Taking a fishing trip... where should I go?
Due to some very favorable changes in my life, I'm planning on taking a fishing trip... a really GOOD fishing trip!!!
'cept I need advice. I'm willing to spend up to $4K on the trip... maybe a bit more, but not necessary up to $4K. Just giving some parameters.
My first thought is Alaska, but have to research places up there.
I prefer to fish in a river for steelhead or some trout species... maybe a mix of some different salmon.
Your thoughts are appreciated.
Re: Taking a fishing trip... where should I go?
Hi Walt. If you like to river fish for steelhead consider "Steelhead Alley" along the south shore of Lake Erie from western Ohio up through PA and NY. This area is heavily stocked with steelhead (over 1 million each year), and makes for some excellent fishing from late September through the winter into April. The only limiting factor is ice on the rivers, but that can be checked out with a couple of phone calls. Access is not a problem and walking guide trips are arranged through local fly and tackle shops at very affordable rates. Some guides will also do float trips on the bigger rivers.Originally Posted by Walt
JOe
Joe Valencic
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Rod Builder in Chains
steelhead and kings
If you want to fish for steelhead and kings and have a really great chance at excellent fishing, check out Yakutat and the Situk River. Try this web site.
www.leonardslanding.com/links or just google "Yakutat fishing" The steelhead fishing is unbelievable mid-April to late April, early May and the kings start to run the end of April. You could do very well on your budget there. If you would like more info about it, email me and I'll tell you more. I have no $$ interest in this and live in the Anchorage area, but have been to Yakutat fishing.
take care,
Dean
Come on down
Walt, put the money in your pocket and drive out to my guest cabin and relax for a day. Then I will set you up with Vince Tobia (www.cattarauguscreekoutfitters.com)
The cabin is free and Vince is a great guide, his fee is very resonable and you will stll have $2500 left over for the casino or for some new gear. 1week in Bliss.
Send me an email if you want awesome steelies or even some browns.
Philip
Excuse my spelling and grammar, I hooked Mondays and Fridays to either fish or hunt.
If you are planning to go fly fishing in February or March, GO NEW ZEALAND! It is Summer in New Zealand.
Sonny Morgan went there and it was a trip of a lifetime. I was glad that he went, because shortly after returning home he was diagnosed, that he had advance Cancer. He died less than 9 months later.
I miss Sonny, but I am glad he and his wife, had a trip together that was splendid.
I could not possibly imagine going fishing for "steelhead" in the great lakes region with a $4000 budget. I would probably go to Alaska for diversity of fishing, if I wanted steelhead alone I would go to the Dean in BC, or maybe one of the other rivers near there. There are plenty of books and articles on Alaska and you should be able to find something there that meets your budget.
Walt, if I had that amount to spend and I lived in Jersey, I'd try to get away with $3000 on a "trip of a lifetime" in the far northwest like Alaska or BC and then I'd take up Philip on that most generous offer. I just looked at the site he included and that guide looks fantastic. His rates are more than reasonable and he has access to some great water. The testimonials look great. Now that I think of it, I need to start saving my pennies and get out there.
No financial or personal relationship. Just an opinion.
"If I'm not going to catch anything, then I 'd rather not catch anything on flies" ... Bob Lawless
If you come to Alaska get away from the road systems check out the bristol bay area there is a lot of rivers out that way, and less crowds. if you are spending that much money get the real alaska experiance.
Loreto, Baja California. Around $1500 (plus airfare) will get you a week of fishing, lodging, meals. Go in July or August for Dorado, Black Skipjack Tuna, yellowfin tuna, shots at sailfish and marlin plus other species like Jack Crevalle, Cabrilla, Pargo, Trigger fish and more.
Of course that is not Salmon and Steelhead.
Someone told be about a trip they did riding the ferry to different points on the Alaskan inland passageway and fishing a day or two at a time at different locations for Salmon, Steelhead, Dolly Varden and other species. They mixed DIY days with guided trips. Had to do some research ahead of time, which was part of the fun, but got in a lot of fishing on a budget less than yours.
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