3 Tips for Your Next Guided Trip

Learn, have fun, and enjoy the day!

For the past seven years Kenyon Pitts has been guiding guests down the Spokane River and Grande Ronde Rivers for trout, steelhead, and smallmouth bass. Over the course of those seasons Kenyon has seen just about all scenarios of weather, water, and of course... personalities of people! Here are a few tips that Kenyon put together to help make your trip successful.

Trust your Guide! - Whether you’ve been angling for the last 30 years, or are just getting into fly fishing, your guide spends countless hours on the body of water you are fishing. They are a wealth of information and often see the river through a different lens, which can give a new perspective on how you read water and present your flies. Being open to trying new techniques and using this knowledge can be the difference between a fair and great day of fishing.

Ask Questions - Whether it’s about how the flies are being rigged, casting angles or the types of water you’re fishing, asking questions about what you’d like to learn helps you and your guide have a more productive day. It’s not always about how many fish you put in the net!

Come Prepared - Our guided trips are all inclusive, which means equipment, snacks, and necessary odds and ends are provided for you. However, there are some things that can make your day more enjoyable and easier going. Showing up on time, purchasing a fishing license prior to your trip, bringing your own rain gear and a pair of sunglasses are a few good ways to make sure you’re dialed in for a day on the water. Even if your guide has a spare raincoat and sunglasses, having your own gear that fits properly can make a huge difference.