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Post by Hoppy on Dec 11, 2006 21:47:55 GMT -1
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Post by mikeconnor on Dec 11, 2006 22:21:43 GMT -1
Such trips are expensive. OK if you have money to burn. One point though, while nobody can guarantee that you catch any fish, your chances of doing so are very greatly increased if you have a good guide with top local knowledge, and also knowledge of the intended quarry. This factor may be offset to some degree by research before you make such a trip, but not entirely eliminated. This ensures that you don´t waste too much of your limited fishing time at unproductive spots, or with the wrong gear and flies. Another reason for choosing Funen, as no matter what the conditions, there will be fish there somewhere. There are no "secret" locations on the Baltic coast. There are of course some places which are especially good under certain conditions, but there are lots of such places all along the various coastlines. TL MC
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Post by buzzerman on Dec 11, 2006 22:36:39 GMT -1
bloody hell you sure have lads best of luck
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Post by dangler on Dec 13, 2006 7:38:23 GMT -1
I'm a bit confused about their day 4. Sounds like the fishing is by dapping out of the aircraft! - or maybe just a long cast from the airport. I guess that could be why they demo the double haul the day before. I much prefer the prospect of our trip. Mike
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Post by dangler on Dec 13, 2006 7:40:58 GMT -1
P.S. Thanks Mike C. You will see from the previous post I managed my first smiley face.
. Cheers, Mike
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Post by SMW on Dec 13, 2006 13:59:58 GMT -1
I would say so, £1200 + is a rip off , or do you get a personal assistant thrown in for the trip to look after all your desires ? Starlmagwonder
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Post by mikeconnor on Dec 13, 2006 14:50:59 GMT -1
I must admit I consider that price excessive.
Of course, the price of accommodation is generally much higher than the deal we got, although not many people outside Denmark are aware of the possibilities we made use of in this regard, and of course, on a trip like the one advertised, somebody has to pay all the guide wages etc etc.
One of the reasons I even suggested it in the first place, was because Hoppy mentioned a price for such a trip before we were actually considering it, I think it was 150 quid, and I thought that was excessive! I knew we could undercut it by a wide margin.
There are a few people I know who have done such trips with guide agencies etc, and the majority saw it as a rip-off. Four hundred pounds a day is a lot of money for anybody.
For "locals" such as myself, it is of course absolutely ridiculous. I can´t really understand people paying such prices, even for the admittedly often very good fishing. Of course, they are not paying for the fishing, that is cheap as chips, they are paying for all the other things, and the organisation etc. Plus somebody is making a good rake-off.
Furthermore, the only reason I would ever hire a guide, is to use his local knowledge to find some fish. I would not want him hanging around and bothering me after that.
It should however be noted, that the "organisation" and information on the projected trip has been carefully planned from our side, and various tips and tricks, info on fly patterns, required gear, and a broad outline of what to expect, etc etc have been provided.
For somebody who wants to catch a sea-trout in Denmark, has never even fished in the ocean before, and does not want to make many preparations himself, then going it alone is not really an option, so one is then dependent on some guide, or trip organiser.
Astounding really that a number of people are making a very good living at it.
Whatever.
TL MC
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Post by apprentice2 on Dec 14, 2006 7:34:04 GMT -1
OUR real trick is having two such skilled, knowledgeable and dedicated organisers. Thanks again Mike and Hoppy.
Brian
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Post by IanMcD on Dec 14, 2006 10:00:21 GMT -1
I'll echo what apprentice2 said and also comment that I'm sure there will be many like myself quietly preparing/tying for the trip in May using the directed hints/tips/instructions from Mike and Hoppy. Many thanks for putting this trip within my resources. At last I have an incentive to learn to tie more than the odd snake ...and believe me mine are odd ;D So keep the hints and clues on tying coming; I've managed to produce something like 'red tag', 'grey frede', 'juletree', and also something orange (in case we meet garfish ) and about to try a 'Junior Mysis' simple shrimp (rabbit skin is curing nicely and should be ready in a couple of days ;D ) ... that is unless anyone can point me at a simpler one for someone with a limited skill set IanMcD
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Post by mikeconnor on Dec 14, 2006 16:57:02 GMT -1
Shrimp pattern moved to "flies" page.
TL MC
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Post by IanMcD on Dec 16, 2006 10:07:51 GMT -1
Many thanks Mike... I'll have a go at that one.
Regards, IanMcD
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Post by sewinbasher on Dec 16, 2006 14:11:53 GMT -1
Anything from the North Wales Fly Fishing School ought to be treated with caution.
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