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Salmon Fishing: Guided Fishing
The salmon fishing beats are supported by two fishing guides, Inga and Jonas – they have more than sixty years fishing
experience on Gaula between them – whom provide light guiding. Additionally, Winsnes has its own team of guides who accompany
guests on a daily basis for an additional guiding fee.
Full-time guiding is available to those who want it and from 2008 onwards we also insist that first-time clients take a fully-guided package.
Gaula is a big, powerful river and offers many challenges for the newcomer.
Despite the fact that a guide can never guarantee salmon, the chances of catching fish are dramatically improved if you work with one. Guests can share the guide between two rods. The guide’s job is to advise clients about the best lies, best fishing areas in each of the ten pools and to provide assistance in selecting lines and flies. Casting tuition is also available.
Jan Erik Granbo
Jan Erik is a fishing guide and qualified casting instructor. His DVD, ‘Gaula Silver’ is very popular and is about to be updated in a new DVD ‘Gaula Silver 2.’ Jan Erik offers tuition packages in the Scandinavian style of underhand casting with the double hand rod and also single hand fishing – he is widely regarded as a brilliant caster and instructor.
Courses and lessons can extend from just a few hours to cover the basics through to more intensive one-week courses. I f you are interested in casting tuition with Jan Erik, please contact us or enquire through your tour operator.
See our special fishing and casting courses page for more information