Here are just a few of the testimonials we have received over the years. Have you had a great Hardy Buoys experience? Please let us know by e-mail, we would love to hear from you!

Subject: Indian Candy

Hi Carol and Bruce,
 
Trust all is well.  I’m guessing that the pace has picked up a little as you have moved into your ultra busy season.  It always amazes me that even when you are running flat out with a zillion things going you still give us all excellent service and make us feel special.
 
We got back to Calgary after the June trip and are working our way through the Indian Candy.  It is the middle of Stampede right now and I got together the other night with the guys for “a couple of pops” (as Don Cherry would say) and they all wanted me to tell you how great the Indian candy is.  The product has always been terrific and we have never been unhappy but I have to add my agreement that I think this batch is the best we have ever had !!!  Keep up the excellent work……..
 
My friend, Tom Pierce will be on his way up to fish with Corey at the end of July and will be coming around to see you.  He was up a couple of years ago so you may recognize him and he will be carrying Grasshopper with him, Bruce.
 
Kathryn and I will be up in early August with our group including her two nephews.  We will have both Corey’s boats for a few days and we are really looking forward to it.
 
Well, I hope the long hours are not taking too much of a toll.  Look forward to seeing you both in a few weeks.
 
Take care.
Bob
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

A WHOLE NEW LEVEL!
FYI,

I just got back from a fishing trip to Winter Harbour (Qualicum Rivers Resort).

My crew of eight guys had all our fish processed at your facility. It was a great experience. The two women who helped us were fantastic. Hardy Buoys brought our trip "up a whole new level!"

We will be back next year.

Thank you.
Jim Arthur
Qualicum Rivers Fishing Resort

SPORTS FISHERMAN'S NEEDS
To Whom It May Concern,

Since I started chartering in Port Hardy in 1998, Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish has been there catering to my guests and many other sport fisherman's needs. Since day one, they have given me prompt, professional courteous service which is needed after a long day's fishing. With all the packaging regulations these days, it is very convenient to be able to drop fish off at Hardy Buoys to get it custom processed to whatever sized portions with the option of having the skin off. Also, there is the option to have their fish smoked with a variety of flavours to choose from. Customers also appreciate the retail section of the business which is full of souvenirs, assorted seafoods and tourist oriented products. Many of my clients have formed relationships with Hardy Buoys and request their services year after year. Not only does the finished product look very presentable, it has a shelf life a couple of years which beats the old zip lock bags.

Another positive note on the custom processing is that the finished product takes up less space than a fish in the round which makes flying or other forms of transport much easier. Most customers do not care much about the extra cost of the processing because it is fair and results in such an excellent product. Hardy Buoys is ultimately my client's last stop before heading home and it eases my mind that they are leaving feeling satisfied, not only with their fishing trip but also with the care and packaging of their catch. Year after year, I receive compliments about the products and a job well done by the owners and staff of Hardy Buoys Smoked Fish Inc.

Sincerely,
Corey Hayes
Corey's Fishing Charters


Dear Carol,

I just thought I would let you know how pleased we are with the excellent service we have received from your company over the last eleven years. I am very grateful that you take care of our fishing charter customers in the packaging and transporting of their catch. We often get comments about how nicely your company presents and packages the fish we send to you, as well as the professionalism of your staff. Our customers are also thrilled with your outlet store and the opportunity to purchase smoked fish and fresh seafoods, it makes their holiday with us a very enjoyable experience.

Keep up the good work, you are doing an excellent job of promoting the North Island.

Sincerely,
Ken/Diane Jenkins
Codfather Charters Ltd.

SMOKED SALMON
Hello Bruce and Carol,

Thank you for sending out your brochure, I had just received it today. I have had your Indian Candy before with a friend of mine in Vancouver. This stuff is excellent. I am leaving for Mexico this coming Saturday and will return on the 25th, at which time I would like to put an order in for you to send me some of that fine tasting Indian Candy. Could you please e-mail me a price for [your candy and] the other products as well? Also do you have an idea of shipping costs for 5-10 and 20 lb shipments to Calgary?

I look forward to your reply and the taste when I return from Mexico.


Thank You,
John MacPhail
Calgary, Alberta, Canada

GOOD STUFF!
I've just been given a package of your smoked salmon and I have to tell you that it is totally delicious! I've eaten a great deal of smoked fish over the years, including my own. Yours is better than any I've ever had. Even my wife ate it with gusto - she who has rejected all smoked fish in the past! Now THAT is a ring endorsement of your product!!

Congratulations on a good idea! I wish you success.
Colin Davies

THANKS!
Many thanks for your willingness to arise very early to open up and get Woody and myself on our way by 6:00 am Monday. We made the 12:30 ferry for Horseshoe Bay, and our overnite stop just north of Seattle in good time. The fish was still frozen solid by the time we arrived home yesterday afternoon...even in the plus 90F heat! Thanks again for your help...it was beyond the call of duty.

We hope to see you again next year.

Clint Gruber
Beaverton Oregon