IT'S GONNA BE A GOOD DAY!

Sep 27, 2021

Tips for Guided Trips to Ensure a
Good Day on the Water

Allow yourself to be guided – Your guide is on the water just about everyday. You may have LOTS of experience on other rivers, but your guide has the knowledge to be successful on our local waters. Our flies may be different than you’re used to , and our rigs may be different as well. Listening to your guide will ensure that you gain knowledge of our local waters so that you can have success on your own. Soak up the knowledge and enjoy your day!
Tell your guide what goals you have before your trip starts – Going over your goals and expectations will allow the guide to get a better understanding of your style. This communication is essential and will allow you and your guide to be on the same page. You may really want to work on your streamer technique, or you may want to toss dries. Your guide must take this into account to ensure a satisfying day on the water.
Be honest about your skill level – It is best to be up front about your fly fishing skill level. If you aren’t honest, your guide will be able to tell your skill level right away. It is totally ok to be a beginner! and our guides are usually guiding beginners. Learning the basics and the proper techniques is essential to becoming a better angler. Be a beginner! It’s where we all started.
Ask Questions – Don’t be afraid to ask too many questions. Your guide should have an answer to all of them. Maximizing your learning experience is our goal. Any knowledge you can gain from your guide is a huge plus! Ask away.
Try new techniques – If you tend to be a die hard nympher, you may want to experiment with streamers or dries during your guided trip. Your guide will help you improve your technique and add these skills to your arsenal. This will help you become a more well rounded angler.