Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Choosing A Red River Walleye Guide

By Harriet Porter


Scheduling a fishing trip in the northern portion of America can provide a number of options to choose from. There are numerous types of sport fish to choose from and many are renowned for their fighting ability as well as offering the appeal of catching the one that is trophy sized. If you decide to fish for walleyes finding the most skilled Red River walleye guide will add a great deal of enjoyment to your trip.

The Red River travels through two states that touch the Canadian border. Those states are North Dakota and Minnesota and you will find a number of guides in either state that will be happy to accommodate you and your party while fishing. There are also lodges and guides that can be hired in the Manitoba, Canada area.

Whether you prefer a town or a fishing village with accommodations the best time of year to catch these fish is in late fall. This is the time of year that they begin bulking up for the winter months when food is scarce. During this time they are feeding heavily and are easier to catch with bait. They are also a popular catch for ice fishermen in later months when the waters are frozen.

The boats that are used by tour guides can comfortably carry no more than three guests at a time. Most captains of boats provide poles, gear, and bait for their guests and will teach novices how to catch the fish they are after. You will need to get any fishing licenses or permits prior to boarding the boat and leaving the dock. Many times these permits can be obtained online from the state or county agencies involved.

Most do not supply food or water without prior arrangements being made but most will find a place to eat and get refreshments for their clients during the tours. Parties are able to charter the boats and guides for half or full days of fishing. The local guides are familiar with the prevalent conditions and current locations of walleyes on the water.

There are corporate tours available also. The bigger touring firms cater to larger groups because they have more fishing vessels. Their guides take small groups of corporate employees out to fish and sometimes organize tournaments for them. These retreats are designed to help the employees network better and exchange ideas and information among themselves.

As a sales advantage some guides partner with hotels or lodges to help provide housing for their clients while they are in town. They find that this agreement helps everyone concerned because the guest has a comfortable place to stay, the hotel has guests during the colder months of the year and the guides can often find clients that have not made advance reservations. .

Guided fishing tours can be an exciting way to spend a few vacation days. You will have the options of sharing your adventure with others or spending your time alone with your guide and the thrill of the catch and viewing the fall or winter scenery of the region on your own. Either way it should be an event to remember for a long time to come.




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