Fishing guide
A fishing guide is a guide who specializes in guiding recreational anglers.
Overview
[edit]Some anglers may choose to hire fishing guides who are knowledgeable about the local fishing grounds and feeding patterns.[1]
History
[edit]Guided fishing is very common in the American state of Florida with guided fishing trips out of Islamorada starting in the 1930s.[2]
Gillie
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Gillie or ghillie is an ancient Gaelic term for a person who acts as a servant or attendant on a fishing, hunting, deer stalking or hawking expedition, primarily in the Scottish Highlands or on a river such as the River Spey. In origin it referred especially to someone who attended on behalf of his male employer or guests.
This position still exists in some Highland locations as of 2021[update], such as the Isle of Skye, according to the BBC. They are no longer manservants or attendants and do not carry chiefs across rivers as in the distant past; today, they "manage the wilderness and guide travellers through it".[3]Employment
[edit]The increase in popularity of flats fishing as a destination activity has created additional job opportunities for fishing guides in some destinations.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Dorsey, Chris. "Remembering The Ultimate Bonefish Destination". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ^ "Discover Islamorada's Angling History". visitfloridakeys.com. Visit Florida Keys. Retrieved 24 October 2025.
- ^ Ghillies, Scotland's Little Known Highlanders.
- ^ Santella, Chris (2012-06-19). "Finding Work From Fly-Fishing's Popularity (Published 2012)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
