by JimH » Thu Oct 03, 2013 1:21 pm
Do you know what Tom? Thanks a million it means a hell of lot to me, a small thing but also very important.
Regarding official documentation I had a 36 hr pass from John o Brien for Waterford, I took a chance on crossing into the peoples republic based on the fact that I am married to a cork woman! Border control in both instances were very friendly silk stockings, whiskey and cigarettes still the default currency.
On a more serious note there's no doubt that as a bass fishing guide I am genuine in portraying the current difficulties to customers. A guy spends three years saving to come to Ireland to bass fish with a guide having read Sea Angler is very much a different client than a self employed company owner, both might share similar aspects but largely both are very different. Decisions need to be made carefully.
Nonplussed is true Jim ,perceived expectations, currently, are way beyond what the fishery can/ could offer. I try to supply a wow wow wow wow BOOM week where boom is a moment of truth. I never do everything I can to provide fish for a client but I do everything I can to provide him or her with a valuable experience when fish are absent or difficult.
Largely absent from media is the portrayal of the real job the real situation on the ground as a bass fishing guide and the positive aspects of when it's done properly.