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The importance of having insurance as a fishing guide!

May 27, 2026 /

As a professional fly fishing guide based in Wales I feel having valid insurance and a relevant qualification is very important.

As a fully licenced level 2 Angling Trust coach, I pay an annual fee which grants me full insurance, which includes a comprehensive £15 million public liability and professional indemnity package.

Not to mention having professionally trained coaching skills, which are essential to ensure that clients enjoy the best possible experience on the water.

The vast majority of fishing guides operating in Wales do not have valid insurance or even a qualification.

If they do claim to have a coaching badge, then this needs to be renewed annually or insurance will be invalid. You can check for Angling Trust coaches with valid insurance here.

For more information on Ceri Thomas Fly Fishing Guide Services visit this page.

I look forward to seeing you on the water here in Wales 🙂

Tightlines
Ceri Thomas
Fly Fishing Guide

Email: cerivthomas@hotmail.co.uk

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Fly fishing for trout in Wales –  A look back at 2023

October 18, 2023 /

What a season it’s been in Wales! Despite varying conditions, the river fishing in particular has been simply world class. From early season nymph fishing on small tributaries, to action packed dry fly fishing on balmy summer evenings, the Welsh rivers continue to produce outstanding brown trout fishing, with both prolific numbers of fish and to trophy size.

I am now taking guided bookings for next season, so if you are looking for a fly fishing guide, an instructional day, or to improve your overall fly fishing skills then please get in touch. I am the only fly fishing guide based in Cardiff and I cover South and Mid-Wales area. All tackle can be provided for an enjoyable and productive day on the water.

As we wait for the trout season to kick off again in March, the winter grayling fishing is excellent in South Wales and I can guide you through the colder months for these beautiful fish, whenever the weather allows.

Trout fishing in Wales has been superb for myself and clients throughout 2023, with fish up to an incredible 26 inches. No client left the water without catching any fish! I’ve put together of few of my favourite images from 2023 in the gallery below. I’m looking ahead to the new season with excitement already. Hope you can join me on the water.

Tightlines,
Ceri


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