I would like to take this opportunity to submit this testimony with
respect to my recent experience with Claudel and First Class Fishing
Charters located in Punta Cana, DR. I am the owner of a high-end custom
homebuilding firm and I travel with my wife and two sons fishing from the
Outer Banks, Florida Keys, and most of the Caribbean including the
Bahamas, Honduras, Caymans, Jamaica, Mexico, Belize, Northern Antilles, US
Virgin Islands and BVI’s. We fish from deep-sea to back water tarpon and
bone fishing.
This was the first trip we had all taken to Punta Cana and were in search
of a knowledgeable firm to keep in tune with the high expectations that we
perpetually have, having been spoiled by some of the best of the best
operating in the Caribbean. We, unfortunately for some firms, are a family
of seasoned and very experienced fishermen, and know when we are with
professionals and when firms attempt to take you for the proverbial ride.
In my business, I cater to the elite and “who’s who” and must say that we
were catered to and treated as more than clients, but as friends. We were
completely and absolutely astonished by the degree of professionalism that
Claudel and First Class Fishing Charters exhibited. They far exceeded our
expectations and made every effort to ensure that our fishing trip a
successful one. Our first mates constantly changed baits and kept busy
trying different rigs to catch various fish. (Many just sit back and let
the rod sleep, only occasionally checking on a rod’s line and bait here or
there) Their workmanship was flawless and at the same time effortless, a
sign of true pros. They insisted upon themselves to keep baits clean,
fresh and organized. In no time, we landed one of the nicest bull-head
dolphins I can remember. We continued landing the fish famed as Mahi-Mahi
and immediately upon our return our fresh catch was then immediately
prepared for us at the area’s anchor restaurant located adjacent to First
Class Fishing’s beach front office, Captain Cook’s restaurant. Again, the
personnel were courteous, professional and friendly. The dolphin melted in
your mouth and we sought nothing more than a hammock when finishing our
beautifully prepared meal. Many can and have claimed experience in their
slogans, advertised satisfaction in their brochures all at the same time
charging exorbitant amounts for a gimmick outing. First Class Fishing is
exactly as they call themselves, First Class. Nothing more and certainly
nothing less. If you are remotely considering a fishing trip while in the
Punta Cana area, or are looking for a destination to fish, you would be
doing a disservice to yourself and your group if you did not retain this
firm to pamper you as they did to me and my family. We were sad to leave
Punta Cana, mostly in part by leaving the new additions (First Class
Fishing) to our extended family. They are the type of outfit that makes
sure to know you on a personal level. I know that I could call on them
next year and they are the type to not only remember you and all of your
family’s names, but all the stories you had both shared and places that
you have fished before. We constantly call upon firms throughout the
Caribbean and they immediately recognize us and we have regular
captains/crew. Similarly, Claudel and his staff are ones that will also
remember you and your family and treat you, well, First Class. Again, we
were saddened to leave, but were comforted in the thoughts of our eventual
return to Punta Cana and the endless smiles from all of our friends at
First Class Fishing Charters.
Sincerely,
TJ James
www.firstclassfishing.com
