dream fishing trip

steve s · Post by **steve s** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:40 pm

If you could go anywhere to fish in the next few weeks where would it be. My 20th aniversary is coming up, the wife wants to go somewhere and fishing has been approved !
We can go anywhere. Open to just about any species but not going for the rough ocean stuff. Any info on locations, local guides and places of interest would be appreciated.
Thanks everyone, Steve.

Rod Martin · Post by **Rod Martin** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:46 pm

summer time I would go north. Alaska, Canada.

whatever can be caught this time of year. maybe mix in with a cruise for the wife. Waiting to retire to do just that .

I have always had to take vacation in the winter so I always went south.

ash · Post by **ash** » Thu Jul 19, 2012 8:02 pm

Too bad you said no ocean fishing - I read reports that the Yellow tail are running down south and that would be a great trip. I know I miss doing those deals - maybe a lil shark fishing

are you happy in your marriage

Hipster · Post by **Hipster** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 8:50 am

Cancun!!!!!

I will be there next Friday at this time !!!!

Tarpon Fishing the flats in the Lagoon behind the resort area. Spinning Gear 8lb test and 15-45 lb Tarpon. Last Summer trip I hooked into 7 fish and landed one. My arms were killing me, had a huge 40 plus on that made a run and jump that was so exilirating. I hooked into what my guide said was the largest Permit he has ever seen, we had to fire up the big motor and chase it down after about ten minutes it broke me off. The flats are like the Delta but gin clear water so it is sight fishing and so freaking kewl!!! I have my trip booked for Monday the 30th at 6:00am. The best time of the season for Cancun Flats Tarpon fishing is Late July thru September.

Try checking out www.cancunfishingtrips.com

The plus side is that you stay at a resort on the Carribean so the wife gets pampered as well!!!

Oh by the way NCBFr's it's Hippie checking in from cool shady calm AZ (NOT) try low of 89 and high of 113, miss ya!

Andy Lippert · Post by **Andy Lippert** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 9:31 am

I'd go to Kodiak, Alaska. I spent the whole summer up there last summer, and caught more Salmon and Halibut than you could shake a stick at. There are amazing hikes and drives to do to on the island, a guarantee to see a big brown bear(s), and some of the most gorgeous scenery in the world.

If you're looking to spend more money, look at Peacock bass trips in the Amazon. Or less money: Tarpon fishing in the flats down in Florida (would be your cheapest option). No point in going to Cancun, running the risk of getting caught in Narco-Violence when you can head to Florida for less money and better fishing.

Just a couple ideas.

Bassin · Post by **Bassin** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 10:26 am

Cabo or South Florida

Revoke36 · Post by **Revoke36** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 11:55 am

I'd hitch the boat up to a RV and fish each of the top 10 best bass fisheries in the states as listed by bassmaster.

fishbonz412 · Post by **fishbonz412** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:02 pm

Your biggest obstacle will be timing and planning. If you plan a trip short notice, then arranging fishing may be on-the-fly, and is harder. I lived in Alaska for 4 years and can confirm Andy's note that Kodiak is a great place to fish for salmon and halibut. YOu have to check the runs as timing is everything. You can also go to the Kenai river and float the river, or walk the streams, for salmon/trout. there are also some great hikes and sight seeing, such as on the train to Seward, Glacier tours, etc. for the wife. Plan for rain.

Various places in Canada have salmon, trout or big smallmouth too....

If you like hot weather, then maybe Mexico, like Cabo, Buena Vista, LaPaz, or Loreto. The dorado run pretty good in July, and good chance for tuna, sailfish, or roosterfish. Hire a Panga and fish for whatever bites!!

If you want to fish unchartered waters, try the remote Alaska rivers, or even Kamchatka (yes, in Russia), which has tons of rivers with big rainbows that have never seen a lure!!

good luck on your dream trip.

minnkotaman · Post by **minnkotaman** » Fri Jul 20, 2012 4:46 pm

i like Hawaii, Kawaii especially peacock bass, black bass, and some really big small mouths.
i have a guides name and no. if you want sent me a pm.
there is a lot of shopping for the wife and i get to enjoy some of the
best fishing in the norther content.
jim l.