Sam, is
a fully-licensed professional
fishing guide or 'guide de pêche professionnel' (siret
no.481 133 023 00012) specialising in fly and lure fishing for fresh-
and saltwater gamefish. Besides having 40 years of game, coarse and
predator fishing experience, Sam also holds a PhD
in fish anatomy, biology and evolution which he received from
University College London in 2002.
Since
January 2007, Sam has been an official 'Depositaire' selling all
required freshwater fishing licenses to his clients and visiting anglers.
Sam is
an ardent supporter of 'catch and release' fishing, where the
photograph, CD album, video, or website pic becomes the primary
trophy. However, those visiting anglers who want to keep a spring
salmon, bass, or shad for the table are welcome to do so.
Sam
operates a fully equipped fishing operation
from
his boat 'Waterboy'
Sam's
fishing and casting talents have been showcased in UK fly fishing
magazines such as Trout Fisherman and Fly Fishing
and Fly Tying, Irish Angler, in French newspapers, (e.g. Le
Telegramme, Le Connection and Le Progrés),
on satellite channels with the French outdoors magazine, Seasons,
and most recently in Finistère Passionnément,
one of Brittany's finest outdoor-themed journals produced by Bretagne
Magazine.
Sam is
also seasoned casting instructor and tournament caster with
competitive experience at British and World level. In August 2005,
Sam was certified by the IGFA as the 'all-tackle'
and 'fly-caught' world record holder
for the Allis
shad which
was caught in the lower reaches of the Aulne river.
Sam
demonstrating his lure casting skills at
the
annual fishing fair at St Michel Lake
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