One
of the first things you must do to plan a great fishing trip is to
identify your priorities. You need to be more specific than just saying
you want great fishing. Great fishing may mean different things to each
person in your fishing party.
One person might be happy with catching 20 fish per day, while another
might be expecting 30 fish per hour. So, you need to decide this up
front.
Let's take a look at some of the most important things to consider when deciding where to go on your fishing trip.
What type of fish do you want to catch?
While this may seem obvious, it is something that needs to be
discussed. One person may want to fish for walleye and northern pike,
while others may want to go bass fishing. Since many northern lakes
have water too cold for bass, you may end up at a lake that would
really disappoint the bass fisherman.
Do you want tons of action? Or trophy fish?
Some anglers simply enjoy catching lots of fish (most any size) with
the hope of getting a few big ones. Other fishermen would rather give
up catching a large quantity of fish for a better chance at catching
the biggest fish they can find. You need to decide which is more
important to your fishing group... lots of fish that maybe aren't the
biggest or fewer fish but a greater chance of a really big one.
It should be noted that there are many places where you can do both...
catch lots of fish and get some big ones. But, these tend to be at the
more remote and pricey lodges and are not always feasible for many
fishing groups.
How are you going to catch your fish?
Do you like to troll? Or drift? Fish in streams? Deep water fish?
We've seen people trolling in 60 feet of water thinking the fish were
only a few feet from the surface. Not much chance of catching anything
this way. Be sure you know the type of fishing your group prefers and
that the lake will offer it.
What do you want to spend for this fishing trip?
The price you're willing to pay will have a great impact on the type of fishing trip you'll have.
Be realistic. How much do you really want to spend? Are you comfortable
in a tent or tar-paper shack on a lake with great fishing?
Or would you prefer staying at a more upscale fishing lodge?
Do you want to cook for yourself... or do you want the fishing camp to do the cooking?
And what about shower facilities? Are you willing to use a community
shower or do you want a private shower and bath in your own cabin.
Gentlemen, if you're taking your spouse on this trip, make absolutely
sure you consider this one! If you don't, it could spoil an otherwise
great trip.
Other considerations are how long the trip will be and the type of fish
you are looking to catch. A trip to a fishing lodge on a lake with pan
fish and bass will likely be much cheaper that a trip to Alaska or
Northern Canada for arctic char.
So, if you really want a great fishing trip, start by planning just
exactly what you want out of the trip and how much you are willing to
spend. Do it right and you can have the fishing trip of a lifetime.
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