A FISHING VACATION, “GONE FISHING”
BY CLAY LARROY
The preparation for a vacation is almost as
exhilarating as the vacation itself. I love printing out the tickets and
confirmations while thinking about how much fun I will have on vacation. I
enjoy researching all the sights at the location I will see once I arrive at my
destination. When you want to plan a
vacation contact me!
Fishing is a part of human
heritage. Before our agrarian skills emerged, we were hunters and gatherers.
The history of hunting and fishing dates back to ancient times when humans
hunted with sticks and fished using pieces of bone as hooks and lengths of vine
as line. Today’s fisherman has far more sophisticated equipment and is
generally inspired less by the thought of dinner, but more to relax on the
water, reeling in a few fish to pass the time. With a little help from your
travel consultant, you can be "gone fishing"... in the most amazing
waters on the planet.
So you’re ready for the
relaxation and fellowship of a fishing trip. Your outdoor recreation options
range from fly fishing in mountain streams to deep sea fishing to casting your
line on a quiet lake in the wilderness. You might be in Alaska or Ireland, the
great US Northwest fishing for salmon, off the coast of Mexico, Costa Rica,
Chile or the Florida Keys. In practically every body of water, great fishing
opportunities exist where professional guides and captains are available to
help you find the perfect spot of water.
Even if you are an
experienced fisher with hundreds of stories to back you up, you may discover
many advantages associated with a guided fly fishing trip or a captained
charter for deep sea sport fishing. Your travel consultant has resources to
locate licensed, reputable guides for whatever type of fishing excursion you
desire in any location. Guides and captains know the local waters. They know
where the "big ones" are and where they are not. Guides and captains
can offer tips and instruction for fishing techniques and skills that are
unique to their waters. A guide’s primary goal is giving clients the most
exciting and accessible fishing experience possible. Most have years of charter
and commercial fishing experience and provide far better equipment than amateur
anglers will possess. Day in and day out, they are experienced with landing
their clients on top of the best fisheries in their waters, and can even assist
with catching specific types of game fish. Local guides can read the weather
and the water, making your fishing trip a far more exciting and efficient
vacation.
Also important: guides and
charter companies are very familiar with legal restrictions, seasonality or
licensing requirements where they work. Failure to observe the proper fish and
wildlife regulations of a state or country can result in a very unpleasant
experience. Charter companies and guides will often arrange all of the
necessary paperwork, if any, in advance.
Many captains and guides are
associated with local fishing lodges or camps, offering the sport-fisher
overnight accommodations, in addition to daily fishing excursions. Fishing
lodges also offer traveling companions who do not fish a comfortable place to
relax and alternative activities like sightseeing, hiking or wildlife viewing.
Lodges may also provide fly-in service to more remote fishing locations. The
intimate setting of most lodges also allows for the opportunity to meet other
sports-minded travelers and develop new friendships in a common setting. If your
guide is not directly associated with fishing accommodations, it is a sure bet
that they can recommend local lodging for your use, or your travel consultant
can locate the perfect place for your vacation.
Multi-day fishing adventures
you to enjoy some of the best fishing in the world. Itineraries are typically
flexible enough for every temperament. In some instances, charter companies and
guides offer tournament packages, creating a competitive environment for a team
or individual anglers. A tournament is a high-adrenaline activity that includes
expert coaching and the best possible equipment.
Planning well in advance is
very important when considering a fishing trip. Most trips are planned around
either a destination the angler wishes to visit, or a particular fishing style,
such as deep sea or trout fishing. Many fishing trips are even planned
according to the time of year, as experienced fishers know that in some bodies
of water, the fish bite more than other times. Early planning is particularly
important since the best dates in peak fishing season tend to fill up fast and
the best guides and captains may be booked solid. Your travel consultant will
work to find a charter operator or guide that can accommodate both the season
and destination you want to visit.
REFERENCE SITES:
http://www.travelresearchonline.com/
I like to fish. Fishing is
always a way of relaxing.
Tom Felton
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