With the longest day of the year just passed, this means the grilse run begins in earnest for most salmon anglers.
With this in mind, Tom and Garrett turn their attention to summer salmon and they have well known guide and instructor, Damien O’Brien, join them.
Damien is based on the River Blackwater and guides on the Blackwater Valley Fishery as well as the River Laune in Kerry. A fully qualified Double Handed GAIA instructor for over ten years he puts his coaching expertise to good use, being heavily involved with introducing both youths and people from different backgrounds into fishing.
Damien talks in depth with regards to guiding, the trials and tribulations when the fishing is difficult, the personal interaction between guide and guest and laments the fact that it can only be a part time role.
He also talks of his love of British Columbia which he has taken to his heart and has some interesting insights into the fishing over there.
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