Yes!

I’m getting more excited! I’ve finally managed to firm up a date for fishing with Stevie Munn when I’m in Northern Ireland. The day will be the last full day that I am visiting Northern Ireland – so I hope nothing goes wrong – and I’m wondering how I will have the patience to wait for it while I’m visiting and doing other things.

I don’t subscribe to Trout & Salmon magazine but one of my acquaintances does, and mentioned he had seen Stevie’s name mentioned in relation to some Irish angling articles and/or reports.

I’m also hoping he knows I’m not expecting a “typical” guided experience, where the guide bites his tongue while the client screws up the possibility of a fish – instead, I hope he elbows his way right in there if need be, and shows me how to catch the fish while not worrying about making sure the client caught more fish – some guides seldom do any fishing at all when they are “working.”

I prefer a guide who is of the sort that is willing to say, “Here, let me show you how it’s done here…” and I can learn from observation as well as my own experience. If he wants to tie on my tippet and flies, that’s fine – most of them have time saving tricks that ensure the fly gets into or onto the water faster – but I like a guide that will have fun as well.

Anyhow – wow – time flies. Won’t be long until I’m there!