I don't know that guiding service personally nor I have any interest in that. all that I can say from the view point of a consumer is that I can not be sure about the quality of service here.
wearing PFD and making it mandatory in guided tours is a very good idea and a case for the authorities to think about.
I know the
alleged guiding service, the guides, and shop intimately. I consider them to not only be good friends and fishing buddies, but of the utmost professionalism. To say that they are of "low professionalism" is utterly ridiculous. Please, research the guiding service involved before you make such statements - all it takes is somebody like yourself to ruin a previously sterling reputation.
No they dont but they instill confidence and are supposed to be professional - a professional would not place people at risk.
Well, all bodies of water pose a risk, moving waters and still waters alike. By this logic all guides are putting their customers at risk! But seriously - are you not aware of the inherent dangers of fishing rivers? I have fished the Chek. numerous times, and
yes it is a dangerous river, but it can quite easily be fished in a safe manner if you are cautious. If you are unaware of the dangers of fishing a river, and consider yourself a better-than-average wader, you will take risks that can easily result in tragedy. Simple as that. It is the guides job to provide an experience that makes you want to come back (to put it simply) - it is a logical expectation for a guide to do so in a safe manner. As I have said before, I know intimately the outfit
allegedly involved and customers do not leave the shop, or the truck without a thorough list of requirements, one of which is to be aware of hazards and safety issues around you.
I know I'm going to come off as running to the defense of an outfit I clearly support, but I wouldn't do so unless I had complete reason to. Not only was I educated in fly fishing from day one by this outfit, I chose, on several occasions, to travel to this store because it was, simply put, the best I had found. Knowledgeable staff, a clear dedication to preserving the environment, and a healthy respect for the powers of Mother Nature. To be frank, many guiding services could stand to adopt their attention to safety and the environment from which they provide for their families.
John