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Here are the main things to look for when choosing a salmon fishing guide:
1) Make sure the the guide has years of local area fishing experience. You want your guide to know all the hot fishing spots and that he’s able to navigate the local waters safely.
2) Make sure the salmon fishing guide has salmon fishing experience. Anyone can take you out in there boat for the day, charge you a lot of money, and bring you back to dock with no fish. Don’t let it happen to you. If you’re an experienced salmon fisherman you know the questions to ask before you book your trip. If you’re inexperienced, read up on basic techniques and strategies (lots of info on the internet) and talk to your prospective guide about them. Ask for references. A good guide will show no hesitancy giving them to you.
3) Make sure the boat is seaworthy, well-maintained and designed for fishing. You want to be safe while you’re out on the water and you must be able to fish comfortably and effectively from the boat in all weather conditions. Insist on getting pictures of the boat if you are booking your trip from out of town.
4) Make sure your guide has all the necessary equipment. At a minimum, the boat should be equipped with radar and VHF radio for safey reasons. For fishing, basic equipment includes: a newer-model electronic fish-finder, electric downriggers, good quality rods, well-maintained reels on which the lines are frequently changed to prevent breaking, and a large, varied selection of lures, flasher, rigs, plugs, baits and other necessary tackle. There should also be both a large landing net and gaffing hook for getting fish into the boat.
In closing, don’t be afraid to ask your prospective salmon fishing guide questions about all aspects of his service. He should answer your questions gladly and do his utmost to secure your trust.