Luxury Camping Holiday

Camping for your fishing vacation

When you think of a fishing vacation you probably think of a luxury fishing lodge or mothership with a private chef to cater to your every need. However, in reality most people don’t have the budget to plan such a luxurious fishing trip. Most anglers pack their tackle, camping equipment and a tent and head off to their chosen destination without any creature comforts at all. There is something that can be said for this style of a fishing trip and getting back to nature provides unforgettable memories – especially if you manage to catch some fish!

Preparing for a camping trip
To prepare for a camping trip where fishing is involved isn’t much different that a normal trip. You will need all of the regular camping items as well as all the fishing tackle that your require. Most people advise taking one fishing rod per person. However, it is a good idea to take a cheap bass or trout fishing rod as a spare in case your best rod gets damaged or lost. You will also need to be prepared to clean to catch if you don’t plan on catch and release fishing. For this type of trip it is especially important that you carry a fully equipped first aid kit with a fishing hook dehooker in case something goes wrong. It is important to be well prepared and to carry extra food and water if you are traveling off road.

Popular Destinations
For this type of vacation most people don’t travel very far from home. In fact, the waterway closest to home will probably be as far as most people go. Some popular species are walleye, bass and trout which can be found in most parts of the country. Fly fishing anglers regularly camp by streams in the hope of catching a trophy trout. The best part about camping like this is that you generally have a section of the river to yourself. However, some people still prefer the community of a campground by the lake!

Camping is a cheap way to take a well deserved vacation and many people choose to combine a spot of fishing into the equation to add to the experience. Why not pack your fishing rod next time you decide to head into the great outdoors.