a better crew to spend the day fishing with. Your first mate Richard is a class act. The most fun was watching him and Ben work the fish into the boat. Patti and I want to thank you for a most enjoyable trip and promise you we will be back.
I have been telling everyone I know that if you are going to the Bahamas and want to fish there is only one place to go, Chubasco and Capt. Mike.

Keep a tight line,
Patti, Gary, Ben and Justin

To: chubasco
Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2004 8:49 PM
Subject: testimonial

My wife and I do a lot of charter and offshore fishing when we go on vacation, so when we decided to go to Atlantis for a vacation in May 2004, I did my internet research on charter captains available and selected Chubasco Charters. We are so glad we did. Captain Mike is a 4th generation Bahamian captain, so he knows the waters and fishing patterns like no one else.
We were met promptly at the dock at our appointed time and found Chubasco III, a 48 foot Hatteras to be well equipped with excellent electronics and top of the line tackle and rigging, all the way down to top quality skirts.
One of the best things about fishing this area with Chubasco Charters is that you can be fishing 15 minutes after leaving the dock. We were on Mahi-Mahi within one half hour of trolling and had boated several within an hour. We had an excellent day of Mahi-Mahi, Black fin tuna, Wahoo, Barracuda, Bonita, and a brief dance with a beautiful marlin.
My wife and I were so impressed with the fishing and the area that we bought a time share in Nassau, so we can fish yearly there. In fact, we will be going back again in two weeks, where we have already booked two more days with Captain Mike on Chubasco III.
It is no wonder that Captain Mike spends over 300 days annually on the water, and we are happy that 1% of his fishing year will be spent with us in 2004.

Rick and Sue Jackson
Bradenton, Florida May 6,2004

From: Barney Barnwell
To: chubasco
Sent: Sunday, April 18, 2004 6:25 PM
Subject: Fishing

Dear Mike and Harriet,
I just wanted to drop you both a note to thank you for the wonderful fishing trip we had this past April 2nd. Even though we only got two Mahi Mahi, the day was memorable. Villa East did marvelous things with the fish. It was all super.
As soon as I know more about my schedule (it resembles a soup sandwich right now), I'll send another e-mail to set up another charter.
Best wishes to you both,

Barney and Joanne Barnwell

From: Matt Mannino
To: Chubasco Charters
Sent: Monday, March 01, 2004 1:11 PM
Subject: Bahamas fishing!!

Capt. Mike,
I just wanted to say thanks for a great day of fishing on Sunday Feb. 22. My wife and I had been looking forward to this trip for 6 months and it was worth the wait. Capt. Greg and first mate Chris went above what I expected to ensure our success, as evidenced by the 54 inch and 51 inch mahi-mahi caught by my wife and I (see attached photo) , not to mention the four we lost. We would definitely recommend you to anyone who wants to have a great Bahamas fishing experience and can't wait to do it again ourselves.
Sincerely,

Matt & Shelley Mannino

From: Gary Barks
To: 'Chubasco Charters'
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2004 6:15 PM
Subject: RE: Fishing Charter Feb. 21st.

Mike,
I wanted to thank you for a most enjoyable fishing trip. My wife and I had a great time. The boat was great, and that 25 lb. Mahi-Mahi was nice too (along with the other 5 or 6 that we boated). I'd love to try and come back in May or June to go for the Marlin. Only problem with the trip was that the cruise line lost one of my bags. It had my camera in it, so I lost my pictures. Guess we've gotta come back now to get some more photos.
Anyway, just wanted to thank ya‚ll for a great day. Your son Matt was great and we really enjoyed it.
Sincerely,

Gary Barks