The fish of Auvergne
Rivers in Auvergne are filled with wild fario trout, a fish that’s known to be challenging, be it for the specific technical skills its fishing requires, or, if you’re lucky enough to have hooked one, for its fighting spirit once caught. Some adult fario trout can reach even one metre in length… A fishing weekend in Auvergne certainly promises excitement!
Jacques, your fishing guide in Auvergne
Jacques is a member of the Fédération Française des Guides. He works as a fishing guide in his native region, which demonstrates his profound knowledge of the local rivers, from mountains brooks to the major flat rivers (Allier, Sioule, Dore, Dordogne, Les Couzes, Alagnon to name but a few). And yet, as strong as his love for his homeland (and its rivers) may be, lately he’s been setting off to explore legendary fishing spots in Scotland, Spain, Ireland, Mongolia, Patagonia, New-Zealand, Croatia, Slovenia and Finland. Passionate about fly fishing (dry or nymph), Jacques also loves to introduce novice or expert fishers to the local fishing technique using natural bait either drifting or anchored.
A typical day with Jacques
The guided days are organised in accordance with the water levels and weather conditions to make sure that you always fish in the most optimal environment. Your fishing day will start with a friendly chat about your knowledge and previous experience, to better understand what you would like to discover during the trip and which skills you would like to learn or improve. Jaques will then provide you with a fishing gear (rods, waders, flies, nymphs) and lead you to the selected fishing spots. There he will either carry out a technical training or simply provide you with some extra information, depending on your needs and wishes. Aware that a good fisherman is also a big eater, you will take a break with an abundant picnic that Jacques has fixed for you. Afterwards, he will introduce you to a surprise new technic, in the same good spirits as before. Since he doesn’t limit his assistance to the organised weekend he supervises, Jacques will remain available to reach by phone whenever you might need his help all along your fishing journey.
