Guiding: Know Where You Are
Guiding for trophy fish in the Great Lakes is challenging. A Steelhead fishery can be fickle and when someone is spending a significant amount of time, effort and money to catch a trophy, the pressure on a guide can be rather intense, especially if the guest is along with you for their first time and...
Guiding: Evolution Of A Guide
There is an evolution in the life of every fishing guide, usually stemming from a profound passion for fishing and being in the outdoors. In certain circumstances however, one may be brought up by a family who has a fishing guide “pedigree” in other words, Guiding is a family tradition and has been handed down...
Guiding: Freshwater, More Than Meets The Eye
Many anglers are unfamiliar with freshwater fly fishing and there is a certain prejudice that trout fishing encompasses the entire freshwater scene. Nothing could be further from the truth. Not only is there a plethora of species to fish to target in fresh water but there are also two subsets of freshwater quarry, warm-water and...
Guiding: More Than Just A Fisherman
The ultimate goal of anyone going on a guided fishing trip is to catch fish. With that being said, there are many instances where this goal will not be met, especially in regard to trophy fish. This poses a conundrum for any fishing guide, it is easy to be a great guide when all the...
Guiding: Saltwater, A Different World
The ocean is demanding, make no mistake about it. Tidal swings, moon phases, ever changing weather patterns and currents pose a great challenge for both guide and angler. Although I have never guided in Saltwater I have been on many guided trips in the salt. The differences between salt and freshwater guiding are immense. Saltwater...
Guiding: Mystery Of The Fisherman
Unless you have an outing slated with a returning guest, the reality is that you have no idea who you will be spending your day with. You may have formed an opinion via e-mail or brief conversations over the phone but the fact of the matter is never underestimate you guest. It is very possible...
Guiding: Do It Yourself With A Guide
The very nature of fly fishing is a solo activity. The accomplishments are a personal journey and offer a great sense of satisfaction. A guided trip can certainly infringe on any anglers sense of pride and ego, although utilizing a guide service is part of the evolution of an angler and can significantly contribute to...
Guiding: Choosing Your Guide And Choosing Your Customer
When choosing a guide, or guest there are several factors to consider. One of the most important factors is the need for both people to communicate their expectations to one another. Some valid questions from a prospective guest would be how many hours (on the water) is your full day trip? Half day? How long...
Guiding: Friends For Life
There is little doubt that the relationship cultivated between fisherman and guide is a unique and special one. Any time two or more people come together with a specific purpose in mind, the probability of something magical happening increases tenfold. Just as the fly rod is an extension of the angler's body, the angler is...
Guiding: Payment
Fees for a guided day of fishing are as variable as the weather. The cost of the trip is influenced by a number of factors, the most influential being location. Your location is also relevant to the type of currency used; always remember to keep the exchange rate in mind when planning a trip outside...