Full time fishing guides are available should you need them for you next fishing trip or vacation. They have the necessary experience; know where the fish can be found, what bait works best and which flies are most suitable depending on what you are fishing for. They are pretty much ready for you but you also have a part to play in preparing for a successful fishing trip as follows.
Communicate with your guide about what you prefer any limitations you may have as well as your expectations. If the trip and the experience is to be meaningful for you as well as fun, you need to provide any information that you things is important for your guide to know. This is your trip. Let the guide know whether it is important to you that you catch large fish, lots of fish or both. Let the guide know of any physical limitations you may have so that the trip planned takes that into consideration. It is also good that you let your guide know if you are an experienced fisherman, intermediate or a beginner and if you prefer to fish from your boat or to wade into the water.
The other thing you can do to prepare for your trip and the time you will spend fishing with one of the full time fishing guides is to practice casting. The guide can point out a spot where you need to cast your fly but if you are not good at casting, you may not be able to do so. Regardless of how many articles you read or how many flies you tie the experience of casting is crucial in successful fishing. So spend time practicing at home. Lay out some plates in the yard and cast at them. Not only will you get better at it but you will be able to accurately judge the equipment and line you are working with.
Finally, be sure to wear appropriate clothes depending on the weather conditions. Be sure to check on the weather forecast and carry all the necessary outerwear and rain gear necessary for a great time out fishing. Carry some water so you can stay hydrated and don’t forget the sun block. It is okay to ask all the questions that you may have before the trip. Find out if you will need to bring a packed lunch or if the full time fishing guides provide that. Also find out what the best flies are or if they provide those as well.
Full time fishing guides know what they are doing and are willing to help you. However, there are certain things you can do to prepare for your fishing trip as well.