I have travelled extensively to fish for Atlantic salmon in Norway, Russia, Iceland and, of course, Scotland. I have also fished for sea trout in Argentina, Pacific salmon in Alaska and British Columbia and a variety of saltwater species throughout the Caribbean.
Over this time I have refined my fishing to taking small friendly groups to the very best places at, what I’ve found to be, the best times of the year.
If you join me on one of these trips you pay no more than the standard
cost of the trip whilst still getting the benefit of my knowledge and experience
of the destination – as well as my organisation of the fishing whilst we are
there. And whilst I am not there in my capacity as an instructor, because I
am fishing a full rod myself, I am always willing to help anyone struggling.
Before you surf the various destinations currently listed in this
website please may I point out the following:
Different destinations have different skill levels and fitness requirements so the holiday you fancy might not always be the one that will suit you, so please talk to me first.
The price of a holiday can often conceal the value of the fishing element contained within it and because this is the major variable, a cheaper week offered elsewhere is not necessarily better value, so please talk to me first.
Prior to each trip I will send out to you a list of the appropriate tackle and clothing to bring as well as offer you advice on currency, what tips you will need to give, and so on.
If you join me on one of my trips please be prepared to abide by a few basic rules in terms of beat rotation, fishing times, and so on, all of which ensure that everybody enjoys a fair division of the fishing.
Expectations about the fishing
Where stated, catch averages are worked out from the historic performance of the week concerned divided by the number of rods fishing. When working out your expectations please remember that an average is just that. Some, whether by luck, skill or effort, will catch more, others will catch proportionately less. As I once wrote “disappointment is only a measure of reality divided by expectation. If you lower your expectation you will never be disappointed!”
Booking
For my overseas trips you will be asked to book direct with whichever company handles that destination. As far as I can I will ensure that they are a properly licensed UK agent giving you the full protection of a contract with a bonded company, but by booking with them you should be aware that as well as enjoying their protection you will, at the same time, be accepting their Terms & Conditions of business. If you have any queries about their Terms please do not hesitate to ask me, but please note specifically that nearly all of these companies make the payment of deposits non-refundable and balance payments subject to strict cancellation rules.
Please telephone the office on 01342 850765 for more information and how to book.
THE SMALL PRINT
International travel, travel by small aircraft, helicopters, boats and fishing in very remote areas carry a higher than normal degree of risk. It is your responsibility to ensure that you are medically fit for the type of activity the holiday triip or course involves, that you inform us and/or our agents in writing if you have any condition we should be aware of in order to be able to minimise these risks and maximise your safety and enjoyment. You must also obtain adequate holiday, travel, and medical insurance cover and whilst we and/or our agents will try to assist in the event of a claim we accept no responsibility for the actions of any Insurance Company and/or underwriters.
