Name: U Ihssen
Email: uwehai@hotmail.com
Message: It is with pleasure that I can highly recommend dealing with Rick. The reel I ordered arrived in record time and is exactly what I expected and more. I look forward to buying a few more items from Rick in the very near future. Tight lines Uwe.

Name: Leo Baal
Email: wolf4649@freenet.de
Message: Hello, Excellent website, very enjoyable. Greetings from Angelsportverein ASV 1971 Ober-Roden e.V. http://www.angelsportverein-oberroden.de

Name: Zhorick
Email: junk4alex@mail.ru
Message: Great resource!

Name: Pat Williams
Email: buy_Williams6766@damailbox.com
Message: I liked your site.

Name: Bryant S. McGrath
Email: bsmcg2005@sbcglobal.net
Message: Dear Rick: I wanted to take the opportunity to publicly express my thanks for a good first impression. It’s always comforting to talk with people that have philosophies in common, traveled the same roads (streams) and know and have people and friends in common… What’s more, is knowing your not getting a “story.” I truly believe that you will be the right person properly and honorably market my treasured collection which among others consists of H. S. “Pinky Gillum,” Jim Payne, Leonard, R. L. Winston, Stan Bogdan, Julius Hom Hofe, A. L. Walker… the list is long… My concern, like most when letting these family treasures out of ones control; Trust. Trust that the person handling the marketing knows what he or she has and how to properly expose the item to the Right market. Trust, that my stewardship of these treasures will be professionally and discretely transferred to another that realizes their historic importance as well as the personal pleasure they bring to those that are fortunate enough to behold the “Art” of another man’s passion and labor. Trust that the transaction(s) will be clean and without issue. Trust, that at the end, we will be able to refer to one another as Friends. Rick, I look forward to a mutually gratifying experience. Sincerely; Bryant S. McGrath

Name: Larry Banda
Email: lbanda@sbcglobal.net
Message: Great site, and awesome customer service. Look forward to the next transaction Rick. Thanks again. Ouzel

Name: Warren Vander Hill
Email: wvanderh@bsu.edu
Message: Rick, Your site is first rate in every respect-- a fine range of tackle with insightful commentary--and a nice dash of humor !! It has certainly become my personal "go to" site.It is a great personal pleasure working with you ... Warren

Name: Ron Sanger
Email: na
Message: Thanks for the smooth transaction with the reel purchase! Nicest tackle I have seen offered anywhere! What a group of Paynes! I really missed out on that one. Please keep providing outstanding first class tackle. Even if I miss a few it's very nice eye candy. Thanks much Rick!

Name: Vincent Manzullo
Email: oadago@aol.com
Message: Ricky- It was great talking to you. Im lovin this web site. I seem to keep going back to it. I must say It really shows your passion for the sport of fly fishing. I would love nothing more if we could plan a trip and drowned a few flys in the high sierras in the near future. Take care. Vinnnie

Name: DR.KEITH WILSON MD[FRCP]
Email: drkwilson@shaw.ca
Message: Rick thank you so much for getting my Kineya reel built in record time.I don't know how you did it.As you had indicated it is everything you said.What a pleasure to be able to order a moderately high priced reel unseen and not have to worry-in 50 yrs of buying tackle you are the first I have intrusted to execute such a deal. To the rest of the Angling World-if you are serious and know what you want and are prepared to commit trust me-RICK WILL FIND IT-fair market value and pristine!

Name: Michael Thomas
Email: michaelt25@excite.com
Message: Very interesting, well thought-out and informative site. I initially was looking for info on my Hardy Reel collection and spent over 1 hour looking at "munu items" before I knew it. Strongly recommend it to anyone wanting information on "high-end" flyfishing tools and equipment or just a quick way to check out current tackle values.

Name: Kirk MacGillivray D.D.S.
Email: ziamac3@comcast.net
Message: I called Rick and said I wanted a very special bamboo rod to fish with. Rick took an amazing amount of time finding out a little about me, my fishing style and type of fishing I would be doing. Rick said I have the perfect rod for you. A rare Mario Wojnicki 7'6" 4wt. The rod is simply amazing!!!! A work of art. Mario made this rod when working for Scott Rod Co. Little did Rick know my 3yr old sons name is none other than Scott. The perfect rod! I cant thank you enough Rick. THANKS!!!

Name: SIG GALK
Email: s_galk@yahoo.com
Message: Rick I just received my KINEYA 301B with 301A spool special order with European buffalo handle and spool tool, it is an absolute beauty. The reel is a great alternative for the old style British reels, with absolute superior quality of workmanship and materials. I find it to be the best dollar value on the market. Your service in the transaction was of the highest degree. Thank you again.

Name: Patrick J. McPherson
Email: na
Message: I have been collecting tackle now since 1978 and have never dealt with a more respectful person in the tackle business. I have become very hard to please in my old age, just ask my Wife of 34 years. Mr. Sorenson, Thanks for providing a wonderful service! In this world of uncertainty you provide clarity for this old gezer.

Name: Tom Pipic
Email: tpipic@columbus.rr.com
Message: Thanks Rick for the time spent on the phone answering questions and telling me your bear story. The Kineya 702 surpassed my expectations -- love it! Hope to talk again soon, Tom (tiptop) Powell, OH

Name: T&T
Email: na
Message: Hello! Rick, An Edel reel is a very splendid reel superior to a vintage thing in with a handmade reel of the present age. It is stylish and is superior in functionality, and it is the beauty that is not inferior to genuine EVH. A future demand loses a red dot, and WF6F wants width to be able to wind up to do it. I look forward to a new work of Mr Edel.

Name: David Lown
Email: na
Message: Thanks for all the great transactions this past year. The Kagerow exceeded all my expectations!!! Looking forward to you finding many additional pieces to add to my collection.

Name: Kaz Suzuki
Email: kazstandardexports@hotmail.com
Message: Thank you for a very smooth and fun transaction on reel set I just received. I recommend West Slope to anyone, Great guy!!

Name: Steve Altshuler
Email: SAltsh@aol.com
Message: Rick- Thank you for such an easy transaction. The Kineya reel is beautiful, and has such a nice sound and feel to it. Looking forward to the next purchase. Regards, Steve

Name: Cris "Flybox" Carpenter
Email: cris.carpenter@leesummit.k12.mo.us
Message: Rick, Thanks for great service as usual! The products you sell are of the highest quality. I hope to leave another positive message after I receive my Beaverhead rod. I can't wait to get my Godfrey reels. Cris

Name: Michael Ohannesian
Email: na
Message: Rick, thank you for your extraordinary service. Your knowledge and expertise made my purchase a pleasurable experience.

Name: Chris Moore
Email: na
Message: Rick, thanks for the excellent service, prompt turn around, and your help with the custom Kineyas. I've been a fan of Kineya for a number of years and it's great to have a state-side contact now. Maybe next will be a Beaverhead Rod from Wayne Maca! Take care and best wishes for success. The posts from your family at the beginning of this list were truly wonderful...you are a lucky man.

Name: madison
Email: na
Message: Hi dad, just wana say i love all your pictures! i think mine are the best haha just kidding.Anyways im proud of all the hard work you're doing. Keep it going strong.I know i will! Love you lots -madi- xoxoxo

Name: John Koethe
Email: koethe@uwm.edu
Message: Rick: Thanks for all your help in my selecting the Kineya 711 reel, which I think is just great. Since I'm just getting my first bamboo rod, I especially appreciated your advice and our conversation. And your website is wonderful--I don't know how many hours I've spent browsing it when I should have been getting down to work.

Name: cdmoore
Email: na
Message: Rick...thrilled to hear that you'll be carrying Kagerow ("mayfly") rods from master craftsman Hide Ishida of Japan. I own a model Kei 7'6" 2/1 penta 3wt: gorgeous and perfectly suited to its purpose. I like it so much I'm sending it to Ishida-san this Winter for a second tip. The superior grade, all-natural Urushi lacquer finish (30 coats!) is just OUTSTANDING. I'm honored to place your first order for a Kagerow: a Main River 7'8" 3/2 4wt. Best, Chris

Name: t-budger
Email: na
Message: Hello Rick, Very nice website. I'm in Japan an always looking for nice tackle from your list... I search for older T&T, Winston, Pezon Bamboo Fly Rods. Regards, t-budger

Name: RJ Wilson Copper
Email: na
Message: Rick, Nice tackle! Can't stay away from your site. The Hardy is such a great reel for what I do and you told me it would be. Thanks for your fast and courteous service! It's really a nice change getting a prompt call back or return email. Love the photo gallery. Say Hi to your water dogs for me. All the best RJ.

Name: JD Coil
Email: jdcoil@comcast.net
Message: Beautifull rod- Purchase was smooth-Shipping was great- I would recommend not only quality service but quality person to deal with- Thank you Rick!

Name: DS
Email: na
Message: Thank you for a very smooth transaction for my recent purchase of a Bogdan Trout Reel. I strongly recommend West Slope to anyone considering rare fly tackle.

Name: TR
Email: trichardson21@cox.net
Message: Rick, Thanks for this excellent service, great product, fair pricing, extreme care with shipping and packing and your easy to navigate site. I couldnt be happier with the Winston and West Slope!!! TR

Name: Art Shilstone
Email: na
Message: Mr. Sorensen you have really achieved a monumental goal with the vision you had only one year ago since we last talked. Wonderful selection of tackle my friend. I'm still fishing the rod I purchased. Now please find me the "One Rod" we spoke about:-) All my best to you and yours!

Name: Dave
Email: nazzty@comcast.net
Message: Rick, you are one great friend!!! Thank you for everything. You made my 50th b-day very special!!! You are the man!! Thank you for inviting me to your home and meeting your family. You are blessed, and you deserve it!!! God bless you and your whole family

Name: Dave Cox
Email: daveindelmar@yahoo.com
Message: Rick What a great array of rods, reels and fly fishing accessories! Everything is professionally presented and the quality of the merchandise speaks for itself. Continued good luck from a fellow SoCal fly fishing (I need to get to the mountains to go fishing) fanatic. Dave Cox

Name: Jody Plonski
Email: jplonski@hvc.rr.com
Message: Hello Rick Awesome site. I have looked for a year for the Perfect Wide spool, wish I knew about your site when I started my search. I will definitely let my spey friends in on all your goodies. It has been a pleasure doing buisness with you. You have gone above and beyond to set me up. Great communication. Thanks Jody

Name: Bob Sedlak
Email: driver69911@yahoo.com
Message: Rick: Love your site. High-quality tackle coherently presented and nicely photographed. Best wishes for success. Bob S

Name: Daniel Nadal
Email: daniel@negora.com
Message: Great site Rick!!! What to say about the fantastic stuff you have for sale. Great person to deal with and very helpfull. Never change! Dani

Name: Bob Beyer Harrison, Maine
Email: bobbeyer@hotmail.com
Message: Really great site, and dearly needed. Good luck in all you do Rick. Bob

Name: Coach Duff
Email: Coachduff@hotmail.com
Message: It's really refreshing as a fly-fisherman to have the opportunity to purchase dream components from a true fly-fisherman, not some museum curator or collector with dollar signs in his eyes. Thanks for everything, and hope to see you in March on our home rivers. We'll take care of you like you took care of us. Coach

Name: john oberto
Email: na
Message: Rick, very nice site. it has been a pleasure talking fish & gear with you all these years as well as all the good gear i have purchased...come to think of it that's pretty pricey talk. let's go fishing

Name: Bob (quadfisher) Murphy
Email: na
Message: Rick Very stylish website and how many people can offer a 6'9" Pinky Gillum rod. It has been wonderful doing business with you all these years. I wish you and yours all the best. Tight lines. Bob

Name: Marc (Caneseeker) Niebergall
Email: mtniebs@comcast.net
Message: Great looking site, Rick. Best of luck.

Name: Paul Fischer
Email: Trout120@rcn.com
Message: Rick, How nice to finally get a rod as advertised. I have nothing I have to do to it except fish it! What a pleasant change. Not to mention your prompt and courteous service! Thanks!

Name: Andy Gudehus
Email: AG759@comcast.net
Message: Wonderful site Rick! Thanks for the great service with the Kineya reels. Much nicer than I thought for the price. All the best to you! Andy

Name: Sheryl
Email: srathje@earthlink.net
Message: Rick, your site is outstanding! I love the classic television with the changing fly fishing pictures. I think you have done an excellent job displaying your collections!

Name: Steve Rohrig
Email: thankful4u@juno.com
Message: Rick, Really nice site. Looking forward to perusing the great rods and reels in the future. Especially like the photo gallery and fly fishing quotes. Can hardly wait to use that great LHW Hardy Perfect. Best of luck and tight lines.

Name: Hajime Ogura
Email: hajime_ogura@hotmail.com
Message: How are you. Many times your very kind to me. For you sell many good item very good business to me. Thank you for nice site but my english not so good. Thank you.

Name: Ken Corey
Email: coreykmc@comcast.net
Message: Rick, nice job ... well done. After doing business with you these past 5 years via e-mails etc. this new site will make it all much easier. Nicely done, Congratulations and best wishes for continued success. Ken

Name: Zen. Seliokas
Email: z.seliokas@charter.net
Message: Good things happen to good people and you Rick, are good people ! Best of luck on your new venture. "Zennino"

Name: Arthur Kuan Chee Yung
Email: kuan.chee.yung@cpgcorp.com.sg
Message: Its a beautiful site Rick... pure heartwork! Congrats and hope order an aroner from you in future.

Name: Steve Altshuler
Email: SAltsh@aol.com
Message: Great site Rick, and thanks for a smooth transaction. Wishing you continued success - and thank you for more eye-candy browsing! -Steve

Name: Ron Powell
Email: Flytyingguy1@aol.com
Message: I met Rick many years ago & you won't find a more dedicated or HONEST Man! He is extreamly knowledgeable & a credit to the flyfishing industy. But Most of all He is A Gentleman! He's The Best! Good Luck My Friend, Alway's SHARKY :-)

Name: Mark Kelly
Email: MarkK4C@aol.com
Message: Rick, Thanks for your wonderful service! Being new to Bamboo rods you have helped me more than I can say. Simply the best vintage tackle site I have seen to date. I know you will do great things. Mark:)

Name: Kell Bell
Email: na
Message: Uncle Rick you're website is absolutely amazing! I loved looking at all the pictures! Keep up the great work uncle!!!!

Name: Cloozoe
Email: na
Message: A truly stylish web site, Rick! Of course I'd expect no less from a a classy and stylish guy like you. May Westslope continue to flourish and afford you the satisfaction you so richly deserve. Best, Cloozoe

Name: Dr. Nigel Barnes DDS
Email: mb3440@aol.com
Message: Hello Mr. Sorensen, I really enjoyed looking through your new web site. It is everything I have grown to expect from you. Please advise me on any other Kosmic's that you may encounter. Dr. Nigel Barnes DDS

Name: Three Toed Mills
Email: Strprhunter@aol.com
Message: Very Nice! I really love this new site! And thanks for all the fantastic equipment I purchased from you over the last few years. All the best, Three Toes

Name: Kristie Sorensen-Wiens
Email: kristiewiens@hotmail.com
Message: Hi, Rick-- Love your impressive West Slope website and wishing you all the best! Love, Kris

Name: Robert Champagne
Email: flytime4@aol.com
Message: Great website really enjoy all the information you have. some of the reels are very impressive. Will visit often.

Name: Kasey
Email: kaseyschwartz@sbcglobal.net
Message: WOW! Your website is impressive! I enjoyed checking out all of the old photos. Nice job, Uncle Rick :-)

Name: Dave Lyons Sr (poudre)
Email: davelyons100@comcast.net
Message: Rick~congratulations on a FANTASTIC site. You have defineately raised the bar and set the standard for your business. LUV the wonderfull pictures and the GREAT lineup of builers. Wishing you the very best! Dave

Name: Rick (Midstream) Mangus
Email: ricklmf@yahoo.com
Message: Fantastic site! Best offerings anywhere. I would give my eye teeth for that winston light trout rod! Good luck and blessings on your business!

Name: Svante Östh
Email: svante.osth@telia.com
Message: Very nice site, easy to navigate.Wonderful photos.Wish you good luck. tight lines Svante

Name: madison sorensen
Email: na
Message: Hey dad i loveee your site it's soooo awesome but not as awesome as you hehe i hope everything all goes well with it and theres no doubt in my mine will well luv ya tons dad byeeee <3your daughter

Name: Dan Dixon
Email: DanDixon@WebTV.net
Message: The site looks fantastic Rick! Hope to see you at the Metolius this year. Dan

Name: Mom
Email: na
Message: Rick I am very proud of you. Wish you the best of luck with your business. Love, Mom

Name: Shelley Ziegler
Email: na
Message: Rick Its big sis here! GREAT JOB! This is AWESome! Wish you the BEST! Especially love the pictures of Dad and Grandpa! The Buck Forester photo's are absolutely beautiful.

Name: Becky Sorensen
Email: na
Message: Hi Honey, You have always strived for excellence and it really shows in your website. I love it!! May all your dreams come true. with all my love, Becky

Name: Dave Lyons
Email: dave@jamwerx.com
Message: Hey Rick, I hope you enjoy your new web site! It's been a PLEASURE working with ya :) dave