When you are looking book a fishing guide or take aGalveston Bay Fishing trip, there are many important thingsthat you need toconsider. At the very top of your list should be your captains experience and knowledge of the waters that you will be fishing.An experienced guide willgive youamuch better chance of having a successful fishing trip. A knowledgeable and experienced guide will know where the fish should be and where to go according to the weather conditions. Nothing can replace many days and countless hours spent on the water that the best fishing guides have. Adjusting to the feeding patterns, knowing what they are feeding on, knowing where the fish should be, knowledge of the bays and areas you are fishing and being able to understand the weather and water conditions are all things that are very important to catching fish consistently. An experienced fishing guide or captain will have all these qualities.
Once you have narrowed your choices down to a handful of experienced fishing guides, you must also considera guides reputation. Just like in every profession there are the good or outstanding guides and then you have your bad apples. Most fishing guides will work extremely hard to put you and your guest on fish, but there are some fishing guides out there that are justlooking forward tothe next booking and don't treat each trip with the importance they should. Make sure you have a good conversation with your guide before you decide to book with him. You can tell a lot about someone from their personality. You can also do a little research on them, check their reviews on the Internet, check out their website, look at their sponsorsandusually your gut feeling is right. A guide that is considered as one of the best in his region has earned his reputation through hard work and doing things right over the years.
Another thing to consider when choosingaGalvestonFishing Guideis what does hecontribute tothe fishing community. Does he give back to the community, does he belong to clubs or organizations that help with the fishing issues, does he give seminars or offer classes on fishing and does he work withour youth. All these things might not seem that important, but you want to hire a fishing guide that really cares about fishing and one that gives that extra something to his clients. Being a fishing guide is a profession and should be treated like one. Fishing guides that go out of their way to give back to the community, works with children and is willing to teach anglers how to become a better fisherman should get more of the bookings.
Last but not least, the old saying "you get what you are paying for" couldn't be more truein this industry. Most fishing guides in their region usually charge around the same price for a private guided trip. You should be aware of the guides that are charging less for their service. There is probably a reason why they are charging less and undercutting other guides prices. You can probably figure that out yourself. I am all for the best deal out there, but don't make the mistake that many do by sacrificing you fishing expereince to save a little money. Also pay attention to how many hours you are receiving for your fishing trip. Sometimes that cheaper trip is also less hours on the water. All in all most guides out there are professional and courteous and will treat you right. Just take a little time to research your guide before you book your fishing trip and choose the right guide for your fishing needs.
Capt. Alan Pereyra
www.galveston-fishing.com