WHY YOU SHOULD HIRE A FISHING GUIDE

There are as many types of anglers as there are fish. Some people cast a line into the water a few times a year, while others make a living fishing. Some people only fish from the shore, while others prefer fishing from a boat.

No matter how much of a casual fisherman or woman you are, if you are planning on hitting unfamiliar waters, you might want to seriously consider hiring a professional fishing guide.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TRIP

Do you need to charter a guide when you plan a trip to a new fishing spot? Of course not. You are more than free to give it a go on your own. But, here are some very good reasons on why it makes sense to hire one.

THEY HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED

Traveling with all of your fishing gear can be a headache. If you’re headed somewhere that you can drive to in a few hours, it can be manageable, but if you are flying for your trip, getting your poles, lures, and all your other gear from your home to where you’ll be lodging can be a very time-consuming process.

Plus, if you plan on lake fishing, you don’t have to deal with the mess of finding a reliable business to rent a boat from or do any of the paperwork that goes along with that. Your guide will have their own boat and will handle everything that goes along with it.

THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE REGION

Almost all fishing guides stick to specific regions. They have fished them for years, sometimes decades. That means they know them like their own back yards.

Getting a seasoned guide to show you around an area they know so well greatly increase the chances of getting not only more fish on the line, but the types of fish you’re after.

They will also know, and have, all the right lures for the species and the season.

MORE TIME TO FISH

There is only so much time in a day. When you have a guide assisting you on your fishing outing, you get more time with a line in the water.

For one, as mentioned before, they know exactly where to go. That means you spend less time moving from spot to spot until you find a good one. And, your guide will also help with choosing and setting up your fishing gear and pole.

They usually even prepare your day’s catch too, so while you normally might cut the day short so you have time to clean your fish, you can keep going and let someone handle that.

IN SUMMARY

When you plan a fishing trip to an area that you may be unfamiliar with, there are many reasons for why hiring a professionally licensed fishing guide is a solid idea. It makes your travel easier, it saves you heaps of time, and you get to lean on their plentiful experience to make your trip as good as it can possibly be.