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King Charles' Secret Fishing Assistants Revealed
8 Feb
Summary
- King Charles used security guards' telescopic sights to find salmon.
- Security personnel scanned the river for fish from wooded areas.
- The King fished at Delphi Lodge, a renowned Irish retreat.

King Charles recently incorporated an unusual tool into his fly-fishing expeditions: the advanced telescopic sights of his security detail's rifles. During a visit to Ireland's Delphi Lodge, a location famed for its Atlantic salmon and sea trout, a significant security perimeter was established. Personnel positioned in trees surrounding the fishing spots used military-grade rifles equipped with polarized lenses to effectively spot salmon beneath the water's surface.
These security guards then relayed precise fish locations to King Charles through his earpiece, significantly easing the challenge of 'reading the river.' This innovative approach complemented his traditional fly-fishing methods, which include using a split cane rod and practicing overhead casts. The King has a long-standing affinity for Delphi Lodge, having first visited in 1995 and engaged in both fishing and painting in the picturesque Connemara region.




