A guided Texas fishing trip is the perfect way to unwind after a stressful week and can be a part of a memorable holiday. If you have not enjoyed one of these excursions before and are not sure what to expect, we have put everything that you need to know about planning one of these trips below.
Plan in Advance
If you plan on going home with that trophy fish you have always been searching for, book early. The best guides and lodges in the business will be booked up for months in advance, meaning that you should plan as far ahead as possible. Summertime is particularly busy along the Texas Gulf coast as it is the time when you can catch some of the biggest fish.
No Two Guides Are Alike
Whether you are hiring an independent guide or will be hiring one through the lodge you will be staying at, it is important to ask questions to make sure that the guide who will be taking you on your Texas fishing trip will have what it takes to deliver the best experience possible. Some of the questions you should be asking include:
* How many years have you been fishing?
* Do you specialize in catching a particular fish? (Some fish can be more difficult to find than others, so if you have your heart set on a particular type of fish to catch, choose a guide with a strong background in catching that fish.)
* How long have you been guiding groups along the Texas Gulf coast?
Communicate with Your Guide throughout the Trip
Your guide is there to do just that: to guide you. You have a lot of control over where you will go and what you do while on your fishing trip. If at any point you feel uncomfortable during the trip, say so and your guide will make sure that you stay close to shore or avoid certain areas. If you want to learn more about where great fishing areas are so that you and your group can embark on your own fishing trip without a guide next time, ask your guide. He or she will gladly share their wealth of knowledge with you, and may be able to provide you with some great insider’s tips.
Some other questions to ask your guide which can enhance your fishing experience are:
* Why is this particular spot a great spot for fishing?
* Why is this type of fish here at this time of year?
* What type of lure should I use, and why?
Be sure to check out different package deals available through guides and lodges. Bay Flats Lodge offers lodge and excursion packages which can save you and your party hundreds of dollars in accommodation and tour costs.
