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Choosing The Perfect Fishing Trip Destination
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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