Diamond Ghost Charters Salmon Fishing  TESTIMONIALS 

Charter Date September
Captain Tony,
I want to thank you for another awesome fishing trip. This is our 13th year in a row that we’ve gone out
with you and its always one of the highlights of our year. This year was our most successful as far as catching fish,
we caught our limit and 15 out of the 20 were big. I’ve always said that catching fish was just the icing on the cake,
being out on the water with my friends on a sunny day with someone we like and trust makes it all worthwhile.
We’re already looking forward to next year.

Thanks, Mike

Mike Clancy

TelePlus, Inc.
General Manager

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Charter Date August 29th & 30th
My husband Greg and I had the opportunity to fish with Capt. Tony on Diamond Ghost Charters 
on Aug. 29 and 30th. We lucked out both days. The first day we caught 7 fish 3 short of
our limit. On the 2nd day we limited out with my final fish a salmon weighing in at 16#.
We had a great time and Tony worked constantly changing rigs and depths as they started
hitting. We have been charter deep sea fishing on a number of occasions in NJ, Fla., RI,
and Maine and as much as we enjoyed those trips there was no comparison to the great time
we had with Tony. We'll definately be back. Thanks for the great time!

Rose Wade
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Charter Date July 19th
We enjoyed fishing with you today.  
I caught the biggest fish of my life and had fun doing it.  I highly recommend Capt. Tony and the Diamond Ghost. 
My son and I plan to return and bring friends. 
Thank you Capt. Tony.

Paul Schmidt
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Charter Date July 18th
On July 18th, 2011, my 11-year old son, Michael, and I went on a five-hour Diamond Ghost Charter
with Captain Tony and had a great time! My son loves to fish and for his birthday, we booked him this trip.
We left at 4AM and were catching salmon a short time later. While we caught King Salmon and trout,
Michael was most proud of a very large trout that he caught. Captain Tony filleted the fish and we cooked
some of it Monday night on the grill at home. It was delicious! The rest is in the freezer.

We had a great time. Captain Tony really knows his fishing. The boat was very nice and he was a good captain.
We would definitely do it again! Thank you Captain Tony!

Dave Pidgeon

Capt. Tony, thanks for a great day of fishing.  Michael couldn’t be prouder of his catch,
showing everyone.  Appreciate all your time and all your effort.  It was a good fishing day!

Take care, Dave & Michael

Hello Tony,
I wanted to tell you that Dave and Michael had a great time...our son will
long remember his giant trout. And, I grilled some of the salmon last night
and it was so delicious!! I haven't had fish that fresh since my father
would go fishing years and years ago. Thank you.
Pam Pidgeon
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Charter Date July 7th 2011

Tony,
Just wanted to tell you again how much fun the Salmon fishing trip was!
Plenty of nonstop action and hitting our limit (and the 7 that fell off) plus
 beautiful weather, couldn’t ask for anything better! Once again your knowledge
 and professionalism came thru as usual as it has been for 10 years, wouldn’t use anyone else…

See you again in a month with the guys
Best regards,
JT

John Theobald
National Sales Director, PLM Solutions

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Charter Date June 22nd
On June 22nd five of us went fishing at 4 a.m. The night before a terrible storm came through the northern suburbs, 
over half a million people were with out power.  Even though the storm was past, Lake Michigan still had four to
five foot waves, no problem for the well maintaind "Diamond Ghost". The bait fish and salmon were scattered by
 the storms. Capt Tony was not sure if he would be able to find the schools. He kept changing lures, depth, trolling
speed and direction.  He is the hardest working charter boat captain I've ever fished with.  Honestly he never sat down
or stopped to eat anything.  We ended up with twelve nice coho's and all of us had a great time. 

I recommended Capt Tony to a friend and he choose to go with a captain out of Waukegan, IL instead. 
They got skunked.  My friend told me their captain put out eight rods and then just sat on his butt for five
hours driving the boat.  They didn't get any money refunded for catching zero fish.  He said next time he'll
 take my advise and book Capt Tony.

Sincerely,
Jeremy Ferg
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Charter Date June 12th 2011
Captain Tony
Brain Miller here with the Kane County Chapter of Pheasants Forever. First and most
I wanted to thank you again for providing us with an outstanding trip a few weeks ago.
This was a first time charter for all of us and we all left excited to do it again.  You can
count on us as yearly customers! I hope even get a trip booked later in the coming months.
We thank you again for a wonderful trip

Brian Miller
Kane County Phesants Forever President
Chapter # 852
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Charter Date May 15th, 21st and 28th 2011
I have been using Diamond Ghost Charters and fishing with Capt. Tony for over 15 years. 
Tony is a true fisherman who's goal is to make  his customer's fishing experience the best it can be
by putting 100% effort into each trip. 

Craig Gaska

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Charter Date May 12th 2011
Capt Tony
Thanks again for a wonderful experience on the water last week.  It was a great adventure
and I truly appreciate your expertise, the great equipment and your camaraderie.  You have
an extremely deep passion and knowledge of fishing Lake Michigan which make the experience
fun and action-packed.  We tend to limit out on every trip, but you exceeded my expectations last
week when our group had our limit in the boat by 8:30am.  I look forward to another adventure this
summer/fall.  And I will be sure to recommend you and your great service to all of my friends and family.

Thanks and best of luck this season.


Jeff Hall
General Manager
Bass Pro Shops - Bolingbrook, IL

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Charter Date May 11th 2011
Captain Tony,
The 5 of us want to thank you for the great outing we had with you last Monday morning.
This time we limited out with 25 salmon in 4 hours with 9 lost. Marty and I have fished
with you for about 15 years and the other 3 guys for the last 3 years. As always you are a
pleasure to deal with. We appreciate your hard work and efforts to getting us our limits.
You also keep it lively with some well place jokes.  We know you also enjoy the interaction
with us guys especially the back and forth bantering between Marty and myself. Many years
back prior to finding you I went out with 2 other boats that had  a captain and mate and they
got nowhere the production that you get. You truly work hard and earn your money.
Continue having a successful season and we will see you again next year.


Bob, David,Marty, Phil, Steve
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Charter Date 23rd August 2010
Captain Tony,
Thanks for yet another great day of fishing on Lake Michigan.  My 
fishing buddy and I really enjoyed the day, and even though we were
really bushed from pulling in the limit (again), we went home tired
but happy. Seven years in a row you found us the biggest fish in the
lake !!!! The salmon put up a good fight and taste even better,
because we have the story to go with the meal.The trout are delicious
fresh caught and the whitefish was a real surprise this year.

Our California friends can't stop talking about the trip we treated them to,
and they have fished the Pacific.

Thanks again and see you next season !!!

Rick Kunstman
Chicago IL
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Charter Date August 3rd 2010
Hi Capt. Tony.  Thanks again for a great trip.  I'm glad the weather cooperated with us and the conditions
were good. Irina was amazed at the size of the fish.  Hopefully I'll see you at Rosemont.  Have a good rest
of the season. 

Norm  Garges
Chicago , IL

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Charter Date May 10th 2010
Hi capt. tony
just wanted to say thanks for the great day of fishing saturday, i,ve been on alot of charters but i,ve never
limited out that fast! i,ll be calling you soon because i want to go after those kings next! Thanks Again,Russ

Russell  Dingus
Bridgeview,IL


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Charter Date  August 2006
Letter  May 1st  2007 
Dear Captain Tony
This letter is to thank you for a wonderful fishing trip in August.
My father and I decied to go on the recommendation of a friend who also gave
you a wonderful review. Evan so, we weren't sure what to expect. I have to
say that it went well above and beyond anything we expected. In six hours we
caught twelve fish totaling more than 120 pounds: Many people think that these
charters are expensive, but in reality the amount of fish that we caught would've
cost at least that much if we had bought it at a grocery store.

Needless to say, we scheduled another trip as soon as we stepped off of the boat.
Your equipment and boat were top notch, you were professional, and your experience
made the trip that much more enjoyable.

Thanks again for a wonderful trip and my father and I will see you again in August.

Sincerely,
Max Nelson
Bloomindale, IL
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Date July 29th & 30th 2006
Holly & Tom
We have been coming down from MInneapolis for the last 4 years and enjoy
each year we fish with Captain Tony.  2006 was a great year for us. We brought
in 17 fish each day that we were out and the adrenilie  kept flowing.  Looking
forward to our trip this year and we try to bring new people each year.
Thanks Captain Tony

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Date August 7th 2005
Dear Captain Tony,
Our return trip with you on the Diamond Ghost was as expected
--a great time doing some great fishing. Tom told me that
not all captains go out of their way like you do to find the
fish and change lures to what's working to catch the fish.
Like last summer, you went beyond the 110% and gave us all a bomb
of a fishing experience. Thanks so much for all you did,

jackie

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Date August 7th 2005
Hey Tony;
Just a note to thank you once again for a fantastic day out on the "Big Pond".
As always, you have demonstrated your commitment to making sure that your
customers have a great and memorable trip. Not only were we able to catch
some nice "Kings", but I had another chance to enjoy your company, and learn
more about many different techniques that you use, to put us on fish. I've had
nothing but great days, since first going with you on my yearly fishing trip some
5 years ago.  I look forward to the next one, and until then, "Keep them reels
screaming"!

Tom Zastro
Alsip. Illinois
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Date July 30th 2005
Capt. Tony,
Thanks for the best fishing trip this year!!!!!!!!!
You are in a class by itself among charter captains.
You even took care of the 8 year girl cheering her on
with that big one. You put us on fish after fish after
fish.The count I believe was 23 for 44. Never seen that
much action in the 7 years of going with Diamond Ghost.
You always produce fish with your 7 day a week service.
Thanks
Rob B


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<>Date June 18th 2004
The fishing trip on the Diamond Ghost today was THE BOMB-
-thanks for making every part of the experience a total pleasure.
I asked Tom how he "picked" you for our group's chartered fishing
trip he had asked around at the shows and heard nothing but good
things about you, your experience, boat and equipment. You did
give 110% and then some. We're looking forward to more fishing
on the Diamond Ghost.
Jackie

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Date June 15th 2004
Hi Captain Tony.  I just wanted to thank you again for
a great time on Tuesday.  When we ate our lunch behind the yacht club I
got excellent feedback from everyone.  It was pretty wild that you grew up
on the same street as Dominic.  We all loved your old neighborhood
stories.  Especially about the sealed garbage cans.  Hopefully we can
make this an annual outing from work.
Thanks again.  Norm


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Date June 14th 2004
Tony,
Thanks for the trip, Aaron said he had a great time and his Dad
is already planning another. I will give the office a call to
see some dates for my clients, Probably one in Aug. and one in
Sept. along with one for Aaron and his Dad
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John Theobald
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Date: May 25th 2003 THANK YOU:
THANK YOU FOR A WONDERFUL FISHING EXPERIENCE THIS 
PAST SUNDAY (5/25/03).  WE HAD A GREAT TIME AND THE 
CHINOOK WAS MIGHTY TASTY.  WE WILL SEE YOU SOON FOR 
ANOTHER CHARTER.

NISHAY & ANGEL

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Date:  Thursday June 06, 2002

  My sons and I along with a neighbor friend had a wonderful fishing
  experience on the Diamond Ghost last May. We caught our limit and
  had a ball. Capt. Tony is an experienced seaman and fisherman. I
  highly recommend a fishing cruise with Capt. Tony. We hope to be
  there for the big ones in August ! 

  Hal 
  Aurora, IL
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Date: Mon., Aug. 2001

Hey Capt. Tony !
Thanks for the great weekend ! ! All of us had a great time ! My
brother and I were really suprised when you shared your lunch with 
us.  Not to mention you even eat our food with us.  That was something 
we had never seen or expected.  It's very good to know that there some 
guys out there like yourself that are very open minded. My brother and 
I are planning to fish with you from now on and already in the process 
of planning and booking another trip with you.  Thanks Tony !  You
really made us feel welcome and relaxed.  We plan only to fish with
you and your vessel from now on ! Good fishing and tight lines to you !!!
Hope to fish with you soon.

Sincerely,
Po Lo
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Diamond Ghost Charters       
25335 W. Hawthorne Ave                                 
Antioch, IL 60002

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Call Captain Tony
@ ( 847 ) 838-2037


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