When they envision their first fishing trip, most people wonder if they will need a guide. There are no right answers for everybody, but if you consider these points, you will likely be able to assess whether you need a guide or not.
Having a guide is certainly helpful, as long as you are aware of some things. For example, most people don't realize hiring a guide is no guarantee you're going to catch a trophy fish. The guide will take you to the places known to have fish, but catching them is still up to you.
If you are not an expert fisherman, there is not much the guide can do. But, if you can fish already, hiring a guide may be the right thing to do. Since you will be arriving at a lake you've never been on before, and you only have a few days to catch fish, then a guide can really be a big help. Without a guide, you could spend days just trying to find out where the fish are.
Most guides are great anglers themselves. Since they are familiar with the area and the fish there, they know exactly what works. Here are some things to discuss with any potential guide so you can see if you want to hire him:
Tell them what type of fish you are after. Whether you're looking to catch lots of fish, or just trophy sized fish Has the guide ever fished for the species you're after? What method is best to use?
In a few words, this is what you should expect from a guide:
Great advice on finding the best locations. Some advice on how to catch a particular type of fish. An excellent lunch at the shore
If what the guide offers is worth something to you, then you should go for it.
Another option to consider. You can also hire a guide for a day or two, and then use the advice he gave you for the remainder of the trip. You will save money and still be able to use the expert advice you receive in the days you are together.
Now, if you're going on a fly-in fishing trip to a lake that you know (from your research and talking to others) is full of fish... you probably don't need a guide! Some of the remote lakes are full of fish, and even if you are not an expert, you should have no trouble catching some.
What is the cost of hiring a guide? On average, the current fee is $100 to $200 a day not including tips (which average around $25 a day. It is really important to determine how much a guide is worth to you and if you can afford it. There, now you can decide if you want to hire a fishing guide. Here's to you and fishing!
Having a guide is certainly helpful, as long as you are aware of some things. For example, most people don't realize hiring a guide is no guarantee you're going to catch a trophy fish. The guide will take you to the places known to have fish, but catching them is still up to you.
If you are not an expert fisherman, there is not much the guide can do. But, if you can fish already, hiring a guide may be the right thing to do. Since you will be arriving at a lake you've never been on before, and you only have a few days to catch fish, then a guide can really be a big help. Without a guide, you could spend days just trying to find out where the fish are.
Most guides are great anglers themselves. Since they are familiar with the area and the fish there, they know exactly what works. Here are some things to discuss with any potential guide so you can see if you want to hire him:
Tell them what type of fish you are after. Whether you're looking to catch lots of fish, or just trophy sized fish Has the guide ever fished for the species you're after? What method is best to use?
In a few words, this is what you should expect from a guide:
Great advice on finding the best locations. Some advice on how to catch a particular type of fish. An excellent lunch at the shore
If what the guide offers is worth something to you, then you should go for it.
Another option to consider. You can also hire a guide for a day or two, and then use the advice he gave you for the remainder of the trip. You will save money and still be able to use the expert advice you receive in the days you are together.
Now, if you're going on a fly-in fishing trip to a lake that you know (from your research and talking to others) is full of fish... you probably don't need a guide! Some of the remote lakes are full of fish, and even if you are not an expert, you should have no trouble catching some.
What is the cost of hiring a guide? On average, the current fee is $100 to $200 a day not including tips (which average around $25 a day. It is really important to determine how much a guide is worth to you and if you can afford it. There, now you can decide if you want to hire a fishing guide. Here's to you and fishing!
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