brock
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Post by brock on Apr 22, 2012 20:12:20 GMT
hello. As i am fairly new to salmon fishing i was wondering if you might be able to advise. I have been invited as a guest to fish a middle beat on the tay next week and was wondering if there are any variations to the normal rules of sporting etiquette. Any advice appreciated. Thanks Ian B
good forum bye the way, must try to contribute.
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Post by sinkingtip on Apr 22, 2012 20:37:37 GMT
If you are fishing as a guest I think there a few cardinal rules you need to follow
Send you host a quick “thank you” note / email asap after the event. Offer to reciprocate if at all possible – not that all ‘hosts’ are looking for this but it’s nice to offer. If this is not possible then perhaps a bottle of decent nips to show your appreciation at the end of the season.
Tip the ghillie a bit extra ie. if £20 is the accepted norm then increase that to £30. If in doubt, seek guidance from your host.
Turn up promptly, be willing to fit in with whatever rotation is suggested and try to give a good account of yourself. Don’t assume that as a ‘guest’ your perceived role and level of commitment should be lessened as a result. Don’t, unless absolutely essential and with prior notification to your host, leave early – particularly bad form.
Never do a ‘no show’ (no matter how plausible you might be able to make the text sound) just because the weather or water conditions look as though they might be a bit ‘iffy. Your host will inform you if the conditions are truly hopeless – which happens very rarely.
Unless otherwise informed, assume that you supply your own lunch.
Bring a bag of cream cakes or a box of Belgian chocolates – further invites guaranteed.
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Post by brock on Apr 24, 2012 20:09:13 GMT
thanks for that sinktip. Good to know. Ian
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