Fly Fishing Trip Tips: Your Location and Packing List
Anyone who loves to fish knows that the perfect challenge is always just one more trip away. In the world of fishing, the perfect cast is one made of dreams, and no matter how enjoyable your last fishing trip might have been, you will always dream of a bigger catch on an even more perfect trip. And as with any perfect trip, it all starts with choosing the perfect spot.
If you are into fly fishing, you have a very wide range options for your fishing trip. This is because fly fishing can be done both in fresh and salt water. This means that you need to be more specific in the type of fish you want to catch to be able to decide on your perfect fly fishing trip location. If you want to do freshwater fly fishing in North America, you have the option of fishing for cold-water or warm-water species. If you are in the UK, you have the option of fishing for game fish or coarse fish. Whatever kind of fish you want to catch will obviously narrow down the places where you can go to on your trip.
However, for those who are not well-versed in fishing and just want to be introduced to the joys of the sport, you can always just choose from fishing trip packages based on locations and perks that appeal to your taste, and worry about what kind of fish you’ll catch later.
Some of the best locations for fly fishing are located in Canada and in the states of Alaska, Minnesota and Florida. Canada and Alaska especially have such big reputations as fishing trip heavens, not only for their relatively untouched and pristine waters, but also for world class fishing resorts and lodges. In Alaska, you will find the best saltwater fishing trip locations for catching fish like King Salmon, Trout, and giant Halibut. In Canada, you will find the best locations for freshwater fishing trips. There you will catch the largest Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Sturgeon, and Walleye. However, if you do not wish to go as far north as Canada to catch some great Walleye and Pike, you can head to Minnesota for great freshwater fishing. There you can also find excellent fishing lodges for Muskies, Perch, and Bass, although Florida is known as the place to go for some Bass fishing.
When going on a fishing trip, have a packing list to make sure that you have everything you need on your trip, from weather appropriate clothing to fishing gear. For your fishing gear, some of the most basic things that should make it to your packing list are the following items:
● Rod, Reel, and LineFlies
● Fly boxes
● Leaders and Spools of tippet
● Floatant
● Waders
● Wading staff (for stability in strong currents)
● Nets
● Polarized sunglasses and floating security line
● Light source such as a headlamp, pinch light, or small flashlight
● Waterproof camera
● Sunscreen and Insect repellent
● Water bottles/hydration pack
Fishing vest or pack